RXSF

some might remember me posting about purchasing a 2009 C350. well i ordered it at the end of august, and i didnt sign anything. he just configuredthe car and said that mid november would be the delivery date.

well i get an email today and he says there's a price "adjustment" of $800. on top of that, since its ready in october (im not ready for the car yet), and i cant take advantage of the winter sales event promotions like he said.

now of the murky stuff. we do know each other outside of the benz dealership and have met a few times through friends. i still want the car, but now i really have to think about it, since the price doesnt seem fair.

would you back out? he did say he would let me know on any october promotions when he finds out himself.

im just venting on this horrible situation! damn the economy. i understand $800 isnt that much, but i would have rather put that money elsewhere

Mesca

iTrader: (28)

I would. Terms have changed since what you wanted to agree on. I would just say, nothing personal but I don't think I want the C350 anymore for $800. And if he changes then awesome, if he doesn't, just go find another one! Good luck!

Allen K

iTrader: (4)

Luxury cars aren't selling like they used to. Use it to your advantage. Meeting you a few times didn't seem to stop him from jacking up the price so it shouldn't stop you from haggling.

RXSF

the 800 comes directly from MBUSA. its not a dealership thing, its a price adjustment from mercedes

Allen K

iTrader: (4)

Matters to him, not so much to you. As mentioned earlier, ask to have the 800 taken off, if not then walk away. He needs this sale a lot more than you need the car.

rominl

iTrader: (4)

the 800 increase in msrp is one thing

whether HE (sales) wants the deal that's another. if it's price adjustment, i don't mind paying a bit more. but he has work his way to get me to pay

Dave600hL

See what you can get else where. If you can get it cheaper then take the price to him.

tex2670

I would back out, and use the price they gave you at other MB dealers.

bitkahuna

iTrader: (20)

Well you didn't sign anything so there's no price obligation on the dealer's part.

If you still want the car, a possible tactic you could employ is to say you'll sign something if they split the difference (you pay $400 more).

SLegacy99

I agree with that, split the difference or no deal. Its not like you couldn't go to another dealer and get one if you want one that bad.

Or threaten to go buy a BMW.

suislide

Or a Lexus

SLegacy99

Or even worse, an Acura!!!!!!!!!!

newr

I say split the difference and call it a day

darkdream

800 isn't much compared to the increases in other european cars in the same price range... plus it should of been expected with the US dollar sinking lower and lower

RXSF

actually, in august, they raised the price of the car by $2,xxx for the 2009 model. and now, two months later, its another $800