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Mercedes Benz E-Class Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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European delivery verses local dealer by james27
Aug 15, 2009 (12:33 pm)
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Anyone ever negotiated a local deal on a new Mercedes that came close to the European delivery price? FYI, right now, it's a flat 7% off, no delivery charge, and then they throw in a few frills like a night in a hotel, a tour of the factory, and a meal plus taxi vouchers. It also includes insurance for up to 15-days, and drop-off in any of 12 cities. FF miles could make the getting there cheap, but I'd rather save them for later as next week, I'm blowing a bunch on a cruise/tour to Alaska. Another trip fairly soon is possible, but not in the current plans.
 
But, if I can save a couple thousand, it would still come out less expensive. Hassle is, you have to wait 6-8 weeks to get the car after you come home.
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Never going back to Smythe in San Jose by pacdecimal
Aug 15, 2009 (6:57 pm)
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I went to inquire about purchasing a 2009 E350 after the Smythe salesman sends me an e-mail stating "at least $14,000.00 off MSRP." After reading some of the posts, especially those in California where a lot of the buyers were getting 17K to 21K off MSRP, I felt comfortable that I might be able to purchase an E350 at a great discount - Wrong!
 
First, the salesman gives a turnaround story about being a fleet member and how fleet members take advantage of it's affiliation to purchase cars at discount. Then, he states $8,000.00 off for the Silver/Black combination. Lastly, the manager comes out with no 2.9% for 66 months financing when combined with discount. He states, it's either 2.9% or additional 2K. I also inquired about a ML350, in which the salesman states that Mercedes got rid of the fleet program at end of July. So, for all those who are getting the fleet discount in California, you are imaging it.....
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Re: Never going back to Smythe in San Jose [pacdecimal] by ppnff
Aug 16, 2009 (5:01 am)
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Replying to: pacdecimal (Aug 15, 2009 6:57 pm)

Wow! What a bunch of liars at that dealership!
 
Not sure I am surprised, but the salesman and the manager are wrong.
 
Greed...
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Re: Never going back to Smythe in San Jose [ppnff] by pacdecimal
Aug 16, 2009 (7:10 am)
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Replying to: ppnff (Aug 16, 2009 5:01 am)

When I started hearing about the fleet member stories, I knew they (Smythe) were trying to maximize profit of their remaining 09 E350's. I may buy a CPO (2007) from RAB in Marin ($28,500), as most dealers have run out of their 09's.
 
Good luck to those who had the fortune of purchasing/leasing at these prices.
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Re: Never going back to Smythe in San Jose [pacdecimal] by ppnff
Aug 16, 2009 (5:28 pm)
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Replying to: pacdecimal (Aug 16, 2009 7:10 am)

You should contact Leann in Ft. Pierce, FL. I almost acquired my new 2009 E350 from her, but found a local dealership who had my second choice and after some arm-twisting, agreed to my price or MSRP less 15,000 (this is in July 2009 and before fleet discount).
 
Good luck!
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Re: Never going back to Smythe in San Jose [pacdecimal] by in_power2002
Aug 16, 2009 (9:43 pm)
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Replying to: pacdecimal (Aug 15, 2009 6:57 pm)

I just performed the USAA pricing for a 2009 ML350. Invoice 42,953 MSRP 45,475 USAA no haggle price 37,403. There's a fleet discount for every model, 2009 and 2010.
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Re: Never going back to Smythe in San Jose [in_power2002] by liili
Aug 17, 2009 (9:41 am)
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Replying to: in_power2002 (Aug 16, 2009 9:43 pm)

I went to the website and use the CAN 017862, which is listed in USAA. However, it does not work?
Can anyone provide a valide CAN number? or tell me how to get one?
Thanks,
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Re: Never going back to Smythe in San Jose [liili] by pacdecimal
Aug 17, 2009 (11:52 am)
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Replying to: liili (Aug 17, 2009 9:41 am)

I have a list, but many are employees only, with some such as American Airlines Credit Union, San Diego Credit Union, San Francisco Credit Union and others. I was not able to find USAA on my list of CY09 Eligible companies for the fleet discount. I see an American First Credit Union of 017862 for members.
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Re: Never going back to Smythe in San Jose [in_power2002] by pacdecimal
Aug 17, 2009 (11:55 am)
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Replying to: in_power2002 (Aug 16, 2009 9:43 pm)

Thanks for verifying the fleet discount.
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I just tried the American First Credit Union CAN and no luck by stewdy
Aug 17, 2009 (5:38 pm)
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Replying to: pacdecimal (Aug 17, 2009 11:52 am)

I just tried to print the fleet incentive form and I input the CAN for American First Credit Union (017862) and a message comes up that says that particular CAN is invalid. Is this true? Any ideas why this isn't working? Did MB catch wind of this loophole and shut them down? Thanks for any help.

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