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#165 of 431 MB tec by wopel Feb 12, 2008 (11:11 am)
I have an R320 cdi (because I needed a car and couldn't wait another few months for the GL), and have the macadamia MB tec seats. I have never been able to understand why my seat is always dirty. I can't keep it clean.     I had a 320E wagon for many years and miles before this with MBtec - a light tan color, and it never was a problem. It's still going strong with another owner, and still looks good at 10yrs of age.     I thought it was me! Please keep us posted.
#166 of 431 Re: So Cal 08 GL450 price paid [bmwconvert] by kyfdx HOST Feb 12, 2008 (2:09 pm)
Replying to: bmwconvert (Feb 12, 2008 10:58 am) Ever see the movie, Lost in America, with Albert Brooks? circa 1985..   He is ordering his new Mercedes over the phone... and gets into a whole discussion with the salesman about MB-Tex..   It's hilarious..
#167 of 431 Re: So Cal 08 GL450 price paid [bmwconvert] by occarfan Feb 12, 2008 (4:52 pm)
Replying to: bmwconvert (Feb 12, 2008 10:58 am) I also own GL450 with 5000 mile. White w/ macadamia interior. You're right. The fake leather look 2 yrs old already. Our 2003 S-Class looks newer even with the kids abusing it. I should have persisted and found leather interior. I had no idea the fake leather was so bad. The salespeople are there to sell cars, so they'll tell you whatever it takes to sell that car.
#168 of 431 Any update on reasonable prices for new GL550's? by chile96 Mar 02, 2008 (8:25 am)
Unfortunately I'm stuck in a single dealer town in Texas with the next closest dealer 5 hrs away. We've decided on an '08 GL 550 with an MSRP in the low 80's. We are trading in our realtively new tahoe/offroad vehicle for the city kid hauler.   Any suggestions on negotiation and ralisticexpectations would be kindly appreciated
#169 of 431 GL 550 pricing by chile96 Mar 04, 2008 (4:03 pm)
Local dealer just offered me $1500 off without any haggling on a price for a 550. Is this what I should expect or go for more....realistically? Replies to this message: ocautoseeker (Mar 07, 2008 1:42 am) danf1 (Mar 07, 2008 7:57 am) chile96 (Mar 07, 2008 6:39 pm) ocautoseeker (Mar 07, 2008 7:11 pm) and 1 more...
#170 of 431 Re: GL 550 pricing [chile96] by ocautoseeker Mar 07, 2008 (1:42 am)
Replying to: chile96 (Mar 04, 2008 4:03 pm) You'd be better off buying the vehicle at or near invoice, and then having it trucked to your front door from a volume dealer like Fletcher Jones Mercedes in Newport Beach California. Seriously! probably cost you $1k or so to have it put on a flatbead. Replies to this message: danf1 (Mar 07, 2008 7:57 am) chile96 (Mar 07, 2008 6:39 pm) ocautoseeker (Mar 07, 2008 7:11 pm) chile96 (Mar 07, 2008 7:36 pm)
#171 of 431 Re: GL 550 pricing [ocautoseeker] by danf1 Mar 07, 2008 (7:57 am)
Replying to: ocautoseeker (Mar 07, 2008 1:42 am) The only problem with that is that it is becoming difficult to find a dealer that will not require you to sign papers in the presence of a dealership representative. There is a rampant problem with these vehicles being bought in the U.S. and shipped overseas. When that happens the dealership faces a very large financial chargeback unless they can prove due diligence in verifying the identity and intentions of the purchaser.
#172 of 431 Re: GL 550 pricing [ocautoseeker] by chile96 Mar 07, 2008 (6:39 pm)
Replying to: ocautoseeker (Mar 07, 2008 1:42 am) I would buy from anywhere in the country if I could get it at invoice or close to. My last 4 cars I've purchased out of state and would gladly buy from Fletcher Jones if they really could do that. Is this just internet jargon or do you have definite knowledge of their pricing? Replies to this message: ocautoseeker (Mar 07, 2008 7:11 pm) chile96 (Mar 07, 2008 7:36 pm)
#173 of 431 Re: GL 550 pricing [chile96] by ocautoseeker Mar 07, 2008 (7:11 pm)
Replying to: chile96 (Mar 07, 2008 6:39 pm) FJ Mercedes is the #1 volume MB dealer in the US. They sell over 4500 vehicles/yr. Here in SoCal, driving a Benz is like driving a Ford in Detroit... they're all over and thus pricing is very aggressive out here to say the least.   It was just a suggestion as I was trying to save you money. It's worth a phone call to Fleet. Replies to this message: chile96 (Mar 07, 2008 7:36 pm)
#174 of 431 Re: GL 550 pricing [ocautoseeker] by chile96 Mar 07, 2008 (7:36 pm)
Replying to: ocautoseeker (Mar 07, 2008 7:11 pm) I have already sent out a price quote request and told them the exact options I was interested in. I mentioned that I'm in TX but would be willing to fly out immediately for the sale if they could do it at invoice. Now if the pricing difference were only a grand or so, I'd just assume buy locally as my hands are full and time is precious considering I just opened up my own medical practice.

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