MBGL350'14

Hello!

I am currently in the market for a GL 350. I was looking to buy a new GL 350, but unfortunately there are currently 0 available in my choice color of Lunar Blue on the east coast (where I live).

I did some research on CarGurus and found some great choices on used 2014 models.

These models have 5-6k miles on them, but the price is still 65-70k.

Should I wait until January 2015 to buy the used car? Will the price go down in 2015? I read in Kelly Blue book that the GL 350 depreciates 12-17k the first year alone.

How should I negotiate this? Any help will be appreciated!

PeterUbers

Make an offer. Offer $60k or less for the car you want and see what their response is. It doesn't matter what the price is listed as. It's used and 2014 is done in a few days

If you don't get the price you want, talk to another dealer

You'll always get a better price in 2015 on a 2014 but a) can you wait and b) do you want to risk giving up a car with the color and options you want and one that is available now?

MBGL350'14

@PeterUbers thanks for your fast reply!

I'm interested in a car which is listed above 65k, mileage is around 5k, its sold at a non-MB dealer
It has the following features:
Premium 1 package
Panoroma sunroof
Parking assist
climate control
leather seat

Should i start low at 50k? depreciation is around ~15 so thats a fair deal?

PeterUbers

I think 50k as an offer may turn off the negotiation, start at 53k and stay firm by 55k, then kindly walk out but leave your contact info. They'll call you in a day or two with a counter if they don't want to deal that day.

Cannot hurt!

JimBarnhart

I doubt a 2014 GL350 (diesel) with 5K miles is going to sell in the 50's. I would expect an exporter would pick that up in a heartbeat. Kelly Blue Book says a fair market price of that vehicle in my area is $65K.

If you want the best deal get the auction values in your area for the past few weeks (make sure they are 350's and not all GLs). Bring that data to the dealer and see if you can convince them what the price should be.

aeggroup

Also agree with Jim. I've just checked Manheim prices. There are totally 6 cars sold in US. GL350 with 5500 miles on ODO sold for $62,500. So...you have an idea There is no point of buying slightly used GL350.

baldmike73

agreed as well - the depreciation is not that big on BT - doesn't hurt to offer what you think is fair - worst they can say is no and then you leave - LOL