Just ordered a 2012 E 350 Coupe
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From: Tupelo, MS
2012 Mercedes E350
Just ordered a 2012 E 350 Coupe
Hey, everyone. I was told this forum was better that benzworld, so here I am. I currently own an Acura TL that I've loved for 5 years and it's time for something new. I was set on waiting for the new Lexus GS....but, then I saw the new E coupe and have been blown away. It's one of the best looking, classiest cars I've seen and have since been negotiating with 2 dealers in my area and making them compete for my business haha. One is offering me invoice price on a black E 350 with black leather and black/ash trim, P2 package and the rear decklid spoiler, with the 18" 5 spoke 2 tone wheels that has to be ordered and is far from finished production. I was just wondering do you guys think this is a good deal for me or could I get an even better deal barring any dealer incentives at the time of purchase, like maybe 7% off MSRP? I'm currently listing my car on autotrader and Mautofied.com Do you guys think this is a good color choice? Anything I need to know or ask for from the dealer? Any tips? Also, if anyone has any pictures of their car with these wheels on it, that would be great. Thanks for any help and I really look forward to owning this car and contributing to this forum.
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From: Suburban Phila., PA
2012 E350 Coupe
Welcome to the forum.
You'll get no arguments here re your opinion of the E350 Coupe's looks. Every time I park it in a lot (far, far in the back away from the crowd) and return to it, I am again blown away.
Don't know what dealers are doing right now. Be aware that -7% IS the Invoice Price. If a dealer told you the discount is less than that or that you have to increase the Invoice Price by mandatory advertising fees, etc., that is not true, although dealers will push for that. You can negotiate!
My black with red/black leather E350 Coupe was ordered in June before prices had even been announced, yet I got the full 7% off, with only tax and tags additional.
Not sure what the 2 tone wheels look like. Are they OEM Mercedes? FYI, the 18" AMG wheels that come standard as part of the optional "Appearance Package" are very classy and IMO complement the car beautifully.
Here's mine:
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-c...red-black.html
If you go there, please make a short post of your thoughts there too, to bump it up. A few folks have asked for pix of that color combination. May be useful to others who are shopping.
You'll get no arguments here re your opinion of the E350 Coupe's looks. Every time I park it in a lot (far, far in the back away from the crowd) and return to it, I am again blown away.
Don't know what dealers are doing right now. Be aware that -7% IS the Invoice Price. If a dealer told you the discount is less than that or that you have to increase the Invoice Price by mandatory advertising fees, etc., that is not true, although dealers will push for that. You can negotiate!
My black with red/black leather E350 Coupe was ordered in June before prices had even been announced, yet I got the full 7% off, with only tax and tags additional.
Not sure what the 2 tone wheels look like. Are they OEM Mercedes? FYI, the 18" AMG wheels that come standard as part of the optional "Appearance Package" are very classy and IMO complement the car beautifully.
Here's mine:
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-c...red-black.html
If you go there, please make a short post of your thoughts there too, to bump it up. A few folks have asked for pix of that color combination. May be useful to others who are shopping.
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From: Tupelo, MS
2012 Mercedes E350
Thanks for the tip benzman. I'll make sure to bring that up when pushing for a better price. Here's a picture of the wheels I'm referring to:
Also, thanks for the reassurance boxboss! I think I'll like it, too. Atleast I'll be able to say I've once owned something non-Japanese haha.
Also, thanks for the reassurance boxboss! I think I'll like it, too. Atleast I'll be able to say I've once owned something non-Japanese haha.
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2012 E350 Coupe
