A first, Dealer would not sell to me
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A first, Dealer would not sell to me
I was out with mi-espousa in her Lexus. We decided to stop by the MB dealership. Saw 2 C55s. The one I wanted was just taken in on a trade. The wanted 58K for a car with almost 7K miles. Long story short. I had paperwork concerning pricing. Had an "OTD" price. Sales person was really trying to make the sell. He came back and said that another sales person had a buyer who was wiling to pay more for the car.
I was pissed because I had gone back to my house and drove my C32 back to be inspected. I wasted time and gas, plus I gave them a good faith deposit. There was this couple that test drove the car after I did, and they will probably pay the asking price or close to it. I had the price down to 46K
Well, I have never had this happen before. Before I left one of the Mangers came over and said that they wanted to see how much they could get for the car. I understand this, but they could have told me that in the first place
I was pissed because I had gone back to my house and drove my C32 back to be inspected. I wasted time and gas, plus I gave them a good faith deposit. There was this couple that test drove the car after I did, and they will probably pay the asking price or close to it. I had the price down to 46K
Well, I have never had this happen before. Before I left one of the Mangers came over and said that they wanted to see how much they could get for the car. I understand this, but they could have told me that in the first place
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It is not the last car in the world. Don't worry, they will make more. Why don't you consider European delivery? 7% from list is tempting, along with a spin on the Autobahn. Some dealers will also toss in the "Black Forrest" package at NC.
Your first problem today was talking to a salesman in the dealer. Call the place, even from the street in front, and speak only with the sales manager. If he does not want to deal with you, tell him there are 300 other stores.
Your first problem today was talking to a salesman in the dealer. Call the place, even from the street in front, and speak only with the sales manager. If he does not want to deal with you, tell him there are 300 other stores.
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Good "Advice" we were just out and were not even thinking about purchasing a car. I'll just wait and find a good deal. Who knows, I might just get some orders to Germany
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Originally Posted by Childish///AMG
I wasted time and gas, plus I gave them a good faith deposit.
- You and a dealership agreed on a price for a specific car.
- The sales person is the dealer's agent, who is authorized to sell cars.
- You put a deposit on that same car.
- They accepted the deposit and gave you a receipt.
- You left to go pick up your trade in.
- When you returned, you discovered the dealership was negotiating with another party on that same vehicle.
- At that point, the dealership refused to sell you the vehicle in question.
I would call 1-800-367-6372 and lodge a complaint. If Mercedes-Benz was unable to locate a similar vehicle, with the same equipment, at the previously agreed upon price, I'd see an attorney.
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Originally Posted by Moviela
It is not the last car in the world. Don't worry, they will make more. Why don't you consider European delivery? 7% from list is tempting, along with a spin on the Autobahn. Some dealers will also toss in the "Black Forrest" package at NC.
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You don't even have paid the deposit and start a civil case with them.
After they agreed upon the price,... and you accepted it. You guys are already entered in to a verbal contract...
by selling the car to somebody else at a higher price, you can SURELY sue them under a civil case based from tort.
After they agreed upon the price,... and you accepted it. You guys are already entered in to a verbal contract...
by selling the car to somebody else at a higher price, you can SURELY sue them under a civil case based from tort.
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At the time there was another couple who had just finished test driving the car. The deposit was more of a good faith. We had primary numbers that we were working with. We did not finalize a final price. They made an offer. I countered. The sales person said lets meet half way, I "Agreed" but the sales manger then said that another salews person had a buyer who was willing to pay more. I was only gone an hour
Thanx for the advice I will call the number on Monday
I was only gone an hourThanx for the advice I will call the number on Monday
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ABSOLUETLY NO DISCUSSION
A UNIVERSAL RULE, IF YOU HAVE MADE A DEPOSIT , THAT MEANS
IF YOU WERE NOT BUYING IT, THEY TAKE YOUR DEPOSIT
IF THEY WERE NOT SELLING IT, THEY SHOULD RETURN YOUR DEPOSIT WITH AN AMOUNT DOUBLED.
IF NOT, YOU SHOULD GET A LAWYER.
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A UNIVERSAL RULE, IF YOU HAVE MADE A DEPOSIT , THAT MEANS
IF YOU WERE NOT BUYING IT, THEY TAKE YOUR DEPOSIT
IF THEY WERE NOT SELLING IT, THEY SHOULD RETURN YOUR DEPOSIT WITH AN AMOUNT DOUBLED.
IF NOT, YOU SHOULD GET A LAWYER.
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The "More" that I think about it, I feel as though I was being penalized for knowing the value of the car, and what a "Fair" price is. Why should I bear the blunt just because they gave the previous owner more for the car because "they wanted to gain his business" per one of the sales mangers.
Basically he told me that they were passing on what they paid to the next buyer. So, I guess that wa supposed to be me
Basically he told me that they were passing on what they paid to the next buyer. So, I guess that wa supposed to be me
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Originally Posted by MarcusF
Let me see if I fully understand what it is you just posted. [list][*]The sales person is the dealer's agent, who is authorized to sell cars.
I believe if you know what you want to buy, talking to a salesman can only cost you money. Deal directly with the guy who can sign the PO.
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Originally Posted by Moviela
My experience in California is that a salesman IS NOT authorized to sell cars. He is not the agent in the legal sense so he can finagle (not a technical term, but everyone who deals with a salesman knows the meaning) without liability on the part of the dealer. In many dealerships only the F&I people are authorized to sign the purchase order.
I believe if you know what you want to buy, talking to a salesman can only cost you money. Deal directly with the guy who can sign the PO.
I believe if you know what you want to buy, talking to a salesman can only cost you money. Deal directly with the guy who can sign the PO.
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Originally Posted by amdeutsch
AMGs do not qualify for that discount and EURO delivery option per the MBUSA website.
so....
quick to jump in people ish today huh?
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I have to wait until the middle of the month when my "Assignment" person returns from leave. Hopefully, he can work out an assignment to Laundsthul Germany
or somewhere in Europe.
or somewhere in Europe.
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Originally Posted by Moviela
I would ...........
Makes me wonder if this is correct considering that no other AMG is listed. MBUSA afterall does have a history in regards to the correctness of their published info on their website.
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i had enquired on euro delivery of a c55 and yes, it can be done. your dealer has to make a few calls. MSRP unfortunately and oh yes, you can't get euro navigation. only E class and up get's set up this way..
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There is a discount on European Delivery, and no delivery fee for all AMG models. There are others, I only listed the C class models in my example. You must import the car to the NAFTA, and only US options are available, which the dealer does not need to discount, but he can. AMG cars have a scant few options anyhow.
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Originally Posted by Moviela
There is a discount on European Delivery, and no delivery fee for all AMG models. There are others, I only listed the C class models in my example. You must import the car to the NAFTA, and only US options are available, which the dealer does not need to discount, but he can. AMG cars have a scant few options anyhow.
Scant few options? I have to say thats a bit off
The list of boxes to check for an E55, CLS, S, CL and SL 55 are very long. I think my E had 12k in options one one well filled up window sticker!C's dont offer as many options and that is correct. What get me is that an E55, C55 CLS55 dont come wiht standard xenon's but cars like 350z's do and heck a TSX has them too!
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Originally Posted by CynCarvin32
Scant few options?
The Bi-Xenon lamps should be standard on every car, but the cost of the assemblies to DC from the manufacturer would move the price of MB automobiles too high to be competitive in major markets like the US.
Asian car makers have made them standard for two reasons, it shrinks inventories (no need to stock with and without) and their cost is less because they don't manufacture in Europe.
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I "Guess" news of potential customer disatification travels fast 
Because I just received a call from the MB dealership inquiring into why I was unhappy with their service. I was candid and told them how I felt. They said what will it take to remedy the situation?? I outlined what I thought was fair, so we will see what happens
Because I just received a call from the MB dealership inquiring into why I was unhappy with their service. I was candid and told them how I felt. They said what will it take to remedy the situation?? I outlined what I thought was fair, so we will see what happens
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I hope you get satisfaction as I too agree that, based on what you posted, it was very inappropriate to sell the car after you placed a deposit on it.
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