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Jan 16, 2011 | 09:56 PM

Victor

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2012 Mercedes E550 4matic

Vancouver, Canada

Hello All,

Since almost all the dealers in Vancouver,BC area are corporate(mercedes) owned they do not care much about giving discount on an e-class 550 that I am interested in buying

Would like to know if anybody out there have purchased a 2011/2012 e-class and how much discount they were able to get?

I am interested in v8 E-class and according to CarcostCanada on a full load 2011 E550 there is about $10,000 CDN markup(i.e. difference between invoice and MSRP).

Thanks in advance!

Jan 23, 2011 | 12:59 PM

Victor

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2012 Mercedes E550 4matic

The most I am offered here in Vancouver area on a 2011/2012 E550 is 4% off of the MSRP. Please let me know if this is the best I would be able to get or if someone else was able to negotiate better than this in Vancouver area?

If you were able to get better than 4%, would you be able to refer me to that person?

Thanks,
Victor

Jan 23, 2011 | 02:54 PM

SalTheMan

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Have you thought about purchasing one from the U.S instead? Major savings I would assume.

Jan 23, 2011 | 03:42 PM

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Have you thought about purchasing one from the U.S instead? Major savings I would assume.

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Jan 23, 2011 | 04:13 PM

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If I lived in Canada I would not buy a US Benz. A Canadian Benz is a "real" Mercedes.
Savings off MSRP mean nothing when comparing markets in different countries.

Jan 23, 2011 | 06:15 PM

Victor

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2012 Mercedes E550 4matic

Thanks for replying back.

Yes, I have looked into US car and with the same configuration as a canadian mercedes difference is around US$6500(subtracted 6.1% import duty) between MSRP to MSRP plus any discounts off over the MSRP. In the US as I have heard that they offer significant discounts. But then when I will haveto bring the car back to Canada this is following I would have to get done:

"Car must be modified to meet Canadian specs by a Mercedes-Benz Canada dealer and certified that standards are met. Mercedes-Benz Canada then issues a Letter of Compliance, and the same 4 year/80,000 km warranty as Canadian market cars. There is no corrosion warranty and no extended warranty is available. "

Also there will be around 6.1% import duty since the E-class is Made in Germany.

As I am interested in getting extended warranty I would rather get canadian version and also not go through the hassle of purchasing car in the US. But I also want to get discount, I guess I can not have both of the worlds.

Also do not want to have the mechanics go through the brand new car if I do not have to.

Are there any canadians on the board who were able to negitiate greater than 4%

Thanks,
Victor

Last edited by Victor; Jan 23, 2011 at 06:46 PM. Reason: Import duty

Jan 23, 2011 | 07:53 PM

rovermark

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Originally Posted by Victor

Thanks for replying back.

Are there any canadians on the board who were able to negitiate greater than 4%

Thanks,
Victor

No. I got an S212 though, which appeared to have lower wriggle room at the time than the W212 due to it's recent introduction and scarcity. Also I wonder if the E550 sedan might tougher to negotiate on than the more pedestrian E350

Personally I would take it at 4%. The dealer (if truthful) told me their markup is 5%. But then I always overpay, so I am not the one to emulate

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Jan 23, 2011 | 08:51 PM

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