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Hmmm....now you're really making me wonder if we shouldn't have gone with the DD seats rather than the leather upholstery and wood steering wheel....sigh.
This would be the deal of the century, there are no incentives or marketing support money on the 06 E350. The invoice, less 3% holdback, is the dealers actual cost to purchase the vehicle from MB. On a completely loaded MB E, the 3% would amount to about $1,800.00 less than invoice. So the dealer is selling below cost to this gentleman at $2,700.00 less than invoice and this does not include the dealers advertising, overhead, vehicle prep and commision costs. At that price the dealer may not last long!
Separately, is the dealer's invoice price really the *actual* price that the dealer pays MB for the car? I mean, do they get other "discounts" like maybe bulk discounts, etc, that would lower the unit price in a way that is not reflected on the invoice? The reason I ask is that the dealer showed me the invoice for my new E350 and the price he offered me was around $500 below that. I don't really think he would actually sell me a car at a loss, would he?
Any give me an idea on where I should be a on lease for an 06'
thanks
I have had very few problems' I'll have my car six years on Oct. 16th. Recently, I had the back window regulators replaced on both sides. I don't understand why they break? At $275 each, it's no picnic!
Other than that, my "E" has been really good and reliable. The air is ice cold. I just had new brake pads put on the front.
I think you will have a wonderful experience so keep us posted.
Mark
I understand drive dynamic seats are no longer available in '06 vehicles. So, either someone somewhere has just the '05 I'm looking for (preferably white with almost every option) or I order it. Seems like Euro delivery beats all the other "deals" one can negotiate, or am I wrong about this?
I live in Oregon.
Any thoughts? :confuse:
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I have been driving MBs for 7 years now and they always have mucho electrical problems. Was not a problem when it was under warranty but cost a lot to fix out of pocket. Had a headlight that went out recently, not fixed by replacing the headlamp itself. The dealership traced the problem to some kind of sensor and charged me $250 to fix it. Apparently, it was the sensor that senses when the headlight goes out, funny, but I don't need a sensor to tell me that.
My last car was needing several more electrical fixes, so instead of paying to fix it we decided to trade it in instead. I think that's how we're going to go from now on, just keep leasing so we won't have to worry about repair costs.
I 'm in the san francisco bayarea
He says he will consider $33,500.
Is that a good deal for a NJ car?
Also, I live and work in alot of hills. Is this thing going to be o.k. in real world snow when they don't plow and I need to get to work (25deg. grade) or home (25deg. grade w/a left into my driveway!!! - turn plus giant hill!!!!!)? Am I going to leave it at the bottom and walk??? HELP :confuse:
Is that a good deal? Is it better for me than the RWD 2003 E320 above?
really, really -> :confuse:
As you know, the 2002E-class is the 'previous' style. The 2003 is the new style and had a few teething pains. I think they came out with electric brakes on that model. Someone here will probably chime-in with the correct info.
Whatever you pick, with a 25 degree grade in snowy weather, it has to be an AWD vehicle of some type.
Mark
Let us know what you decide to do.
Mark
no i didn't actually the MSRP was 43888, i offered 43,000 otd (incld tax, fees, interest etc)....the sales mgr went "ballistic" and commenced to yelling at me and demanded to know where I got such an asinine figure to offer them...i maintained my cool....told him that i was not accustomed to begging people to 'take' my money and left!! i am now looking for another dealership in the socal area (this was newport beach, ca. btw)
So I'm thinking you meant to say "Invoice" instead of MSRP, right?
If Fletcher won't deal with you, there is a Mercedes dealer in Laguna Niguel and Hoehn Mercedes in Carlsbad and Penske Mercedes near Ontario (I think), so, you have a choice.
Good luck, Mark
what dealer did you get the $4800 off invoice.
Can you provide tips or steps to negotiate such a great deal?
Names of the people you worked with?
your name?
thanks andrew
Thanks,
kyfdx
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His monthly payments were 750/month tax included for NJ for 39 months. How is this deal? Can I do better than this?
Would Invoice minus $3,000 be a fair price?
Mark
i am also intersted in 06 350 4matic
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i have been away awhile myself, well last negotiated price otd on the same vehilce 05 w/ 8400 miles was 50,000....as you can see i didn't bite now they're begging me to return...if all else fails i'll just settle for the infiniti m45!!
2006 E350
- Premium Package
- Sports Package
- Lighting Package
- ParkTronic
MSRP: $58345
Price Negotiated: $48850 ($6000 below Invoice)
Drive off: $3000
Lease Term: 39 months
Miles: 12k / year
Payment: $605 including tax
MSRP $58,800
Price $50,000
Drive off 0 ( except for 1st month and registration)
39 months lease
15K miles per year
Payment $675 (tax included - california)