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Sedans Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-300 European Delivery
97 messages, Last post on Aug 27, 2009 at 3:15 PM
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Replying to: robr2 (Mar 02, 2008 9:41 am)
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Replying to: lusatenas (Apr 01, 2008 6:57 am) Does MB dealers put any mark ups on European Delivery (ED) vehicles? I read that it is normal for BMW dealers to charge between $1,000 - $1,500 for ED vehicles as their profit. Also are there any standrad fees that MB charges when you purchase a vehicle either from the dealer or ED? Such as advertising and training fee like the BMW. I have never purchased a MB before and I want to know ahead of time what kind of fees are assoicated with the vehicle before I start the negotiating. Thanks, |
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Replying to: kengaroo (Apr 02, 2008 5:07 am) 1. Go to www.mbusa.com; 2. Choose the model you want; 3. Build the car, choosing the exterior and interior colors, options and packages. From the total amount that shows up you deduct the delivery/transportation fee of $825.00 (not charged for european delivery) ; now from that new amount you take 7% discount. Finally contact any MB Dealer. The dealer will confirm the amount value that you got through the MB Web site. Usualy you need to order the car about 4 months in advance, pay a deposit of $2,000.00 when ordering and pay the balance in full, at least one month before the pickup date in stuttgart. The European Delivery Package includes one hotel night for two, two taxi vouchers (Airport to hotel + hotel to Sindelfingen), one voucher for lunch at the delivery center (You can eat there or take out the lunch with you), and 15 days compreensive insurance. If you plan to drive the car in europe for more than that two weeks, at the time of the order let them know that you need, for instance, one full month, two or more months road insurance, but never more than six. Last year I paid $680.00 for two months. Within the validity of the insurance you have to take the car to one of several drop off points. I drove my E350 to Madrid and got it back home exactly 6 weeks later. If you leave in Massachusetts or nearby, I may be able to get you a good deal. Lusatenas |
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Replying to: glass08 (Mar 01, 2008 4:35 pm) |
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Replying to: lusatenas (Apr 02, 2008 6:53 am) http://www.mbusa.com/edp/index.do |
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Replying to: lusatenas (Apr 01, 2008 8:07 am) The insurance provided by MB only covers the vehicle? Does MB sell liability insurance for the driving in Europe? I read some place that there is a European GPS available on loan from MB that must be returned when the vehicle is left at the drop off location. |
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Replying to: kengaroo (Apr 02, 2008 5:07 am) The E-Mail usually goes to the Internet Department of the dealer. Some of the representatives were not aware of the European Delivery Program. One dealer told me they do not sell cars for exports. Some dealers felt the E-mail have been sent to the wrong state. The prices are not available for the 2009. The dealer I selected completed the request with the options that I selected on the MB forms. I sent the deposit and the vehicle will be delivered to a local deliver near my home. The vehicle will be available a few days after August 1, 2008. We delayed the pickup date a few days in case there in a delay at the factory. |
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We picked up our C350 Sport AMG at the M-B factory near Stuttgart last month. We drove the optional Rally Package, handing over the car five days (and 700 miles) later in Munich. It was a memorable experience -- we even collected a speeding ticket on an Austrian Autobahn! Here are some pictures we took when we picked up the car. Click: Kundencenter T&J |
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I picked up my C350W (Palladium, Grey/Black MB Tex, P2, MM) on September 8th, 2008, and then did the Black Forest/Alps Rally trip that MB subsidizes. MB provided a portable MB branded Garmin GPS navigator to use during the trip; it was a lifesaver as I am sure I would have gotten lost several times without it. You place a deposit on your credit card and then it is voided by MB when the shipping agent returns it for you. The MB restaurant provided two free "box lunches" that included wine, fruit, sandwiches, candy; it lasted us several days. The tour and delivery process went very smoothly, and the trip accommodations were very nice indeed. The 2009 model included a number of unexpected improvements (much improved quieting, pelvic airbags, memory seats, electronic compass, larger mirrors, larger MM disk drive for music ripping and storage, Michelin Pilot HX tires, more opaque screen plus low emissivity coating on inner surface of standard sunroof, etc.). I am very pleased with the paint quality and the assembly quality. MB also tossed-in a nice set of plush floormats with MB insignia that are better than the thinner all-weather set that MBUSA will place in the trunk when the cars arrives at the vehicle processing center near Baltimore. The EDP badge was provided at the factory and you can have your dealer install it on the front grill or, alternatively in the interest of maintaining external symmetry, glued into the glovebox after the mounting lugs are buffed off. I am now awaiting the return shipment, which MB says is 6-8 weeks until I can pick up the car at the dealer. I would definitely do it again, the hardest part is the wait to get the car back stateside. |
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