Buying Decision
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Buying Decision
I'm trying to decide between 07 E550 and 06 E55. They both have a lot of options, excellent condition, certified and low mileage 17k and 22k.
Sticker prices are $43k and $48k.
What would be good deal on these cars and any opinions appreciated.
I currently have 2000 GS400.
I did get to test drive E550, but not E55.
The chasis felt very strong compared to any other car I have drive, and the power was great. The only downside was the throtle and trasmission resonponse was somewhat slow.
Sticker prices are $43k and $48k.
What would be good deal on these cars and any opinions appreciated.
I currently have 2000 GS400.
I did get to test drive E550, but not E55.
The chasis felt very strong compared to any other car I have drive, and the power was great. The only downside was the throtle and trasmission resonponse was somewhat slow.
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I'm trying to decide between 07 E550 and 06 E55. They both have a lot of options, excellent condition, certified and low mileage 17k and 22k.
Sticker prices are $43k and $48k.
What would be good deal on these cars and any opinions appreciated.
I currently have 2000 GS400.
I did get to test drive E550, but not E55.
The chasis felt very strong compared to any other car I have drive, and the power was great. The only downside was the throtle and trasmission resonponse was somewhat slow.
Sticker prices are $43k and $48k.
What would be good deal on these cars and any opinions appreciated.
I currently have 2000 GS400.
I did get to test drive E550, but not E55.
The chasis felt very strong compared to any other car I have drive, and the power was great. The only downside was the throtle and trasmission resonponse was somewhat slow.
IMO, the E550 would be more reliable since the 07+ have received much better ratings. But E55... that's just something else. Again, drive the 55 first before you decide.
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Different animals competely. The E550 is powerful, but IMO if you can even get an E55 for even $5K more, don't care about gas mileage, and with equal miles and a CPO warranty, go with it and don't look back. 
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Thanks for the info. I was kind of concerned about the reliability with 2006 E55 having FI (supercharged) and being 2006.
I guess I need to test drive to see how much better it is.
Is it reasonable to negotiate the price about $7K off of the sticker for these cars? Or is that being unreasonable?
Based on my reading, I see mid $30k is a good deal for 07 E550.
I don't know much about MB and the its dealership, but why wouldn't they put prices a little more realistic?
About half of the times I buy a car (used or new), I always end up finding out that I could have done better. This time, I'd like to take a full advantage of the bad economy.
I guess I need to test drive to see how much better it is.
Is it reasonable to negotiate the price about $7K off of the sticker for these cars? Or is that being unreasonable?
Based on my reading, I see mid $30k is a good deal for 07 E550.
I don't know much about MB and the its dealership, but why wouldn't they put prices a little more realistic?
About half of the times I buy a car (used or new), I always end up finding out that I could have done better. This time, I'd like to take a full advantage of the bad economy.
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Thanks for the info. I was kind of concerned about the reliability with 2006 E55 having FI (supercharged) and being 2006.
I guess I need to test drive to see how much better it is.
Is it reasonable to negotiate the price about $7K off of the sticker for these cars? Or is that being unreasonable?
Based on my reading, I see mid $30k is a good deal for 07 E550.
I don't know much about MB and the its dealership, but why wouldn't they put prices a little more realistic?
About half of the times I buy a car (used or new), I always end up finding out that I could have done better. This time, I'd like to take a full advantage of the bad economy.
I guess I need to test drive to see how much better it is.
Is it reasonable to negotiate the price about $7K off of the sticker for these cars? Or is that being unreasonable?
Based on my reading, I see mid $30k is a good deal for 07 E550.
I don't know much about MB and the its dealership, but why wouldn't they put prices a little more realistic?
About half of the times I buy a car (used or new), I always end up finding out that I could have done better. This time, I'd like to take a full advantage of the bad economy.
The formula I used when I bought mine is original MSRP with option plus destination divide by two plus/minus $1K for mileage. In my case the MSRP plus destination is $66055 and half is $33027 minus $1K due to higher (36k) than average mileage.
Keep in mine the E550 is in low demand due to gas price if you are not in hurry then wait a little bit, I bet you the car still there for a month or so.
Anyway this is what I got a week ago in NorCal: E550 CPO Bk/Bk with P2, Sport Package, Wood steering wheel and Panorama Roof for $32K plus Tax and Tag.
Good luck
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That is high for the '07 E550 even with low mileage you can get '08 for that price.
The formula I used when I bought mine is original MSRP with option plus destination divide by two plus/minus $1K for mileage. In my case the MSRP plus destination is $66055 and half is $33027 minus $1K due to higher (36k) than average mileage.
Keep in mine the E550 is in low demand due to gas price if you are not in hurry then wait a little bit, I bet you the car still there for a month or so.
Anyway this is what I got a week ago in NorCal: E550 CPO Bk/Bk with P2, Sport Package, Wood steering wheel and Panorama Roof for $32K plus Tax and Tag.
Good luck
The formula I used when I bought mine is original MSRP with option plus destination divide by two plus/minus $1K for mileage. In my case the MSRP plus destination is $66055 and half is $33027 minus $1K due to higher (36k) than average mileage.
Keep in mine the E550 is in low demand due to gas price if you are not in hurry then wait a little bit, I bet you the car still there for a month or so.
Anyway this is what I got a week ago in NorCal: E550 CPO Bk/Bk with P2, Sport Package, Wood steering wheel and Panorama Roof for $32K plus Tax and Tag.
Good luck
I'm planning to buy the car this weekend if everything checks out.
I need to inspect the car and review service history, etc.
The price you paid is off by $11K. I guess I'll target around $35k
BTW, the car I'm planning to buy has exactly same option as yours. The color is silver/ash.
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I found a another car at a different dealer.
Black/black with 12k miles, non-CPO.
Car is like new. Dealer asking $39500, and 2k less than what is supposed to be for my trade in.
Is this a good deal?
BTW, I test drove 06 E55 AMG CPO, and that thing is out of this world.
Checked service history, and it looks like too many problems with the car.
Black/black with 12k miles, non-CPO.
Car is like new. Dealer asking $39500, and 2k less than what is supposed to be for my trade in.
Is this a good deal?
BTW, I test drove 06 E55 AMG CPO, and that thing is out of this world.
Checked service history, and it looks like too many problems with the car.
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I found a another car at a different dealer.
Black/black with 12k miles, non-CPO.
Car is like new. Dealer asking $39500, and 2k less than what is supposed to be for my trade in.
Is this a good deal?
BTW, I test drove 06 E55 AMG CPO, and that thing is out of this world.
Checked service history, and it looks like too many problems with the car.
Black/black with 12k miles, non-CPO.
Car is like new. Dealer asking $39500, and 2k less than what is supposed to be for my trade in.
Is this a good deal?
BTW, I test drove 06 E55 AMG CPO, and that thing is out of this world.
Checked service history, and it looks like too many problems with the car.
, that's why I love the 600's, people don't know what's under that hood. I was with my friend once and saw an SL600 and he said why would anyone buy a 600 instead of a 55 or 63, the 600 looks just like the 500 or 550? I said, cause there is nothing like 590 torque at 1,800 rpm!!! 1,800... my *******g car idols at 800 rpm. The two best MB engines out there IMO are the 550 and 600.
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