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Can you please mention the name of the dealership in Southern CA. Thanks
Go to MB in Torrance, CA, ask for a gal with initials of R.F. since I cannot tel her name in here. She's been helping me with basics MB 2012 E350 with MSRP of $55,265 and off course $9K discount. Hopefully you buy from her because she and her colleague are really nice and easy going. Good luck
I have a question for you. I live in South Florida and the dealer is adding sale tax to the "negotiated selling price" for about $3700 (7%)... and then there is tax again on the base monthly payment. is that correct? are we supposed to pay tax twice?
I thought the big tax is paid on "purchases" and use tax on leases against the base monthly payment.
Thanks!
Cheers!
Thanks,
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In Florida, you only pay sales tax (7% in Dade county) on the selling price if you purchase it. If leasing, only on monthly payment + whatever cap cost reduction you put out of pocket at time of you sign contract.
There are many dealers out there who will not rip you off. I use Mercedes of Delray. Always get the best pricing and service there.
If you live in Dade County, I do not know snyone personally down there. Sorry.
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If what you say is true....I suggest that you never return to that dealer for anything. Find another dealer or buy a different car from a different dealer.
You are right on target when you suggested that he not return to that dealership. It's illegal to charge sales tax on the agreed-upon lease price, since the dealer will obviously not be turning that tax collection to the state of Florida. That is fraud.
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Since it is too much of a discount I don't care much what kind of incentives, rebates that they've been applied in order to get me that deal. I'm very sure that with $9K off the MSRP which I've never heard for brand new and just released car (new 2011 MB E350 are still in the inventories of several MB dealers in SoCal and you can get more than $10K discount on those) are way under the invoice price. So they sure did apply all the incentives, rebates that they can get during this winter event. Good luck
Cheers,
I cannot account for these prices (mainly due to incentives and finance rates) on a vehicle that most certainly did not need incentives to increase demand. From what I can extrapolate, these are the incentives available:
1.9 % (as low as .9%) financing up to 66 months
2000 owner loyalty cash
2000 MB Financial Loyalty
2000-4000 Conquest incentive
30 month lease specials and up to 8 payment credits for current lessees
A truly marvelous time to get into Mercedes Benz's top selling class of vehicles. If I didn't already own one, I would run to my dealership and "steal one" tonight, or at the latest, tomorrow!
Happy New Year to all.
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I also know you probably got a marvelous deal because you had the patience to wait until the very last minute so your dealer had to give up much more than he/she would have given up last week.
Much good health and happiness with your new car as well as for a Great New Year.
Mike
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try it. You are correct about the trunk closer - I thought it would be a waste of money. Of all the extras in the package, I use that feature the most. We go shopping several times a week so when you are finished unloading the trunk, all you need to do is press one of two buttons - the one that just closes the trunk or the one that closes and then locks the car and sets the alarm. Great feature to have.
Another is night driving - with the brighter xenon lights. Enjoy your new car!
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Also, how much was the wheel/tire insurance package?
Finally, are interest rates at 0.9 or 1.9%? As you can tell, I do not trust the local dealer very much.
I really appreciate your help. I am planning to buy this week.
APR is advertised as 1.9%, but you can negotiate that rate because their "buy" rate is .9%.
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Enjoy your new E350 - a truly great automobile.
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They all said that they have about 13 E350 sedans on the ground, which is about 10 less than what they normally have on hand. All agreed that they wish they had 40 or 50 on hand because of the tremendous demand.
It would seem prudent that if someone was in the market for a new luxury car, and they touched base with this particular forum, they should run, not walk, to their nearest Mercedes dealership and get one of these marvelous vehicles before these incentives disappear!
Happy New Year to all, and Davd, enjoy tour new car,
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They are also splitting the cost of the wheel and tire protection package if I decide to take it.
The car is on a truck from the port and should be here this week.
I test drove the BMW 535 and Audi A6...The E350 seemed to be a better car for me. It's my first mercedes and I'm really looking forward to getting it. Thanks again for you help.
The BMW is manufactured for those desiring a sport look, feel and an interior that is generically "sporty" and uninspired. The same is true of the Audi.
At the other end of the spectrum is the E350! Sporty, but much more luxurious inside and out. Untill this year, the 535i had more power and better fuel economy. But now the E class sedans have 302 horsepower and I am averaging 32 mpg on the highway at a sustained speed of 65 mph. Now, you have a luxury sedan with everything you need to truly enjoy driving.
Enjoy your new car.
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All you get are the xenon lights, cornering lights, adaptive front lights (curve illumination) adaptive high beam assist, keyless-go, auto trunk closer, and headlamp washers. All of the above + P1 package items for about $2500. If you don't drive much at night, then the P2 package is not for you. If you think about it, that's really the big gain. The rest most people can live without. It raises the cost of the vehicle which may not be necessary for most drivers. Most E350 sedans are ordered with the P1 package.
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Can you let me know what is a fair lease cost for a e350 with msrp of 55405 and selling price of 48500? I'm interested in a 30 months term.
Thanks!
Just be aware that there is usually a lease origination fee charged by all leasing companies which is in the range of $795.00. This fee is set by the lessor. Once you know the money factor (interest rate for a lease) you will be able to determine the lease cost.
Again, my apologies, however I do not keep up with leases because I buy my cars.
Good luck. There should be new lease rates out on January 4th.
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$2000 MB Financial incentive for current clients who have an active lease or loan with MB Financial
1.9% financing available for qualified applicants for 24 or 36 months. Buy rate for dealer is .9%, or the same as last month.
Those were the only incentives available at this point. They have been known to add and/or adjust incentives, however these are the only ones received today. If anyone is aware of any others, please let us know.
Assuming these are the only ones, that is a significant departure from previous years. They usually extend incentives through the 10th of January, but I guess not this year. I do know that the December incentives were very successful in terms of E350 sedan sales. I sincerely hope they add some incentives so that more people have the opportunity to drive a truly magnificent automobile.
To those who benefitted from those great deals, enjoy!
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I knew you would not have been as comfortable or as happy with the luxury model after coming out of a BMW. You are accustomed to a stiffer suspension with acute handling aspects which the luxury version does not provide. You just have to train yourself (and your spouse) to take extra special care when parking the car nose-first so as not to scrape the underside of the front bumper. Additionally, you must take care to avoid streets and routes where there are a lot of potholes. If you can't avoid them, then drive around them or go through them at a snail's pace. I have not had problems, but I've read many complaints in this and other forums about the AMG sport wheels, especially from New York City, Chicago and other large cities as well as from rural drivers. But you have the tire and wheel insurance which was very prudent of you!
Enjoy and keep us all informed and up-to-date on your experiences and again my sincerest wishes to you and your wife for a healthy, happy and healthy New Year.
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There are many questions that need to be answered before I can recommend a vehicle that would best meet your needs.
*Do you prefer a coupe or a 4 door sedan? The coupe is built on a "C Class" chassis and is shorter and narrower than the sedan. The sedan is a bit heavier, for this reason. The sedan has a much larger trunk and seats 5 comfortably while the coupe seats 4. Both vehicles have the same 302 up engine and transmission, which are both new for 2012. So, you first need to go to a dealer and look both over and drive both before doing anything else.
*Next, you need to determine which model best suits you - sport or luxury. They both are the same price because the sport is a no-cost option. The sport has a different front grille and different ground effects along the side and front. The sport is a little lower to the ground and some people do not like this as they tend to scrape the underside or the front end when parking nose first as opposed to parallel parking. The sport has a different suspension which is stiffer than the luxury version and is designed to corner and handle better/differently than the luxury. The wheels on the sport are 18" and the rear tires are a little wider than the front tires which means you cannot rotate the tires. The luxury model has 17" wheels and tires and can be rotated. The luxury model rides softer and smoother. It all depends upon what you are used to and/or what you prefer in your driving. The dimensions on both are identical, sport or luxury. 90% of the cars built are sport versions and both the coupe and sedan are built in Germany. Most of the SUV's are built here in the U.S.
*As for equipment and options and which are best for you, it all depends on your preferences. If you want metallic paint, that costs about $760 over non-metallic. Leather interior is a $1670 option. There is little difference, if any, in the appearance and "feel" between the vinyl (called MB Tex) and the leather. The only reason I for leather on my new 2012 sedan is because it was a required option in order for me to get the ventilated seats which adds a fan under both front seats in order to blow cooled or heated air to you bottom and back. Otherwise, I would have gotten the MB Tex, which I was very happy with in most of the E350's I have owned.
Next, you need to decide if xenon headlights, both upper and lower, is what you prefer along with cornering lamps and adaptive headlights. If they are not important to you, I recommend the P1 package. That package gives you a Harman Karmin 610 watt 14 speaker audio system with High Definition radio, 6 disc CD player in-dash, Sirius satellite radio with traffic and weather capabilities; a superb navigation system; a rear electronically operated sun-screen; blue tooth telephone capabilities; voice controlled telephone, audio and navigation; heated front seats; Mercedes Benz Mbrace (which is very similar to OnStar); and a rear view camera to assist you when backing up. The P2 package is the same as the P1 package, but adds the the upgraded lighting as I described above along with Keyless-Go (as long as the key is in your pocket, you can open/lock the car, start the engine), and an automatic trunk closer which can lock the car and set the alarm with the push of a button. P1 option is about $4000 and the P2 is about $6500.
I also have the heated and cooled ventilated seats (requires leather option) and the multi contoured driver's seat along with a rear spoiler.
The best, and perhaps only way to properly select the car and options that are best for you is to research the car here on Edmunds, then go drive them. The salesperson will go through the car and demonstrate the various standard features and options for you. When you've made up your mine which vehicle and options you want, come back to this forum and we'll all help you get the best pricing/deal.
Good luck to you!
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I have decided towards the Luxury Sedan but not sure yet if I will opt for 4matic. I live in Michigan and sometimes we get a lot of snow here during winter. The one thing that I found out about the 4matic in the forum is that it is a little slower than rear-end drive in acceleration but it does give you good grip on the road during bad weather. Do you have 4matic?
I might just go with the P1 package although I do like upgraded lighting and the convenience of Keyless-Go. At this point, I’m not sure.
Just curious, do you know what color (interior-exterior combo) was popular among 2012 E350 buyers? What combo did you choose? Also, did you order your car or you bought it from the lot? If you ordered, how long did it take?
I will continue to research the car in the forum as you suggested. I enjoy reading the posted messages as they are very helpful. Thank so much for your advice.
I ordered my car (the first Mercedes I've ever ordered) because I expect to keep this one for at least three years, so I wanted to get the car exactly the way I wanted it - which dealers don't usually stock. It was ordered on August 12th, built on September 3rd, and delivered to me on October 17th. From what I understand, it takes 6 to 8 weeks from the time the car is built to the time it is delivered.
As for colors, the most popular are Black, Iridium Silver, Palladium Silver (light gray), White and Steel Gray (dark gray). As for interior colors, you can get light gray, beige and black (ash, almond and black, respectively). Depending upon your exterior color, you have a choice depending on whether you get a sport or luxury. Since you prefer luxury, there are specific combinations available.
It appears you are going for the P1 package. I only recommend the P2 package to people who drive a lot at night - that's where the I-xenon lights come in handy.
I have Iridium Silver with black leather interior and walnut wood trim. I have had black (hated it because it showed every water spot and every little scratch) and Palladium Silver with gray interior (nice combination), but living here in a very warm climate makes the black interior preferable because it doesn't show soiling like beige and light gray do. Besides, I got the ventilated seats which cools the seats very quickly.
When you purchase a vehicle out of dealer inventory, you will usually get a better deal because the dealer makes an immediate sale, reduces his inventory, and does not have to order a car or dealer- trade for a car which costs the dealer more since he will have pay for transporting the car to his site as well as transporting the trade back to the other dealer.
I do not know what the availability of luxury 4-matics is like in your area, but you should be aware that most E350 sedans are built in the sport version, even 4-matics. Thus, you may have to be a little flexible.
I hope this has helped you out as you begin your search. Good luck.
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I've only got about 50 miles on the car, can't wait to drive it this weekend! More later.
It's a good number to start working off of to see what others can do for you.
Since this forum is about pricing and buying experiences, I was wondering if your dealership took sufficient time to fully explain all the features and options of the car when you took delivery? Since this Mercedes is a vastly different car when compared to the 2009 (I had a 2009 sport also), the learning curve is quite extensive - from the speed of the reaction of the car to "voice command", the smoother transmission response, engine responsiveness, electronic hear selector stalk connected to the steering wheel, bi-xenon headlights with cornering illumination and the adaptive high beam assist, and the automatic trunk closer closer with "close or close and lock/alarm feature", to the totally different handling and ride.
When I took delivery, they had a specialist go over the major drive and audio features with me in the car while the car was parked in their new indoor car delivery center (which took about an hour). Then, they made an appointment fore to return 2 days later for an additional 2 hour instructional session, indoors again in the car to go over computer functions such as NAV, satellite radio option including traffic and weather read-outs and options, blue tooth and address book download directly from my I-Phone and hands-free calling and call-receiving functions, as well as a 20 minute demonstration of the various audio functions and options including HD station selection and operation, Logic 7 surround sound functions on radio-CD-satellite, etc. Then, the specialist gave me a 5 minute oral quiz to make sure I had assimilated the learning experience into positive action. Just learning how the adaptive high beam assist worked was a unique experience.
Quite frankly, my biggest beef with automobile dealerships has always neen how poorly they handled the customer once the paperwork was completed and the manor in which they deliver new cars to their clients. This experience was, without doubt, the very best in all the years I have been buying new cars. They even served a brief brunch (bagel, cream cheese, coffee/soft drink and donut) after the tutorial session. They do this for all new car deliveries from 8:30 AM through 8:30 PM. From what I understand, most people do not take advantage of this service due to their time constraints, but most return for a a refresher. It's a great way to ensure outstanding CSI (customer satisfaction index) as a result of Mercedes's customer satisfaction surveys. I believe more and more dealerships are using this format to ensure that their customers fully understand the proper operation and capabilities of these new hi-tech computerized systems in the newer cars.
I would be interested in knowing if other forum readers experienced similar deliveries. Sure does promote dealer loyalty and repeat business.
Enjoy the new car, Bev. From your previous posts, sounds like you felt like a young kid on her first visit to a candy store!
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