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2013 GL450 (traded for 2015 Escalade), 2012 Corvette, 2014 Ford Fusion, Previous: 2007 GL450, 2011
Great! Now we need to get everyone to post their insights and experiences here! I plan on giving the new model a good hard look......possiblly order in late November IF... they have lifted the constraints on the options!
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2011 GT 500
Also, any recomendations on which market to buy from? Denver dealers (only 3) aren't that friendly and helpfull. I get the feeling that if your not in a 3 piece suit, they don't want to talk to you.
Thanks
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Also, let's hear where everyone is getting a good deal on these new GLs. I can see that the dealer will want retail for a new model, but economic conditions seem more in the buyer's favor ie closer to invoice. I'm willing to buy my GL anywhere in the country.
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2022 E450 Prior:2021 S580 2012 E350BT, 2013 GL350BT, 2009 ML320BT, 2006 E320CDI, 1987 260E
Is the option for the power folding 2nd row officially dead for 2013? I have heard mixed things from dealer/online. I feel this would be a great enhancement...
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2022 E450 Prior:2021 S580 2012 E350BT, 2013 GL350BT, 2009 ML320BT, 2006 E320CDI, 1987 260E
I tried a dealer up in Baltimore and they at $1,500 off over E-mail.
Would like to hear other peoples experiences but I am thinking can go to $3-4k?
I am tempted to order one with lead time for December delivery and hope MBUSA puts some winter event incentives on them. I assume that's a slim chance on brand new model though right? I am also looking at the GL350 and know the diesels often get excluded from factory incentives...
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I'm in Denver and the dealers here are talking MSRP only. I have one New York dealer said he will go invoice for me if I order it. That is about $5100 off MSRP. I think that is pretty good??? He sent me the order guide and I'm putting together the car I want. I can't take delivery till Jan, so not in a real big hurry.
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When I spoke to my dealer two weeks ago he confirmed to me that the 2nd row power folding and 360 camera won't be available until MY2014 and that's also the same general consensus on the forum right now.
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Hi, you might want to search the X164 forum on posts by NevadaJack. Jack lived in Vegas but always bought his MB's from Colorado because they had the best price. That was years ago and I realize times change, but it's worth a try.
I seem to remember he'd post his salesman's name and contact information, so you might be able to find a direct line.
I'm not sure what's happened to NevadaJack. He was retired military and I noticed he hasn't posted to the forums in quite some time.
I seem to remember he'd post his salesman's name and contact information, so you might be able to find a direct line.
I'm not sure what's happened to NevadaJack. He was retired military and I noticed he hasn't posted to the forums in quite some time.
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I made the rounds one more time yesterday, to Denver dealers, (we only have 3) and they are still at MSRP. One said if I ordered "right then" he might be able to get $1k off??? Looks like I'm ordering from New York at invoice.
Denver dealers did say the the 2nd row power seat was going to be available on the MY14.
Denver dealers did say the the 2nd row power seat was going to be available on the MY14.
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From: Maryland
2022 E450 Prior:2021 S580 2012 E350BT, 2013 GL350BT, 2009 ML320BT, 2006 E320CDI, 1987 260E
I'm in Denver and the dealers here are talking MSRP only. I have one New York dealer said he will go invoice for me if I order it. That is about $5100 off MSRP. I think that is pretty good??? He sent me the order guide and I'm putting together the car I want. I can't take delivery till Jan, so not in a real big hurry.
I have never ordered a car before. I am planning to trade in an ML, which adds a level of complexity. In my state the trade will offset the sale price when calculating tax, so trading make sense to me unless I can get more than 2,000 more on a private sale. However I feel if I order, dealer will give me a ballpark on the ML, but 2 months later can screw me a little bit on the trade value, when the new GL is sitting there ready for delivery.
Anyone have any advice on dealing with this? The feeling from the dealers I have spoken with is the value will generally be the same if I just put 1-2k miles on it, but I can see "generally" being up to interpretation when the new vehicle actually arrives. Worst comes to worse just private sell it or go to carmax then, but figure will be loosing out on $2k tax benefit at least...
Thanks in advance.
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I ended up settling on a price for my trade-in value, surrendering the car immediately, and having the dealership hold the money in escrow until my new vehicle comes in. Holding in escrow was necessary to have it be a 'trade-in' and save the sales tax implications.
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2022 E450 Prior:2021 S580 2012 E350BT, 2013 GL350BT, 2009 ML320BT, 2006 E320CDI, 1987 260E
I had the same situation when ordering my 2013 GL350 and trading my 2007 GL450. I tried to get them to commit to a price for my trade but let me drive it for about 3 months while I waited for my new vehicle. They weren't willing to take that risk (accident, mileage, repairs, etc). I wasn't willing to be captive to their whims when my new vehicle arrived for the same reasons you stated.
I ended up settling on a price for my trade-in value, surrendering the car immediately, and having the dealership hold the money in escrow until my new vehicle comes in. Holding in escrow was necessary to have it be a 'trade-in' and save the sales tax implications.
I ended up settling on a price for my trade-in value, surrendering the car immediately, and having the dealership hold the money in escrow until my new vehicle comes in. Holding in escrow was necessary to have it be a 'trade-in' and save the sales tax implications.
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It's difficult to know what exactly the true story is. Here in Canada vehicles are guaranteed to have the 360 Camera starting on vehicles on the second production date of Nov. (MB has no choice, in Canada the 360 camera plus active park assist is listed as a Standard feature). The power Easy Entry is slated for the Third Production run of Feb/Mar.
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2013 GL450 (traded for 2015 Escalade), 2012 Corvette, 2014 Ford Fusion, Previous: 2007 GL450, 2011
Hi, you might want to search the X164 forum on posts by NevadaJack. Jack lived in Vegas but always bought his MB's from Colorado because they had the best price. That was years ago and I realize times change, but it's worth a try.
I seem to remember he'd post his salesman's name and contact information, so you might be able to find a direct line.
I'm not sure what's happened to NevadaJack. He was retired military and I noticed he hasn't posted to the forums in quite some time.
I seem to remember he'd post his salesman's name and contact information, so you might be able to find a direct line.
I'm not sure what's happened to NevadaJack. He was retired military and I noticed he hasn't posted to the forums in quite some time.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,653
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From: Central Pa.
2013 GL450 (traded for 2015 Escalade), 2012 Corvette, 2014 Ford Fusion, Previous: 2007 GL450, 2011
It's difficult to know what exactly the true story is. Here in Canada vehicles are guaranteed to have the 360 Camera starting on vehicles on the second production date of Nov. (MB has no choice, in Canada the 360 camera plus active park assist is listed as a Standard feature). The power Easy Entry is slated for the Third Production run of Feb/Mar.
