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Re: Fletcher Jones Mercedes [chile96]
by ocautoseeker
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Mar 29, 2008 (9:57 pm)
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Replying to: chile96 (Mar 29, 2008 8:47 pm)
Which "people" are you referring to?
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Re: Fletcher Jones Mercedes [ocautoseeker]
by chile96
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Mar 30, 2008 (8:00 am)
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Replying to: ocautoseeker (Mar 29, 2008 9:57 pm)
it's just frustrating to think that I will get invoice and tell the salesman I'm ready to catch the next flight out to pay in cash and he was very polite but indicated that they don't sell anywhere near invoice. i gave him all my contact info so hopefully he could tell i was not a "price shopper".
anyway, all too often we hear claims of these great prices that don't pan out. all i'm ensinuating that we offer real info and accurate first hand knowledge on this subject. i'm pretty sure 100% of these board members would agree.
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Re: Fletcher Jones Mercedes [chile96]
by ocautoseeker
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Mar 30, 2008 (1:25 pm)
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Replying to: chile96 (Mar 30, 2008 8:00 am)
I don't believe anybody on here is trying to advise you on the "impossible." I simply gave you a suggestion on who might be able to sell you a GL for a lower price. I never said they would, however I'm very surprised that they wouldn't.
There are a number of possibilities that could have affected your price quote. If you'd like me to explain, I'd be happy to as I worked in the car biz (as a manager) and understand how things work.
I apologize if you felt misled, but I truly believe that the people on this site are here to help and the overall intentions are to see others get great deals.
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Re: Fletcher Jones Mercedes [ocautoseeker]
by glfan
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Mar 30, 2008 (3:36 pm)
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Replying to: ocautoseeker (Mar 30, 2008 1:25 pm)
I totally agree with Chile96. I think we all need to understand that the info here is for sharing only, and the prices could fluctuate based on the market availability and more importantly the dealer and the salesperson that you're dealing with. The economy is soft. Lux SUV are not moving. That's a good thing for the buyers. As for the dealer, you'll get better luck with dealers owned by large nationwide chains who may be more aggressive on the volume than the per vehicle profit. Lastly, it's very important that you deal with a fleet manager, a fancy term for someone who has a say in price. I always appreciate the contents at this forum but as always, YMMV--Your Mileage May Vary. My GL was bought at $2k below invoice over a year ago when it first came out, thanks to the info here at this forum.
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Re: Fletcher Jones Mercedes [glfan]
by chile96
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Mar 30, 2008 (10:37 pm)
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Replying to: glfan (Mar 30, 2008 3:36 pm)
Geez - $2K below invoice???? Care to share any info. My email is fomcgehee at yahoo dot com. Now we're talking. I'm gettin sick & tired of habing my local salesman he can't talke much more off because he's got a family to feed. Welll, guess what so do I and I bet it's bigger than yours 
Seriously, glfan, i would appreciate any info or from others for that matter. Tomorrow being the end of thebmoth and my 7 mos pregnant wife's birthday, I figure tomorrow would be my best shot for now. I've got cash in hand.....
Thanks for any help from anybody. If I get a true lead for invoice or less,. send me your address to a toekn of my appreciation.
Take Care All
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Re: Fletcher Jones Mercedes [chile96]
by bmwconvert
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Mar 31, 2008 (9:42 am)
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Replying to: chile96 (Mar 30, 2008 10:37 pm)
Just to weigh in, one shouldn't take a salesman's (or fleet manager's) negative response on a phone call to mean a certain price cannot be reached. We all know how the game works. I think it's relatively rare that you can get your best price on the phone -- even in these days of internet savvy shoppers and much greater transparency. It's a good bet the guy you spoke to thought you would just use the information he provided to you to purchase from a local dealer (which most people do). It's not until someone is in the show room AND there's actually a car either in possession or easily locatable that the real negotiating can begin. If they have a car that's been sitting for a while and costing them carry, and it's one that's not a super-popular color or option package, etc., then...
For what it's worth, I bought my '08 GL P2, black/maca at invoice and remain pleased (didn't pay the roughly $400 coop advertising fee either!). I'm sure the dealer still made ample profit on me -- fair enough. They do need to earn something.
Good luck!
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True GL 550 sales price
by chile96
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Apr 01, 2008 (6:40 pm)
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To report an accurate sales price, in Texas, on a loaded GL 550 I was able to negotiate $2K off after a couple of weeks worth of back and forth.
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Re: Lazy Salesman at Fletcher Jones MB [chile96]
by occarfan
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Apr 02, 2008 (1:38 pm)
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Replying to: chile96 (Mar 29, 2008 8:57 pm)
Sorry you feel what is said on the internet is exageratted. But I can assure you I got great deals in Orange County. But as I wrote on March 11, I was never able to get a good deal with FJ in Newport Beach. I'm more than glad to call my salesperson today or tomorrow. I just didn't before b/c you didn't answer me if you wanted my help.
I'll contact the salesperson. If it looks like a good deal, I'll either give him your email or email you myself.
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Re: Lazy Salesman at Fletcher Jones MB [chile96]
by occarfan
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Apr 02, 2008 (3:39 pm)
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Replying to: chile96 (Mar 29, 2008 8:57 pm)
Got some news. Spoke to my salesman. He said should be able to do invoice.
It was too easy. Maybe I should have asked how low can he sell the 550 for.
I told him what you wanted as far as color. He asked who is this person. When I told him you were from Texas, he said that might be difficult b/c MBZ fines them if they sell a car out of state. He said he would have to check. I asked him to contact you and discuss it further. Hope it's ok I gave him your email. I'm not sure about fines out of state. Maybe you should inquire to see how much and if it's still worth your time. Let me know if you hear or don't hear from him.
Hope I could be of some help.
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Re:GL's not from Germany
by carabel
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Apr 02, 2008 (8:09 pm)
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Replying to: occarfan (Apr 02, 2008 3:39 pm)
I just found out that you can't get a GL from Germany and that they are completely built in the US - Alabama to be exact. Yes ? Not that it bothers me, but that I have to get use to this idea. Sorry for being so ignorant but is this the case ? And the 550's are 60K-80K around here. I do like the MB brand for their tradition. But do their SUV's live up to their car branding ? I know their cars carry the brand well. How's the SUV's ? Or is the Cadillac a more authentic SUV choice if MB SUV's are built here anyway.
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