Did you all buy local?
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Did you all buy local?
Buying a new ML. I have one 'local' dealer the rest are in other parts of the state.
Do i pay the extra and buy from the local dealer or do I save $1500 and buy from a dealer 2 or more hours away?.
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Do i pay the extra and buy from the local dealer or do I save $1500 and buy from a dealer 2 or more hours away?.
Thoughts?
Last edited by mercedesml; Aug 4, 2005 at 05:03 PM.
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Buy local!! $1500 is a small amount to pay when you will have to rely on this dealer to service and support the vehicle. You can try to negotiate with the other prices you received. I never understood why people go half way accross the country to save a nickle and then complain that they are not getting the attention they deserve from their local dealer.
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You'll almost always receive better service from a dealer you purchased from (they want a repeat purchase). Plus, if you like the local dealer, I don't see a good enough reason to travel 2+ hours to save a little. Everyone has different priorities (price, services, etc) - what are yours?
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Originally Posted by mercedesml
Buying a new ML. I have one 'local' dealer the rest are in other parts of the state.
Do i pay the extra and buy from the local dealer or do I save $1500 and buy from a dealer 2 or more hours away?.
Thoughts?
Do i pay the extra and buy from the local dealer or do I save $1500 and buy from a dealer 2 or more hours away?.
Thoughts?
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I would support my local dealer if he understood "deal." He doesn't so I am driving 2000 miles for my R500 to get the lowest price I could find. However, I did not purchase my present E320 locally but the service department at this same local dealer has treated me like royalty. MB loaner, great SA and good service. So it all depends on the dealer and what he can provide you.
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Originally Posted by Nevada Jack
I would support my local dealer if he understood "deal." He doesn't so I am driving 2000 miles for my R500 to get the lowest price I could find. However, I did not purchase my present E320 locally but the service department at this same local dealer has treated me like royalty. MB loaner, great SA and good service. So it all depends on the dealer and what he can provide you.
It is a shame but I think i'm going to go against the consensus and go for the lower price simply because it means I can have the Comfort Package or Air Suspension Package thrown in for free.
I wonder if anyone has ever tried to order out of state for a cheaper price and have it delivered?. Do such new car websites exists?
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Originally Posted by mercedesml
My local dealer doesn't understand "deal" either. I personally have never seen any difference in service level between the different dealers i've taken my current car into to be serviced.
It is a shame but I think i'm going to go against the consensus and go for the lower price simply because it means I can have the Comfort Package or Air Suspension Package thrown in for free.
I wonder if anyone has ever tried to order out of state for a cheaper price and have it delivered?. Do such new car websites exists?
It is a shame but I think i'm going to go against the consensus and go for the lower price simply because it means I can have the Comfort Package or Air Suspension Package thrown in for free.
I wonder if anyone has ever tried to order out of state for a cheaper price and have it delivered?. Do such new car websites exists?
Last edited by Nevada Jack; Aug 5, 2005 at 11:09 AM.
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Originally Posted by mercedesml
Buying a new ML. I have one 'local' dealer the rest are in other parts of the state.
Do i pay the extra and buy from the local dealer or do I save $1500 and buy from a dealer 2 or more hours away?.
Thoughts?
Do i pay the extra and buy from the local dealer or do I save $1500 and buy from a dealer 2 or more hours away?.
Thoughts?
I wonder, what do you all mean by "I'll get better service if I buy the car from my local dealer"? Will he fetch you a cup of coffee or shine your shoes when you take your car in for service? Let me make an example - I bought my previous car from a broker and at around 51,000 miles I had to bring it in to a local dealer for service. Since it was already out of warranty, they still fixed it for free because I take it to them whenever something is wrong. It's called "good faith" service. Then again, that's my experience.
I just don't know why everyone think they'd get better service than anyone else because they bought the car there. That's what the salesman tells you before you sign the deal. But we all line up to drop of our vehicles just like everyone. Yes, there are a--hole dealer service out there and you'll have to be careful around them. As long as you have warranty, they have to fix your car for free. One advice, be nice to them and they will treat you right (most of them anyway).
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Originally Posted by mercedesml
My local dealer doesn't understand "deal" either. I personally have never seen any difference in service level between the different dealers i've taken my current car into to be serviced.
It is a shame but I think i'm going to go against the consensus and go for the lower price simply because it means I can have the Comfort Package or Air Suspension Package thrown in for free.
I wonder if anyone has ever tried to order out of state for a cheaper price and have it delivered?. Do such new car websites exists?
It is a shame but I think i'm going to go against the consensus and go for the lower price simply because it means I can have the Comfort Package or Air Suspension Package thrown in for free.
I wonder if anyone has ever tried to order out of state for a cheaper price and have it delivered?. Do such new car websites exists?
