Nickerz

When I told my wife I want to upgrade from my car into another AMG model she told me I can't until I get her a new SUV. So now I'm in the market for the ML which we test drove the 350 today and she absolutely loves it as do I!

However, I really want the ML500 but with the options/terms I want, do you think I can get my payments at $1000 a month out the door (incl. tax)?

Here's what I'm looking for...
ML500 Black on Black (Premium, Comfort, Lighting, Entertainment, Air Suspension, Sunroof Packages) + Parktronic, Sirius Satellite Radio, Heated Front Seats, Thermatronic Tri-Zone Climate Control)

So pretty much loaded.

I wanted to put as little down as possible (maybe $2K) and lease it for 2 years (ideally) maybe 3 years.

Is this possible? Or can I only get this with an ML350?

Nick
PS I'm gonna call the dealership back and see what the "Costco discount" will give me.

sosh

My ML500 has a similar spec to what you want. My lease pmts for a 48 mo lease are way below the grand a month and they include the damned 9% PA tax on leases. Remember though, it does not pay to lease unless you have a business write off for the vehicle.

Reynaldo

...Buy her the Smart one, mate!

chinhster

Lately, I've read about guys getting their MLs for less than invoice (no such luck for me, I paid $1K over invoice). However, I'd wait to see how the GL does. I seriously think the GL450 will cannibalize sales of the ML500 leading to some pretty good deals. If I had known the GL450 was only going to be $5K more than the ML500, I would've waited.

If the ML is going to be for your wife, get the ML350... that'll leave you more $$ available for an AMG

Reynaldo

Tell her how fortunate she is--to be given the opportunity to discover the wonderful things in your coexistence...
...Give her the Smart car!...
...Pimp yours to an AMG!

"Do it!" - Ben Stiller [Starsky & Hutch]

MagicO309D

Consider yourself lucky, my wife insisted on/got a Hummer! Now my side of the garage is piled up with all the stuff that I had been gradually moving over to her side.

Anyway, you should be able to do much, much better especially in CA with so many dealers around. Do the leg-work and it will pay off big-time.

Nickerz

I heard back from a dealer today that had an ML500 with almost everything I wanted (minus the Air Suspension Package) and assured me that getting my payment under $1K a month won't be a problem.

My wife is so excited! We'll see if this deal goes through as they also said I'd be getting the Costco discount!

Anything else I should be aware of?

ams_sim

You should be aware of yourself. Do not negotiate by "monthly payments".
costco discount is BS these days. It is invoice plus + $500-1000.
ML's have been selling for a lot less than invoice since last summer.
I suspect with the gas prices...

sosh

If I were you I would get the Airmatic. I have it and its well worth the price. You should be able to get into one with it for under the grand a month. Remember also that if you are a top tier credit you can reduce your lease pmts by putting up a substancial refundable deposit at the onset of the lease. The savings are far more than you would receive in interest from a short term investment.