Questions about Mercedes Benz and how to buy
03-12-05, 02:03 PM
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Questions about Mercedes Benz and how to buy
Guys I went to a local MB dealer today with my wife for some test drives. We drove the CLS500 and the CLK500. We both liked the CLK more than the CLS, its a very strong car. Even better would be a CLK55 AMG. Of course pricing is an issue.
I had a few questions.
1. Do all MB dealers charge MSRP or can you get closer to invoice.
2. Is there a good MB Forum, I found quite a few but I was wondering if there is one that is recomended by my friends.
3. If I can do better than MSRP is there a forum with some kind of Forum dealers that will give forum members a good price?
Thanks Morris
I had a few questions.
1. Do all MB dealers charge MSRP or can you get closer to invoice.
2. Is there a good MB Forum, I found quite a few but I was wondering if there is one that is recomended by my friends.
3. If I can do better than MSRP is there a forum with some kind of Forum dealers that will give forum members a good price?
Thanks Morris
03-12-05, 03:26 PM
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morris, I've always used Edmunds.com. Their "TMV" price is the average actual price people in your area have purchased that vehicle for. It's not some bogus number based on the asking price.
03-12-05, 06:22 PM
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morris, edmunds.com is a good recommendation - I would take a look at Carsdirect.com, it will give you a ballpark no-haggle price and a "backup" in case you need to walk (and be prepared to walk). You can also try the "have a dealer call me" and generally I think you will be able to do better thru Internet sales guy (or girl).
When I bought my 2000 CLK320, I paid full MSRP for it because it was such an unobtainable car at the time... I ordered it in July 1999 and received it in November 1999. That was the first time I had seen, sat in, or driven the car... I would never do that again.
When I bought my 2000 CLK320, I paid full MSRP for it because it was such an unobtainable car at the time... I ordered it in July 1999 and received it in November 1999. That was the first time I had seen, sat in, or driven the car... I would never do that again.
03-12-05, 07:08 PM
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I looked around on Edmunds at the TLD stuff but couldnt seem to get it to work properly. Froom what folks are telling me with MB you pretty much have to pay MSRP, if you ar elucky you might get them to come off a grand or so. I guess I will try the get adealer quote thing. I was really hoping to find a forum dealer for MB sort of like Longo is for us.
03-12-05, 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by morris
I was really hoping to find a forum dealer for MB sort of like Longo is for us.
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03-13-05, 02:26 PM
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Mugen do you want to point me in the right direction please, do you have any specifics in terms o fhow to secure invoice pricig, if I can do that maybe I could manage a amg for her.
MBworld was okay but there wasnt that much, I guess CL has spoiled me and definitely no delaers that I could see.
MBworld was okay but there wasnt that much, I guess CL has spoiled me and definitely no delaers that I could see.
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03-13-05, 04:36 PM
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m=b usually gets invoice or close to it on most models. try to wait till the end of the tear or special sale day promotions you will get in the mail now that you are in the dealers' system. this past december i was offered nice deals on clk convertible but i liked the sc & the price on it better
03-13-05, 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by gekisai29
m=b usually gets invoice or close to it on most models. try to wait till the end of the tear or special sale day promotions you will get in the mail now that you are in the dealers' system. this past december i was offered nice deals on clk convertible but i liked the sc & the price on it better
Doo you mean they ussually get MSRP or do you actually mean invoice? I only ask that you confirm because from what I am seeing they seem to ussually get MSRP from consumers.
03-14-05, 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by boostinsc4
he said a GOOD forum 
I was over there a couple of times too, but couldn't take the non-constructive remarks.
You just have to filter your reading. You're right about being spoiled here on CL
I have no facts either, just my prior experience morris.
Back in 8/00 when I was in the market for an 01 S500, I was able to get it for about $1000 off MSRP. I believe the S was in demand at the time b/c of the new body style introduced for 2000.
I kinda thought the CLK might have a price break b/c of the new CLS coming out. Yes, they're 2 different vehicles: 2 door coupe vs 4-door coupe
(heard that on the commercial). , just thought more people would run over to the CLS. NOt sure, just an ***-umption another one : benzworld.org
03-14-05, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by morris
Guys I went to a local MB dealer today with my wife for some test drives. We drove the CLS500 and the CLK500. We both liked the CLK more than the CLS, its a very strong car. Even better would be a CLK55 AMG. Of course pricing is an issue.
I had a few questions.
1. Do all MB dealers charge MSRP or can you get closer to invoice.
2. Is there a good MB Forum, I found quite a few but I was wondering if there is one that is recomended by my friends.
3. If I can do better than MSRP is there a forum with some kind of Forum dealers that will give forum members a good price?
Thanks Morris
I had a few questions.
1. Do all MB dealers charge MSRP or can you get closer to invoice.
2. Is there a good MB Forum, I found quite a few but I was wondering if there is one that is recomended by my friends.
3. If I can do better than MSRP is there a forum with some kind of Forum dealers that will give forum members a good price?
Thanks Morris
03-14-05, 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by morris
Guys I went to a local MB dealer today with my wife for some test drives. We drove the CLS500 and the CLK500. We both liked the CLK more than the CLS, its a very strong car. Even better would be a CLK55 AMG. Of course pricing is an issue.
I had a few questions.
1. Do all MB dealers charge MSRP or can you get closer to invoice.
2. Is there a good MB Forum, I found quite a few but I was wondering if there is one that is recomended by my friends.
3. If I can do better than MSRP is there a forum with some kind of Forum dealers that will give forum members a good price?
Thanks Morris
I had a few questions.
1. Do all MB dealers charge MSRP or can you get closer to invoice.
2. Is there a good MB Forum, I found quite a few but I was wondering if there is one that is recomended by my friends.
3. If I can do better than MSRP is there a forum with some kind of Forum dealers that will give forum members a good price?
Thanks Morris
2. mbworld.org, imho the best mb forum out there already, and still it's slow as hell
3. there are some dealers on that forum i believe?
03-14-05, 12:50 PM
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try mbworld.org, but use the search feature...most of the topics are heavily laced with ******ing and whining...
I personally would just go to the closest dealer, test drive till I found exactly what I want, research based on problems/issues, contact the internet sales/fleet sales person at the dealer around my area and start haggling...you may want to do some in-person haggling as well towards the end of the month...you never know what they are willing to take.
I personally would just go to the closest dealer, test drive till I found exactly what I want, research based on problems/issues, contact the internet sales/fleet sales person at the dealer around my area and start haggling...you may want to do some in-person haggling as well towards the end of the month...you never know what they are willing to take.