Waiting list
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Waiting list
Just checked with the local dealer:
- 2003 CLK coupes have a 1-2 month waiting list, about 20 names, CLK320 is easier to get.
- They still have 2-3 2002 CLK500's and 1-2 CLK55's, prices are not discounted much at all
- 2003/4 CLK cabrio has a 4-6 month waiting list, about 60 names
- They still have 4 2002 CLK430 cabrios available, again prices are not discounted at all.
Looks like if I want a new one, it's the waiting list and the $2000 deposit, plus having to pay MSRP.
- 2003 CLK coupes have a 1-2 month waiting list, about 20 names, CLK320 is easier to get.
- They still have 2-3 2002 CLK500's and 1-2 CLK55's, prices are not discounted much at all
- 2003/4 CLK cabrio has a 4-6 month waiting list, about 60 names
- They still have 4 2002 CLK430 cabrios available, again prices are not discounted at all.
Looks like if I want a new one, it's the waiting list and the $2000 deposit, plus having to pay MSRP.
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Normally dealer would only ask for a $1000 deposit. Which dealer did you go to?
Waitting lists and waitting period seem to be quicker than I expected. Placed an order for CLK 55 exactly one month ago and the car is on the boat already (will be in dealer's lot in the next 3 weeks).
I am sure you can haggle prices a little when the dealer has the car in their lot. My sales was going to give me a $2000 discount off this silver CLK55 that they have on their lot. But I ended up ordering one with the options/color that I wanted. In this case, I am sure they won't give me any huge discount, maybe just some car accessories.
I would get on the list and order one. While you are waiting, you sales can try to locate one, get a dealer trade if someone decides not to buy their ordered cabrio, or find a car somehow.
Waitting lists and waitting period seem to be quicker than I expected. Placed an order for CLK 55 exactly one month ago and the car is on the boat already (will be in dealer's lot in the next 3 weeks).
I am sure you can haggle prices a little when the dealer has the car in their lot. My sales was going to give me a $2000 discount off this silver CLK55 that they have on their lot. But I ended up ordering one with the options/color that I wanted. In this case, I am sure they won't give me any huge discount, maybe just some car accessories.
I would get on the list and order one. While you are waiting, you sales can try to locate one, get a dealer trade if someone decides not to buy their ordered cabrio, or find a car somehow.
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I was driving by Fletcher Jones, so I dropped in, not planning to buy from them though.
I got good quotes from Simonson and Penske. I haven't done anything because I'm still undecided between the 500 Coupe or the 500 Cabrio, the AMG55 is great but I'm starting a business and need the extra money right now.
The guy at House of Imports wants a premium...haha...he can dream on.
I got good quotes from Simonson and Penske. I haven't done anything because I'm still undecided between the 500 Coupe or the 500 Cabrio, the AMG55 is great but I'm starting a business and need the extra money right now.
The guy at House of Imports wants a premium...haha...he can dream on.
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Car shopping is fun but yet exhausting sometimes. I certainly would shop around and buy from whomever give me the best price. But my sales (Michael Sullivan) at Penske has been great, very honest and up front. Bought 2 cars from him already and CLK55 will be the 3rd one. If you are looking for a sales, I highly recommend him if you do go to Penske. Anyway, happy car haunting!
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Thanks for the recommendation. I was going to buy at Penske anyway, I had a personal intro to a salesman there and he's done some legwork for me so I will stay with him. Looking around is my researching to know what the market is like, I like to stay informed.
The guy who introduced me bought 6 cars over the years from this salesman, and introduced friends for another 10 sales, 2 cars from the office.
Once someone in my old office had an E320 for sale privately, the salesman drove a potential buyer to the office for a test drive. Of course, he got the next sale of a new ML320 and another C240 later. Right now he's looking at an S430, then an E320 for my wife, and probably a CLK for me. He's pretty motivated for sure.
The guy who introduced me bought 6 cars over the years from this salesman, and introduced friends for another 10 sales, 2 cars from the office.
Once someone in my old office had an E320 for sale privately, the salesman drove a potential buyer to the office for a test drive. Of course, he got the next sale of a new ML320 and another C240 later. Right now he's looking at an S430, then an E320 for my wife, and probably a CLK for me. He's pretty motivated for sure.
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if you really want a clk 500 or clk 55 right now, i know where you can find one. the 55 is silver, but the 500 might be silver. i don't know how far you are from the san fernando valley, but calabasas mercedes has the 55 sitting on the lot and a 500 coming in on the 24th of this month with no name on it. i went in on sunday to test drive a couple cars, a c32 and that 55. made the mistake of driving the 55 cause now i like it, but can't get it 
anyways, sweet car! let me know if you want some more info on it. good luck to you!
anyways, sweet car! let me know if you want some more info on it. good luck to you!
