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During my lunch break I decided to go and test drive the C320. After entering the huge showroom, I could not find the car I was interested in. They only had about 4 expensive models inside. I was looking for some assistance. After a few minutes someone approached me and asked what I needed. When I told him I wanted to test drive a C320 he said that he was a used car salemen and someone from the new car dept. would assist me. I waited for a few more minutes and had the same experience with another used car salesmen. Someone told me to go speak to the receptionist. She was elderly and was yapping her mouth off to her fried on the phone, small talk, barely noticing me even though I was standing right by her. I stood by her for a few minutes and still did not get any attention from anyone. I finally left and another salesmen at the door asked me what I wanted. I said I would come back later and left. I was really ticked off at the treatment of these jerks! Here I go on my lunch break and all I get is rude discourteous service. They probably saw me drive in my 99 Accord and felt I was not rich enough to get their attention or maybe my appearance did not gain them their respect. There were many employees in the showroom, but seems like I was probably the only customer. I am thinking of writing to the BM manufacturer and complaining about their treatment. Anyone have similar experience? Please do share- And yes, please avoid Ewing autohaus in Plano Texas if possible. |
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I just left the MB Dealer - for a 2005 230K Sedan, Automatic, Sunroof, Lighting Package, Power Drivers Seat/Wheel, they quoted me a price of $32,500. Ran it past two other dealers, and they would not match the price. This is for a brand new, zero mileage car - several in stock. Any opinions on this price? Not quite the $1k below sticker I was targeting, but fairly close. By the way, this is in the Tampa Bay area....any thoughts!?! |
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| ....oh, the car also included the 6 disc CD changer. ...sticker price was a shade under $35k. | |
| I understand your frustration, but I think, really, they do things differently at an MB dealership. Go up to the receptionist and ask for a client adviser -- you'll get one. | |
You didn't state the color, but assuming this is for a metallic paint color, then MSRP (according to Edmunds) is $35,640 and invoice is $33,198. So, their offer is $698 below invoice. If a standard paint color, invoice is $32,565 and so that's still below invoice. And don't forget, their invoice could include a $500 IRG (advertising fee) so their offer could be $1198 or $565 below their true invoice. Sounds good to me.
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Replying to: postoak (Mar 12, 2005 6:26 pm) One other question - anyone think that the Entertainment package is worth the price? Thanks!!!!!! |
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Replying to: amt7565 (Mar 11, 2005 9:27 pm) M
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Replying to: amt7565 (Mar 11, 2005 9:27 pm) I don't think this is common practice among luxury brand dealerships. It's true that they usually seem less eager when you walk through the door than a Honda sales person would, but most of the places I've been still treated me better, including Acura, Infiniti, Volvo, Saab and Audi. |
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Purchased Mid March 2005. Features: --------- Metallic Silver Black leather inserts 324 Sunroof package 5-speed Auto 6-Disc CD Changer Heated Front Seats 3 Free Oil Changes Brand new (not a demo). Paid $30900 + TTL Probably could have gotten a little closer to $30k from other dealers, but I just wanted to get into a car at my closest dealer location. I assume people in the big cities will find even cheaper prices.
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Replying to: suniljm (Mar 15, 2005 10:03 pm)
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