2017 GLS 550 End of Year Purchase
12-16-2016, 03:42 PM
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2017 GLS 550 End of Year Purchase
Just joined this forum and looking for some help/advice. I'm looking to purchase a new 2017 GLS 550 and need to take delivery before year end for tax purposes. I've found about 4-5 vehicles in current inventory in my general area that meet my color election and specs. Most vehicles have similar builds and are priced at $100,385 MSRP. Found one vehicle priced at $110K MSRP because it has Designo Leather and B&O soundsystem, but I'm not willing to pay up for those two extras.
Like everyone, I'm trying to get the best price. I live on Long Island and have reached out to 4-5 different dealers. So far, two dealers have knocked off 5% MSRP without too much trouble based on e-mail exchanges. Two other dealers are pretty slow to the party and will only give me $500 off MSRP for fleet pricing. I don't know invoice price or any other important pricing info to help in negotiations. I think 6% off MSRP is ok, but nothing great as I always thought that year-end was best time for great deals. Might be able to do better with a 2016 model, but prefer a 2017. Any thoughts or advice from experienced MB owners would be greatly appreciated.
Happy holidays to all!
Like everyone, I'm trying to get the best price. I live on Long Island and have reached out to 4-5 different dealers. So far, two dealers have knocked off 5% MSRP without too much trouble based on e-mail exchanges. Two other dealers are pretty slow to the party and will only give me $500 off MSRP for fleet pricing. I don't know invoice price or any other important pricing info to help in negotiations. I think 6% off MSRP is ok, but nothing great as I always thought that year-end was best time for great deals. Might be able to do better with a 2016 model, but prefer a 2017. Any thoughts or advice from experienced MB owners would be greatly appreciated.
Happy holidays to all!
12-16-2016, 11:38 PM
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Focus in on "which features" - the "differences" between each you "think" are available - as a friend you don't want to short change your enjoyment/ownership - note B&O, no spare tire...
12-17-2016, 09:06 AM
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I was looking to lease.. Not buy. But 5-6% off the MSRP is the general quote I got. I found that MB considers 550 a premium and there are not much wiggle room. Dealerships would rather it sit on the lot...
Might get more aggressive deals on the 450...
Might get more aggressive deals on the 450...
12-17-2016, 02:11 PM
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So - what your GLS has - or what your GLS doesn't have - you don't care within reason.
Normally -this month is looking to maximize tax advantages in December for SUV - most are looking to purchase/Sec179 $25K added deduction - GLS does qualify.
If you're shopping for lease - makes a good discussion with your accountant if there would be a advantage to you on a "single-payment-lease" - where one stroke - some expense full amount in one stroke.
If you're shopping lease - then you might consider approaching those same dealers about "best lease" - rather than "best car".
Normally -this month is looking to maximize tax advantages in December for SUV - most are looking to purchase/Sec179 $25K added deduction - GLS does qualify.
If you're shopping for lease - makes a good discussion with your accountant if there would be a advantage to you on a "single-payment-lease" - where one stroke - some expense full amount in one stroke.
If you're shopping lease - then you might consider approaching those same dealers about "best lease" - rather than "best car".
