Robert Schrader

If I opt for european delivery, is this better for the dealer? It seems that he gets to avoid quotas, at least. How else does this benefit him? I'm looking for bargaining chips here. The ideal answer would measure it in dollars. Thanks.

karl k

If you think that you can nickel and dime a MB dealer and European delivery, good luck.

The plus is the MB museum visit/delivery hospitality, experience of German legendary efficiency and free transportation while vacationing in Europe.

C43BlkAMG

You are lucky. MB refused the Hospitality for us Canadians.
We can take Euro-delivery but that's it.

karl k

Sorry and perplexed to hear about the implied/alleged MB unequal treatment in your statement, of our best friends and #1 trading partner: CANADA.

On European delivery, does MB not provide for complimentary Hotel accomodations during pick-up in Stuttgart and drop-off at several European cities?? I thought that that was standard MB practice, no matter what your nationality - if you select Euro delivery via your local MB dealer.

C43BlkAMG

Before Canadians buying AMG models were given the red carpet same as USA customers taking delivery in Europe. In 1998 they cancelled that priviledge.

karl k

That sure sounds very unfair: A Multinational, with manufacturing operations in the USA, providing unequal treatment to the NAFTA partners. I wonder how the third NAFTA partner - MEXICO - is treated when selecting European delivery?

Robert Schrader, your US MB dealer should consider a surcharge...

Robert Schrader

Guys, if you want to talk NAFTA or Canada please start a new thread. Can anybody answer the original question? Thanks.

karl k

Since you still are still not getting the point,...perhaps try the fleamarket. :o

Lynn

If there are any benefits to the dealer, I can't find any other than there usually are no discounts from the MSRP. There have been exceptions, of course. As mentioned, cars sold for Euro delivery don't count toward their allocation.