nkole

The lease is coming up on my 2007 E350 and I've been looking for my next car. Found the following and wondering what you all think of the deal:

2008 S550 w/14K miles

- ABC Suspension
- Package 2
- Distronic plus
- Ipod kit
- Rear monitor

It's a one owner car in perfect condition.

Negotiated price $63.3K

Even with the economy in the state it's in this deal seems to good to pass up. Comments?

Saverino

IMO, it seems like a pretty good deal.

blazinginder

seems like a good deal, what was the original msrp?...new 08's were going for 20k off MSRP when 09's were coming out....so assuming the MSRP was mid 90k-100k...seems like a damn good deal

nkole

The MSRP is $99K and change.

RajwanyS550

rear monitor is not a standalone option on the 08 so either yours is P3 or there is some mistake

Dema

Can be the monitor aftermarket?

gellie

Sounds only fair. New 550 4matics w/p2 are going for 77-78k as of last month.Might even be cheaper now.

trumpet1

It's a no-brainer. That is a very good deal.
What color is it?

emayer

Sounds like a good deal!

I am picking up a new '08 next week and was able to come down 19k off MSRP. Can't wait!

As for the rear-monitor, the early 08's had this as a standalone option. The P3 package was created later in the build year. BTW, the ABC suspension is a rare option selection and a worthy find.

mbnj

You have it exactly right, The only thing that could not make it a good deal would be if the primo car market crashes, but you have a lot of room with this car and that price.

nkole

Thanks for all the feedback.

The car is an early 08.

The car is andorite gray/black.

Neil

RajwanyS550

last month 08 with 14k miles were going for low 70's. now probably even cheaper. but not that cheap. heck of a deal. check carfax before plunging good luck

trumpet1

Nice!

NJS430

Not true - early in the year it was. So were Multi Contour seats. When I ordered mine there wasn't a P3. I have the rear monitor and the multi contour but not night view assist.

EinMD

About 2 weeks ago I was toying around with getting a black AMG 63. The dealer offered me $72M for mine. Early '08 with 14M miles plus night view assist. Perfect condition. I decided to keep mine.

RajwanyS550

rite I stand corrected

nkole

Thanks again for all the feedback.

The seller is now trying to change some of the terms and while not huge in the grand scheme of things turned me off a bit and I've walked; at least for the time being.

Found another car, S550 with an MSRP of over $114K with only 1300 miles. It includes the 235 designo graphite package. I can't find any information about what's included in that package or the cost. Can any of you experts shed some light?

Neil

trumpet1

Need more info. Price, options like distronic, pano roof, rear seat package, year model, etc, etc,etc.

nkole

I've asked for a breakdown of the $114K. My guess is this designo package is a big chunk. Can't find any info on edmunds, kbb or mbusa.com about it. Any ideas on what's included in that package?

Neil

trumpet1

Other than the designo white/porcelain package, I've never been a huge fan of paying an extra $10 to 15K more for a special paint job when I really don't see that much of a difference. If I were put under test back before I bought my car, and told that Obsidian black was a designo paint from the beginning, I'd probably believe it. Just my opinion. I am more into features and power than certain leather folds and color combos. I'm proud of those who are into the designo editions as it does allow someone to have a very distinguished automobile but to pay $10K more for a paint job just isn't worth (to me). If it ever needs repair work done it might be a pain in the neck to get it done right in most areas of the country. Even Obsidian black would be a tough one to match.

As far as what is in those packages, I just can't keep up with that. I can't even remember seeing those outlined on the MB website to study.

Sorry to have not been much help. I still think you should get the first one you mentioned.

nkole

Trumpet1, I agree with your comments on the designo packages.

I had the seller fax me the sticker for the car in question. The highlights are below:

2008 S550 $86,700
designo graphic paint $2,250
iPOD $425
Rear view monitor $750
Night view assist $1795
P2 package $2860
Designo Graphite edition $12,250
includes designo matte natural wood, designo corteccia, alcantara headline in charcoal, designo wood/leather steering wheel, 8 way power rear seats, power rear side window shades, headted and cooled rear seats, heated steering wheel, four-zone climate control, charcoal exclusive leather
AMG sport package $5630
Destination and delivery $775
Gas Guzzler tax $1300

Total MSRP $114,735

The car has 1300 miles on it and is in perfect condition. The asking price is $82K. This is about $32K off sticker or about $10K more than a left over new 2008 might sell for.

I agree that the exclusive designo package doesn't add a lot of value. I don't really need 4-zone climate control or rear power/heated/cooled seats.

My thought is $70K would be an excellent deal. Is this unrealistically aggressive?

Neil

trumpet1

Now after seeing that, I think even at $82K you're getting a seriously great deal. I noticed it has the alcantara headliner ( a nice bonus). My car didn't get the iPod, you're getting a great appearance package with the AMG, and you also are getting a rear seat deal that is awesome.

I just wish you were getting distronic and panoroof. The pano roof being the least of the goodies to consider but it is nice to have that extra view back there.
I just am spoiled with the distronic.

I think with that low of mileage, you can't get into it for $70K. The $82K sounds very reasonable.

nkole

Appreciate the comments.

Comparing the two cars the first one offers a better discount from MSRP, 35% vs 28% for the designo car. However, the first car has 14K miles vs 1.3K for number two.

The other issue I'm trying to sort out is do I even like the designo treatment. I found a lot of good pictures of a similar car (but it's an S600) on Ebay (item number 160292482790) and from the pictures, the matte wood just doesn't look as rich as the standard glossy stock. Furthermore, as mentioned earlier, the $2K extra cost paint looks nice but not worth the money. Maybe I'll have a different opinion when I see it in person.

Last issue I'm wondering about is does MB increase the incentive on new 08's in two weeks when the current incentive expires.

Too many choices......

trumpet1

I know what you mean by the lack of gloss.

nitromilt

sounds like some good deals.I had a person make on offer on my '08 S550 4matic sport the other day for $85000. and i turned him down (car isnt for sale),but after more thought maybe i should have taken it.My car has 7500 miles on it but he also wanted both sets of wheels and tires.The 20" Avarus wheels and Perrilli tires cost me $3500.So maybe i should have sold it.There are some great deals out there just keep looking.I will be in the market for a SL63 in the spring,maybe i can get lucky and pick one up with just a few miles on it for a reasonable price.