Please post your prices here
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Please post your prices here
Hey guys. I'm ready to buy an ML350 or 500 this weekend. I've been trying to find the lowest price, but have found very little help. It seems like they will sell a 2005 at invoice or a 2004 below invoice. Can you please post a summary of what options you got and what you paid? It'll be especially helpful if any of you recently bought an ML.
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Not to be a killjoy, but with the redesigned M-Class coming out in less than a year, you might want to consider waiting.. Even if you don't like the new design, the current models will probably drop in price.
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Originally Posted by barkbark
Not to be a killjoy, but with the redesigned M-Class coming out in less than a year, you might want to consider waiting.. Even if you don't like the new design, the current models will probably drop in price.
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More important than the price is the service reputation of the dealer. That will make or break your ownersip experience lots more than a few bucks one way or another. If the few bucks you may save is that important than you are looking at the wrong vehicle.
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Originally Posted by barkbark
Not to be a killjoy, but with the redesigned M-Class coming out in less than a year, you might want to consider waiting.. Even if you don't like the new design, the current models will probably drop in price.
i second the waiting on the new M class, there is gonna be a long and short version (which is standard size to us i beleive.)
i payed 38k for my 2002 ML320 in december 2002, it was pretty much loaded, VHS/video system in back, heated front seats, bose 8.1 sound system, 6 disc cd changer, memory seats etc etc.... one way of us getting it that low, they were asking 43k for it, i asked how much they got it for (cant remember the word for it), and i said i wanted it around the price they got it for. so i did
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Originally Posted by hecdog
You're not being a killjoy at all. We're in need of a car and it's always best to stay away from a first year production. It'll still be helpful to post some prices. Or is it that people are afraid to find out that someone else paid less that they did for a better model? Come on, we all know there's someone who paid less than we did for our car. I thought I paid a good price for my 2wd 2003 Escalade at 48,550 and I found out that a friend paid 47,000!! And my sales person was an old family friend...go figure!
I totally agree that they tend to have their share of problems.. But once those new ones hit the market, the 05's will drop pretty significantly in price..As for my own, I got my 02 ML320 without navigation (18k miles) for $32000 after taxes.. Although admittedly I didn't shop around very much and probably could have found a better deal (my previous car got totalled and I was impatient about getting a replacement car).
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Originally Posted by barkbark
Oh I didn't necessarily mean you should get the new models I totally agree that they tend to have their share of problems.. But once those new ones hit the market, the 05's will drop pretty significantly in price..
As for my own, I got my 02 ML320 without navigation (18k miles) for $32000 after taxes.. Although admittedly I didn't shop around very much and probably could have found a better deal (my previous car got totalled and I was impatient about getting a replacement car).
I totally agree that they tend to have their share of problems.. But once those new ones hit the market, the 05's will drop pretty significantly in price..As for my own, I got my 02 ML320 without navigation (18k miles) for $32000 after taxes.. Although admittedly I didn't shop around very much and probably could have found a better deal (my previous car got totalled and I was impatient about getting a replacement car).
Thanks. I wish I had more time. You're right, it is better to wait, but then I'll want the new model cause it's better. You gotta dive in at some point. I have a friend who's been waiting to buy a new computer for 10 years now cause Apple keeps coming out with better and better machines and he keeps saying the one he wants will be cheaper, but he always changes what he wants cause the new ones are better...catch 22?
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I see a lot of people viewing this thread, but only a handful have posted their info...come on guys, let's have it. Obviously a great number of people are interested. If you haven't registered, go ahead, it's easy and free!
Thanks everyone. I'll post a follow up message to let you all know what I end up paying. I'll be negotiating on a 2004 ML350, Rear seat, Entertainment, Trim, Heated Seats, Sunroof. 9 miles new.
In the meantime, please post your info, I only have two days left! Let's join forces and stick to the MAN! (no, just kidding, hope my salesperson isn't reading this!)
Thanks everyone. I'll post a follow up message to let you all know what I end up paying. I'll be negotiating on a 2004 ML350, Rear seat, Entertainment, Trim, Heated Seats, Sunroof. 9 miles new.
In the meantime, please post your info, I only have two days left! Let's join forces and stick to the MAN! (no, just kidding, hope my salesperson isn't reading this!)
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I'm thinking about pulling the trigger on a loaded ML500 lease, '05. I have quotes from 3 dealers and they are all within $10/mo of each other on the lease payment. The highest was based on dealer invoice, the lowest was $300 below dealer invoice I think (dipping into the holdback). I could also purchase at those prices but I'm a leasing type of guy I guess.
I actually wont take the cheapest if I do pull the trigger...the middle quote dealer offers the best service (they pick up and drop off the vehicle for free...). My other choice would be to wait for the 06s or get the new LR3 when they start shipping. That said, I need a car b/t now and April, so the 06 isnt a good choice in that regard, and in any case I'm highly dubious of getting any first model year vehicle (and 2nd year in some cases)...
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I actually wont take the cheapest if I do pull the trigger...the middle quote dealer offers the best service (they pick up and drop off the vehicle for free...). My other choice would be to wait for the 06s or get the new LR3 when they start shipping. That said, I need a car b/t now and April, so the 06 isnt a good choice in that regard, and in any case I'm highly dubious of getting any first model year vehicle (and 2nd year in some cases)...
TM
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Why on earth would anyone be so dumb to provide personal information?? Would you reply if you are asked what you earn or how much in taxes you pay?? Secondly prices vary as do dealer subsidies from market area to market area. I am also willing to bet that many of those that claim an unbelievable price did not pay as little as they say and perhaps the few that did get what they say are the ones that will complain in the future about the poor service they have received from the selling dealer. Its my humble opinion thjat MB should raise the price of the vehicle to make it unaffordable to those (especially the children on here) that are the chronic complainers and are not truthful on the forum. These guys should be driving Explorers or even Escapes and they will complain about them.
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Originally Posted by sosh
Why on earth would anyone be so dumb to provide personal information?? Would you reply if you are asked what you earn or how much in taxes you pay?? Secondly prices vary as do dealer subsidies from market area to market area. I am also willing to bet that many of those that claim an unbelievable price did not pay as little as they say and perhaps the few that did get what they say are the ones that will complain in the future about the poor service they have received from the selling dealer. Its my humble opinion thjat MB should raise the price of the vehicle to make it unaffordable to those (especially the children on here) that are the chronic complainers and are not truthful on the forum. These guys should be driving Explorers or even Escapes and they will complain about them.
Hey come on now, that wasn't a very humble opinion. We're all here to help. Don't provide personal info if you don't want to. No need to bash others that are willing to help. It's not like we asked you for the size of your private parts! (I'm at 7.5 inches, btw).
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Originally Posted by sosh
Why on earth would anyone be so dumb to provide personal information?? Would you reply if you are asked what you earn or how much in taxes you pay?? Secondly prices vary as do dealer subsidies from market area to market area. I am also willing to bet that many of those that claim an unbelievable price did not pay as little as they say and perhaps the few that did get what they say are the ones that will complain in the future about the poor service they have received from the selling dealer. Its my humble opinion thjat MB should raise the price of the vehicle to make it unaffordable to those (especially the children on here) that are the chronic complainers and are not truthful on the forum. These guys should be driving Explorers or even Escapes and they will complain about them.
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Originally Posted by hecdog
Hey come on now, that wasn't a very humble opinion. We're all here to help. Don't provide personal info if you don't want to. No need to bash others that are willing to help. It's not like we asked you for the size of your private parts! (I'm at 7.5 inches, btw).
