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#122 of 134 Re: [juice1220] by skrontz Oct 04, 2008 (1:25 pm)
Replying to: juice1220 (Oct 01, 2008 5:49 am) Thank you, I am in fact a very positive person. However, what I'm talking about here is as far from positive as it can be. While I agree that everything will eventually become better, it may become pretty bad first. Actually, it's already pretty bad. There's a very good reason I'm bringing up GM. And no, GM doesn't really care whether you lease a car, finance, or buy it with cash. In fact, GM gets the full value of the car right away. It's the bank who is bringing the dough to the table and who owns your car. And the sad reality is that banks are no longer willing to give out loans. And it's not only true for the cars: banks don't even want to give money to each other. People with 800 FICA scores, tons of cash on hand, and great jobs are unable to get good financing on a brand new house. In this situation, buying an expensive car with cash (provided, there's no financing available) is last on their wish list. Check out this recent article:   (It won't let me put a link here, but google "2nd UPDATE: US Auto Sales Slump Again; GM Outperforms")   Notice how GM is the only one staying ahead because of their deeply discounted pricing? Here's another piece of information for you: what we had unrolling in the US for the past 12 months is just starting to hit Europe. And it may be way uglier there than here with 13 countries pulling on the single currency and the consumer being squeezed beyond belief. And you bet your boots the luxury automakers will suffer most as people struggle to make the ends meet.   What is getting more expensive? Aside from commodities, nothing really. When was the last time you saw this great 60" plasma TV go up in price? Prices are determined by supply and demand, not how much of a margin you want to make. Yes, it became very expensive to eat. And it will likely get worse. When you're hungry, you don't exactly go out there and buy this great imported vehicle that just went up 5% in price. In times like this, people buy affordable Ford instead of a flashy BMW. I wish luxury cars were in high demand, but with those poor investment bankers literally out on the streets it'll be awhile before we see lines at the dealers.   I just noticed that MB indeed increased all MSRPs for 2009 US models by about 2.3%.My guess is that the change was planned sometime back in August when things weren't looking so bad. Right now, the euro is plunging and the credit crunch is spreading. I give them 3 to 5 months before they cave and do what GM is doing now to stay afloat. Unfortunaly, 50k+ gas guzzlers with no good financing available is not exactly what the consumer is craving for today.
#123 of 134 Re: [shawn757] by mbzlvr Oct 04, 2008 (7:19 pm)
Replying to: shawn757 (Sep 28, 2008 12:44 am) I got my 2009 S550 in mid-August and at that time the base MSRP was $87k. I noticed yesterday that the base price at MBUSA website is $90,225.
#124 of 134 MB forum with dealer pricing, etc.? by richz Jan 11, 2009 (6:32 pm)
Does anyone know of Mercedes forums that have discussion of current pricing like Bimmerfest.com has for BMWs? Basically somewhere to see what people are paying that is more active than here. Thanks.
#125 of 134 2008 S550 4Matic MF/Residual by richz Jan 13, 2009 (6:25 pm)
Can someone please give me the money factor and residual for the 2008 S550 4Matic? I have the numbers for the 2009 model but I'm wondering how much different the residual is for the 2008 model.   Thanks. Replies to this message: Car_man (Mar 02, 2009 5:07 am) richz (Mar 02, 2009 5:02 pm)
#127 of 134 Re: 2008 S550 4Matic MF/Residual [richz] by Car_man HOST Mar 02, 2009 (5:07 am)
Replying to: richz (Jan 13, 2009 6:25 pm) Hi richz. Mercedes is not leasing 2008 models any longer. If you really want to lease an S550, you will have to go with a 2009 model.   Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum Replies to this message: richz (Mar 02, 2009 5:02 pm)
#128 of 134 Re: 2008 S550 4Matic MF/Residual [Car_man] by richz Mar 02, 2009 (5:02 pm)
Replying to: Car_man (Mar 02, 2009 5:07 am) Maybe they were when I asked the question . Thanks for the response though.
#129 of 134 Re: Deal or No Deal? [moet] by rmahoney2013 Aug 31, 2009 (9:18 pm)
Replying to: moet (Apr 23, 2008 11:06 am) how did u work a deal like this? i went today and could not get a 2010 under 1700 with 3500 down. any advise? Replies to this message: kyfdx (Sep 01, 2009 3:31 pm) juice1220 (Sep 02, 2009 7:13 am)
#130 of 134 Re: Deal or No Deal? [rmahoney2013] by kyfdx HOST Sep 01, 2009 (3:31 pm)
Replying to: rmahoney2013 (Aug 31, 2009 9:18 pm) The post you replied to was made in April, 2008.   Which might have something to do with the price he paid.. Replies to this message: juice1220 (Sep 02, 2009 7:13 am)
#131 of 134 Re: Deal or No Deal? [kyfdx] by juice1220 Sep 02, 2009 (7:13 am)
Replying to: kyfdx (Sep 01, 2009 3:31 pm) Thats great ! Ooops a bit behind. LOL

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