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Old 11-30-2012, 04:57 PM
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Thinking of trading my 2008 GL450 for a 2013 ML350. I expect the bend me over dealer price to be at or above Anaheim auction price. Any one here have access to Anaheim numbers for the last few months? 35000 miles. Thanks in advance
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Why would the dealer buy your truck at auction price? This represents risk for him. He will offer you trade in which is at least a grand or two below auction prices. Remember- dealer pays auction fees which eat from th auction price the vehicle fetches.

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Based on my recent experience - dealer pays even less than auction price, much less. For example - my car is 2011 GL350 with 16K miles can be sold on auction for about $52K-$54K. Dealer offered me $47K 3 weeks ago.
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Low mileage Diesels don't go to auctions, but are cpo'ed and sold by th dealer. New tires and brakes are required for cpo before dealer can offer vehicle to the public. Hence the low ball offer.

Gasoline gls are depreciation black holes. They are usually sold at auction.
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My dealer is offering me a lousy deal on the trade in. Hence, I will keep driving the old one. This is what they offered me on my GL350 that I purchased in Sept 2011 - original sticker was $70K:
Important Information Regarding Your 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL350
Vehicle Trade In
Value Prepared
For You
The Trade Allowance We
Have Calculated For Your
2011 Mercedes-Benz
GL350
Is Now Valued Up To:
$46,800.00*

*Excessive wear, tear & mileage may affect Current Vehicle Value. A
physical inspection of your vehicle is required and will affect actual
value. Trade Value Calculation based on 12k miles per year. Offers may
change without prior notice. See dealer for details.
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Originally Posted by FastMoneyPlaya
My dealer is offering me a lousy deal on the trade in. Hence, I will keep driving the old one. This is what they offered me on my GL350 that I purchased in Sept 2011 - original sticker was $70K:
Important Information Regarding Your 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL350
Vehicle Trade In
Value Prepared
For You
The Trade Allowance We
Have Calculated For Your
2011 Mercedes-Benz
GL350
Is Now Valued Up To:
$46,800.00*

*Excessive wear, tear & mileage may affect Current Vehicle Value. A
physical inspection of your vehicle is required and will affect actual
value. Trade Value Calculation based on 12k miles per year. Offers may
change without prior notice. See dealer for details.
This is right on the money for a 2011 in excellent condition with about 25-30k miles.

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