2024 GLS450
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2024 GLS450
Dealer has a 2024 GLS 450 that fits my needs on the lot. They are saying sticker price, but I just found out it has 700 miles on it, as they've been using it as a demo or who knows. Not even sure it'll have that new car smell. They won't discount it period. What would you do ? Buy it, or order and wait ?
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'23 GLS450
Two things:
1) The GLS global supply is still fairly tight as far as I know. There just aren't many to go around compared to an X7, for instance.
2) 700 miles is 7% of a typical yearly lease allotted mileage. It is not an insignificant number and the car should be discounted.
I would want to know if this car is "nicely equipped" or "bare bones". Either way, if I were in your position, I prefer to pay MSRP only for brand new cars that are below double digit miles or close to it!
1) The GLS global supply is still fairly tight as far as I know. There just aren't many to go around compared to an X7, for instance.
2) 700 miles is 7% of a typical yearly lease allotted mileage. It is not an insignificant number and the car should be discounted.
I would want to know if this car is "nicely equipped" or "bare bones". Either way, if I were in your position, I prefer to pay MSRP only for brand new cars that are below double digit miles or close to it!
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Here’s a quick checklist to determine if the low-supply but (relatively for the supply) high-demand 7 passenger MB SUV you’re buying is going to get marked up. If the answer is Yes all of these, you'll probably see MSRP or even a markup.
But if you’re just some person showing up from a decent trek away looking for savings, it's MSRP even on the slightly test-driven ones.
- You’re sourcing from a dealer operating within a major metro area.
- The GLS you want has the AMG line package and is otherwise reasonably optioned.
- The dealership has less than 5 of similar GLS on the floor in stock.
But if you’re just some person showing up from a decent trek away looking for savings, it's MSRP even on the slightly test-driven ones.
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Are you able to determine when it was built? That might help you know a little more.
It could have been used for test drives, a dealership employee could have used it as a demo for personal use for a short time, or it could have been given out as a service loaner. Was it transferred from another dealer and driven? Was it sent to have window tint, paint protection film, or any other aftermarket items done? Are they telling you how it accrued 700 miles?
I would hope they could shed some light on this.
If they are firm on price, it is likely your decision to make. Is this the color and options you want or is it a 24 that you are willing to buy? All of those factor into this decision.
It could have been used for test drives, a dealership employee could have used it as a demo for personal use for a short time, or it could have been given out as a service loaner. Was it transferred from another dealer and driven? Was it sent to have window tint, paint protection film, or any other aftermarket items done? Are they telling you how it accrued 700 miles?
I would hope they could shed some light on this.
If they are firm on price, it is likely your decision to make. Is this the color and options you want or is it a 24 that you are willing to buy? All of those factor into this decision.
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Two things:
1) The GLS global supply is still fairly tight as far as I know. There just aren't many to go around compared to an X7, for instance.
2) 700 miles is 7% of a typical yearly lease allotted mileage. It is not an insignificant number and the car should be discounted.
I would want to know if this car is "nicely equipped" or "bare bones". Either way, if I were in your position, I prefer to pay MSRP only for brand new cars that are below double digit miles or close to it!
1) The GLS global supply is still fairly tight as far as I know. There just aren't many to go around compared to an X7, for instance.
2) 700 miles is 7% of a typical yearly lease allotted mileage. It is not an insignificant number and the car should be discounted.
I would want to know if this car is "nicely equipped" or "bare bones". Either way, if I were in your position, I prefer to pay MSRP only for brand new cars that are below double digit miles or close to it!
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'23 GLS450
I wouldn't worry about the new car smell. As a matter of fact, you want to get rid of the smell because cleaning chemicals/initial manufacturer outgassing isn't good for your health!
If it checks all your boxes, I would consider buying the car since it's available and would be covered by the new car warranty.
As long as you're paying MSRP, the dealer may have no issues throwing in all-weather mats and/or other accessories!
I don't know if you were considering the X7 but BMW has crazy incentives and a low 2.99% APR right now (delivery before Jan 2)!
If it checks all your boxes, I would consider buying the car since it's available and would be covered by the new car warranty.
As long as you're paying MSRP, the dealer may have no issues throwing in all-weather mats and/or other accessories!
I don't know if you were considering the X7 but BMW has crazy incentives and a low 2.99% APR right now (delivery before Jan 2)!
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IF:
BUT, if there's even one or two specs you'd prefer to change on the build, then I'd be patient and order one, since you're not saving money by being in a hurry now.
Let us know what you decide!
And I'm serious about the smell thing... Always defer to Seinfeld regarding automotive deal-breakers:
- It's truly EXACTLY what you want (i.e. you'd order it the same way)..., and
- You're champing at the bit to get a vehicle ASAP...., and
- The car doesn't smell like a chain smoker, gym locker, or wet dog...
BUT, if there's even one or two specs you'd prefer to change on the build, then I'd be patient and order one, since you're not saving money by being in a hurry now.
Let us know what you decide!
And I'm serious about the smell thing... Always defer to Seinfeld regarding automotive deal-breakers:
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GLS450 (2026), EQE350+ (2024)
It all depends on your situation. If it were me, I wouldn't buy it unless there was a significant discount, but leasing it at no or very little discount should be ok if it has everything you want and you can't wait. In either case another important thing to ask is when the warranty was activated. Again, won't matter much for most leases (36m) but in case of purchase, you want to factor that in as well. Lastly as others mentioned, try to get the full story and service history and make sure it's clear.
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Make sure it's not a super early build/pre pro car that may have been driven by MB Ccorporate. The 11th digit of the vin should be a B not an A
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No way would I pay full price for a used car (and that's exactly what it is). Ridiculous that they would even suggest that.
And on top of that this was probably driven like crazy while still in its break in period. I would never buy a demo car.
This is not some rare hypercar. I see dozens of them in stock at my local dealers.
And on top of that this was probably driven like crazy while still in its break in period. I would never buy a demo car.
This is not some rare hypercar. I see dozens of them in stock at my local dealers.
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2024 GLS 580 Alpine Grey, 2021 G63 Night Black Magno
I was able to negotiate $4000 off from MSRP for 450 and 580. We ended up getting the 580. This was from 3 different dealers. One dealer said he would do $2000 off MSRP if registering the car in my name but would do $4000 if registering in the business name. The other 2 dealers did not have such requirement. For a car with 700 miles, you should get more off. Good luck.
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'23 GLS450
My choice was easy: every dealer was asking for ADM except one. I went w/the one that didn't charge ADM!
