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If they did I would not be able to find a car to take advantage of the savings.
MSRP of $51,750, OTD price of $41,000 + 200dh = $41,200. P01, Heated Seats, Pano Roof, iPod Connector. No metalic paint. This is below invoice significantly.
I also called around the country, found this to be easily obtained. Today I received a letter from my "local" MB, (we have 3 or 4 in Colorado) offering "up to" $15,000 the R models at a sale this upcoming weekend. Of course they don't have any R320's.
we close on the deal I made in about a week as it's being shipped in.
Thinking 30K ish range for a 12Kish 08 CDI. Anyone experience the same 7sp issues they had with the 06's and 07's? This is my major stumbling block for the MB the 7spd issues scare me enough to go elseware.
Anythoughts experiences shared are much appreciated
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I really don't know what to say except to have all agreements in writing - do not accept over the phone - sure we'll fix it verbal agreements.
That and if hail damage dents bother you - it should have been noticed during the purchase and either factored into the price or another car should have been found for you.
No fix for crappy dealers and buying a car without noticing issues. It sucks - I wish you luck but its a long hill to climb.
For anyone looking a fairly complex vehicles and dropping large amounts of money on them - you need to make sure every item operates as advertised new or used. If a dealer is rushing you and not allowing you time to flip seats up and down - open close sun roofs - open close auto tailgates manually and automatic - running airconditioning systems - multiple fan settings - running power seats up and down every which way and checking it over for dents and scratches. A dealer rushing you is hiding something or just a crappy dealer. It's your money and the vehicle will be yours if its right. All the dealer has is an upside so they shouldn't rush you and if they do - you should tell them where they can go.
The Autofax reports are more generic they list major things such as reported accidents and major service intervals etc.
I'm researching the R's the CDI's being my only interest in MB. I hope to talk with a MB transmission guy to get the scoop on the 7spd stuff. If what he has to say about it is positive - then I'll search for an R and do all that I just mentioned. If I'm unable to get a vin report on the vehicle I won't take a second look at it - if for some reason MB dealers all refuse to share the vin history then I will never own a MB and will go to a Auto builder with a better track record and find another vehicle to buy. Cars are too damn expensive now days to take some random guys word at a dealership.
Research your vehicles!!!!! Before you buy them! - The one you end up with will make you happy and if a problem crops up you know you did everything possible to avoid any issues.
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The only ones out there still most likely have miles on them from service loaners or used by dealer staff, etc.
Love the car great in snow and with all discounts applied cheaper then loaded honda pilot
F, then it means the car is built in Germany. But for R-class,
Where is R class made? in USA, or in Germany?
With AMP package, Nav, etc. Paid 26.5. Looks like the price has gone up by few k in the last few weeks as R's have been selling well. As the options seem to vary a lot, I went for comparison using the list price and mine was around 60k.
In Bay Area, for C280, dealer will charge $230 for serice A - engine oil and filter change plus several visual check, $720 for service B - engine oil/filter, air filter, cabin duct filter, plus several viusal check. So definitely, it is expensive.
For R350 with less than 30K miles, if you can get it between 20K-25K, I think it is good price. R and ML are built at USA, it has much lower reliabilty than C, E class.
What would be a good price for this car in NJ?? I have seen them listed around 30's. I am only will to pay 25-27, do you think that's reasonable? Also do you know how expensive ruitine maintenance is on the vehicles?? Thanks.
For a CPO from a dealer, you'll probably have to add $4K-$5K to that, to make a deal...
Or, get the current auction value in Real-World Trade-In Values
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Thanks for you response to my last question. I read a few messages back about a vin report on cars and that the dealers are the one's who issue them. I inquired about it from the dealership I'm working with and they salesmen said they only have carfax reports? Should I be leary and insist on getting one before our purchase?
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That's a good way to screen out a particularly problematic unit (or a wake-up call, if you think maintaining a Mercedes will be cheap...lol).
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IT HAS THE PO1 PACKAGE, TELE AID, PANARAMA SUNROOF, AND HEATED SEATS.
PLEASE LET ME KNOW. THANKS.
The car had 22" rims and tires. I had them swapped out for the original standard 18" rims and tires. I figured it would save me the addl. expense when it is time to replace tires. Also, the smaller wheels help with gas mileage. The dealer said their FEG is only $258 on this deal. I did a good bit of online and dealer research before walking into to negotiate this deal. However, I have a feeling I might have left another at least $600 - $1000 on the table. It has been over 9 years since I had last car shopped.
Does anyone else have anecdotal evidence of prices paid in the Bay Area or else where?
I was wondering what a decent price for a R350 w/Nav, Harmon Kardon, Parktronic and a Pana roof, but no Bluetooth or back up camera would be? The minivan has 43K miles on it and is a CPO from a DC/MD/VA dealer.
I have second thoughts about the 1.3K maintenance pack, it sounded good at the time, the reasonoing was it is 30% off the regular price paid at a dealer. Maybe I can get it serviced at any MB shop, but since it is under warranty, I went with this. Any thoughts?
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PREMIUM 1 PKG, SPORT APPEARANCE PKG, TRAILER HITCH, HEATED FRONT SEATS, PANORAMA SUNROOF W/PWR SUNSHADE and Teleaid. Factory warranty started in Feb 2009
Has anybody here bought a demo? Does this deal make sense?
I paid $32K OTD and got 4.7% finance for 60 months. I am in SF bay area so the tax itself is 10%.
Dealer try to sell another 2-year 10K mile warranty for additional $2500. Shall I go for it?
I locked in 3.7% financing though my credit union (Randolf Brooks Federal Credit Union) for 66 months! Best I found at the time. High miles for a 2008 but who cares for a diesel? Does not have the panoramic roof but not a requirement. Has basically everything else. I did not pick up a warranty just yet, will run the rest of the 50k manufactures warranty and purchase an extended from my credit union at that time.
Looks to be the best deal I have found all together! Happy hunting. Not many around these days and sellers were very quick to point this out. Regards.