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Re: Help! First time this has ever happened to me [bagelguy]
by myerslaw
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Aug 04, 2008 (10:58 pm)
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Replying to: bagelguy (Aug 03, 2008 8:20 pm)
Bagelguy, I'd complain not only to BBB, but to whoever might (supposedly) regulate auto dealers in your State. In CA the DMV licenses salespeople and dealerships. And don't forget MB customer relations. I'd suggest the dealer give you an 09 since the 08s are "unavailable" -- and finally, most District Attorneys (at least here in CA) have funding for consumer fraud sorts of problems -- e.g. sham auto services -- and perhaps contact from a DA investigator would soften the dealership's heart. (However, don't tell the dealer you will contact law enforcement unless he changes -- you don't want to commit extortion and threatening police/DA contact actually constitutes that crime -- if you go that route, just make a report. And I sure wouldn't worry about future service relationships! There are plenty of dealerships willing to "inspect" things every 15K miles, add oil, and charge $500.
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Re: Help! First time this has ever happened to me [bagelguy]
by fusilli
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Aug 05, 2008 (8:49 am)
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Replying to: bagelguy (Aug 03, 2008 8:20 pm)
That is rotten. You must have recourse, as was said, because you have a written document with the terms spelled out. The following was the best I could do on an 08 E350 with no pkgs, and, frankly, after reading the posts here, I cannot get myself to sign on the dotted line at these prices (this was quoted to me by a dealership in the Southeast):
Lease = 33 months, 10k miles/yr, 0 down 729/mo + tax(based on local taxes)
Purchase = 72 months 817/mo 0 down
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Re: Help! First time this has ever happened to me [fusilli]
by crestonave
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Aug 05, 2008 (10:48 am)
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Replying to: fusilli (Aug 05, 2008 8:49 am)
Looks to me like Myerslaw offered some excellent avenues to pursue. I'm not an attorney, but it seems to me that just because you have a written contract doesn't mean the seller is going to fulfill his part of the deal. If he doesn't honor it you might have to go to court to enforce it, and that can cost you more than the deal is worth. Then again, perhaps small claims court could be an option.
Isn't this whole situation horrible? Buying a new car should be a pleasant experience. Behavior like this is what gives car salesmen a bad name.
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Re: Help! First time this has ever happened to me [crestonave]
by bagelguy
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Aug 05, 2008 (2:00 pm)
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Replying to: crestonave (Aug 05, 2008 10:48 am)
Thank you all for the support and guidance.
I called MB Corporate and they are looking into the matter although they told me that it's really a dealer issue.
I agree that it is a dealer issue but if MB allows it's dealers to operate this way doesn't it tarnish the brand?
I'll keep you updated. Thanks again!
John
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Re: Help! First time this has ever happened to me [bagelguy]
by 1985mb
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Aug 06, 2008 (7:48 am)
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Replying to: bagelguy (Aug 05, 2008 2:00 pm)
Be prepared for MBUSA to tell you each dealership is an independent franchise, and that they cannot or will not regulate/influence how they operate. I recommend you investigate other avenues in the meantime.
$0.02
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Thanks to Vchad
by qwert543
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Aug 06, 2008 (12:42 pm)
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Just wanted to thank vchad for the heads up on the MB MVP program. Shows the real value of these boards.
My E class (leased in July prior to expiration of MVP program) stickered at close to $58K and my payment was around $400/month. Best lease rate I have seen for a car this expensive. 
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Re: Thanks to Vchad [qwert543]
by zipforia
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Aug 06, 2008 (2:39 pm)
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Replying to: qwert543 (Aug 06, 2008 12:42 pm)
I'm also thinking of leasing the E-Class. Can you send me what your leasing plan is and the package you got? It sounds really good. You can just reply or msg me.
Z
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Re: Help! First time this has ever happened to me [1985mb]
by bagelguy
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Aug 06, 2008 (7:38 pm)
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Replying to: 1985mb (Aug 06, 2008 7:48 am)
Well I went back to the dealership today (Mercedes of Nanuet NY) to speak with the general manager. To make a long story short, he said that this occasionally happens so tough luck! He actually had the nerve to say that the dealership lost a sale. As if I should feel sorry for them. He offered me a 2009 for ONLY $100 more a month. Isn't that generous of him!!! Mercedes corporate was no help either. Fortunately I am at a stage in my life where things like this don't really get to me. Mercedes Benz won't miss me as a customer and that's Ok because I don't have to have a Mercedes.
Thanks again,
John
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Female in need of some advice quick!
by landonmae
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Aug 08, 2008 (8:05 am)
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Looking to lease an '09 E350W4. Black, Black MB Tex, P01 package (HD, voice navigation, satellite radio, iPod inter., etc), sport package.
With no haggling this is the offer:
Cost: 57,825
Selling: 53,625
cash: 2000
12,000mi for 36mo.
$790 mo
What should I do?
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