3 month minumum waiting period.
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3 month minumum waiting period.
I am going to place my order on a c230k SS. I was told by the dealer there is a 3 month minimum wait. Does this sound average? How long did some of you wait?
I am Ordering: 6-speed manual, Granite Grey Metallic, Black Leather, 319 Lighting Package, 320 Entertainment Package, 324 Sunroof Package, split fold down rear seat, and power driver seat. I was told there are 0 in the US with these exact specifications at dealerships. If you own one with these options, is there anything you don't like about these options. I'd like to hear your opinions. Thanks.
I am Ordering: 6-speed manual, Granite Grey Metallic, Black Leather, 319 Lighting Package, 320 Entertainment Package, 324 Sunroof Package, split fold down rear seat, and power driver seat. I was told there are 0 in the US with these exact specifications at dealerships. If you own one with these options, is there anything you don't like about these options. I'd like to hear your opinions. Thanks.
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My dealership was able to modify an ordered vehicle to match my specifications exactly. The elapsed time, from signing the papers, to keys in-hand, was 11 weeks.
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Why not get the COMMAND? You've got all the other goodies. It has an excellent user interface and two hidden drives, one for DVD NAV and one for audio is very handy.
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Originally Posted by SFBayDave
My dealer wants $3,000 down to secure the special order. How much did you folks pay? I just want to make sure im not getting the runaround.
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My dealer wants $3,000 down to secure the special order. How much did you folks pay? I just want to make sure im not getting the runaround.
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Thanks Mick. I thought $1,000 was the norm for a deposit. On top of everything after each option I requested, the response was " Whew, do you know how much this vehicle is going to cost?" Like Mercedes is out of my league. I just thought it was funny since I am the buyer and he is a car salesman. No Flame on sales reps, but this guy didn't like me.
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Originally Posted by SFBayDave
Thanks Mick. I thought $1,000 was the norm for a deposit. On top of everything after each option I requested, the response was " Whew, do you know how much this vehicle is going to cost?" Like Mercedes is out of my league. I just thought it was funny since I am the buyer and he is a car salesman. No Flame on sales reps, but this guy didn't like me.
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Originally Posted by SFBayDave
Thanks Mick. I thought $1,000 was the norm for a deposit. On top of everything after each option I requested, the response was " Whew, do you know how much this vehicle is going to cost?" Like Mercedes is out of my league. I just thought it was funny since I am the buyer and he is a car salesman. No Flame on sales reps, but this guy didn't like me.
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Originally Posted by SFBayDave
Thanks Mick. I thought $1,000 was the norm for a deposit. On top of everything after each option I requested, the response was " Whew, do you know how much this vehicle is going to cost?" Like Mercedes is out of my league. I just thought it was funny since I am the buyer and he is a car salesman. No Flame on sales reps, but this guy didn't like me.
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Originally Posted by SFBayDave
My dealer wants $3,000 down to secure the special order. How much did you folks pay? I just want to make sure im not getting the runaround.
I agree w/S4, if you haven't ordered it, find another salesman, he sounds like a monkey
part of the reason I got the benz was the fact that my salesman treated me seriously from the day I stepped into the showroom. It's great, when I go in there, some of the other salesmen give me the *look*, like "who's this kid walking in here?" Audi was no different, which was what swayed me away from them
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808, I'm not referring specifically to you, because I don't know how old you are. So don't take this as a personal flame or anything.
But, imagine a kid who looks 16 or 17 or 18 who walks into an MB dealership looking for a $35K+ car. Can you blame a 40 year old salesman (no matter what you think of salesmen, they still work to make a living) for thinking, how the f*ck did this punk kid get the money to buy an expensive car like this? Must be daddy's checkbook.
Granted, at the end of the day if you're a paying customer, he should treat you well, but I could understand why really young people would get "looks" at a high-end dealership. Trust me, there's a lot worse things in the world than to be disrespected because you are (or look) young. I'll bet it sucks a lot more to be disrespected because you are old.
But, imagine a kid who looks 16 or 17 or 18 who walks into an MB dealership looking for a $35K+ car. Can you blame a 40 year old salesman (no matter what you think of salesmen, they still work to make a living) for thinking, how the f*ck did this punk kid get the money to buy an expensive car like this? Must be daddy's checkbook.
Granted, at the end of the day if you're a paying customer, he should treat you well, but I could understand why really young people would get "looks" at a high-end dealership. Trust me, there's a lot worse things in the world than to be disrespected because you are (or look) young. I'll bet it sucks a lot more to be disrespected because you are old.
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Could it be that the stealership is asking for a high deposit because of the option load and the 6-speed? The majority of MB usually are slushboxes. Taking a piece of DiamondNoir2K5's post it could be that the stealer is uncomfortable. I'm not defending stealers here mind you. Just another suggestion.
Have you discussed this order with MarkusBenz, a forum sponsor, to see what he might be able to do?
Have you discussed this order with MarkusBenz, a forum sponsor, to see what he might be able to do?
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Do you want the car or not? Is it a good deal or not?
If this is the car / deal you will go for, what difference does it make to put $1K or $3K down?
The dealer doesn't want to get stuck with a heavily loaded base model, which is why they order the floor cars with a lot less options.
If this is the car / deal you will go for, what difference does it make to put $1K or $3K down?
The dealer doesn't want to get stuck with a heavily loaded base model, which is why they order the floor cars with a lot less options.
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When I started looking for my 2005 230K SS (6 spd, Brilliant Silver, Black Leather, Entertainment Package, Sunroof Package and Split rear seats) nobody had one on their lot. In addition, it seams no dealerships carry any
6-spd manuals. I emailed every dealership around me and I used the cars direct network to find my car with no luck. Thank God I was lucky to find a dealership who had 3 cars scheduled for production and they modified on of the cars with my options and all I had to put down was $500.
6-spd manuals. I emailed every dealership around me and I used the cars direct network to find my car with no luck. Thank God I was lucky to find a dealership who had 3 cars scheduled for production and they modified on of the cars with my options and all I had to put down was $500.
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$3k does seem excessive to me; I ordered mine for $1k (took 11 weeks). I would have balked at that down payment. Of course, I would have walked before then if I didn't like my salesrep.
I went to my dealership 4 times until I got a rep whom I didn't hate. One didn't return my call, one told me that the car that I wanted wasn't a real Benz (wtf?
), and the other was too slimey, even for a salesguy.
I'd give the sales manager a quick call, to tell him/her of your concerns about the deposit, and to see if it's necessary, and why so much if it is.
I went to my dealership 4 times until I got a rep whom I didn't hate. One didn't return my call, one told me that the car that I wanted wasn't a real Benz (wtf?
), and the other was too slimey, even for a salesguy.I'd give the sales manager a quick call, to tell him/her of your concerns about the deposit, and to see if it's necessary, and why so much if it is.
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Wow I feel special I did not have to put a deposit down at all, and they found the vehicle I wanted at port in Baltimore! Had it a week later! Of course I gave them a few color choices to search for!
But yeah $3K deposit is just absurdly high!
But yeah $3K deposit is just absurdly high!
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Originally Posted by amdeutsch
Could it be that the stealership is asking for a high deposit because of the option load and the 6-speed?
diamond- nah, it's cool
I'm used to the "you look too young" thing, and I'm 27. I don't blame them, hell, I was expecting it. Which is why I was surprised w/Chris, who didn't take that attitude at all w/me. Probably doesn't help that I make a point of it to dress like crap when I swing by the stealership ^_^
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Originally Posted by amdeutsch
Could it be that the stealership is asking for a high deposit because of the option load and the 6-speed? The majority of MB usually are slushboxes. Taking a piece of DiamondNoir2K5's post it could be that the stealer is uncomfortable. I'm not defending stealers here mind you. Just another suggestion.
Have you discussed this order with MarkusBenz, a forum sponsor, to see what he might be able to do?
Have you discussed this order with MarkusBenz, a forum sponsor, to see what he might be able to do?
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We just picked up an order from late June (so about 9-10 weeks) and only had to put $1000 down. It took about 40 days from the build date to get to this coast. I would also recommend the COMAND if you don't mind a little extra gadgetry. The new DVD-based one is great with the flip down screen. It doesn't have touch or voice-op like my Honda, but it seems nice from the little time I've been able to use it (it's not mine).
