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Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Mercedes Benz GL-Class Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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Replying to: dksung (Aug 28, 2008 7:51 pm) premium 1 ipod illuminated door 19" wheels roof rack cross bars running board RES/DVD bluetooth etc.. It's brand new with 23 miles on it. I didn't even have to negotiate much at all. I'm in NJ was really looking to lease the '09s with RES and Appearance (MSRP 69555) and the payment came out to be $875/mo with no money down for 36mo/12K. (next best deal was $890/mo for the same car) I just asked about how much the '08 lease would be for a comparable car and I was first told that it would be more, so said that it doesn't make any sense. He then put me on hold for a couple of minutes, came back and said they can lease it for lower payment than '09 if I'm interested. So I asked about what the selling price would be and was told that it would be ~$51K or about 18K off as that would be the only way to make the payments lower. At that point, I told him that I'll just buy it at that price instead. It now have ~300 miles on it and it drives/handles so much better than the R. It also gives a pretty decent milege with an average of about 16.5mpg so far (highway driving i got about 18.7mpg). I'm really happy with it so far. |
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Replying to: dksung (Sep 03, 2008 11:27 am)  . dkl76, thank you for sharing your thoughts. Coincidentally I live in NJ too, I have just been to one dealer so far and as I posted earlier, I was offered 59k for a car with MSRP 68.5k and it almost had the same options as your car. I did not bargain yet as I was waiting for your response. Once again, thank you for sharing your experience, it is really very helpful. dksung, Would you mind sharing the dealer name (only if you are comfortable doing it)? I can probably buy from the same dealer if my current dealer is not interested in selling tha car at 51k. Thank you. |
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Replying to: dksung (Sep 03, 2008 11:27 am) That is truly a great price. I'm looking for a 2008 GL320 well equipped and I'll be using the checkbook service. Not sure if you've heard of it but it basically contacts dealers on your behalf to get the best price. I've bought two cars through this service and the pricing has been much better than what I've been able to negotiate. If you don't mind, could you tell me the dealer you used to get your deal? I'm in NNJ and I want to make sure they are one of the ones that checkbook includes in their process. Thanks in advance. |
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Replying to: dksung (Sep 03, 2008 11:27 am) If you don't mind, can you please provide the following info about the 2009 lease quote 1. Does $875/mo payment include the tax or you have to pay the total tax of 36 payments up front (which is closed to $2000)? 2. When you say "with no money down", does that mean that you don't have to pay anything up front (other than possibly a small amount of dealer admin/doc fees and the 1st payment)? |
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Hi all...very new to the car buying. I'd like to buy a 08 or lease an 09 gl450 (36mo, 15K per year) in S florida. Anyone had recent experiences with leasing/buying?? Need to make a purchase this week. Any advice would be appreciated. Also please let me know what the MF, risdual value is.Thnx in advance. Is it safe to assume that you can pay about 2000 over invoive on 09? Next Q : the dealer has a 08 Demo 450 with 3600 miles...19in wheels ,P1 pkg, ipod kit, some other extras....MSRP 71K....want 63K for it. I know its to high..anyone know how I can negotiate a better price? its driven by the manager, hasn't been registered. |
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I posted about a week ago but got no responses about some of the deals posted here. I'm located in NJ but I used the dealer in MD that I bought my last car from. Here are the specifics. BTW, 2008 GLs, esp diesels are getting scarce so I would encourage anyone who wants one to at least find out what is out there. If the options/colors you want are not available, getting a 2008 may be moot. 2008 GL320CDI Black/Black MB Tex P1 19" Wheels Running Boards Chrome Handle Inserts MSRP: $63,300 Got it for: $50,500 Discount: $12,800 I'm happy with my deal. I've had it for 3 days and the GL is fantastic. |
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Like mojojojo, I'm in NJ, and went in to lease an '08 GL450 w/P1, RSE, heat pkg, keyless go, trailer hitch. Looking over the paperwork, the selling price is about $52,500 on a car w/MSRP over $68k. I tried a few other dealers and no one could come close - the guy I'm leasing my E350 from didn't even call me back. The money factor on the lease, though, is way high (7.3%). For 36 mo., the lease payment is $749. But I can finance with a couple thousand down for roughly $815. I think that's a no-brainer. Any thoughts on whether the dealer will freak if I go in now and tell him "Forget the lease, I'll buy it?"
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Replying to: td_nj (Sep 17, 2008 5:57 pm) i dont know much about lease, so did not understand the residual, money factor etc in your post but anyways I am looking to buy one in NJ. Based on your post, are you saying that the dealer is willing to sell the car with MSRP 68k for 52k? if yes, can you please send me the dealer details. I also live in NJ and so far the best deal I got is 55k for a 2008 car with MSRP of 68.5k. Thanks in advance.
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Replying to: dksung (Aug 28, 2008 7:51 pm) Can you share city names of deals were madie if you dont' mind? |
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