MomsBenz

I can get a MY 08 for $16,000 off MSRP *AND* 3.99% financing for 66 months.

-or-

$6000 off MSRP on a MY 09 with standard financing/leasing rates.

What do you all think? I am leaning towards the 09, but the deal on the 08 seems like it's too good to pass up.


I am still stuck on color too. Pewter or Silver? Geeshh, I can't think for myself at all. It really isn't a hard decision. But for some reason I can't make up my mind, LOL.

MB Fanatic

posting from malaysia right now.

kaila, get the 09. better electronics, looks better. also get pewter, its pretty rare for the gl.

cjh.

I agree, get the 09. For color, get the pewter, I love it.

MomsBenz

Happy Thanksgiving!!! How is Malaysia? Weather here in SoCal is rainy.

Yeah, I am leaning toward the 09. I like the new changes.

If I go with the Pewter I want black int. The dealer has found only two Pewter/Black combo's and they are in Washington. He is going to find out tomorrow if either dealer will let one of them go.


cjh - I have only seen the Pewter once in person. Does it take on a brown tint or does it mainly look gray?

cjh.

It's a silver with more of a goldish color to it. Here's a pic of it at the lakehouse one morning...it looks really nice in the sun though.

MomsBenz

Thanks for the picture, it is really pretty. I hope Washington will give one up Where is your lake house? I live by a lake too and love the snow!

MB Fanatic

I actually had a hold-over in Malaysia. I am in Mumbai as we speak at our new hotel. I am here to help with these tragedies along with my VP of Operations.

Check the posts in Off Topic regarding the Delhi blasts. I have posted in there.

Bye. Be safe everyone.

MomsBenz

MB Fanatic stay safe!!!

cablvr

K - my 2 cents. '09 Pewter w/o question.

cablvr

MB - be careful out there. Our thoughts are with those who have lost loved ones.

MomsBenz

Thanks! I hope Washington will let one go. My only other choice would be to order and I don't think I have enough time. One only knows how long a order would take right now.

dieseldoc

Get the 2009 in Pewter. Very Pretty. Park Place in Dallas has a pewter GL450 P2, running boards, 19 inch wheel(no run flats). Looks great. Jeff

JimBarnhart

I agree it's hard not to go with the 09 since it has the new command, mirrors, etc.

Given the numbers, it looks like you might purchase instead of lease. In that case, the only consideration for an 08 would be if you are a high mileage driver. If you are a 20,000 mile a person drive you might get better trade/resale value. Three years from now it might look better to have an 08 with 60,000 miles vs an 09 with 60,000 miles. And of course the 10,000 difference is ALOT of money.

Just trying to give a different perspective, but I might go for the 09.

MomsBenz

I drive about 15,000 a year (most during the summer) Looked at the 09 BlueTec today, very nice but going to go with the 450 again. I am leaning toward the 09, the new gadgets are really nice. The side mirrors didn't look that much bigger to me.

Washington wouldn't let go of the Pewter I will check out the one in Texas. So now I have to decided between Silver on Black or White on Ash.

MomsBenz

They found me a Pewter on Black but it is an 08. Now I don't know what to do.

08M3SedanSki

We have an 08 320 CDI, Pewter/Macadamia and love it. We just completed our first long trip with our four boys... Atlanta to Chesapeake Bay and loved the comfort of our GL. We use our NAV and SAT all the time and don't have problems figuring it out. I know the new COMMAND is better but the old one is fine. I would save my dollars and take the 08.

JimBarnhart

Very interesting, discounts being what they are I'd think most dealerships would be willing to give them up, but maybe it's a swap and they like the pewter better.

I assume your buy back requires you to purchase from your CA dealer? You could call the Washington dealer and see if 1) you could convince them to transfer it, or 2) buy it from them directly if your buy back allows it.

Nevada Jack buys his MB's in Colorado instead of Las Vegas

MomsBenz

My money is coming in the form of a credit and it is going to one specific dealer. Washington wouldn't get their story straight. First it was a no, then it was the freight would run over $2000 then they said it was sold. The other one didn't have enough options and I don't like doing add on's. I prefer factory.

08M3SedanSki-I have the 08 now and agree the SAT and NAV are nice and easy to use. The 09 added some really nice features, one being HD radio and SAT. I didn't get to play with the NAV to much because the salesman was having fun playing with the stereo =) How does the Macadamia hold up with the kids? The one I looked at yesterday the carpet was hammered just from test drives. I have 3 kids and have always stuck with black.

JimBarnhart

I'm responding from my storm BlackBerry.

Sounds like Washington isn't going to be an option. I have mac inside of mine and it is harder to keep clean. I might suggest trying weathertech liners to keep the floor clean, but expect more work keeping it clean.


The storm works pretty good for this!

MomsBenz

Thanks Jim! I might give up on the Petwer Well for now, in a few years when this lease is up I will try again

Lucky13

MomsBenz-

I have mac inside and four kids (plus one on the way) and weathertech is a must. You should still plan on soap and water for the seatbacks at least once a week. And carpet cleaner once a month.

MomsBenz

Thanks Lucky! I will look into the weathertech. I am still afraid that it is going to get ruined with snow/rain/mud. I should probably stick to black, LOL!

cjh.

Yup, Mac interior isn't too easy to keep clean. The MB text makes it easy to wipe down though, I wonder how much harder it would be with the real leather? I think all the color options are difficult though! The black in my C350 is especially a pain, as it gets light scuff marks all over the place.

MomsBenz

I agree there is no good option. I have black now and I too am annoyed by the scuff marks. I guess I would rather "dust" the inside than scrub spots out of carpet. I had charcoal gray in my last car and it was the best color. Light enough that is didn't show every little speck of dirt but dark enough to not show stains either.

08M3SedanSki

The first thing I did was purchase the heavy duty rubber floor liners from weathertech.com. They are custom fit and I purchased for all three rows. I also bought a cargo mat. So far the interior still looks brand new. Another important factor... we instituted a WATER ONLY drink rule for the kids in the car.