2012 GL or Wait??
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2012 GL or Wait??
All,
I've got a question. I'm new on this forum so be gentle with me
. I'm in the market for a GL for my wife, budget is between 40 & 55K. I'm looking at a pre owned 2012 GL 450, but i've read that the new GL should be out fall of this year. Obviously, i dont want the car to be oudated in less than a year. Do you guys think the new GL would be strikingly different and I should just wait? Or go ahead and pull the trigger now?. Any thoughts?
I've got a question. I'm new on this forum so be gentle with me
. I'm in the market for a GL for my wife, budget is between 40 & 55K. I'm looking at a pre owned 2012 GL 450, but i've read that the new GL should be out fall of this year. Obviously, i dont want the car to be oudated in less than a year. Do you guys think the new GL would be strikingly different and I should just wait? Or go ahead and pull the trigger now?. Any thoughts? 
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$40-55k for a used 2012 GL450? Not going to happen. Maybe a 2010, or you may be able to get a new 2012 later this year when they clear them out for the 2013.
I say wait for the new 2013 to come out and decide then. Seems like it will be out of your budget though.
I say wait for the new 2013 to come out and decide then. Seems like it will be out of your budget though.
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I agree with the above poster. I just purchased a 2011 GL450 produced on 4/2011 fully loaded with P2 package plus a lot of additional options and CPO, which means I have 4.5 years of warranty, with 6K miles for 65k (original msrp was $78K). I also struggled with the thought of the new model coming out but I liked the vehicle too much to pass up. After all , there will always be a new model coming out. So my suggestion to you is if you can find a 2012 car in new shape for the deal you describe then jump on it.
In my view, for a 2012 to be discounted that much (between $40K and 55K) out of a msrp between $69K and $78K or so, means that the car will have VERY high miles for being less than a year old, or being in major accident already. Even if it is the most basic model they produced it should sell for more than that. They do loose a lot of their value but not at that rate!
In my view, for a 2012 to be discounted that much (between $40K and 55K) out of a msrp between $69K and $78K or so, means that the car will have VERY high miles for being less than a year old, or being in major accident already. Even if it is the most basic model they produced it should sell for more than that. They do loose a lot of their value but not at that rate!
Last edited by aggst1; Jan 27, 2012 at 08:24 AM.
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2009 was the last 'refresh' so know an '09-'12 will all be extremely similar just dependant upon exact options. CPO '09's are available at the low-end of your price range, so with such a spread in budget you may be best served by lurking for the perfect features for you and jumping on best '09-'10 that pops up for you.
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If your budget is from $40K to $55K - I think one of the best options for you to buy low mileage 2010 non CPO model with good carfax history and spend couple thousand for 3-5 years extended warranty. You easily can find it. Here is the example :
http://autos.yahoo.com/used-cars/mer...z&distance=any
Good Luck.
http://autos.yahoo.com/used-cars/mer...z&distance=any
Good Luck.
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Welcome to the forum. We are friendly most of the time. ;-)
You aren't going to find a GL in your price range without going to older models. Also, since you sound like you might be new to MB, you should realize that maintenance and parts/repairs are spendy just like the sticker price. I know in my personal experience I had quite the shock for the first few repair bills. I'm the type that does my maintenance and repairs done by the dealer when under warranty. Just some friendly advice.
You aren't going to find a GL in your price range without going to older models. Also, since you sound like you might be new to MB, you should realize that maintenance and parts/repairs are spendy just like the sticker price. I know in my personal experience I had quite the shock for the first few repair bills. I'm the type that does my maintenance and repairs done by the dealer when under warranty. Just some friendly advice.
