AustinGuy

I have PM'd you the contact info for CalStar MB. Please post your findings here so that we can keep up with what's going on...

Good luck and now go get cracking on that brand spanking new S65 !!

Nyla

Hi Guys,
New here, but I've been following the terrific thread on pricing, etc.
I'm looking to hold off another 6-9 month for an 2009 550.

I have no problem purchasing out of state, I often do it with real estate. But here's my problem: what do you think is the best way to handle a trade? Has anyone done this? I drive a 750 and in my area of the country a car like that just won't sell privately.

Last several cars, I've just driven in my trade and taken a new one off the lot. Gone with the same German-car dealership, but they're local and not really competitive. I'll admit I've been lazy, but all this talk of the "quest for the good deal" has got me thinking of the days when I'd bargain hard.

Thanks for any advice,

Nyla

AustinGuy

Just my plain opinion of course - no Confucius-type wisdom here:

1) Sell your car on cars.com, autotrader.com and/or carsdirect.com. I have sold many of my own, parents', sisters', etc. cars on those sites and have never had a problem. In a couple of instances, I've sold the cars for MORE than the asking price due to the out-bidding that goes on. Unlike ebay or whatever, those sites are simple to use - just take a few pics of your car, post it on there, and pay the nominal $15-$35 fee depending on the site. I've had great success with cars.com and autotrader.

2) Talk to multiple dealerships on new car pricing. Be courteous and show the salesman that you are not just another internet hack looking to get a bottom line quote and then have someone else beat it. Get in good with a few salesmen, earn their trust and get them to work for you to give you the best deal. Everything else will take care of itself.

Your timing is good although I'm not sure why you want to wait for an 09 model - the car will remain the same (looks-wise at least) for the next 3-5 years I assume. The economy is really starting to tank with gas prices soaring and the CPI inching up. So, I assume not many have an appetite to blow some change on a gas guzzling 100k machine....

Good luck and keep us posted.

AustinGuy

Update on S550 pricing:

It's now very apparent that $10,000 off MSRP is pretty standard. With each day bringing more bad news about a recession, rising gas prices, infaltion, fed rate cuts, etc. I can't see how further discounts won't be forthcoming.

Those of you looking to jump into a new S550 - this is as good as it gets.

I think

RajwanyS550

did u check again with MB austin

gellie

Depreciating assets depreciate faster when the economy blows. Still better off leasing

2008Amg

Take over my lease on a Hot 2008 Mercedes Benz S550 Sport Amg 4Matic No $$ down taxes and tabs payed must have Good credit with the proper credit checks and approval from mercedes benz financial. Black with Black interior. The lease expires on 01/23/11 with a total of 32,500 miles allowed. Currently the car has less than 7k miles. This Mercedes is in as NEW condition not 1 rock chip or scratch. Options are P2 $2860 (parktronic,heated&ventilated front seats,electronic trunk closer, keyless go) ,$5630 321 Amg Sport package, $1795 610 night vision,$560 289 wood steering wheel,$750 218 rear view monitor,$425 057 ipod kit car has a window sticker of $103,795 Plus the whole front end is 3m clear bra Cost $1100. This is an excellent opportunity to get behind the wheel of an amazing vehicle for an inexpensive cost saving you about 10k. Pm me with any questions. The car has been stored inside since november 6th Please be advised the next leasee must have excellent credit ! Please send a email to address above.

AustinGuy

1) why are you unloading it?

2) What's the lease payment?

trumpet1

Why would anyone want to take over a lease when you can march down to the dealership and get a new one, get approximately the same terms, and have the same payment??
The only way taking over a lease payment would make sense is if the seller throws in the amount of the depreciation (the hit) along with the transfer. In this case , you would have to probably give someone $15K just to get the offer rolling.
Let's be real.

cgjungdds

got some 19 amg wheels and tires for this car if interested

AustinGuy

I posted this on a couple of other threads....so I just wanted to let you all know:

I picked up my S550 over the weekend! Finally, after 2.5 months, I finally got it. Obsidian black, AMG sports pak., P3, wood steering, iPod kit. $9000 off MSRP. Will post pics in the near future.