Finally went out for a test drive - E500 and E320 CDI
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Finally went out for a test drive - E500 and E320 CDI
First, both cars are amazing IMO. The 500 pulled very hard but I don't know if it pulled $10,000 harder than the CDI (difference in the sticker price). The CDI was surprisingly quiet and very fast in its own right. I did note that the leather in the 500 seemed of better quality that the CDI and it did have some other creature comforts like the climate control and CD changer. The standard 17 inch wheel on the 500 is also nicer than the 16 inch on the CDI.
I feel that the decision will be a difficult one. E500 4matic or the CDI. Adding 4Matic would put the price spread at around 12,500 or so and I just don't know if its worth the premium. Is it safe to assume that with negotiation, the effective differential could be halved? I suppose for $6,000 I would go for the 500, but I also like the idea of getting 35 miles to the gallon. What would you all do??
I feel that the decision will be a difficult one. E500 4matic or the CDI. Adding 4Matic would put the price spread at around 12,500 or so and I just don't know if its worth the premium. Is it safe to assume that with negotiation, the effective differential could be halved? I suppose for $6,000 I would go for the 500, but I also like the idea of getting 35 miles to the gallon. What would you all do??
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Don't think you will get much more than $1500-2000 off MSRP. Even that will be a push.
I agree with northbenz- Although I love the appointments and 4zone on my 500
I agree with northbenz- Although I love the appointments and 4zone on my 500
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Originally posted by Barry45RPM
You can get much, much m,ore than $1500 - $2000. off list on an E 500 if the dealer believes you've got the credit approval & you will buy right now.
You can get much, much m,ore than $1500 - $2000. off list on an E 500 if the dealer believes you've got the credit approval & you will buy right now.
Did the CDI have the full leather option? If so, I would expect both cars to have the same leather.
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