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#54 of 118 invoice code? by espresso1 Mar 22, 2005 (10:44 pm)
Replying to: stroudman (Mar 17, 2005 7:51 pm) My salesman showed me a netstar invoice for a SLK, which lists "IRG participation $500". He said it's a sort of advertising fee imposed by the factory. I don't believe what he said, but he insists the dealer doesn't get the money. It's strange the factory invoice has even code 905 for that fee. Has anybody seen this kind of thing? Replies to this message: kyfdx (Mar 23, 2005 6:50 am) jwilliams2 (Mar 23, 2005 8:33 am) elevan (May 02, 2005 12:54 pm)
#55 of 118 Re: invoice code? [espresso1] by kyfdx HOST Mar 23, 2005 (6:50 am)
Replying to: espresso1 (Mar 22, 2005 10:44 pm) A lot of manufacturers add onto the invoice for national or regional advertising..   BMW calls it MACO.. and with them, it varies by metro area or region...   I don't think your dealer is lying to you.. If you think they are making up fake invoices, then using them to sell you on a deal, I'd go somewhere else.. but, that seems like a lot of trouble to go to...   When you ask to see the invoice, or negotiate a certain amount "over invoice", then expect to see a lot of extra charges...
#56 of 118 kyfdx, espresso1 by stroudman Mar 23, 2005 (7:08 am)
most dealers are compelled to participate in regional advertising, it's part of the cost of doing business. The dealers are in business to make money, so if you're trying to manuever around that fact from one angle, it stands to reason they will try to make their profit from another angle. If you're in the market for a mercedes-benz automobile, then somewhere, someone is paying you a significant profit. Why, then, shouldn't you?
#57 of 118 Re: invoice code? [espresso1] by jwilliams2 Mar 23, 2005 (8:33 am)
Replying to: espresso1 (Mar 22, 2005 10:44 pm) Generally, the Netstar invoice bottom line is what the dealer pays MBUSA. IRG is a legitimate charge. Have to wonder why you "don't believe what he said". You might be better to work off MSRP as opposed to up from invoice. Would eliminate these misunderstandings. Most Mercedes Benz dealers I know don't sell at XXX over invoice anyway. Especially on a new roadster model with Spring coming. I mean, even if you paid full MSRP the dealer only makes 6% or so....
#58 of 118 re: jwilliams2 by stroudman Mar 23, 2005 (12:25 pm)
Thank you! I find it hard to understand why so many people who are in this bracket of cars are so afraid to pay a profit. I think part of the reason our economy seems so slow to rebound is because so many consumers have made such a science of not paying anyone for anything, anymore. Money has to circulate. If you're going to buy a ford or toyota, by all means shop, there's a store on every corner. But when you're talking about a premium, pleasure car such as a mercedes roadster where service after the sale is a huge factor, pay the guys you expect to bend over backwards for you for the next few years a profit(not "holdback," a meaningful profit). At sticker price the dealer nets 6.9%, less than most state and local sales tax.
#59 of 118 Re: invoice code? by espresso1 Mar 23, 2005 (4:52 pm)
Regarding economy, it's yes and no. The money saved from SLK can be better used to buy PSP or other computers to save economy even more,   I believe dealers have to right to make profit. Also, we, consumers have right to look for better deal. The reason you see so many webs/forums/message boards for price issues is that simply internet works better for consumers.   I have never done invoice + something before. It's been alway fixed prices deal. So, I didn't know there is such item in the factory invoice list. Paying $500 more for a $50000 car should cause so much damage to a buyer. I just wanted to know if it's legal. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
#60 of 118 Re: invoicce code? by espresso1 Mar 23, 2005 (4:54 pm)
My bad It should read "Paying $500 more for a $50000 car SHOULDN'T cause so much damage to a buyer."
#61 of 118 350 SLK tires by greasykid1 Mar 25, 2005 (9:21 am)
Have to replace my OEM Michelins--which are "summer tires" with "all season" tires as we get some snow in winter. Any recommendations? Am thinking about Pirelli "P Zero Nero" They look good from the info on Tirerack's site. Also how can I salvage some money from the Michelins that have less than 3K miles? Replies to this message: kyfdx (Mar 27, 2005 1:08 pm)
#62 of 118 Re: 350 SLK tires [greasykid1] by kyfdx HOST Mar 27, 2005 (1:08 pm)
Replying to: greasykid1 (Mar 25, 2005 9:21 am) Why not wait, and put winter tires on next winter, then put the Michelins back on for the summer?
#63 of 118 kyfdx--re tires by greasykid1 Mar 27, 2005 (5:31 pm)
You are right. ---If I don't sell my Michelins that's what I'll do.

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