Negotiate price before ordering or after?
#1
Negotiate price before ordering or after?
Hey Guys,
I am in the market for a 2015 GL450 but couldn't find any of those that matches my desired options, so I decide to order one. The dealer told me for ordered vehicles, they can't guarantee the price before the vehicle actually arrives, is that true? If so, that means I have to give the deposit, wait couple of month, and when the vehicle eventually arrives, I start to negotiate the price with the dealer? That doesn't really make sense to me, what if the price is higher than the market?
I am new to the market so any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks
I am in the market for a 2015 GL450 but couldn't find any of those that matches my desired options, so I decide to order one. The dealer told me for ordered vehicles, they can't guarantee the price before the vehicle actually arrives, is that true? If so, that means I have to give the deposit, wait couple of month, and when the vehicle eventually arrives, I start to negotiate the price with the dealer? That doesn't really make sense to me, what if the price is higher than the market?
I am new to the market so any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks
#6
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Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Captiva Florida
14 GL 350, 23Chevy Bolt EV and 22 EUV
Hey Guys,
I am in the market for a 2015 GL450 but couldn't find any of those that matches my desired options, so I decide to order one. The dealer told me for ordered vehicles, they can't guarantee the price before the vehicle actually arrives, is that true? If so, that means I have to give the deposit, wait couple of month, and when the vehicle eventually arrives, I start to negotiate the price with the dealer? That doesn't really make sense to me, what if the price is higher than the market?
I am new to the market so any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks
I am in the market for a 2015 GL450 but couldn't find any of those that matches my desired options, so I decide to order one. The dealer told me for ordered vehicles, they can't guarantee the price before the vehicle actually arrives, is that true? If so, that means I have to give the deposit, wait couple of month, and when the vehicle eventually arrives, I start to negotiate the price with the dealer? That doesn't really make sense to me, what if the price is higher than the market?
I am new to the market so any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks
Always negotiate first, sign contract, put down deposit, and wait patiently...
#7
Hey Guys,
I am in the market for a 2015 GL450 but couldn't find any of those that matches my desired options, so I decide to order one. The dealer told me for ordered vehicles, they can't guarantee the price before the vehicle actually arrives, is that true? If so, that means I have to give the deposit, wait couple of month, and when the vehicle eventually arrives, I start to negotiate the price with the dealer? That doesn't really make sense to me, what if the price is higher than the market?
I am new to the market so any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks
I am in the market for a 2015 GL450 but couldn't find any of those that matches my desired options, so I decide to order one. The dealer told me for ordered vehicles, they can't guarantee the price before the vehicle actually arrives, is that true? If so, that means I have to give the deposit, wait couple of month, and when the vehicle eventually arrives, I start to negotiate the price with the dealer? That doesn't really make sense to me, what if the price is higher than the market?
I am new to the market so any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks
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#8
Hey Guys,
I am in the market for a 2015 GL450 but couldn't find any of those that matches my desired options, so I decide to order one. The dealer told me for ordered vehicles, they can't guarantee the price before the vehicle actually arrives, is that true? If so, that means I have to give the deposit, wait couple of month, and when the vehicle eventually arrives, I start to negotiate the price with the dealer? That doesn't really make sense to me, what if the price is higher than the market?
I am new to the market so any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks
I am in the market for a 2015 GL450 but couldn't find any of those that matches my desired options, so I decide to order one. The dealer told me for ordered vehicles, they can't guarantee the price before the vehicle actually arrives, is that true? If so, that means I have to give the deposit, wait couple of month, and when the vehicle eventually arrives, I start to negotiate the price with the dealer? That doesn't really make sense to me, what if the price is higher than the market?
I am new to the market so any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks
#9
Yes, that's just sleazy. Go to a different dealer, that one is just dishonest. Once your car arrives, you're sure as heck in no position to negotiate unless you're really willing to walk away. And after waiting for months for the car to arrive, not many people would be.
#10
Hey Guys,
I am in the market for a 2015 GL450 but couldn't find any of those that matches my desired options, so I decide to order one. The dealer told me for ordered vehicles, they can't guarantee the price before the vehicle actually arrives, is that true? If so, that means I have to give the deposit, wait couple of month, and when the vehicle eventually arrives, I start to negotiate the price with the dealer? That doesn't really make sense to me, what if the price is higher than the market?
I am new to the market so any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks
I am in the market for a 2015 GL450 but couldn't find any of those that matches my desired options, so I decide to order one. The dealer told me for ordered vehicles, they can't guarantee the price before the vehicle actually arrives, is that true? If so, that means I have to give the deposit, wait couple of month, and when the vehicle eventually arrives, I start to negotiate the price with the dealer? That doesn't really make sense to me, what if the price is higher than the market?
I am new to the market so any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks
with leasing it is possible, but money factor is probably 0.0023 or 22 these days with a GL
but the Sale price is definitely rock solid. Like all have said above, stay away from that stealership.
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#14
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Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 650
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From: Redondo Beach, CA
21 G63, 21 GLS580, 16 GTS Ed. 1
What about factory kick backs to dealers. Because when I purchased my 2013 s550 last year there wasn't any manufacture incentives but my dealer gave me $20k off. I'm just asking because the gl is hot right now but might not be in January.
#15
Dealer dollars, as you noted, vary. Again, whatever is there when the car gets delivered.
Dood, seriously, negotiate harder next time.
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#19
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Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 650
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From: Redondo Beach, CA
21 G63, 21 GLS580, 16 GTS Ed. 1
I bought the car in may of 2013, the 2014 wasn't due out until Oct 2013. My lease on my old gl was up. If my lease was up in oct, I definitely would've jumped on the 2014 because I heard it is awesome. My wife now wants a gl with the porcelain interior so I placed my order for Dec delivery. I haven't negotiated a price yet and didn't have to leave a deposit or anything. Due to the fact I have bought 6 benz in the past from them. I was just going to wait until the car arrives then negotiate the best deal I can get. I do wish I could've had the v8TT though in the 2014
#20
I bought the car in may of 2013, the 2014 wasn't due out until Oct 2013. My lease on my old gl was up. If my lease was up in oct, I definitely would've jumped on the 2014 because I heard it is awesome. My wife now wants a gl with the porcelain interior so I placed my order for Dec delivery. I haven't negotiated a price yet and didn't have to leave a deposit or anything. Due to the fact I have bought 6 benz in the past from them. I was just going to wait until the car arrives then negotiate the best deal I can get. I do wish I could've had the v8TT though in the 2014
fyi, the general sales manager hates my guts now, 4+ cars bought from him. I can only deal with the General manager from now on.
Last edited by jtse; 10-26-2014 at 04:51 AM.
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#23
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Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Minnesota
2015 Ram 2500, former 2013 GL350, 2007 GL450
There are two things difficult to negotiate at ordering - fleet discount and trade-in value.
For a fleet discount, they can tell you what the current discount is, but they can't lock you in. If the discount goes up you win, if it goes down you lose, but you are floating until delivery.
You didn't mention it, so assume that a trade-in value isn't part of the negotiation? Some have gotten a trade-in price at ordering, my dealership gave me a price but then said they'd have to 're-evaluate' at deliver to make sure there wasn't any issues (mechanical, body, etc). I chose to let them take my old GL at time of order to avoid the risk.
For a fleet discount, they can tell you what the current discount is, but they can't lock you in. If the discount goes up you win, if it goes down you lose, but you are floating until delivery.
You didn't mention it, so assume that a trade-in value isn't part of the negotiation? Some have gotten a trade-in price at ordering, my dealership gave me a price but then said they'd have to 're-evaluate' at deliver to make sure there wasn't any issues (mechanical, body, etc). I chose to let them take my old GL at time of order to avoid the risk.
#24
Is there a standard top tier money factor that MB releases to dealerships and any way to know what that is? I'm assuming I could have my dealership put in writing that they'll give me that at delivery with no mark up and then it just becomes a matter of looking it up.
#25
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Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 299
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From: HHI, SC
2002 C4 Cab, 2014 Audi A5 cab, 2017 X5 35d
My deal was locked in at time of order including sales price of new GL (6.5% off msrp) and value of trade. My trade had additional 2k miles on date of signing. No problem.