Pricing for 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL320 BlueTEC
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Thanks for the review of the LX Stevethepilot. It's a great vehicle and nice to have a former owner's perspective. My personal issue with the LX was that I was looking for a suv with a MSRP of no more than $70,000. The LX, according to Edmunds, typically equipped is just over $80,000. Too rich for my blood. Also, I agree that if the primary use is off road, the LX would definitely be the vehicle to have. I love the ride my GL gets on the freeway. To me, MB has found the perfect combination of ride comfort and cornering ability for a large vehicle. Plus, my wife thinks it has a comfortable ride which really is all that matters! I hear a lot of people comment that they think the ride is floaty. My issue with floaty has always been that cars that exhibit that trait have too much body roll when cornering. I just don't feel that at all in the GL and certainly wouldn't want a harsher ride when driving cross country with three kids and my wife. Sure, it doesn't corner like a 911, but that isn't a legitimate comparison.
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My issue with floaty has always been that cars that exhibit that trait have too much body roll when cornering. I just don't feel that at all in the GL and certainly wouldn't want a harsher ride when driving cross country with three kids and my wife. Sure, it doesn't corner like a 911, but that isn't a legitimate comparison.
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What dealer will do this?
MSRP - $20K??? 
So taking out rebates, you're looking at $4K under invoice?
If you don't qualify for fleet rebates (which I believe the dealer would say that to your face), you're looking at $6K under invoice?
That's a little stretch and requires a lot of luck, IMO.
What I think reasonable is $1-2K under invoice + $10K rebate... so $11-12K under invoice or $15-16K under MSRP --- $69K MSRP for $53-54K.
If you're OK w/ this price, I think I may be able to get you one at that price (assuming the dealer has the car). Just let me know and I'll check w/ my salesman.
Where are you located, BTW?
Either way, I feel lucky I didn't spend $49K for an '08 (almost
). Otherwise, I would've kicked myself already
So taking out rebates, you're looking at $4K under invoice?
If you don't qualify for fleet rebates (which I believe the dealer would say that to your face), you're looking at $6K under invoice?
That's a little stretch and requires a lot of luck, IMO.
What I think reasonable is $1-2K under invoice + $10K rebate... so $11-12K under invoice or $15-16K under MSRP --- $69K MSRP for $53-54K.
If you're OK w/ this price, I think I may be able to get you one at that price (assuming the dealer has the car). Just let me know and I'll check w/ my salesman.
Where are you located, BTW?
Either way, I feel lucky I didn't spend $49K for an '08 (almost
). Otherwise, I would've kicked myself already I am looking for a GL320 with nav and rear. What dealer will sell it as this price. We are almost ready to the pull the trigger on a 2008 with 10k miles. We are in Western NC.
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We are in NorthWest, 2 weeks ago, the dealer has confirmed they sold out all 09 320s. It's even getting harder to find one nation wide now.
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I got wind of the $10K discount by pure luck as I was on Edmunds pricing a GL 320 and then I saw the TMV and the discount. So I immediately called my local dealer on 8/5 and on 8/6 I bought a Black/Black GL 320 Blutec with the following options:
P1
Illuminated Sills
Trailer Hitch
Rear Entertainment System
The MSRP was just shy of $70K and I got it for $54,500. This is obviously not as great a deal as compared to others but I am happy with it. I was told that I was buying the last GL 320 at the dealership where I purchased.
P1
Illuminated Sills
Trailer Hitch
Rear Entertainment System
The MSRP was just shy of $70K and I got it for $54,500. This is obviously not as great a deal as compared to others but I am happy with it. I was told that I was buying the last GL 320 at the dealership where I purchased.
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New Mercedes GL320 Bluetec Bad Transmission Problem
Hi everyone,
I've enjoyed driving my GL320 bluetec for 8 months... we purchased it in Jan 2009. It has been a pleasure to drive. Last week, while driving a full carload of children, my car wouldn't speed up while trying to merge into freeway traffic (it wouldn't go past 35 mph). We were "rescued" by police, who had to run sirens to slow traffic to get me off of the freeway. This experience was horrible, very scary and we are blessed to be safe. My car has been at the dealer now for over a week, and they say it will take an additional 2 weeks to get a new transmission from Mercedes in Germany (we are in San Francisco bay area). A few questions for members of this forum: Any transmission problems? Why can't they get the parts for this in the US where I am assuming we have some Mercedes production? Should I be considering "lemon law" options and seek a refund (we bought the car outright)? To be honest, all I want is a working car that I can drive safely for many years. I'm just afraid that something like this might happen again. Any advice welcome.
I've enjoyed driving my GL320 bluetec for 8 months... we purchased it in Jan 2009. It has been a pleasure to drive. Last week, while driving a full carload of children, my car wouldn't speed up while trying to merge into freeway traffic (it wouldn't go past 35 mph). We were "rescued" by police, who had to run sirens to slow traffic to get me off of the freeway. This experience was horrible, very scary and we are blessed to be safe. My car has been at the dealer now for over a week, and they say it will take an additional 2 weeks to get a new transmission from Mercedes in Germany (we are in San Francisco bay area). A few questions for members of this forum: Any transmission problems? Why can't they get the parts for this in the US where I am assuming we have some Mercedes production? Should I be considering "lemon law" options and seek a refund (we bought the car outright)? To be honest, all I want is a working car that I can drive safely for many years. I'm just afraid that something like this might happen again. Any advice welcome.
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First I've heard of a car requiring a new transmission complete. Yes, the vehicles ARE assembled in the US - Alabama - from parts made all over the world. The Alabama factory only has JUST ENOUGH parts and pieces to make the cars on their production schedule - no extra transmissions to ship to San Francisco.
All the previous transmission problems I've heard about have been fixed by the dealer installing a new 'valve body' or by electronically re programing. Sorry for your bad luck.
PS: This subject might have gotten more attention if it were placed in a new thread.
Good luck
All the previous transmission problems I've heard about have been fixed by the dealer installing a new 'valve body' or by electronically re programing. Sorry for your bad luck.
PS: This subject might have gotten more attention if it were placed in a new thread.
Good luck
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Locating a 09 GL 320 bluetec
Hi everyone,
I've enjoyed driving my GL320 bluetec for 8 months... we purchased it in Jan 2009. It has been a pleasure to drive. Last week, while driving a full carload of children, my car wouldn't speed up while trying to merge into freeway traffic (it wouldn't go past 35 mph). We were "rescued" by police, who had to run sirens to slow traffic to get me off of the freeway. This experience was horrible, very scary and we are blessed to be safe. My car has been at the dealer now for over a week, and they say it will take an additional 2 weeks to get a new transmission from Mercedes in Germany (we are in San Francisco bay area). A few questions for members of this forum: Any transmission problems? Why can't they get the parts for this in the US where I am assuming we have some Mercedes production? Should I be considering "lemon law" options and seek a refund (we bought the car outright)? To be honest, all I want is a working car that I can drive safely for many years. I'm just afraid that something like this might happen again. Any advice welcome.
I've enjoyed driving my GL320 bluetec for 8 months... we purchased it in Jan 2009. It has been a pleasure to drive. Last week, while driving a full carload of children, my car wouldn't speed up while trying to merge into freeway traffic (it wouldn't go past 35 mph). We were "rescued" by police, who had to run sirens to slow traffic to get me off of the freeway. This experience was horrible, very scary and we are blessed to be safe. My car has been at the dealer now for over a week, and they say it will take an additional 2 weeks to get a new transmission from Mercedes in Germany (we are in San Francisco bay area). A few questions for members of this forum: Any transmission problems? Why can't they get the parts for this in the US where I am assuming we have some Mercedes production? Should I be considering "lemon law" options and seek a refund (we bought the car outright)? To be honest, all I want is a working car that I can drive safely for many years. I'm just afraid that something like this might happen again. Any advice welcome.
Good Luck, I have had many dealers trying to find. There are none left. You might try to find one of the launch models. If you do the dealer will not have the 10k rebate to put into it. Their is a dealer in Atlanta that has 2 white 320's left but he wants about 61 for them. If you that is what you are looking for I think he is Mercedes of South Atlanta. The cars are 09 white with P1, rear seat ent, hitch with tan interior.
I came to the conclusion that I didnt want a car with the adblue nor the run flats. Tomorrow I am picking a CPO 2008 model.
