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Mercedes Benz M-Class Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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Re: Is this a glood deal? [bfeldstein] by blazinginder
Dec 17, 2007 (10:15 am)
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Replying to: bfeldstein (Dec 17, 2007 10:05 am)

It's a pretty good deal but not anything really spectacular
 
the $400 advertising is legit BUT they can easily eat the cost by using money MB gives them for each car sale...I'd aim to get the car at invoice and not a penny more
 
...shoot me an email sagarpatel1gmail.com and if you want to discuss more in detail
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Re: Is this a glood deal? [blazinginder] by bfeldstein
Dec 17, 2007 (10:31 am)
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Replying to: blazinginder (Dec 17, 2007 10:15 am)

Si if I could get the car at invoice, $46,526, which is $3444 below MSRP, would that be a good deal?
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Re: Is this a glood deal? [bfeldstein] by ursamajor1
Dec 18, 2007 (12:37 pm)
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Replying to: bfeldstein (Dec 17, 2007 10:31 am)

I don't know where you are, but a friend in SoCal bought an '08 ML350 with Premium II for $1500 under invoice last week - he sent out emails to the various dealers in the area, and when he spoke with the sales rep that was basically the offer - he didn't really have to negotiate for it.
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Re: Is this a glood deal? [ursamajor1] by blazinginder
Dec 18, 2007 (1:32 pm)
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Replying to: ursamajor1 (Dec 18, 2007 12:37 pm)

Yes you're right SoCal = discounts SUV's more then the east coast which is where he and I are located...this is mostly due to winters here resulting in more demand while dealers are having their ML's sit on the west coast in the warm areas etc.
 
I got mine for invoice so the cost of shipping it from Cali to NJ would be about $1000 so a $500 savings by buying cross country wouldn't be in most people's interest especially not being able to go over the car etc before delivery
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Re: Is this a glood deal? [ursamajor1] by ocautoseeker
Dec 20, 2007 (9:18 pm)
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Replying to: ursamajor1 (Dec 18, 2007 12:37 pm)

Did he lease? I'm wondering if the price of $1500 below included the $1000 lease cash. Either way, $500 below is still a killer deal!
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Possible Purchase - 2003 ML320 (Used) by needacar41
Dec 21, 2007 (5:28 pm)
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Hi!
I'm a car buying newbie (haven't purchased one in near 15 years!) and am considering a used 2003 ML320 I just happened upon. (I currently have a small compact car w/172,000 miles on it.) My MIL had an ML320, liked it. I was able to drive hers a bit so I am familiar with the feel.
This ML320 I'm checking out has low miles (21,000), price is $20k (excl. tax/license), very clean, no dings, A+ history report, from a dealer, not private party. (So. Calif.) Also, an extended warranty is also available (they start at $899-$2,500).
Anyone have any thoughts? Does this seem like a good idea/deal or should I keep looking around and if so, at what? New or used? I'm wanting a mid-sized SUV. Have seen Honda Pilots, Toyota Highlanders, etc. I'm not wanting a mammoth SUV I can't handle. I really like the visibility & drive of the Mercedes SUV and the reputation, but heard they're sometimes $$$ to repair.
Thank you in advance for your help! I do need it!!
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Re: Is this a glood deal? [ocautoseeker] by ursamajor1
Dec 23, 2007 (8:48 pm)
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Replying to: ocautoseeker (Dec 20, 2007 9:18 pm)

No, it was a straight purchase, all cash (it was a surprise gift for his boss's wife). He was surprised because the Edmunds TMV said they were going for MSRP in SoCal, it wasn't even close. The dealer was pretty co-operative. I think the initial offer was invoice - $1500, and he just said yes, didn't try to push for more of a discount.
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Re: Possible Purchase - 2003 ML320 (Used) [needacar41] by ursamajor1
Dec 23, 2007 (9:07 pm)
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Replying to: needacar41 (Dec 21, 2007 5:28 pm)

That's low miles for the year. Based on what I've seen, it's not a bad deal. It sounds like you're familiar with the ML from your MIL's experience, so you know what to expect. If you haven't already, you may want to test drive the Pilot, Highlander, etc. that you're looking at - they'll both probably be more reliable, but not quite as safe or as good offroad (doesn't sound like that matters). Also, have you considered a smaller crossover SUV, like a Honda CR-V or Toyota RAV4, would one of them meet your needs? Both would get better mileage, be more reliable, and be cheaper. Also, do some research on the provider of the extended warranty, and pay attention to what's included (and just as important, what's excluded) in the coverage.
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Re: Possible Purchase - 2003 ML320 (Used) [ursamajor1] by needacar41
Dec 24, 2007 (3:24 pm)
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Replying to: ursamajor1 (Dec 23, 2007 9:07 pm)

Thanks for the reply! Yes, I have already test driven the Highlander (07 & 08) & Pilot (07 & 08). Highlander 07 was OK, I wanted to REALLY wanted to like it & make it work due to Toyota rep of reliability & such, but I was disappointed in the lack of room & couldn't get over it. Highlander 08 I did NOT like. Bigger but not a whole lot more room. Blind spots, etc etc etc. So I move onto Honda & their reputation, looking at the Pilot which I found to be much more roomier. Test drove it, liked the ride and so I went around comparing it to all the other mid-sized SUVs out there. (ie, BMW X5 (again, lack of room the issue). Didn't really find another I liked. Then looking at the Pilot's price, I wavered a bit (was considering the Pilot EX-L). I was just about settled on it but then ran across this ML320 deal. Never considered a Mercedes SUV until I remembered my MIL had an ML320 a few years ago. (Again, I'm looking for a mid-sized SUV for me, my husband (6'3), toddler & 12 yr old + our "stuff," so the CR-V & RAV4 would be too small.) We don't do off-roading, just city/highway driving & small weekend trips.
 
I know the ML320 is a bit smaller than the Pilot and I am also comparing a used versus new car....I'm set to check out and test drive the ML320 this week so we'll see how it goes. I just thought the price + mileage seemed like a good deal. I will definitely inquire about the extended warranty plus what's included. Again, I haven't purchased a car in nearly 15 years and my current car has 179,000+ miles on it, so I drive cars to last (but treat them well)! I'm hoping if I end up w/this ML320 I can drive it that long....
 
Anyway, if you have any more thoughts, please feel free to post. Thanks again for the reply & info! Happy Holidays!!!
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Re: Is this a glood deal? [ursamajor1] by nkta
Dec 26, 2007 (11:38 pm)
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Replying to: ursamajor1 (Dec 18, 2007 12:37 pm)

ursamajor, can you send me the name of the dealership? email address is
n, underscore, ta at hotmail dot com. Thanks for your assist.

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