SLK/R171: Msrp
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Msrp
Hey, I just joined the forums and am pretty much set on buying the slk 350 black on black with comfort, heating, wood trim, and entertainment with navi. Dealers are having a hard time locating this particular combination of stuff so its taking some time.
Anyways I was wondering how much is reasonable to ask off msrp for cars. Let me know what you all have paid and original prices. Thanks.
Anyways I was wondering how much is reasonable to ask off msrp for cars. Let me know what you all have paid and original prices. Thanks.
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From: sac, calif.
'06 slk55
Originally Posted by britsballer8
Hey, I just joined the forums and am pretty much set on buying the slk 350 black on black with comfort, heating, wood trim, and entertainment with navi. Dealers are having a hard time locating this particular combination of stuff so its taking some time.
Anyways I was wondering how much is reasonable to ask off msrp for cars. Let me know what you all have paid and original prices. Thanks.
Anyways I was wondering how much is reasonable to ask off msrp for cars. Let me know what you all have paid and original prices. Thanks.
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From: Boston, MA
2005 SLK 350, Obs Blk/Ash
There was no negotiating on the SLK in my neck of the woods. However, the negotiating came into play with my trade. They gave me a very fair deal on my 2002 Miata Special Edition. Herb Chambers Motorcars of Boston was an excellent dealer to do business here in MA.
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2005 SL500
Originally Posted by dsb
I basically paid $1400 over invoice or about $2000 -2200 below msrp. I didnt haggle much after I found the color/options I wanted. Very happy.
Also, does anyone know when the 06 models are available for build?
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'06 slk55
pricing
I purchased my car from sacramento, ca. I first used the internet to get a hold of the internet sales manager. Just so you know, many internet managers are not paid on the 'front end' or 'back end' but receive commission based on the total purchase price. Therefore, you can usually get better pricing.
BTW
front end = profit between invoice and msrp
back end = profit made usually by manuf. kickbacks and profit from financing
Again, a reg sales associate gets more money based on how high he can keep the purchase price. You can imagine if the car is marked up $3000 over invoice, the sales rep loses a lot if he were to drop it $2000. He would only get a percentage of the $1000 profit. Whereas an internet manager gets a percentage of the entire purchase price. $2000 drop in price doesn't affect him as much.
Lastly, I know some dealerships work this way... probably not all. So, I can only hope you get the best price possible. My belief is that internet users are usually more savy and can demand a lower price because of the competitive nature of online shopping.
Whatever price you pay, you will be happy once you drive off. It's a great car.
BTW
front end = profit between invoice and msrp
back end = profit made usually by manuf. kickbacks and profit from financing
Again, a reg sales associate gets more money based on how high he can keep the purchase price. You can imagine if the car is marked up $3000 over invoice, the sales rep loses a lot if he were to drop it $2000. He would only get a percentage of the $1000 profit. Whereas an internet manager gets a percentage of the entire purchase price. $2000 drop in price doesn't affect him as much.
Lastly, I know some dealerships work this way... probably not all. So, I can only hope you get the best price possible. My belief is that internet users are usually more savy and can demand a lower price because of the competitive nature of online shopping.
Whatever price you pay, you will be happy once you drive off. It's a great car.
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'01 BMW 330Ci Dinan Signiture series(S) SLK 350 6Spd. CAPRI BLUE AMG, Lighting pkg., heating pkg.
Originally Posted by dsb
I purchased my car from sacramento, ca. I first used the internet to get a hold of the internet sales manager. Just so you know, many internet managers are not paid on the 'front end' or 'back end' but receive commission based on the total purchase price. Therefore, you can usually get better pricing.
BTW
front end = profit between invoice and msrp
back end = profit made usually by manuf. kickbacks and profit from financing
Again, a reg sales associate gets more money based on how high he can keep the purchase price. You can imagine if the car is marked up $3000 over invoice, the sales rep loses a lot if he were to drop it $2000. He would only get a percentage of the $1000 profit. Whereas an internet manager gets a percentage of the entire purchase price. $2000 drop in price doesn't affect him as much.
Lastly, I know some dealerships work this way... probably not all. So, I can only hope you get the best price possible. My belief is that internet users are usually more savy and can demand a lower price because of the competitive nature of online shopping.
Whatever price you pay, you will be happy once you drive off. It's a great car.
BTW
front end = profit between invoice and msrp
back end = profit made usually by manuf. kickbacks and profit from financing
Again, a reg sales associate gets more money based on how high he can keep the purchase price. You can imagine if the car is marked up $3000 over invoice, the sales rep loses a lot if he were to drop it $2000. He would only get a percentage of the $1000 profit. Whereas an internet manager gets a percentage of the entire purchase price. $2000 drop in price doesn't affect him as much.
Lastly, I know some dealerships work this way... probably not all. So, I can only hope you get the best price possible. My belief is that internet users are usually more savy and can demand a lower price because of the competitive nature of online shopping.
Whatever price you pay, you will be happy once you drive off. It's a great car.
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Car in production
Thanks for all your help people. I was out of town last week so I wasnt able to respond. My car is gonna be made because they dont have it with the options i want.
its been sent to production and could take about a month. Ill probably ask for around 2000-2500 off.
its been sent to production and could take about a month. Ill probably ask for around 2000-2500 off.
