adam28

Hi Guys,

My sister is looking to purchase a G55. She called the dealership and they said the price difference between a 2010 vs 2011 is about $10,000. Now I am wondering if there any difference between the 2010 or 2011 other than 2011 being newer.

thanks
Adam

clsamg

exchange rate Euro vs USD maybe

Behike

^ other than that, none. same exact car.

jimmyg

Euro is weaker against the dollar compared to 12 months ago...and no other models are having their price increased like this.

adam28

great, I will tell her to purchase the 2010 model then since they are the same exact car. Appreciate all the help!

g55lover

Are you sure they were not comparing a new 11 with a low mileage 10? The 10k sounds like the difference between those.

adam28

I believe both are brand new. My Brother just purchased a brand new G55 2010 himself for $116,000 out the door less than 2 months ago from the same dealership. And They said they can give the same deal to my sister for another 2010 model.

If she wanted the 2011 model it would be $126,000. My family has purchased a couple of Benz's from them this dealership before that is is why they are giving her such a good deal.

nyc123

I think there had been a post or two on this forum a few weeks back about a potential small change to the nose of the g trucks for 2011 but was never confirmed .

g55lover

Sorry I read your op to imply that MSRP from MY 10 to 11 was increasing by 10k which did not seem right. Depending on color that is about 5-6.5% off MSRP which is a good deal. I believe dealers only have 6.5% in the car up front.

Behike

2010 G55 MSRP is 123,500$
2011 G55 MSRP is 126,500$

Where do you guys get the 10K$ increase from?

I never bought a MBZ from the dealer where I got my 2010 G55 and still got a 5K$ discount. Dealers, in general, still give the same discount on incoming 2011 G55s.

adam28

Actually I am sorry for not stating the situation better in the begining.

adam28

I didn't clarify it correctly. The dealership is willing to sell a 2010 G55 to my sister for $116,000. And if she wants a 2011 model she would have to pay $126,000.


I hope that makes sense.

jimmyg

There are still rumors that the 2011 model will have some changes, but nothing is confirmed yet. Production of 2011 models begins in September, so not much longer till we know for sure...may be worth waiting.

nyc123

I saw a press release this past week stating the g class will not be changed other than on the g55 there will no longer be the covers on the lamp guards or turn signals.

g55lover

I have heard speculation to the same effect but no press release. Please post a link.

I am curious to hear thoughts as to the look of a front grill with nothing on the back.

PCH

If your in the US you should be able to purchase a new 2010 G55 for 110K. Haven't see any confirmed data on US MY11 changes/upgrades if any however, I doubt we will see anything substancial until MY12

g55lover

Where can you get that? Is there trunk money? That seems to be dealer invoice minus any holdback plus!

g55lover

What do you think is a good price for a 2011?

adam28

My sister got quoted $126,000.

g55lover

I think that is list. After the last post that new MY 2010s can be found for $110k I was wondering if anyone thought list was too much for ordering a new one.

Behike

^ some dealers offer 5K$ MSRP on 2011 G55 orders ... shop around if you don't wish to pay list.

PCH

Way too early to expect anything substancial in the way of a discount. However, as hovyamg mentioned, I would think 5K should be doable at any dealer that wants to make a sale at this time.

GL Fahrer

Can you post a link to this press release?
Thanks

Wolfgang

http://www.germancarforum.com/merced...ew-2011my.html

g55lover

So I guess the bottom line for me is do I buy an 11 or wait for 12 and the new engine. Thoughts? Are there positives to the 11?