As The W210 Fades Away...
02-18-2002, 11:56 AM
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Not a Benzer anymore
As The W210 Fades Away...
Looking to buy a late model E320 - Basic Silver&Charcoal, E2, Heated Seats. I don't really want any other options (I'll buy and install my own CD player):
DEALER 1: I go to one dealer in Queens, NYC: 2002, with 6500 miles or so, CD player, phone option: $47,250.
Went back a week later: New Car with E2/Seats: 47,158. Of course, the floor model has a deposit on it. (2nd one since I've been there).
DEALER 2:
I take a trip another dealer in Manhattan: New car price (E2 and Seats): 48,750. I look in the paper and the same dealer has an early 2002 with 9900 miles or so, CD player, phone option: 47,800.
DEALER 3:
A dealer 100 miles away: A new 2001, with the E2, but not in Silver/Black: $46,000
Same dealer: the 2002 Special Editions: $47,750.
DEALER 4(?):
The price via United Buying Service: 2002 with E2/Heated seats: 47,125. (Not grey market).
DEALER 5:
A dealer in upstate NY: 2001 with 5134 miles with E2 package: $46,500. Great deal except that the car was sold over 3 weeks ago and they still haven't updated their web-site. Ugh....
While I know I'm kind of late to jump on the E320 band wagon, purchasing this car seems more difficult than it should be. I'm just looking for some opinions from the experts...
Regards,
Ed
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DEALER 1: I go to one dealer in Queens, NYC: 2002, with 6500 miles or so, CD player, phone option: $47,250.
Went back a week later: New Car with E2/Seats: 47,158. Of course, the floor model has a deposit on it. (2nd one since I've been there).
DEALER 2:
I take a trip another dealer in Manhattan: New car price (E2 and Seats): 48,750. I look in the paper and the same dealer has an early 2002 with 9900 miles or so, CD player, phone option: 47,800.
DEALER 3:
A dealer 100 miles away: A new 2001, with the E2, but not in Silver/Black: $46,000
Same dealer: the 2002 Special Editions: $47,750.
DEALER 4(?):
The price via United Buying Service: 2002 with E2/Heated seats: 47,125. (Not grey market).
DEALER 5:
A dealer in upstate NY: 2001 with 5134 miles with E2 package: $46,500. Great deal except that the car was sold over 3 weeks ago and they still haven't updated their web-site. Ugh....
While I know I'm kind of late to jump on the E320 band wagon, purchasing this car seems more difficult than it should be. I'm just looking for some opinions from the experts...
Regards,
Ed
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02-19-2002, 12:50 PM
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2002 E320 Special Edition, Quartz Silver
Ed,
I wrestled with the same issues that you did.
I would suggest that you look at the Special Edition 2002.
E2 package + 5 spoke wheels come freebie on it.
Also, you will be able to get them for a good price as dealers
are trying to clear inventory out for the New 2003 Model and
willing to negotiate. Just make sure you go to a volume dealer.
In SoCal Laguna Niguel, I talked to a guy called Steve Bur****,
very professional and straightshooter. Maybe not the best
dealer choice for you as you live in NYC area.
Hope this helps.
-y
I wrestled with the same issues that you did.
I would suggest that you look at the Special Edition 2002.
E2 package + 5 spoke wheels come freebie on it.
Also, you will be able to get them for a good price as dealers
are trying to clear inventory out for the New 2003 Model and
willing to negotiate. Just make sure you go to a volume dealer.
In SoCal Laguna Niguel, I talked to a guy called Steve Bur****,
very professional and straightshooter. Maybe not the best
dealer choice for you as you live in NYC area.
Hope this helps.
-y
