Entertaining conversation with a new sales rep....
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Entertaining conversation with a new sales rep....
Thought some of you might enjoy this....
Mercedes-Benz of Princeton: Thank you for choosing Mercedes-Benz of Princeton!
System: We have alerted the online representatives that you are waiting. Someone should be with you momentarily.
System: A representative has joined the conversation. Compose your message below and then click Send.
Toni Fusik: Hello, How may I help you?
Rick: Please let me know when I can order my new 2008 (or 2009) CLC-350 4matic.
Optioned as follows - Orion (Japisblau) blue, black leather, heated seats, panorama roof, comand, paddle shift, AMG sport group, AMG rear spoiler, black birdseye console, bluetooth hands free communication and CD changer.
Rick: I'm very serious about this....
Toni Fusik: Give me just one moment and I will find out right now..
Rick: I'd consider Euro delivery if all spec options are available and it can be guaranteed that US warranty would cover all service and repairs (similar to my 2002 C230k - ask Arno)
Toni Fusik: I'm sorry we do not have any models that are a "CLC" we have a CLK, CLS, CL & C
Rick: CLC is the new C-klasse Sport Coupe - offered in Europe, Asia, South America, Asia and Africa
Toni Fusik: We do not have that model in North America
Rick: here's a link....please let me know when I can order one...
http://www2.mercedes-benz.co.uk/cont...html#chapter=1
Rick: :-)http://www2.mercedes-benz.co.uk/cont...html#chapter=1
Mercedes-Benz of Princeton: Thank you for choosing Mercedes-Benz of Princeton!
System: We have alerted the online representatives that you are waiting. Someone should be with you momentarily.
System: A representative has joined the conversation. Compose your message below and then click Send.
Toni Fusik: Hello, How may I help you?
Rick: Please let me know when I can order my new 2008 (or 2009) CLC-350 4matic.
Optioned as follows - Orion (Japisblau) blue, black leather, heated seats, panorama roof, comand, paddle shift, AMG sport group, AMG rear spoiler, black birdseye console, bluetooth hands free communication and CD changer.
Rick: I'm very serious about this....
Toni Fusik: Give me just one moment and I will find out right now..
Rick: I'd consider Euro delivery if all spec options are available and it can be guaranteed that US warranty would cover all service and repairs (similar to my 2002 C230k - ask Arno)
Toni Fusik: I'm sorry we do not have any models that are a "CLC" we have a CLK, CLS, CL & C
Rick: CLC is the new C-klasse Sport Coupe - offered in Europe, Asia, South America, Asia and Africa
Toni Fusik: We do not have that model in North America
Rick: here's a link....please let me know when I can order one...
http://www2.mercedes-benz.co.uk/cont...html#chapter=1
Rick: :-)http://www2.mercedes-benz.co.uk/cont...html#chapter=1
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that's awesome Rick !
we should all do that !!
Carlos
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we should all do that !!
Carlos
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lol no way your going to be able to order it through mercedes. The car isn't technically DOT approved, so getting the car registered is going to be difficult. I guess you can claim its a w203 and try to get it registered that way, since it uses the same chassis.
if you really want the car though, i would find some legit importers to do it for you.
if you really want the car though, i would find some legit importers to do it for you.
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TemjinX2,
i think there was a little bit of sarcasm intended / associated with the dialogue in that posting....
i think there was a little bit of sarcasm intended / associated with the dialogue in that posting....
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£19,920...that's $38,000 USD. no thanks. for that price I'll take the E92 328i. I'm pretty sure I'm gonna have a good laugh when and if Top Gear or Fifth Gear test on this car or reviews it.
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you can also order the car part by part and just assemble in the US. You can then register the car as kit car vehicle and not have to pass DOT crash standards.
Thats how someone got a JDM nissan GTR into the US 4 months before the US release date.
Thats how someone got a JDM nissan GTR into the US 4 months before the US release date.
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it's cheaper to buy the GT-R in japan btw. you just have to deal with it being right hand drive.
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if you import a car without an engine, and import an engine without a car, they are just considered "parts".
What you do with those parts after they are in country has some loophole benefits.
What you do with those parts after they are in country has some loophole benefits.
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and have an navi system that speaks to you in japanese.
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Actually....I was VERY serious about ordering this car. If they could have found a way, I would have given them a 20% deposit that afternoon. No sarcasm...no BS...I want this car!
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Damn those mirrors look sexy...
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Carlos
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Carlos,
¿como estas?
I have a friend in Germany that manages a shipping company. As far as cars, he usually handles high ticket or older exotics worldwide. He has already said he'd be happy lend advice and arrange shipment, conversions and certifications, but at about a $9000.00 premium.
Euro delivery is not an option, unfortunately. MB will not support "gray market" cars through US channels if it is offered through MBUSA.
Not to toot my own horn (pun intended), but in another time's forgotten space, I was heavily involved in the "gray market" (audio and video consumer electronics). So I'm well aware of it's...shall we say....proclivities...
I've also been told by another dealership that US Dealers are pressuring MBUSA for the B klasse and CLC with smaller and CDI powerplants.
Obviously, I'm after the CLC350/4-Matic as spec'd. This would replace my "barely broken in" '02 C230k (52k mi and running strong)...and it could happen one way or the other.
Oh, and by the way - eff the emmin' effin' BMW's....their representative dealers here are terrible people and I'd never consider a purchase from those pompous, arrogant as------!
ooops, I've said too much
¿como estas?
I have a friend in Germany that manages a shipping company. As far as cars, he usually handles high ticket or older exotics worldwide. He has already said he'd be happy lend advice and arrange shipment, conversions and certifications, but at about a $9000.00 premium.
Euro delivery is not an option, unfortunately. MB will not support "gray market" cars through US channels if it is offered through MBUSA.
Not to toot my own horn (pun intended), but in another time's forgotten space, I was heavily involved in the "gray market" (audio and video consumer electronics). So I'm well aware of it's...shall we say....proclivities...
I've also been told by another dealership that US Dealers are pressuring MBUSA for the B klasse and CLC with smaller and CDI powerplants.
Obviously, I'm after the CLC350/4-Matic as spec'd. This would replace my "barely broken in" '02 C230k (52k mi and running strong)...and it could happen one way or the other.
Oh, and by the way - eff the emmin' effin' BMW's....their representative dealers here are terrible people and I'd never consider a purchase from those pompous, arrogant as------!
ooops, I've said too much
Last edited by Rick; Jul 17, 2008 at 03:49 AM.
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Carlos,
¿como estas?
I have a friend in Germany that manages a shipping company. As far as cars, he usually handles high ticket or older exotics worldwide. He has already said he'd be happy lend advice and arrange shipment, conversions and certifications, but at about a $9000.00 premium.
Euro delivery is not an option, unfortunately. MB will not support "gray market" cars through US channels if it is offered through MBUSA.
Not to toot my own horn (pun intended), but in another time's forgotten space, I was heavily involved in the "gray market" (audio and video consumer electronics). So I'm well aware of it's...shall we say....proclivities...
I've also been told by another dealership that US Dealers are pressuring MBUSA for the B klasse and CLC with smaller and CDI powerplants.
Obviously, I'm after the CLC350/4-Matic as spec'd. This would replace my "barely broken in" '02 C230k (52k mi and running strong)...and it could happen one way or the other.
Oh, and by the way - eff the emmin' effin' BMW's....their representative dealers here are terrible people and I'd never consider a purchase from those pompous, arrogant as------!
ooops, I've said too much
¿como estas?
I have a friend in Germany that manages a shipping company. As far as cars, he usually handles high ticket or older exotics worldwide. He has already said he'd be happy lend advice and arrange shipment, conversions and certifications, but at about a $9000.00 premium.
Euro delivery is not an option, unfortunately. MB will not support "gray market" cars through US channels if it is offered through MBUSA.
Not to toot my own horn (pun intended), but in another time's forgotten space, I was heavily involved in the "gray market" (audio and video consumer electronics). So I'm well aware of it's...shall we say....proclivities...
I've also been told by another dealership that US Dealers are pressuring MBUSA for the B klasse and CLC with smaller and CDI powerplants.
Obviously, I'm after the CLC350/4-Matic as spec'd. This would replace my "barely broken in" '02 C230k (52k mi and running strong)...and it could happen one way or the other.
Oh, and by the way - eff the emmin' effin' BMW's....their representative dealers here are terrible people and I'd never consider a purchase from those pompous, arrogant as------!
ooops, I've said too much
good to know about your buddies shipping service. I'm moving to Germany early next year, and while 2 of my vehicles are being shipped for free by my employer, I was contemplating shipping one or two more, depending on cost. Might move this conversation to PM or e-mail.
but I hear ya on the CLC. A-Klasse, B-Klasse and CDIs would definitely be nice over here.
and definitely, screw the BMW !
Carlos
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