dealer has left over 05 E500 wagon -any opinions?
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dealer has left over 05 E500 wagon -any opinions?
Greetings, longtime lurker first time poster.
Dealer in my neighborhood has a left over 2005 E500 wagon with a sticker of $64K. (sunroof package, no Nav)
I like the E class wagons but they are a little more than I wanted to spend, I figured the dealer would be strongly motivated to move a left over '05 plus I understand the wagons in general are not big sellers.
they indicated they could do $7k off of sticker, but I thought that there should be a little more room to move, plus the '07s are around the corner and supposed to be an improvement.
Any thoughts of what the target price should be for a '05?
Any guidance would be appreciated.
Rich
Dealer in my neighborhood has a left over 2005 E500 wagon with a sticker of $64K. (sunroof package, no Nav)
I like the E class wagons but they are a little more than I wanted to spend, I figured the dealer would be strongly motivated to move a left over '05 plus I understand the wagons in general are not big sellers.
they indicated they could do $7k off of sticker, but I thought that there should be a little more room to move, plus the '07s are around the corner and supposed to be an improvement.
Any thoughts of what the target price should be for a '05?
Any guidance would be appreciated.
Rich
Last edited by rich644; Jun 8, 2006 at 06:45 PM.
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I think you would be doing the dealer a HUGE favor if you gave him $57k for a two model year old new car. Plus, if this one has only a sunroof and no other options, it is pretty much a "base" car. It's probably worth about $50k the day you roll it off the lot.
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They SHOULD cut at LEAST 10K off the car as its TWO years old....
I Got 9K off a 2006 E class from a local dealer..and It was a base model
Then added the options..EURO Options
Headlights(XEONS)/LED taillights/comand/TV/heated/dynamic/ventilated seats/folding mirrors/heated steering wheel/UHI bluetooth/trunk closer/Motion sensor/Parktronic/AMG 55 Bumpers/rockers/Exhaust...More soon!
Contact Steve @www.mbenznl.com for goodies after the sale If You get a Base model
I Got 9K off a 2006 E class from a local dealer..and It was a base model
Then added the options..EURO Options
Headlights(XEONS)/LED taillights/comand/TV/heated/dynamic/ventilated seats/folding mirrors/heated steering wheel/UHI bluetooth/trunk closer/Motion sensor/Parktronic/AMG 55 Bumpers/rockers/Exhaust...More soon!
Contact Steve @www.mbenznl.com for goodies after the sale If You get a Base model
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rich644 if you really want an E500 wagon, expand your search beyond your local dealer. I'm sure you can locate a 2006 with the options you want at a good price (with the 2007's right around the corner).
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Cyclerider, yes I would like Nav and Sirius but I figured it could be retrofited. (any other must haves?)
I'll take your advice and troll around looking for any good deals on '06s
I get the sense that a lot of you are waiting for the '07s come out
On a related matter, when I was in for service a few months ago, I overheard two sales guys complaining about losing some S class sale to Glauser in Colorado, so I may check them out
I'll take your advice and troll around looking for any good deals on '06s
I get the sense that a lot of you are waiting for the '07s come out
On a related matter, when I was in for service a few months ago, I overheard two sales guys complaining about losing some S class sale to Glauser in Colorado, so I may check them out
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RE: dealer has left over 05 E500 wagon -any opinions?
I bought my 05 E500 sedan last August as an "end of year left over", and got a bit over $10K off plus the dealer installed NAV in my car which would make it almost $12K off. I would think you should be able to get a similar deal on an 06 now as the 07's are within weeks of arrival. I would shop around and get the color, options, and price you want. I would also question the effects on having a car sit at a dealer that long.
Good luck and keep us posted.
Good luck and keep us posted.
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Originally Posted by rich644
Cyclerider, yes I would like Nav and Sirius but I figured it could be retrofited. (any other must haves?) . . .
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$7000 off MSRP is a joke IMHO. Just ask yourself what is the 2005 E500 wagon worth after you drive off the lot. I am sure its value will lose whole lot more than $7000. And I agree with the previous poster, buy a car with the right options and you will save more money in the future. Mercedes is no econo-box so don't buy a striped down car. Take your time and find the right car. You will be happier in the long run.
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You guys do realize that the E500 wagon is being discontinued for 2007.
So get'em while you can because the only wagon available for 2007 will be a E350 4-matic so the dealer can ask whatever they want because someone will eventually buy the remaining E500 wagons.
So get'em while you can because the only wagon available for 2007 will be a E350 4-matic so the dealer can ask whatever they want because someone will eventually buy the remaining E500 wagons.
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You guys do realize that the E500 wagon is being discontinued for 2007. So get'em while you can because the only wagon available for 2007 will be a E350 4-matic so the dealer can ask whatever they want because someone will eventually buy the remaining E500 wagons.
My advice is get the vehicle if the dealer will sell it to you for $50K. Try to make the Navigation drive installed as a part of the deal if you can. Otherwise pay a bit more and get a 2006 with the options/color you want plus the benefit of an additional year of depreciation. After the 2007s come out, the price of used 2005 E500s are going to go down to the mid to early 40s within about 8 momnths.
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Here's an '05 E500 4matic with 117 miles. Sticker at $65,000 and it isn't even bringing the minimum bid of $46K. Your dealer is way off.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2005-...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2005-...QQcmdZViewItem
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Interesting. Yet, I see a lot of 2004 CPO E500 Wagons with asking prices of $50K.
I still feel the original poster should not pay much more than $50K for that 2005 E500vehicle. Anything more and it's better to buy a new 2006 E500 for around $55K.
If you look on cars.com you can get a good idea about going prices keeping in mind there is probably a little room to negotiate a bit more.
