2009 S65 Amg
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2009 S65 Amg
Guys I've a few questions about the 09' models.
1.) When is the earliest ,
one can get a 2009 S65?
2.) If I want a specific designo color (Mystic white with piano/white interior) does this greatly delay my build time?
3.) Should I shoot for an 08' S65 instead? I was hoping that the 09's would change the cross stitching back to a more "reasonable" look.
4.) Any other options?
Thanks!!
Coogi
1.) When is the earliest ,
one can get a 2009 S65?2.) If I want a specific designo color (Mystic white with piano/white interior) does this greatly delay my build time?
3.) Should I shoot for an 08' S65 instead? I was hoping that the 09's would change the cross stitching back to a more "reasonable" look.
4.) Any other options?
Thanks!!
Coogi
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It's not the building specifics that I am worried about. It's the TIMING - Meaning I would the newest model even if it means waiting a few months. If a 2009 S65 Designo Mystic White edition will not come into my hands until SEPT or NOV!!!
A bit confused as to which year I should shoot for....08 or 09....Seriously.
Does anyone know how many of these (color combo's) were produced in 2007 and 2008? Mystic white with porcelin and piano black wood interior?
Thanks.
Coogi
A bit confused as to which year I should shoot for....08 or 09....Seriously.
Does anyone know how many of these (color combo's) were produced in 2007 and 2008? Mystic white with porcelin and piano black wood interior?
Thanks.
Coogi
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check dealer inventory, they can search nationwide... S65s are not in demand. If you order one expect to pay more.
Designo cars typically can take a month longer than a normal order.
Designo cars typically can take a month longer than a normal order.
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MB dealers don't seem to know when MY09 S65s are coming out....
But didn't '08 S65 arrive in US in July07 or so?
'09 SL63/65 will prob be in US in Spr08....so added push to synch MYs by early Summ08....
And another unknown is....when is facelifted/mid-cycle refreshed S-Class arriving? Sales have already been dropping quickly....launched in US in ?Feb06....
Unfortunately, not clear that MB realizes most buyers view this 65 quilted leather crap as tacky....so who knows if they will solve error in MY09???
But didn't '08 S65 arrive in US in July07 or so?
'09 SL63/65 will prob be in US in Spr08....so added push to synch MYs by early Summ08....
And another unknown is....when is facelifted/mid-cycle refreshed S-Class arriving? Sales have already been dropping quickly....launched in US in ?Feb06....
Unfortunately, not clear that MB realizes most buyers view this 65 quilted leather crap as tacky....so who knows if they will solve error in MY09???
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Sales have been dropping quickly???? Nothing more than normal for a car that has been on the market for almost 2 years this or next month.
Facelift won't come until 2010 model year.
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Facelift won't come until 2010 model year.
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Thanks for the replies. A fletcher jones S65 Designo white on white was supposedly listed for 50k OVER msrp. Wacky!
I wish we had more information on when and how to order/delivery time/new options/upgrades etc etc.
Coogi
I wish we had more information on when and how to order/delivery time/new options/upgrades etc etc.
Coogi
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They either think their customers are just plain stupid or they want to give a potential buyer a feeling that if he buys the car at MSRP or even a few grand more, he might have made THE deal of his life (wow, I got $50K off...).
BTW, a designo S65 plus $50K comes very close to the price of the CL65 Anniversary Edition...
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Gee, I don't know what these guys from so-called 'upgraded' dealerships are smoking...
They either think their customers are just plain stupid or they want to give a potential buyer a feeling that if he buys the car at MSRP or even a few grand more, he might have made THE deal of his life (wow, I got $50K off...).
BTW, a designo S65 plus $50K comes very close to the price of the CL65 Anniversary Edition...
They either think their customers are just plain stupid or they want to give a potential buyer a feeling that if he buys the car at MSRP or even a few grand more, he might have made THE deal of his life (wow, I got $50K off...).
BTW, a designo S65 plus $50K comes very close to the price of the CL65 Anniversary Edition...
............Part of the problem is that some of us help create the stereotype. Some make themselves feel better by buying into the BS. Paying above MSRP for supposedly limited production this and that. The dealers must really think we are idiots.
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Is this info from mbusa??[/QUOTE]
Nope, just going by typical MB practice. They almost always facelift a 7-year production run model in the 3 or 4th year. It will be timed to fit in with the new E/CLK just like in 03, this way all of them get any engine updates at the same time. By then MB should have come around to direct injection for the 5.5L V8. You know it won't be 2009 model year because you'd see prototypes and other indications that a change is coming. The 09' models arrive in July-August. MB believe it or not is fairly predictable with facelifts.
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Nope, just going by typical MB practice. They almost always facelift a 7-year production run model in the 3 or 4th year. It will be timed to fit in with the new E/CLK just like in 03, this way all of them get any engine updates at the same time. By then MB should have come around to direct injection for the 5.5L V8. You know it won't be 2009 model year because you'd see prototypes and other indications that a change is coming. The 09' models arrive in July-August. MB believe it or not is fairly predictable with facelifts.
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Another one said it just right - Those who choose to pay OVER what they should be paying is directly effecting the prices that they are asking.
This is something that happened to the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction a few years ago. Some very wealthy individuals decided that they wanted to blow a few hundred grand on cars that are actually only worth (70-80k) and thus raising the prices for all the following years.
I guess cars are only worth what you are willing to pay for them.....
PS- On another note - I called the dealership to get a quote for a windshield replacement.... Conversation goes like this:
MB- Hello MBenz service department, how can I help you?
ME- Hi! I would like to get a quote and schedule a time to replace my windshield.
MB - What model car do you own sir?
ME- S65 AMG
MB - IS that a mercedes benz?
ME - Long pause......................Um. Yes.....Yes it is.
WoW!!!
This is something that happened to the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction a few years ago. Some very wealthy individuals decided that they wanted to blow a few hundred grand on cars that are actually only worth (70-80k) and thus raising the prices for all the following years.
I guess cars are only worth what you are willing to pay for them.....
PS- On another note - I called the dealership to get a quote for a windshield replacement.... Conversation goes like this:
MB- Hello MBenz service department, how can I help you?
ME- Hi! I would like to get a quote and schedule a time to replace my windshield.
MB - What model car do you own sir?
ME- S65 AMG
MB - IS that a mercedes benz?
ME - Long pause......................Um. Yes.....Yes it is.
WoW!!!
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Another one said it just right - Those who choose to pay OVER what they should be paying is directly effecting the prices that they are asking.
This is something that happened to the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction a few years ago. Some very wealthy individuals decided that they wanted to blow a few hundred grand on cars that are actually only worth (70-80k) and thus raising the prices for all the following years.
I guess cars are only worth what you are willing to pay for them.....
PS- On another note - I called the dealership to get a quote for a windshield replacement.... Conversation goes like this:
MB- Hello MBenz service department, how can I help you?
ME- Hi! I would like to get a quote and schedule a time to replace my windshield.
MB - What model car do you own sir?
ME- S65 AMG
MB - IS that a mercedes benz?
ME - Long pause......................Um. Yes.....Yes it is.
WoW!!!
This is something that happened to the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction a few years ago. Some very wealthy individuals decided that they wanted to blow a few hundred grand on cars that are actually only worth (70-80k) and thus raising the prices for all the following years.
I guess cars are only worth what you are willing to pay for them.....
PS- On another note - I called the dealership to get a quote for a windshield replacement.... Conversation goes like this:
MB- Hello MBenz service department, how can I help you?
ME- Hi! I would like to get a quote and schedule a time to replace my windshield.
MB - What model car do you own sir?
ME- S65 AMG
MB - IS that a mercedes benz?
ME - Long pause......................Um. Yes.....Yes it is.
WoW!!!
That's crazy........ They don't even know their own models? I would've changed the very last response to this:
ME - Long pause.......................Um. No..... No it's not. Thank you. Goodbye.
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Another one said it just right - Those who choose to pay OVER what they should be paying is directly effecting the prices that they are asking.
This is something that happened to the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction a few years ago. Some very wealthy individuals decided that they wanted to blow a few hundred grand on cars that are actually only worth (70-80k) and thus raising the prices for all the following years.
I guess cars are only worth what you are willing to pay for them.....
PS- On another note - I called the dealership to get a quote for a windshield replacement.... Conversation goes like this:
MB- Hello MBenz service department, how can I help you?
ME- Hi! I would like to get a quote and schedule a time to replace my windshield.
MB - What model car do you own sir?
ME- S65 AMG
MB - IS that a mercedes benz?
ME - Long pause......................Um. Yes.....Yes it is.
WoW!!!
This is something that happened to the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction a few years ago. Some very wealthy individuals decided that they wanted to blow a few hundred grand on cars that are actually only worth (70-80k) and thus raising the prices for all the following years.
I guess cars are only worth what you are willing to pay for them.....
PS- On another note - I called the dealership to get a quote for a windshield replacement.... Conversation goes like this:
MB- Hello MBenz service department, how can I help you?
ME- Hi! I would like to get a quote and schedule a time to replace my windshield.
MB - What model car do you own sir?
ME- S65 AMG
MB - IS that a mercedes benz?
ME - Long pause......................Um. Yes.....Yes it is.
WoW!!!
I called Fletcher Jones (The one who has the White on White S65 on eBay) the other day and my phone conversation went something like this...
ME-Hi, I'm calling in regards to the White S65 you have on eBay.
MB-Ok, hold on a minute and let me get you on the phone with an S-Class specialist.
MB-Hi, may I help you?
ME-Yes, I'm calling you in regards to the White S65 on eBay.
MB-Oh, is that the AMG one?
ME-....... sigh....
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Not sure what's so complicated?????
99% of dealers of any brand (of any product) are incompetent.....
In any major mkt, one either has relationships w/the one-two competent dealers/salesguys who offer fair pricing/exemplary svc to repeat custs and/or is referred to these dealers by colleagues who are major repeat custs....
Darwinian selection exists among both dealers and repeat customers in every major mkt....incl LA/BevHills.....
99% of dealers of any brand (of any product) are incompetent.....
In any major mkt, one either has relationships w/the one-two competent dealers/salesguys who offer fair pricing/exemplary svc to repeat custs and/or is referred to these dealers by colleagues who are major repeat custs....
Darwinian selection exists among both dealers and repeat customers in every major mkt....incl LA/BevHills.....
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yes , dealers sometimes don't know anything at all , i've also had few examples ,and i was shocked , i was interested in slk350 the guy told me it was one of the fastest mercedeses out there right now it has almost 400 hp and it's very very rare................................ in my face lmao , and the other dealer told me that s65 is only twin turbo and there was never a twin turbo s600 , when i was pickin up my ML from service and he was arguing with me he pointed at it he said look biturbo it doesn't say on s600 biturbo lol
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