Patrick Shyong

Hi all,

So I just went to a Greater Toronto Area dealership to get a quote on a GLE450, and the salesperson said he can't get me one because I would be trading in a 2012 Subaru. He also said that the GLE has been "protected" for the last 3 years and it's not going to change. Is this with every Mercedes dealer? Seems extremely odd that BMW doesn't have this practice with a X5. I appreciate your inputs.

Thanks.

Philamg

Sounds odd to me, certainly not heard of it in UK!.

ygmn

What if you pay cash? and have no trade in?

bad habit

I am trading in a KIA so don't let them give you that BS. Obviously they can't put it on their lot for sale but they would normally wholesale it to a dealer who can.
They are probably just not seeing a decent profit from doing so, therefore their answer.

digital_b

its their policy so thats whats up. seriously what use would they have for a 7 year old subaru anyway?

fabbrisd1

It's MB Canada's push back to cut back the "huge" # of V6 GLE's and GLS's that were purchased in Canada and shipped to China..

It's not MB/China's fault.. the manuf pay very/very hefty China duties to import.. private or "preferred" 3rd parties don't have to pay not-as-much..... actually both GLE w/3rd row option - and GLS w/Captain's chairs was added specifically to broaden MB's appeal for the Asian market......

kombifan

BAsed on your last name and the prevalence of straw buyers and exports to China and Asia of these models they gave you a bs answer.

Find anther dealer in uour area. Make an appointment with the general manager and strike a conversation. Ask to make a refundable deposit (not more than 500) to lock in your order and ask if you can configure a net star config.
Tell them you heard about delays and would like 5-10% discount if possible.

Sorry to to hear about that. I have extended family who are of Chinese origin, and Christ do they get the shaft by ignorant sales people....

petee1997

There are 7 MB dealerships in the GTA(greater Toronto area) and all are owned by Mercedes Benz. Try out of the city if what you say is true.