Well, this sucks...
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Mercedes-Benz ML350
Well, this sucks...
Well, the wifey's company is downsizing a bunch within the next 2 months. She has not heard anything specific about her job inparticular however, I think we should take caution. Word from HR department is they are downsizing up to 70% and some jobs are moving to Canada.
If she gets let go, then she will get 6-month pay.
I think I may have to look into getting rid of the ML350, she has a BMW that I am also paying for that I am also thinking what I should do with. However, I know she really really loves it. I would rather her have what she likes than for me to have my car. I don't want to put much more miles on the ML. Also, if she doesn't end up losing her job then I will just rethink my options on what to do for my next car.
How should I go about getting the numbers, I went on KBB and everywhere else however they don't have any 2012 models year estiments.
Should I just trade it in? Take it to CarMax?
I don't want to do this, however after thinking about it. It is better to save up the money I am paying on the ML now and put it away just in case she is not able to get another job in a year or so.
If she gets let go, then she will get 6-month pay.
I think I may have to look into getting rid of the ML350, she has a BMW that I am also paying for that I am also thinking what I should do with. However, I know she really really loves it. I would rather her have what she likes than for me to have my car. I don't want to put much more miles on the ML. Also, if she doesn't end up losing her job then I will just rethink my options on what to do for my next car.
How should I go about getting the numbers, I went on KBB and everywhere else however they don't have any 2012 models year estiments.
Should I just trade it in? Take it to CarMax?
I don't want to do this, however after thinking about it. It is better to save up the money I am paying on the ML now and put it away just in case she is not able to get another job in a year or so.
Last edited by jweezy; Dec 2, 2011 at 01:19 PM.
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From: Bow, NH
2012 ML350 Bluetec, 2009 Audi A4 Cab,2003 Harley Road King
Well, the wifey's company is downsizing a bunch within the next 2 months. She has not heard anything specific about her job inparticular however, I think we should take caution. Word from HR department is they are downsizing up to 70% and some jobs are moving to Canada.
If she gets let go, then she will get 6-month pay.
I think I may have to look into getting rid of the ML350, she has a BMW that I am also paying for that I am also thinking what I should do with. However, I know she really really loves it. I would rather her have what she likes than for me to have my car. I don't want to put much more miles on the ML. Also, if she doesn't end up losing her job then I will just rethink my options on what to do for my next car.
How should I go about getting the numbers, I went on KBB and everywhere else however they don't have any 2012 models year estiments.
Should I just trade it in? Take it to CarMax?
I don't want to do this, however after thinking about it. It is better to save up the money I am paying on the ML now and put it away just in case she is not able to get another job in a year or so.
If she gets let go, then she will get 6-month pay.
I think I may have to look into getting rid of the ML350, she has a BMW that I am also paying for that I am also thinking what I should do with. However, I know she really really loves it. I would rather her have what she likes than for me to have my car. I don't want to put much more miles on the ML. Also, if she doesn't end up losing her job then I will just rethink my options on what to do for my next car.
How should I go about getting the numbers, I went on KBB and everywhere else however they don't have any 2012 models year estiments.
Should I just trade it in? Take it to CarMax?
I don't want to do this, however after thinking about it. It is better to save up the money I am paying on the ML now and put it away just in case she is not able to get another job in a year or so.
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Mercedes-Benz ML350
She doesn't want me to give it up. Wifey says I am overly preparing.
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From: Bow, NH
2012 ML350 Bluetec, 2009 Audi A4 Cab,2003 Harley Road King
If you involve a dealer, you are going to take at least a 20% hit. Figure what that amout is and then make a decision whether to keep it and hope things get better. Alternatively take the hit now, knowing full well what it will cost you. In the interim you can always try Ebay with a reserve to test the market.
