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Old 03-26-2008, 08:04 PM
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Looking to buy a new GL. Help

I am looking to buy a GL 450 or 550 and I am wondering if anyone can let me know of a dealer that can give me a good deal (below invoice). Any name of a good salesperson?

I am located in Las Vegas and the dealer here does not give any discount.
Any help would be appreciated.
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Head to Southern California and you will do very well for yourself. I am sure Nish will chime in soon to second my recommendation. Fletcher Jones (Las Vegas) will not initially budge a whole lot on pricing but when you let them know you are willing to go out of state to purchase your vehicle they get a lot more open to negotiation. That was my experience.
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Originally Posted by sam9187
I am looking to buy a GL 450 or 550 and I am wondering if anyone can let me know of a dealer that can give me a good deal (below invoice). Any name of a good salesperson?

I am located in Las Vegas and the dealer here does not give any discount.
Any help would be appreciated.
Call Greg Weiler at Westminster MB in Denver. They deliver if you don't want to drive it home... I also do not use FJ for purchases.

Greg's # is 866-711-0429...he is off on Thursday's.

I doubt you will find a GL550 "below invoice"...maybe a GL450 somewhere.
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Head to Southern California and you will do very well for yourself. I am sure Nish will chime in soon to second my recommendation.
Chime, chime.....

Deals are there but for 450s on lot, especially, loaded ones. If you can get 550 below sticker, go for it.
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The difference between the 450 and 550 is coming out to be $14000 more. Is 550 worth the difference or should I just stick to the 450.

I now its a personal choice but any comments would be appreciated.
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The difference between the 450 and 550 is coming out to be $14000 more. Is 550 worth the difference or should I just stick to the 450.

I now its a personal choice but any comments would be appreciated.
Compare a 450 loaded with options to a 550 that has most 450 options standard and you will see the price gap narrow. A lot.
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I picked up my wifes 550 just before Christmas and was able to take $4k off of MSRP. I had a dealer out of state that was willing to do the deal and with that the local dealer agreed to match.

As for the difference - engine, and in my opinion it's worth it.
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Originally Posted by sam9187
I am looking to buy a GL 450 or 550 and I am wondering if anyone can let me know of a dealer that can give me a good deal (below invoice). Any name of a good salesperson?

I am located in Las Vegas and the dealer here does not give any discount.
Any help would be appreciated.

I had a good buying experience with Phoenix Motor Company. Try Greg Ring @ 602-745-5718.
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i saw the below website, they are giving the $500 coupon. try you luck.
http://www.mercedesgl450.com/
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I'm looking to lease 450 as well. Dealer here has a base model (I think it had trailer hitch and couple other small options) for 58k (sticker 61k)and is willing to come down to 54k. As I'm not really looking for nav or any special options, this car fits the bill. Question is, is this a decent price or can I do better?
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I'm looking to lease 450 as well. Dealer here has a base model (I think it had trailer hitch and couple other small options) for 58k (sticker 61k)and is willing to come down to 54k. As I'm not really looking for nav or any special options, this car fits the bill. Question is, is this a decent price or can I do better?
I am sure someone could always do better, but the real question is... is it worth your time/trouble to even try? I think $54K sounds like a great price, but keep in mind this is coming from a guy who paid 1% under MSRP for a 550 last summer and was happy with the deal. In the end, it's all just a matter of perspective.

Personally, if you are happy with the vehicle the way it is built, then I'd plop down the $54K and claim it as yours. I promise, you'll love the GL even more when it's yours and feel great knowing that you got the vehicle 11% under list.

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Check this GL550 out, it is a CPO with 6K miles. The dealer is asking $79K, I wonder what it will sell for in this market.

http://www.rbmmb.com/index.cfm?actio...oryId=16514333

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