sang55

Hi all . Im now looking for 08 or 09 GL 550 . MB in NM state has one 08 GL550 with 34K miles but they want 62,400 certified warranty up to oct of 2012 or 100K miles . I told them for $ 61,000 , Guys what do you think ? anyway Im gonna hit San diego on 18 of March for 4 days so i will check out MB of San diego . Any of you have any ideals please . Thanks

Shellbmb

I went with a pre-owned 09 over an 08 simply due to the fact the technology had been upgraded. The COMAND in the 08 was really sub-par. Not that the 09 is perfect, but it is an improvement.

Prices are all over the map. There aren't that many 09's out there, so there isn't much incentive to be aggressive. But wait around and you'll find a good deal. I got my 2009 550 with 20k miles for 66k in January. It was not certified, but I wasn't that interested in paying extra for a CPO vehicle.

Good luck.

sang55

Thanks for your advise . your right about new technology due to 09 GL550. There are only 2 gl550 on Ebay and this one I was looking at but It was located in Chicago which I never buy any cars out of state before so I dont know how much the taxes cost when I register the car in my State . Anyway here is the link of the car I was looking at
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LOADE...item3a584ce7c5

Devil Red

Stick with the 09 over the 08. Use www.autotrader.com as I like it best for finding used cars over eBay. Dealers probably have a linked network on each other's inventory. My 2nd cousin manages the used dept. at a dealership here on Long Island and I could inquire if you need...

Shellbmb

Depends on the state, but most dealers will just sell you the car minus TTL and then its up to you to pay taxes when you title it. At least that is what I've always done here in Texas. I did inquire about purchasing a car in California and they wanted me to pay CA taxes before I brought the car home. In that case, I would have had to bring proof that I had paid tax on the vehicle to my local TX tax office. They would verify that and title the car. Since CA tax is higher than TX tax, I would not have to pay any additional tax.

On autotrader, there are some 2009's for 67-69k. One is in Illinois and one in Dallas.

Not sure what color you want, but I'd go for this one over the one on ebay:


http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false

sang55

Just spoke with manager of local dealer . They agreed to sell me the car 08 GL550 for $61K which is after tax around $64K , I then will send my ECU to kleemann to modify to K1 to make 410HP . What you think ?

Yeah I saw that car on autotrader.com but I still prefer to buy car at local dealer . Thanks

Shellbmb

If you can live with the 08's COMAND system, then go for it.

For me personally, if I can get a 2009 with 20-30k miles on it for 65-66k, I'd go for that regardless of where its at. What better way to get acquainted with your new ride than to drive cross country with it?

The last 3 or 4 cars I've purchased have been outside my local market. And I still get treated exactly the same when I go to the dealer. Still get loaner cars and all.

Car buying is very personal. You have to be happy with your decision. Good luck with it!

sang55

All I can say MB Nav is crap . I had it on my E55 and I dont use it so there is no big deal .

Devil Red

For me it's really not that good of a price. In Sept. 2008 I could have bought a BRAND NEW 2008 optioned to 83.5 K for 70K. It's a year-and-a-half later, plus used/miles so I wouldn't even consider an 08 unless it was in the 50's.

sang55

Devil Red , Im sure dealer here won't sell me the car for mid 50K since they're only one in NM State .

vonbeeler

Typically I would recommend buying a lightly used one year old vehicle and save a huge amount.
But on these GL's saving $20k on almost 3 year old car with 30k miles is not enough financial incentive. They definitely hold better than S class.

If you can stretch to a 2010 for low 80's you get all the new goodies and fairly low depreciation for luxury vehicle

lkchris

Shame to have paid for that CPO warranty, then.

sang55

Today Dealer say I can purchase 2 yrs extended warranty for $2800 . Should I buy it ? Pls tell me before I come down there to get the car this Sat . Thanks

Shellbmb

I just did a search for 2008 GL's, and some of the prices are insane!! There was one listed for 73k!!

I saw the white one in AB. Its nice, but I'd at least make an offer on the black 2009 in Dallas. Its only 550 miles away and that color combo is sharp!! I bet you could get it for 64ish. That's only 3k more for a 2009 with fewer miles and a longer remaining factory warranty.

Yes, MB nav is not that great, but the COMAND on the 2009 is much better than the 2008 all around.

Sewell in Dallas is easy to work with. There is much more competition in Dallas, so they are willing to work with you. If that's the only one in NM, they are less inclined to work with you.

Quick southwest flight to Dallas, sign the paperwork and drive it back home. Done.

Good luck with your purchase.

sang55

Do you have the link of the 09 550 in Dallas . My dealer had 2010 550 on their lot they ask for 86K and I said 75K but they said NO . Yeah I would fly to Dallas if I see the pics . Where you find that ad ? Many thanks for all your advices.

zoink

You need to tell your local dealer that being alone in NM may have meant everything 20 years ago but means nothing right now. You wouldn't think twice buying car out of state if it's a better deal.

But anyway, if you can wait 3-4 months, I think you could get MUCH better deal. In July, 2011 is about to be out, 2010 would be on sale... Given the economy, I think there would be another big sale like last year.

Just as a comparison, I purchased a CPO well-equipped '08 320 June/July last year during $10K off MSRP sale for all GL's and got a killer deal because brand new well-equipped '09 320 could be had for low 60's without any negotiation ($72K MSRP). I think if I sell the car right now, I may not lose much since the current asking price for '08 320 is still (way) above my purchase price

sang55

Guys. Spoke to my saleman this AM ,He said Manages can't hold the car for me as He promised 2 days ago .because I can't take my money out from the CD when I told them my CD will be end within few more days or I have to pay few hundred bucks for the contract .Oh well, Dealer make me mad now. Im looking at this one in Utah ,they want $66K with remainning factory warranty . Here is the link of the 09 GL 550
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...e&rdpage=thumb

Devil Red

[QUOTE=e55 killer;3970360]Guys. Spoke to my saleman this AM ,He said Manages can't hold the car for me as He promised 2 days ago .because I can't take my money out from the CD when I told them my CD will be end within few more days or I have to pay few hundred bucks for the contract .Oh well, Dealer make me mad now. Im looking at this one in Utah ,they want $66K with remainning factory warranty . Here is the link of the 09 GL 550

A good rule of thumb is never fall for one specific car. There's plenty of GL's out there and more every day. Don't be afraid to buy out of state b/c it seems like you only dealer wants to hold everyone hostage. Law of supply and demand is NOT in your favor unless you broaden your search. IMO it would be worth it for you to spend a couple hundred bucks on a flight to save THOUSANDS on the price.

sang55

Hi Guys . I just put deposit down to hold the car in Salt lake city Utah . I will fly there next Sat and will post pics soon . Thanks for all advices . Oh here is the link of the white 09 GL 550
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...e&rdpage=thumb

Devil Red

White is nice. It was in our top 3. Hopefully, it works out for you and good luck.

sang55

Hi Guys . my deal on 09 Gl550 is done They will ship my car on next Tue . Now they want $2600 for extended warranty up to 2015 or 100K miles and 3rd row all weather floor mats and rear cargo basket. So Should I buy it ?

pateljb

I bought my wife an 09' GL 550 with MSRP of $89K for 80K. Considering that you state you have already made the deal, what does it matter?

You can get all 3 row carpet mats with cargo mat for $225 and the cargo basket for $90 so total is $315. The all weather mats cost about $125 total, so the cost of the warranty is $2285 per your post. Considering the cost of maintenence, that's not too bad of deal.

43221B

Are you already getting an additional year with a cpo'd GL? If so, the warranty price is a little high for just an additional year but not by much. If the price is for two years after the manufacturers warranty expires, then it is a very good deal. I was just quoted $4390 for the factory extended warranty, 2 additional years and 100,000 miles.

sang55

The 1st owner purchased by 06/24/09 . Factory warranty up to 06 of 2012 and extended warranty is up to 06/2015 or 100k miles whichever come first . I think it was a good deal .