SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Need advice ordering 07 SL55
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At $125k MSRP for the SL55, and the grand total w/ tax and options topping out near $160k, thats about my budget for a new car right now. I don't want to spend more, and I am fairly certain you can expect a $5k+ MSRP increase on the SL63 AMG. There is a huge gap between the SL55 and SL65 MSRPs.
If its more than a $5k increase, I wouldn't be surprised, but it would either mean I get fewer options, or I end up buying a non-ordered 07 SL55 off the lot, either of which I want to do.
Also, what exactly will they offer w/ the SL63? Maybe bluetooth .. the 0-60 time is already very compressed between the 55 and 65 .. 4.5 vs. 4.2 .. big deal .. some newer wheels, newer styling package .. and i'm sure it'll sell like hot cakes.
If its more than a $5k increase, I wouldn't be surprised, but it would either mean I get fewer options, or I end up buying a non-ordered 07 SL55 off the lot, either of which I want to do.
Also, what exactly will they offer w/ the SL63? Maybe bluetooth .. the 0-60 time is already very compressed between the 55 and 65 .. 4.5 vs. 4.2 .. big deal .. some newer wheels, newer styling package .. and i'm sure it'll sell like hot cakes.
Originally Posted by SoCalBenzLover
The '07 SL55 is getting a slight facelift and an increase in hp, so the demand for it will be slightly higher than normal.
However, your shady salesman is giving you a later delivery time because they probably have a few orders in already for their "regular" customers. The first batch of cars is scheduled to arrive in April.
Take into consideration that since they are #1, they will have a lot of customers who want to be first in line, so they don't have to come off of MSRP. Those people will pay that price...and more.
Someone else on this thread said it best, patience is going to get you the best deal. If you want one of the first ones, then be willing to pay MSRP. If you can wait till later in the year, you may have more room to negotiate.
But the last thing to consider is that the '08 SL will be an SL63, and there's no way you'll get a deal on those and the waiting list will be long. So is saving a couple of grand worth dealing w/ the timing game w/ the '07? That's your call...
However, your shady salesman is giving you a later delivery time because they probably have a few orders in already for their "regular" customers. The first batch of cars is scheduled to arrive in April.
Take into consideration that since they are #1, they will have a lot of customers who want to be first in line, so they don't have to come off of MSRP. Those people will pay that price...and more.
Someone else on this thread said it best, patience is going to get you the best deal. If you want one of the first ones, then be willing to pay MSRP. If you can wait till later in the year, you may have more room to negotiate.
But the last thing to consider is that the '08 SL will be an SL63, and there's no way you'll get a deal on those and the waiting list will be long. So is saving a couple of grand worth dealing w/ the timing game w/ the '07? That's your call...
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Originally Posted by Vik888
At $125k MSRP for the SL55, and the grand total w/ tax and options topping out near $160k, thats about my budget for a new car right now. I don't want to spend more, and I am fairly certain you can expect a $5k+ MSRP increase on the SL63 AMG. There is a huge gap between the SL55 and SL65 MSRPs.
If its more than a $5k increase, I wouldn't be surprised, but it would either mean I get fewer options, or I end up buying a non-ordered 07 SL55 off the lot, either of which I want to do.
Also, what exactly will they offer w/ the SL63? Maybe bluetooth .. the 0-60 time is already very compressed between the 55 and 65 .. 4.5 vs. 4.2 .. big deal .. some newer wheels, newer styling package .. and i'm sure it'll sell like hot cakes.
If its more than a $5k increase, I wouldn't be surprised, but it would either mean I get fewer options, or I end up buying a non-ordered 07 SL55 off the lot, either of which I want to do.
Also, what exactly will they offer w/ the SL63? Maybe bluetooth .. the 0-60 time is already very compressed between the 55 and 65 .. 4.5 vs. 4.2 .. big deal .. some newer wheels, newer styling package .. and i'm sure it'll sell like hot cakes.
You probably won't see a SL63 in the R230. If the SL uses the new 6.3L N/A it will be a turbo version and probably dubbed the SL69 (MB has trademarked that designation).
~ Ian
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Thanks for your help.
Originally Posted by IanSL55
I spoke w/ my sales guy at FJ. MSRP for the 2007 SL55.
You probably won't see a SL63 in the R230. If the SL uses the new 6.3L N/A it will be a turbo version and probably dubbed the SL69 (MB has trademarked that designation).
~ Ian
You probably won't see a SL63 in the R230. If the SL uses the new 6.3L N/A it will be a turbo version and probably dubbed the SL69 (MB has trademarked that designation).
~ Ian
