S-Class (W220) 1999-2006: S 320 CDI, S 320, S430, S 500, S 600

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Old Aug 19, 2002 | 11:46 PM
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NJ Dealers which ones are the best??

In NJ where is the best place to get an S-Class. We will be placing an order for a 03' S430 or S500 with 4-matic. We have purchases several MB cars from Globe, but are not satisfied with the sub par (Read cheaper American rentals). I have heard that some dealers do drop-off or will give you an S class for and S or an E class for an E. Lastly which dealers have the most competitive lease rates? I know they are roughly the same, but Im sure there are dealers that are flexible.
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Old Aug 20, 2002 | 08:45 AM
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Are you referring to the car you get when your car is in for service. If, so very few dealers are giving Mercedes cars as loaners anymore. Can you imagine having 100 cars in for service and having 100 Mercedes demos lying around to loan or worst 25 S500 per day in for service and having to keep that many S500 demos on hand. Getting a Mercedes loaner especially in a large dealership or metro area is really a thing of the past - I believe.

My E55 is in for service today and they gave me a choice of a Geo Prizm or Ford Escort.
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My E55 is in for service today and they gave me a choice of a Geo Prizm or Ford Escort.
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Your car is already in for service?? You only have what about a thousand or so miles on it?? What's the story?
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Yo KEV!

Your car is already in for service?? You only have what about a thousand or so miles on it?? What's the story?
No major concerns:

1. Headlamp alignment
2. Driver side hood not tight
3. moonroof/sunshade rattles
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Old Aug 20, 2002 | 08:37 PM
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One of the guys who no longer works at my hospital had a E430 and needed service for his car. His dealer went to his house dropped off a ML320 and took his car in for service. It was a NJ dealer but I forgot the name. Also which dealers have good lease rates???
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Old Aug 20, 2002 | 11:00 PM
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does MB still produce S430 for MY 03??

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FazTaz,

The Mercedes dealer I use which gave me a choice of Escort or Prism for my E55 has a Valet service. Someone picks up your car or you can get a loaner such as a Mercedes. However, I don't believe the Valet Service is Gratis? I don't know for sure. I talked with a guy at the dealer yesterday and he does the Valet service and he spoke of doing this for major clients like pro atheletes and the like. I did not ask if the service was free. But in today's nickel and dime era nothing is for free.
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