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Mercedes Benz GL-Class Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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Still trying to contact FJ MB.... by chile96
Mar 09, 2008 (9:43 am)
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Well called FJ MB to see if they could really do make this happen but unfortunately they don't listen to their VM's I told them what number to call me at since I had left my cell at home and never heard a peep from them all Saturday. Finally got home late from the office and sure enough, there was a msg.
 
I just sent them a long email asking for them to fax the specs on cars that fit our wants so we'll see how that goes Monday. It's ashame b/cI was already to wire the money yesterday and fly out to drive back today - but what do they say about the best laid plans of mice & men????
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MB-Tex by mbewildered
Mar 09, 2008 (10:40 pm)
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It seems a few people have had this exp. I bought my new GL last week and didn't suspect they would have put Yugo Leather in a $70k automobile. I picked it up at night so i didn't have a chance to "study" the leather. by the time i got home i became curious to the Quality of the seats because they were so uncomfortable. Investigation revealed that my vehicular living-room was equipped with MB-Tex (code word for plastic) interior. I called the next day an asked if it were possible that MB put rubber seats in my car and they were shocked I was concerned saying these were much better than leather. Reminding me of when I was trying to be sold on a pair of pleather shoes I lost a lot of respect MB. These seats suck, sticky, uncomfortable and likely very hot since i already sweat in them in 70 degree weather. A sales person once told me Lexus asks what the customer would like MB tells you what you get. I wish I was told I'd get 50's dinner seats with this car. any others frustrated, is my warrentee voided with a 3rd party repair /upgrade?
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Lazy Salesman at Fletcher Jones MB by chile96
Mar 10, 2008 (8:05 pm)
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Fletcher Jones MB responded with some guy saying he would be my sales rep and just to tell him what options and color I wanted and he would get the car for me. Well, I responded with a very nice email with black/tan and trailer hitch and rear entertainment package. I also gave him my address and 3 different contact numbers so we could hopefully do the deal and I'd wire the money out to him first thing today(Monday). I sent that email around 11am his time on Saturday and still haven't heard ANYTHING from him. I even called him today and left him a voicemail but nothing. This guy is acting like he doesn't want to sell me a car??? We didn't even get to talk price yet
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Re: Lazy Salesman at Fletcher Jones MB [chile96] by ocautoseeker
Mar 11, 2008 (1:27 am)
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Replying to: chile96 (Mar 10, 2008 8:05 pm)

Sorry that you're having such a fiasco with that dealership... perhaps try MB of Laguna Niguel. They are the second largest dealer in Ca. Ask for Fleet.
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Re: Lazy Salesman at Fletcher Jones MB [chile96] by occarfan
Mar 11, 2008 (10:03 am)
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Replying to: chile96 (Mar 10, 2008 8:05 pm)

Sorry you're having such a tough time. But great deals are common in Orange County. I bought my 03 S430 for 16% off MSRP in Laguna Niguel. And my 07 GL450 for 10% off in Anaheim. No haggles. Didn't even take much negotiating.
I even negotiated the GL price before I came in.
I have looked at FJ in Newport Beach, but was never happy with their sales people.
The cars I bought were well below invoice. For the GL550 I don't think invoice is out of ther question even though it's relatively new. I notice lots of them sitting on the lot when I go to get my GL washed.
If you want I can inquire with my salesperson about what you're looking for and see what kind of price you can get. Or I can give you his contact. Or tell him to call/email you.
I am new to this blog and don't know how we can contact each other via email. I don't even know if I'm able to give the salesperson's name at this site.
Let me know if I can be of help.
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Re: MB-Tex [mbewildered] by bmwconvert
Mar 11, 2008 (10:07 am)
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Replying to: mbewildered (Mar 09, 2008 10:40 pm)

As noted in my earlier posts on this topic, I intend to complain -- loudly -- to MB about the MB-Tex... just haven't had the time to do so yet. I doubt I can win an argument on how uncomfortable they are, despite how bad they feel. I do however think the discoloration issue is a legitimate defect. My hope is I can either get the front seats replaced with leather, or at the very least get some money back to cover the cost of high quality sheepskin seat covers. I suspect my kids in the back seats will have to continue to suffer.
 
It's a real shame because I otherwise unconditionally love this vehicle.
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Re: MB-Tex [bmwconvert] by occarfan
Mar 11, 2008 (10:36 am)
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Replying to: bmwconvert (Mar 11, 2008 10:07 am)

I agree with you. My 07 GL450 is only 6 months old but look 5 yr old. I will never buy "fake" leather again. MB says it's my 1 and 3 yr old. I wasn't aware they sat in the driver's seat b/c that seat look the worst. I've had 2 other MB in the past with leather and never this problem.
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Re: MB-Tex [occarfan] by british_rover
Mar 11, 2008 (2:49 pm)
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Replying to: occarfan (Mar 11, 2008 10:36 am)

Its funny because back before the merger of equals MB-Tex wore like iron but looked and felt so much like real leather that sometimes you can't tell the difference. I get the occasional late 90s early 2000 MB in with a MB-Tex interior and unless I really study it I can't tell the difference between it and real leather. MB must have changed the formula the use for the MB-Tex because it is of much lower quality then it used to be. You can find Fintail Mercedes from the 60s with MB-Tex that still looks brand new but this new version starts to wear out in a year or so.
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Re: MB-Tex [british_rover] by occarfan
Mar 11, 2008 (2:56 pm)
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Replying to: british_rover (Mar 11, 2008 2:49 pm)

I don't think we can do anything about it, can we?
I think MB knows we will still buy their product, but with leather next time.
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Re: MB-Tex [bmwconvert] by jayme5
Mar 11, 2008 (4:52 pm)
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Replying to: bmwconvert (Mar 11, 2008 10:07 am)

I am also very disappointed with the MB Tex. My seats are dirty all the time from my jeans! I really think there should be a recall on them. Something is not right. Everything is perfect with the call except for the seats. If you have any info please pass it on

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