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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 05:45 PM
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Hello everyone....
I'm looking to buy a 2003 E Class sometime next week probably, but I just was informed that the 2003 E Class doesn't come with Navigation. Is that true? Please confirm this for me, cos this may alter my decision a bit.....

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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 06:21 PM
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Navigation system? You can't get the damn electronics to work longer than a couple of days and you want navigation? Just kidding. Yes, this is true as it officially concerns MBUSA. They've had to replace cars, at no cost, for those who prepaid upon ordering because they (MBUSA) could not retrofit.

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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 07:01 PM
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Originally posted by konigstiger
Navigation system? You can't get the damn electronics to work longer than a couple of days and you want navigation? Just kidding. Yes, this is true as it officially concerns MBUSA. They've had to replace cars, at no cost, for those who prepaid upon ordering because they (MBUSA) could not retrofit.

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https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...threadid=60234

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https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...threadid=60872

Thanks man....I'll get in touch with Steve before making my purchasing decision. I just got rid of my 2000 5 Series and no way in hell would I touch the new 5 series, but nav is an option I think has to be included, esp for the amount of money I'll be paying for the car.

Thanks again for the reply.
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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 07:22 PM
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It seems the dealers are selling the used 03 e-320 and 500 for what you can nearly buy a new one for... You might want to check out an 04 as it will have a nav option as well as alot less gremlins... I've heard of 04 e-320s selling at or under invoice and a little more than invoice for the e-500.....
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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 07:30 PM
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Ok...thanks...I'm actually bidding on an '04 right now on ebay.....
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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 09:41 PM
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Bid with care... there are some shady dealers out there...

Good luck and remember to refresh constantly during the last two minutes of the auction.
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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 09:49 PM
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Any idea why the lack of a price disparity between the new E's and the 03's?
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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 10:07 PM
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Hell Ona Harley,

Any idea why the lack of a price disparity between the new E's and the 03's?
Have no clue except for making a quick profit.... I do know before I ordered my car I searched every dealer within a 200 mile radius for a used 03 e500 and could not find any dealer willing to negotiate (much) from their asking price and they all had that "I'm mighty than thou" attitude to boot!!!!.... All the asking prices I saw were about $2500.00 to $3000.00 from the price of a new 04... These were cars that had anywhere from 5,000 to 10,000 miles on them. I was also looking at ebay and saw the reserves too high and then add the shipping cost or the cost of a plane ticket and driving it home made it out of the question.... Mind you this was back a few months so perhaps things have changed a little but doubt much....
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Any idea why the lack of a price disparity between the new E's and the 03's?
Here the diversified business approach of retail wins the day. By concentrating on high added-value rich margin, service and parts, as well as finance, insurance, and used vehicles business, the retailer succeeds.

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