mizutiger

I have seen this type of thread, usually on sticky, on other forums/cars/etc.

To help folks (like me) who might be in the market for buying a GLE 43 Coupe, it would be nice to have some sort of price tracker

So, if I can suggest the following:

Year
New or Used
If new, off lot or ordered
If new, MSRP and price paid
Month/Day of purchase

If anyone else has anything to add, please feel free. I am just trying to keep this primarily focused on purchase information...not color, options, etc. I thought I read a couple of folks on here saying they had gotten 5% off. What I dont know, is that specific for the coupe or the normal GLE? I think the amount of discount is quite different! The two dealers I visited the past two weekends "claimed" $1,500 off was max. I am sure they are full of it...but I have no real reference point. I would also ask that everyone be honest with the data. If you dont want to share purchase price, then just dont respond. If you got a deal, great. If you gotten taken, great. I would just ask that you dont "inflate" the deal...and provide erroneous data.

mizutiger

I am not well versed in leases....but I am sure many are? I am guessing what information might be included for leases...

MSRP
Lease term
Cost of money
Lease payment
Upfront cash/downpayment

??

fabbrisd1

Please understand there are normally not a lot of folk that are going to jump in here - just to give you extended AMG GLE43 Coupe buying education.

1. This is December - end of calendar year where every car-dealer/every-brand will be looking to maximize their new-car-sales-units

2. GLE43 Coupe is tight supply - and it's up to you to locate where there is a Coupe - or two - that has the features (incl color and interior) that fits your wants/needs - - again, that's up to you - since in December with GLE43 Coupes tight - a dealer or dealer salesperson is not going to have time or inclination to "dig in" and earn your business by locating/trading for your Coupe if they don't already have what fits you.

3. Those two dealers you already met with - probably had the impression "he's still looking a long way off" - if you came across to them as "if it was $4,500 discount rather than $1,500 I "might" be interested " is the difference between $1,500 discount

4. Lease rates on AMG SUV's aren't as aggressive and a non-AMG SUV - if you keep a new vehicle for 3yrs or less then a lease "could" be good for you - edmunds.com can give you a education on leasing.

So - are you going to find and buy your Mercedes in the next 20 days - or is this a next year project for you ?

mizutiger

Am I in the market for a GLE Coupe...potentially yes. Do I know its December...yes. Do I realize there are supply and demand forces in play...yes.

The point of my post was, honestly, less about me and more about the "community". When I am ready to pull the trigger, I will be fine negotiating for myself and will work for every penny I can get.

However, I have seen a sales/price tracker on multiple vehicle/brand to help out the "community". If no one wants to respond, thats cool. I will be ok in the end negotiating my own purchase. I just figured having a sales/price tracker would be a useful thing for all and didnt see a post yet. I realize this is a fairly new vehicle and thought, maybe thats why no one posted.

fabbrisd1

I have attached the spec sheet for a "Brass Hat" 2018 GLE43C4 Polar-White - P3 - that can give you the Magic 5% today - small note - for WI Heated Steering and Heated Rear Seats are a nice touch - a good benchmark reference point when you decide to shop ...

Tbone8771

I have the heated steering wheel and really dont use it. I typically dont park it outside. I will say though, I use the heated seats more than I thought I would. I do wish that I had rear heated seats too. Just a nicer touch for those that sit in the back seat during to winter months.

jester1

The heated steering wheel in my GLE works so much better then the one in my previous car (Lincoln)