Is the price right?
12-01-2002, 10:34 PM
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Soon to be 2003 E320
Is the price right?
first off, being new to this posting thing, forgive me for any mistakes. i have just put a $1,000 deposit on a new '03 E320 silver/ash w/ CD changer & moon/sun roof, which is set for delivery around 12/9. the "negotiated" price was $48K and is $52.6k out the door on a cash sale. is this a fair price to pay or is the dealer getting too much profit? if so, how much lower could i go? kelly blue book puts the cost of this @ $45.3K inv/$50.2K retail. this being my first buy for a new car, let alone a new, redesigned MB, i would like to have a few impartial opinons. Thanks!
12-01-2002, 10:47 PM
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Dealer invoice as best reported to date is 93% of MSRP. Thus, the profit on a car witha $50K total "sticker" including options is $3500.
Posting on this forum have reported discounts as high as $3000 particularly in California and the East coast. Buyers in other areas of the country have not done as well.
Posting on this forum have reported discounts as high as $3000 particularly in California and the East coast. Buyers in other areas of the country have not done as well.
12-01-2002, 10:48 PM
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Base Incl Trans = 47,615
CD Changer = 400
E2 Pkg = 1,550
Metallic Paint = 655
Luxury Tax = 516
Dealer Prep = 299
Sales Tax 6% = 3,010
Title & Reg'n = 150
Total = 54,195
U Paid = 52,600
Discount = 1,595
Good Deal!!! ... depends really on where you are. There are many postings on this board regarding dealer discounts in Boston, California, etc. Have you checked with other dealers outside of Northridge, CA? Do a 'search' on this board on 'discounts' and you will see the threads on the subject not too long ago.
CD Changer = 400
E2 Pkg = 1,550
Metallic Paint = 655
Luxury Tax = 516
Dealer Prep = 299
Sales Tax 6% = 3,010
Title & Reg'n = 150
Total = 54,195
U Paid = 52,600
Discount = 1,595
Good Deal!!! ... depends really on where you are. There are many postings on this board regarding dealer discounts in Boston, California, etc. Have you checked with other dealers outside of Northridge, CA? Do a 'search' on this board on 'discounts' and you will see the threads on the subject not too long ago.
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12-02-2002, 11:30 AM
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Originally posted by saintvir
Base Incl Trans = 47,615
CD Changer = 400
E2 Pkg = 1,550
Metallic Paint = 655
Luxury Tax = 516
Dealer Prep = 299
Sales Tax 6% = 3,010
Title & Reg'n = 150
Total = 54,195
U Paid = 52,600
Discount = 1,595
Good Deal!!! ... depends really on where you are. There are many postings on this board regarding dealer discounts in Boston, California, etc. Have you checked with other dealers outside of Northridge, CA? Do a 'search' on this board on 'discounts' and you will see the threads on the subject not too long ago.
Base Incl Trans = 47,615
CD Changer = 400
E2 Pkg = 1,550
Metallic Paint = 655
Luxury Tax = 516
Dealer Prep = 299
Sales Tax 6% = 3,010
Title & Reg'n = 150
Total = 54,195
U Paid = 52,600
Discount = 1,595
Good Deal!!! ... depends really on where you are. There are many postings on this board regarding dealer discounts in Boston, California, etc. Have you checked with other dealers outside of Northridge, CA? Do a 'search' on this board on 'discounts' and you will see the threads on the subject not too long ago.
12-02-2002, 12:18 PM
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Originally posted by abhansali
What about leather = $1440, which makes the discount a little over $3K. About right for CA.
What about leather = $1440, which makes the discount a little over $3K. About right for CA.
I also made a slight error in calculating the sales tax. I had assumed 6%; I do believe that sales tax in CA is more like 8% & change. In this case, the savings would be higher for our friend Pinay! (from the Phil? Me, too)
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12-02-2002, 01:08 PM
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Originally posted by abhansali
I just realized that the $665 destination charge is not included either, so you are probably looking at a ~$3.5K discount...pretty good.
I just realized that the $665 destination charge is not included either, so you are probably looking at a ~$3.5K discount...pretty good.
the destination charge is already included in the Base + Transp of 47,615
12-02-2002, 03:28 PM
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Pinay:
What dealership is this?
We have heard best discounts of around 2500 off MSRP.
or 800 over Invoice.
Calculate your MSRP and INVOICE based on abhansali mentioned site in this post. Then let us know how you did.
What dealership is this?
We have heard best discounts of around 2500 off MSRP.
or 800 over Invoice.
Calculate your MSRP and INVOICE based on abhansali mentioned site in this post. Then let us know how you did.
12-02-2002, 06:59 PM
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Pinay,
Email me, I have very competitive prices. Hit me up if you are in the market. I can probably beat your best price.
email addy is : mtang@mbzdirect.com I work for laguna if you are wondering.
Email me, I have very competitive prices. Hit me up if you are in the market. I can probably beat your best price.
email addy is : mtang@mbzdirect.com I work for laguna if you are wondering.
12-02-2002, 07:31 PM
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e500 discount
mco,
Please email me (mksuarez@att.net) your dealer & the sales person that gave you $3000 off. I have a car coming 3rd week of Dec. & my dealer MB of San Francisco is not keen on giving me a discount.
I am looking for an E500 B. silver/charcoal E2, E3 (sport) & CD changer. Thanks in advance.
Please email me (mksuarez@att.net) your dealer & the sales person that gave you $3000 off. I have a car coming 3rd week of Dec. & my dealer MB of San Francisco is not keen on giving me a discount.
I am looking for an E500 B. silver/charcoal E2, E3 (sport) & CD changer. Thanks in advance.
12-02-2002, 10:09 PM
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Dealerships are offering....
mtang (of Laguna dealership)let us know what you have to offer for potential buyers?
Previously HOuse of Imports dealer posted 1000 over invoice and I think more than a couple of people bought on this forum from there.
Previously HOuse of Imports dealer posted 1000 over invoice and I think more than a couple of people bought on this forum from there.
12-02-2002, 10:39 PM
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ok this is the deal, like a few of you have done......just email me car with color and options with the price that you have gotten from other centers, I am confident that I will beat the offer.Mike
Quick question for Moderators is it against rules to post my contact information here ? Im kinda new to the board and do not want to offend anyone by doing so. Please let me know.
Thanks,
Mike T
Quick question for Moderators is it against rules to post my contact information here ? Im kinda new to the board and do not want to offend anyone by doing so. Please let me know.
Thanks,
Mike T
12-03-2002, 01:13 AM
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Soon to be 2003 E320
Thank you all for your input. I will be doing some recalulating and try to renegotiate based on the info received. BTW, are the invoice/MSRP prices on the site that abhansali posted about right at this point in time or have they changed?
Saintvir: Filipina, US grown
IQguy: Calabasas Motorcars
EmMtEe: I will be emailing you... If you are the same person who sold a member of this site 2 cars (one for him & one for his wife), I hope you can live up to his remarks!!
Saintvir: Filipina, US grown
IQguy: Calabasas Motorcars
EmMtEe: I will be emailing you... If you are the same person who sold a member of this site 2 cars (one for him & one for his wife), I hope you can live up to his remarks!!
12-04-2002, 01:57 AM
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Originally posted by Pinay
Thank you all for your input. I will be doing some recalulating and try to renegotiate based on the info received. BTW, are the invoice/MSRP prices on the site that abhansali posted about right at this point in time or have they changed?
Saintvir: Filipina, US grown
IQguy: Calabasas Motorcars
EmMtEe: I will be emailing you... If you are the same person who sold a member of this site 2 cars (one for him & one for his wife), I hope you can live up to his remarks!!
Thank you all for your input. I will be doing some recalulating and try to renegotiate based on the info received. BTW, are the invoice/MSRP prices on the site that abhansali posted about right at this point in time or have they changed?
Saintvir: Filipina, US grown
IQguy: Calabasas Motorcars
EmMtEe: I will be emailing you... If you are the same person who sold a member of this site 2 cars (one for him & one for his wife), I hope you can live up to his remarks!!
12-05-2002, 04:20 PM
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price
EmMtEe
Can you offer 2500 to 3000 below MSRP? You replied to my post via email but did not give your price. Let us through the chase & give me a price. Please advise. Thanks
e500 b silver/charcoal w/ e2 e3 & cd changer.
mksuarez@att.net
from No. Cal. will need to fly to So. Cal to get car.
Can you offer 2500 to 3000 below MSRP? You replied to my post via email but did not give your price. Let us through the chase & give me a price. Please advise. Thanks
e500 b silver/charcoal w/ e2 e3 & cd changer.
mksuarez@att.net
from No. Cal. will need to fly to So. Cal to get car.
12-05-2002, 06:51 PM
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Invoice not MSRP
One point of note.
It is to customer's advantage in asking for XXX over invoice
rather than asking for $$$ under MSRP.
Difference in MSRP and Invoice keeps increasing as you add
options. (because most options also have MSRP higher than
their invoice)
Thus, when you get a little over invoice you are sure,
it is the better deal than off of MSRP.
(For example my 320 with desired options has $3490 difference between MSRP and invoice. If I asked for 2500 off MSRP I will still pay 1000 over invoice....which is more than what many dealers offer now for the new Es...)
My 2 cents.
It is to customer's advantage in asking for XXX over invoice
rather than asking for $$$ under MSRP.
Difference in MSRP and Invoice keeps increasing as you add
options. (because most options also have MSRP higher than
their invoice)
Thus, when you get a little over invoice you are sure,
it is the better deal than off of MSRP.
(For example my 320 with desired options has $3490 difference between MSRP and invoice. If I asked for 2500 off MSRP I will still pay 1000 over invoice....which is more than what many dealers offer now for the new Es...)
My 2 cents.
12-10-2002, 12:12 PM
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Just thought I'd give you all an update... I just purchased my Brilliant Silver car w/ E2, CD changer, & full leather seats for $52.8 out the door. Thanks to all for your input and advice!
12-10-2002, 12:18 PM
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Originally posted by Pinay
Just thought I'd give you all an update... I just purchased my Brilliant Silver car w/ E2, CD changer, & full leather seats for $52.8 out the door. Thanks to all for your input and advice!
Just thought I'd give you all an update... I just purchased my Brilliant Silver car w/ E2, CD changer, & full leather seats for $52.8 out the door. Thanks to all for your input and advice!
Congratulations!!!
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