Looking at 2010 BlueTec...any opinions
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Looking at 2010 BlueTec...any opinions
I'm looking at the BlueTec R350 w/ 7-seat option, Premium 1 package, RES, and 3-zone climate (note: some options are unavoidable unless I order).
MSRP:$60905
With USAA car buying program, I'm looking at $55303 including destination fee; the only thing I have to pay is title/tax/etc.
Anyone think I can get a better deal?
MSRP:$60905
With USAA car buying program, I'm looking at $55303 including destination fee; the only thing I have to pay is title/tax/etc.
Anyone think I can get a better deal?
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I think you can do better if you can wait a while. The redesigned 2011 R has been being assembled since June 28 and will be showing up at dealers shortly. You might get $5K off on a new 2011 if you play your cards right. When the 2011's show up is when you'll get a super deal if you still want a 2010.
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I think you can do better if you can wait a while. The redesigned 2011 R has been being assembled since June 28 and will be showing up at dealers shortly. You might get $5K off on a new 2011 if you play your cards right. When the 2011's show up is when you'll get a super deal if you still want a 2010.
With the brand new body style R-class coming in 2011, you should be able to get $7-10K off from the MSRP if you are able to wait a bit.
Btw, if you are only getting 4K off, I will wait and buy a redesign R-class instead. I think it is so much nicer looking
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Agree. Mercedes has a tendency to provide heavy incentive to the dealers to clean out all the leftover about September time frame for the next year model. R typical gets about $5-8K discount.
With the brand new body style R-class coming in 2011, you should be able to get $7-10K off from the MSRP if you are able to wait a bit.
Btw, if you are only getting 4K off, I will wait and buy a redesign R-class instead. I think it is so much nicer looking
With the brand new body style R-class coming in 2011, you should be able to get $7-10K off from the MSRP if you are able to wait a bit.
Btw, if you are only getting 4K off, I will wait and buy a redesign R-class instead. I think it is so much nicer looking
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All I can say is good luck finding a 2010 R, let alone a diesel. My three local to me dealers (All owned by the same company) don't even have a single one in stock. Last one I remember them having new was a steel grey R350 fully loaded with a $60K+ sticker. It sold in about a week. Most MB dealers don't even order the R class since it's such a niche/ demographic type vehicle.
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All I can say is good luck finding a 2010 R, let alone a diesel. My three local to me dealers (All owned by the same company) don't even have a single one in stock. Last one I remember them having new was a steel grey R350 fully loaded with a $60K+ sticker. It sold in about a week. Most MB dealers don't even order the R class since it's such a niche/ demographic type vehicle.
I tried to go lower, but the other available BlueTec was quickly picked up which made dealer competition essentially go away. Waiting for further incentives or the 2011 was untenable due to a expanding family.
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White, BlueTec, RES, 7-seat, 3-zone climate, P1, parktronic, and basic roof carrier rack with luggage case
I was fortunate: did not have to go too far...only one other with the same options on eastern seaboard.
I was fortunate: did not have to go too far...only one other with the same options on eastern seaboard.
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Well, I got one of the two BlueTec, 7-seaters located on the East Coast. MSRP: $61475; Invoice: $57800; My price: $55303
I tried to go lower, but the other available BlueTec was quickly picked up which made dealer competition essentially go away. Waiting for further incentives or the 2011 was untenable due to a expanding family.
I tried to go lower, but the other available BlueTec was quickly picked up which made dealer competition essentially go away. Waiting for further incentives or the 2011 was untenable due to a expanding family.
Enjoy it in good health.
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