Threxx

You're calling everyone liars and you haven't even taken the time to read the basic components of the discounts???

USAA members get an additional 4 or 5 thousand dollars off the sticker price of the car.

I got a 1000 dollar USAA rebate on my Saturn Aura in addition to all the other discounts I got.

LexFather

Not surprising the people trying to somehow save Benz face or whatever b/c people ARE INDEED catching these deals. Why wear the captain save a badge outfit? Halloween?

There are multiple people in this thread saying they were offered and BOUGHT the deal. Yet we have people trying to act like its not happening?

Is it that serious?

This is not unusual for vehicles at the end of their life. What makes this example any different, because of the badge?

I guess the AMG depreciation is made up too?

oldcajun

After all the discussion, I went down to the local MB dealer to check. I explained than my Lexus lease was up in early December and I was looking for a replacement. He showed me a base E350 (plastic interior and no NAV) which he would sell at $12K off list or about $35K. I told him that this was not in the ballpark for what I wanted and he produced a similar car with leather and NAV that he would sell for the same price if I would agree today.

There are deals out there if you want to deal with the MB problems and have the last generation car. My ES350 UL is a much nicer car than even the equipped E350 and has more back seat room and trunk space. The sales guy even hinted at a "deal" on the 2010 but by that time I was tired.

I went by today when they were closed and there were at least 12 2009 E350's on their lot. They may have more in the back where I could not see.

Steve

LIMS407

i guess some people dont know there is recession goin on??? i got my gs350 brand new back in oct 07 for 44k out the door which was 51k sticker, my sister got her s550 last aug for 81k out the door with 95k sticker...what makes u think old 09 model holds it value when newly designed 2010 model just came out

KILLERGS4

because you guys are talking about 35-38% discount on NEW car... this is just stupid....

Base MSRP 2009: $53,200 invoice: $49,476 your price: $35,000

Dealership Loss/Trunk Money: $15,000 = B.S.

http://www.kbb.com/new-cars/mercedes...port?id=246586
http://www.edmunds.com/new/2009/merc....html?action=2
I believe this, but not 35% discount....

trade-in value for used 2008 base E350 is 36k... so you car savvy guys should buy bunch of these 2009 and sell them huh....
http://www.kbb.com/KBB/Selection/Con...750|20850|0|0|

LexFather

You continue to conveniently IGNORE what people are saying in their buying/shopping experience and posting a bunch of links instead. Those links do not refute what people in here are stating.

IS-SV

The KBB trade-in value is meaningless on an obsolete/EOL '09 E-class.

Threxx

I think we all know he wouldn't be in denial if this thread wasn't regarding a car in his signature.

Also Dashocker wouldn't be in here if we were talking about a Japanese or US car.

DASHOCKER

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2nd, 3rd 4th person accounts of $35k or less brand new Benzes.. Some say that they go into these dealers yet walk in & out empty handed?? What up with that? Take a damn camera with you.. Lets see some pics of these cars, red tags, paper work.. Until then... BS...

DASHOCKER

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LOL I just spilled my coffee.. I love cars period & need not respond further to this laughable post.

IS-SV

I drove the last gen E350 for a week as a loaner, it was a nice German version of a better Buick. So I'm not surprised it took major incentives to move it, and I watched sales spiral down over the last several months.

Yes the whole thread is laughable and backward looking. Fortunately Mercedes is moving ahead and addressing areas needing improvement.

DrDrilZ

i think in the original post, some guys posted their bill of sale for proof. i got a 30% discount, do you not believe that either? just because you bought yours for much much more doesnt mean then deals are/were not happening recently.
MB had $12k trunk money in the e class, add invoice pricing, plus dealers going into all of their holdback money and why are you so surprised about the final price?
and if you believe you can rely on dealers to always give you KBB values for a trade-in. LOL! yeah go try that and see what dealers say. LOL!

KILLERGS4

FYI, I worked as salesperson for both Lexus and Mercedes Benz for over 5 years (that explains why I owned both cars) but I'm no longer in sales... I feel I have little more insight than you guys... that's all!!!
BTW, I have taken 4 cars to carmax, and got KBB trade-in values for all of them....so yes, I've already tried that!!!

what car did you buy for 30% off (and lets not bring up domestics ok)???

DrDrilZ

read post #20. MB E550

Allen K

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Now you have to post your tax returns, the bill of sale, birth certificate, and 12 pictures with your those items on,in and around your car or you're just making things up...