What Percentage-Off-Asking-Price Are People Getting?
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What Percentage-Off-Asking-Price Are People Getting?
I'm in the midst of trying to negotiate on a '12 Bluetec in Florida, and the "newbie" saleswoman is trying to convince me that their internet price is their "best" price. Unfortunately, I don't consider myself all that great at the negotiation process. I'm curious to know what others are achieving in terms of percentage-off of whatever the dealers asking price has been. For example, the car I'm looking at is a 2012 25k CPO Bluetec with P2. They're asking $42k. Is it reasonable to try to knock another 5%-10% off this price?
Then there's a 2013 9k mile 4Matic near me (at least P1 package but doesn't say) with an asking of $47k. With the 2014's quickly coming, what would you say is a reasonable discount on CPO PFL cars?
Then there's a 2013 9k mile 4Matic near me (at least P1 package but doesn't say) with an asking of $47k. With the 2014's quickly coming, what would you say is a reasonable discount on CPO PFL cars?
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according to what i have read on edmund car talk, it is not too hard to get new e350s for >15% off.
I am also curious on what kind of percentage can be knocked off on CPO asking price.
I am also curious on what kind of percentage can be knocked off on CPO asking price.
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In the SF Bay area you can get a new 2014 E350 for about $10k off MSRP. Maybe $12k if you negotiate hard enough and get a willing dealer.
So on a used 2013 CPO, you should probably try for low $40k range.
So on a used 2013 CPO, you should probably try for low $40k range.
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is 46k for 11k miles, P1,
Because this is already the lowest asking price available, I would assume it is pretty hard to knock down something substantial..
Also I consider NJ is already pretty competitive market.
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a new 2014 E350 with P1 is around $56k to $57k. take $10k off that and you're at the same $47k of that CPO. Seems to make more sense to get a new vehicle for the same price of a 1 year old CPO.
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Sure, but are dealers really taking upwards of 17% off of MSRP to sell the new 2014 design?
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Several dealers in the SF bay area were willing to take $7k off 2014 E350 without any negotiations. a little bit of negotiations got to $10k off. One indicated they were willing to do $12k.
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Would you help me locate the person who is willing to do $12K off? I'm in the market for one. Thanks.
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The best I could do was a tad over $10k.
There are 3 or 4 threads discussing discounts, I suggest you go read them
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Where does one find these dealers who are willing to give $10K to $12K discounts on 2014 E250 BlueTec's.
I live in Tampa Florida area and I am having a difficult time to find one who is as willing to part with inventory they can easily replace. I am ready to buy, but not having an easy time locating the right car and the right dealer.
Short of calling every dealer on the manufacturer's list that is within travel distance, is there an easier way to find a dealer who will give substantial discounts?
Thanks.
I live in Tampa Florida area and I am having a difficult time to find one who is as willing to part with inventory they can easily replace. I am ready to buy, but not having an easy time locating the right car and the right dealer.
Short of calling every dealer on the manufacturer's list that is within travel distance, is there an easier way to find a dealer who will give substantial discounts?
Thanks.
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Where does one find these dealers who are willing to give $10K to $12K discounts on 2014 E250 BlueTec's.
I live in Tampa Florida area and I am having a difficult time to find one who is as willing to part with inventory they can easily replace. I am ready to buy, but not having an easy time locating the right car and the right dealer.
Short of calling every dealer on the manufacturer's list that is within travel distance, is there an easier way to find a dealer who will give substantial discounts?
Thanks.
I live in Tampa Florida area and I am having a difficult time to find one who is as willing to part with inventory they can easily replace. I am ready to buy, but not having an easy time locating the right car and the right dealer.
Short of calling every dealer on the manufacturer's list that is within travel distance, is there an easier way to find a dealer who will give substantial discounts?
Thanks.
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2014 E250 BlueTec
Used to live in Fairfield Vacaville area up until couple of years ago. I am 3000 miles away now in Central Florida. I am afraid the 18 dealers in The Bay Area will be of no help. Thanks anyway.
I need someone in Florida or Georgia, SC, AL that is as anxious to give one away as I am as anxious to buy.
If you don't feel comfortable posting the dealer's name or your contact's name, feel free to send an email in private.
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I need someone in Florida or Georgia, SC, AL that is as anxious to give one away as I am as anxious to buy.
If you don't feel comfortable posting the dealer's name or your contact's name, feel free to send an email in private.
aytac@ercen.com
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Go to your nearest dealer and see what the best discount they give you, then work off of that.. go to the next dealer and say hey this is what there doing for me can you beat that(exaggerate a bit).. maybe you cant get 10k off, try for 8.. also don't go to the dealer on a weekend, the place will be packed with window shoppers. Go during the week they will take you more serious.
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With Holidays around the corner, push for 20%+ off. Many have gotten that or much better, including myself a couple of years ago during a non-Holiday time even.
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got 5% off 
. Must be a bad negotiator... Or just buying a wagon...
. Must be a bad negotiator... Or just buying a wagon...
I can't find anyone around here, who will discount an E250 even 10%, much less 20%.
I must be living at the wrong place, but it is over 70 degrees today so I can't complain.
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E350's are all over dealer lots and those are the ones getting big discounts.
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What off on a used?
Depends on what they are starting at. Used car is worth what it is.
Bought a 2008 E320 Bluetech this past May. Listed at $24995.
Offered $20k. Waited them out and after 2 months of emails got it for $20,400. That is about what it was worth.
Depends on what they are starting at. Used car is worth what it is.
Bought a 2008 E320 Bluetech this past May. Listed at $24995.
Offered $20k. Waited them out and after 2 months of emails got it for $20,400. That is about what it was worth.
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It does indeed depend on the model, the time of year and location. I got a brand new '13 E550 Cabriolet back in June (when the '14 refresh were about to start coming in) for $15k off sticker or 20%. 
That's probably selling the car for a loss just to move it.
That's probably selling the car for a loss just to move it.
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I called around and even contacted a few of the suggested references in many threads and it seems like $11K-$12K is very possible, but it just isn't easy to obtain. I walked into a few dealerships and received all the different reasons why $11K or $12K is not possible (ie. must be a demo, they probably bought many cars in the past, there was only one left with an odd color, we can't do it because we will lose money on the deal, dealers will tell you $12K off just to get you in the door, the car probably had 300 or more test driven miles)
I finally located a So Cal dealer that just gave me $9K off a $59.4K car, I'm pretty happy with that deal because I was literally in and out in an hour, no haggling or any games. He told me has a few left he can sell for $8K-$10k off depending on MSRP. Obviously the higher the MSRP the bigger the discounts. PM me for his contact info if you're interested.
I finally located a So Cal dealer that just gave me $9K off a $59.4K car, I'm pretty happy with that deal because I was literally in and out in an hour, no haggling or any games. He told me has a few left he can sell for $8K-$10k off depending on MSRP. Obviously the higher the MSRP the bigger the discounts. PM me for his contact info if you're interested.
