Used pricing?
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Used pricing?
Going to start shopping around a bit for a used GLK. We want at least PP and MM and around 20k miles. What is a good price for these? I have seen a huge range in pricing at the dealers but didn't know what the going rate was right now. Best I have seen for one with basically everything (HK, PP, MM, Heated seats, 20's, 23k miles) was asking $34,500 and it's a CPO. I think that's a pretty good deal but not real hip on the color. What say you?
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My advice is buy new. In this economy buying used is not as beneficial as it used to be 5 years ago. Here is why...
1) All new cars are selling at invoice price or less, so the preceived value of the used car is not as high as you should not compare it to MSRP.
2) New cars come with better financing offers. If you have to finance, buying new will save 2-3k in interest.
3) You are covered for longer with original warranty. Not sure how much additional coverage CPO offers.
What you listed is basically my car, except I have xenons, trailer hitch and 17k miles. Mine, brand new, was 44k with 2% 66mo financing. I also took care of it from day one and know it wasn't abused. With used you are taking that risk. I bet those 20 inch wheels all sractched up, too.
Also keep in mind that 2010 GLK came out in January of 2009. My car is 2010 but it's almost two years old, that will have length of warranty implications when you buy used.
The price you listed is not bad, but if I was buying used I would look for private party with good maintenance records.
1) All new cars are selling at invoice price or less, so the preceived value of the used car is not as high as you should not compare it to MSRP.
2) New cars come with better financing offers. If you have to finance, buying new will save 2-3k in interest.
3) You are covered for longer with original warranty. Not sure how much additional coverage CPO offers.
What you listed is basically my car, except I have xenons, trailer hitch and 17k miles. Mine, brand new, was 44k with 2% 66mo financing. I also took care of it from day one and know it wasn't abused. With used you are taking that risk. I bet those 20 inch wheels all sractched up, too.
Also keep in mind that 2010 GLK came out in January of 2009. My car is 2010 but it's almost two years old, that will have length of warranty implications when you buy used.
The price you listed is not bad, but if I was buying used I would look for private party with good maintenance records.
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Buying CPO extends new warranty by one year and up to 100K miles. Also with CPO you have all records for maintenance at a dealership otherwise they don't certify it.
You take a risk with private party. Since these cars have been out for two years I would expect CPOs to be rare because they typically certify leased cars and most are three year leases. So I would bet starting one year from now CPO GLKs will be coming out all over the place.
IMHO $34K (about ten thousand less than new) is the way to go providing it is certified.
You take a risk with private party. Since these cars have been out for two years I would expect CPOs to be rare because they typically certify leased cars and most are three year leases. So I would bet starting one year from now CPO GLKs will be coming out all over the place.
IMHO $34K (about ten thousand less than new) is the way to go providing it is certified.
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NYC, I hear what you are saying but they are offering 2.9% for 66 months on used at the Mercedes dealer I visited. I can save like $150 a month and the warranty is killer. I am hoping to get one around $32k but finding them with the MM package has been tough. I have found quite a few with the PP for around $30k though.
I should also say I never keep cars very long. Lately 2 years is the max as I just get sick of them quickly and move to something different. I try to buy the most well equipped and clean vehicles so I can sell them private party for not much less than I paid a year or so later. I actually think I will make money on my duramax after having it a year
I should also say I never keep cars very long. Lately 2 years is the max as I just get sick of them quickly and move to something different. I try to buy the most well equipped and clean vehicles so I can sell them private party for not much less than I paid a year or so later. I actually think I will make money on my duramax after having it a year
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If you don't keep cars beyond 2 years you might consider short-term leasing.
One big delta is sales tax; when you buy you pay tax on the entire purchase price; when you lease you only pay tax on each lease payment.
One big delta is sales tax; when you buy you pay tax on the entire purchase price; when you lease you only pay tax on each lease payment.
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Yeah we've thought about leasing but in Missouri you only pay sales tax on the difference between what you sold and what you've bought so that really helps.
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Sucks because its silver which I like but my wife doesn't. She will be the one primarily driving it though. I need to sell one of my bikes to pad the down payment a bit before I can go for one anyways.
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I think I can be the one to judge what I can and cannot afford. I have a bike for sale now and was just going to take a couple grand from that to toss onto my down payment. I like to live well within my means.
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There are a few sites but if you click on the Used Car portion it will give you CPO pricing after you pick the options and mileage. Good luck.
http://www.kbb.com/used-cars/mercede...glk_class/2010
http://www.kbb.com/used-cars/mercede...glk_class/2010
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There are a few sites but if you click on the Used Car portion it will give you CPO pricing after you pick the options and mileage. Good luck.
http://www.kbb.com/used-cars/mercede...glk_class/2010
http://www.kbb.com/used-cars/mercede...glk_class/2010
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Like I have told others before, the GLK came to market as a 2010. Mine is a 2010 that I have had for exactly 2 years. Look on the door post on the drivers door for production date. Mine was built in Oct of 2008. So even though it says 2010 you can (should) use it as a bargaining chip. Again, lots of luck.
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I'm not seeing the Xenon lights listed on most ad's-is there a way to tell visually if one has them? I know the tail light is a bit different but can you see it without it lit up? Also, I'm assuming the Ipod adapter is included with the MM package, right?
Found another silver one with basically everything and 7k miles for $35,400....need to talk the wifey into silver haha!
Found another silver one with basically everything and 7k miles for $35,400....need to talk the wifey into silver haha!
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Like I have told others before, the GLK came to market as a 2010. Mine is a 2010 that I have had for exactly 2 years. Look on the door post on the drivers door for production date. Mine was built in Oct of 2008. So even though it says 2010 you can (should) use it as a bargaining chip. Again, lots of luck.
Thanks everyone for the help! We need to take a longer test drive in one this weekend and drive a few other things before we get super serious.
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I'm not seeing the Xenon lights listed on most ad's-is there a way to tell visually if one has them? I know the tail light is a bit different but can you see it without it lit up? Also, I'm assuming the Ipod adapter is included with the MM package, right?
Found another silver one with basically everything and 7k miles for $35,400....need to talk the wifey into silver haha!
Found another silver one with basically everything and 7k miles for $35,400....need to talk the wifey into silver haha!
Also headlamp washing system only comes with Xenon pack, so that's another clue.
Xenons packs are very rare, most GLKs were shipped without it.
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+1^ On one of the other threads a kid was writing that his parents are going to loose a 2nd home to forclosure but thought that it would be best to buy a GLK before their credit score went to H&ll in a hand basket, they bought a Q5 instead. My point is it is best not to disclose too much about finances especially when the opinions being sought are not about money and more about features and other peoples experiences. I am sure that there are many who really can't afford the cars they drive but.......
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Haha, thanks guys. I am hoping to sell my truck outright and already have a guy interested so that would be great if that happened. I always try to maximize what I get out of everything-you think rich guys got rich by not caring about every cent?
We did drive one for a longer period of time over the weekend and my wife drove it too and we really like them. Almost feels like a sports car handling wise (what isn't compared to a 3/4 ton truck haha). We did drive an 08 ML320 CDI and liked it more than we thought we would. Rode a lot smoother but drives more like a tank which is kinda what we are looking to get away from. If they just put that motor in the GLK it would be the ultimate!
Looks like the ones I found last week are sold but it will probably be a week or two until we are ready to buy as I have to leave town for work pretty soon and I have a lot of work to do before then and after. I'm keeping my eyes open though and if something comes along that is too good to pass up I am on it!
We did drive one for a longer period of time over the weekend and my wife drove it too and we really like them. Almost feels like a sports car handling wise (what isn't compared to a 3/4 ton truck haha). We did drive an 08 ML320 CDI and liked it more than we thought we would. Rode a lot smoother but drives more like a tank which is kinda what we are looking to get away from. If they just put that motor in the GLK it would be the ultimate!
Looks like the ones I found last week are sold but it will probably be a week or two until we are ready to buy as I have to leave town for work pretty soon and I have a lot of work to do before then and after. I'm keeping my eyes open though and if something comes along that is too good to pass up I am on it!
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