SLK/R171: test drove the M3 today i regret ordering slk350..
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Yes i am proboly being too soft on them but thats the way i am and when i snap I SNAP!
I am 23 years old and no i am not gonna buy a +50 K car just because i like one forum more then the other...stop hating diamond and read the sentence carefully even though i was lazy on the spelling.
for the rest of you thanks for all the support its been really hard trying to convince this dealer and his manager what *******s they are being and clearly do not see the bigger picture here since i have already bought a C class off them and got my dads friend to go to him for an S class. I Also most likely will be buying another mercedes in three years maybe even sooner and will continue to switch cars for the rest of my life.
They still will not budge but i think they will re-think it over tommorow and it might be a little easier for me to work with them.
Anyone have any suggestions for me to get a feeling of the power behind the SLK350 since it is about as much HP as a boxster S would that a good candidate to maybe get a feel of what the SLK has to offer?
Harris i am not trying to portray anything all i am saying is this dealer and there company which is affiliated to mercedes but is another company from what i heard form other dealers (Silver Star) are really stupid salesmen who
do not have any business foresight and will even make an enemy of once a good long term customer just so they can make a quick profit.
They are acting like children in my opinion and have no class what so ever
and yet they are selling a mercedes benz vehicle.
I am 23 years old and no i am not gonna buy a +50 K car just because i like one forum more then the other...stop hating diamond and read the sentence carefully even though i was lazy on the spelling.
for the rest of you thanks for all the support its been really hard trying to convince this dealer and his manager what *******s they are being and clearly do not see the bigger picture here since i have already bought a C class off them and got my dads friend to go to him for an S class. I Also most likely will be buying another mercedes in three years maybe even sooner and will continue to switch cars for the rest of my life.
They still will not budge but i think they will re-think it over tommorow and it might be a little easier for me to work with them.
Anyone have any suggestions for me to get a feeling of the power behind the SLK350 since it is about as much HP as a boxster S would that a good candidate to maybe get a feel of what the SLK has to offer?
Harris i am not trying to portray anything all i am saying is this dealer and there company which is affiliated to mercedes but is another company from what i heard form other dealers (Silver Star) are really stupid salesmen who
do not have any business foresight and will even make an enemy of once a good long term customer just so they can make a quick profit.
They are acting like children in my opinion and have no class what so ever
and yet they are selling a mercedes benz vehicle.
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[QUOTE=Harris]Its total BS by Kimchi and its total BS by the dealer (if they did say you cant canel the order).
Harris im sorry but are you implying that i am lying about this whole process?
haha i certainly hope not i have alot of respect for you please habe the same for me.
Harris im sorry but are you implying that i am lying about this whole process?
haha i certainly hope not i have alot of respect for you please habe the same for me.
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23 ? me too, you are true about keeping a car for more than three years or for even that matter more than two year, I almost got an fully loaded 525 (sprt,sound,premium,auto,xenon) last week but I some how controlled my self, one reason I did not take it was becuase I might have gotten **** for my 05c230 when if I traded it in.
Any way good luck with your new car.
Any way good luck with your new car.
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Originally Posted by djantlive
So, have you paid the car in full yet? Do you lose out on the deposit?
I'd try calling MBUSA as well as other dealerships to cancel it.
I'd try calling MBUSA as well as other dealerships to cancel it.
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I called mercedes canada and they seem like they are not wantig to help
i am beggining to hate mercedes customer service.
They told me to talk to this girl who handles BC customers so they put me through to the line she did not pick up so I left a msg...
She didnt call back so i called back an hour later and asked if anyone else could handle my case they said no then asked me what dealership in BC i had a problem with i said i would like to talk to the rep before i start giving out the names of the dealership. She said well it would be better too to specify which dealership i had a problem with so they could get the info and call me back.....HELLLO!!!!!! i have the problem here why would they go to the dealership 1st then as me what my problem is when i have the problem with the dealership!??! I told them this and they finnally agreed with me and told me the lady will call me back. Well she finnally called me back like 5 hours later and i told her my complaint and how i was a potential life long buyer
and this type of business conduct makes me regret dealing iwth mercedes benz....she told me it was up to the discretion of the dealer whether i could get my deposit back and cancel my order since the car is not built yet...
So this means my dealer is lying to me ( no suprise) that he would cancel if he could but he is not going to! lol what a joke....
Well that all happened yesterday....haha now i wanna see what drama will unfold today....
i am beggining to hate mercedes customer service.
They told me to talk to this girl who handles BC customers so they put me through to the line she did not pick up so I left a msg...
She didnt call back so i called back an hour later and asked if anyone else could handle my case they said no then asked me what dealership in BC i had a problem with i said i would like to talk to the rep before i start giving out the names of the dealership. She said well it would be better too to specify which dealership i had a problem with so they could get the info and call me back.....HELLLO!!!!!! i have the problem here why would they go to the dealership 1st then as me what my problem is when i have the problem with the dealership!??! I told them this and they finnally agreed with me and told me the lady will call me back. Well she finnally called me back like 5 hours later and i told her my complaint and how i was a potential life long buyer
and this type of business conduct makes me regret dealing iwth mercedes benz....she told me it was up to the discretion of the dealer whether i could get my deposit back and cancel my order since the car is not built yet...
So this means my dealer is lying to me ( no suprise) that he would cancel if he could but he is not going to! lol what a joke....
Well that all happened yesterday....haha now i wanna see what drama will unfold today....
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As others have mentioned, you can definitely get your money back...
They're just trying to coerce you into buying it that's all. It sucks to have to be a *****, but sometimes that is the only way to get things done...
As far as the M3 versus the SLK350/55 is concerned, consider a couple things here. For one it seems to me, and correct me if I'm wrong here, that BMW have still not been able to get a handle on the bad rod bearing issue. They've updated the bearing shells numerous times, they had that oil pump recall, and now I hear there's another recal for new rod bearings. The M3 has been in production for three years now. Come on BMW, fix the damn problem once and for all. If they don't or can't, I doubt that they'll ever be able to do, and it might be an inherent design flaw. Too undersquare for such high rpm...
As far as the SLK350 versus the SLK55 bit, if you can afford both, definitely get the 55. You'll regret it if you don't. I know that you have to wait a year, but if you get the 350, that year is going to go awfully fast, and when you're seeing other SLK55's on the road, all you'll be thinking about is how to get into one. Definitely wait. Besides, it's not like you're not driving an awesome car now, you know? No matter, I wish you the best of luck with whatever choice you make...
Best regards,
Matt
As far as the M3 versus the SLK350/55 is concerned, consider a couple things here. For one it seems to me, and correct me if I'm wrong here, that BMW have still not been able to get a handle on the bad rod bearing issue. They've updated the bearing shells numerous times, they had that oil pump recall, and now I hear there's another recal for new rod bearings. The M3 has been in production for three years now. Come on BMW, fix the damn problem once and for all. If they don't or can't, I doubt that they'll ever be able to do, and it might be an inherent design flaw. Too undersquare for such high rpm...
As far as the SLK350 versus the SLK55 bit, if you can afford both, definitely get the 55. You'll regret it if you don't. I know that you have to wait a year, but if you get the 350, that year is going to go awfully fast, and when you're seeing other SLK55's on the road, all you'll be thinking about is how to get into one. Definitely wait. Besides, it's not like you're not driving an awesome car now, you know? No matter, I wish you the best of luck with whatever choice you make...
Best regards,
Matt
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Hey Talos...
Originally Posted by Talos
He's in Canada... calling MBUSA would be a waste of time.
Wasn't Talos that huge bronze giant from "Jason and the Argonauts"? I loved that thing. When I was a little kid, I used to imagine what it would be like to have him as my own personal bodyguard. Not unlike "The Iron Giant". Anyway, Talos was one bad mo'fo!!
I'm listening to some tunes, and your little Hitler in the car is bouncing to the beat, and it's funny as Hell...
Best regards,
Matt
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new m3
THe M3 isn't my favourite, but if you really want it - be aware that the 3 series is changing to a new model line in Germany this year, in the US the next (the M3 is not coming until next year though). This is the last year of the current series.
Best,
Dan
Best,
Dan
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Originally Posted by dosers
THe M3 isn't my favourite, but if you really want it - be aware that the 3 series is changing to a new model line in Germany this year, in the US the next (the M3 is not coming until next year though). This is the last year of the current series.
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Originally Posted by kimchiFLAVA
isnt the new coming m3 only coming in 2007?
figured that its would be perfect for a 3 year lease...
figured that its would be perfect for a 3 year lease...
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dang that kinda sucks....torn between buying in the now and somthing really fun but outta date or waiting for somthing better but maybe lose passion for later....
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dang that kinda sucks....torn between buying in the now and somthing really fun but outta date or waiting for somthing better but maybe lose passion for later....
What about the C55? one of my dealer says i can get it in febuary....
that is waitable but will i like the styling since i sort of had my share of a c class platform( c240). And for some reason a 4 door is not really what im lookin for since i want more a sporty feel to the car.
When is the next C class model change gonna be i heard in 2007?
What about the C55? one of my dealer says i can get it in febuary....
that is waitable but will i like the styling since i sort of had my share of a c class platform( c240). And for some reason a 4 door is not really what im lookin for since i want more a sporty feel to the car.
When is the next C class model change gonna be i heard in 2007?
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Originally Posted by kimchiFLAVA
When is the next C class model change gonna be i heard in 2007?
https://mbworld.org/forums/c32-amg-c55-amg-w203/81638-new-s4.html
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No No No No
New 3 series comes out Fall/Winter 2005
New M3 MOST LIKELY follow Fall/Winter 2006
if you are really looking into the M3, im serious, go to
www.e46fanatics.com
and just lurk for awhile and search and read some posts on the M3 or about the new M3, tons of information there..
New 3 series comes out Fall/Winter 2005
New M3 MOST LIKELY follow Fall/Winter 2006
if you are really looking into the M3, im serious, go to
www.e46fanatics.com
and just lurk for awhile and search and read some posts on the M3 or about the new M3, tons of information there..
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There are more E-classes in OC, let alone irvine than hondas. I dont stick out at all.. but thats not the point I still love the car (when she's behaving) a lot.
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Originally Posted by kimchiFLAVA
I have my mind set on this M3.....and i get very angry and cry if i dont get what i want. 
Heh, the dealer probably isn't going to care if you cry :P
Just break it down for him simply: tell the dealer that he can either refund your $500, or he can get sued in small claims court. He'll have to hire a lawyer, which will cost him more than $500, and he'll probably have to pay you $500 anyway when you win the suit. So he has a choice between paying you your deposit now, or paying it to you later, and taking option B (pay later) will cost hiim attorney's fees and court costs.
Then if he doesn't pay now, follow through and sue him. If nothing else, you'll get the satisfaction of knowing that the guy who tried to push you around is getting sued, which is always fun.
. It'll cost you some money too (unless you do it pro se) but if you can afford either one of these cars, a few hundred dollars either way probably isn't a big deal, and it's probably worth that much just to not let the dealer push you around.
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That said: personally I wouldn't be caught dead in a BMW convertible. Everyone and his brother drives one; they're just way too generic. And I think the SLK has a better overall feature set. But that's just me.
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Originally Posted by Talos
You cannot have an attorney present in small claims court. .
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Originally Posted by Thorn
In your state, you can't? Odd. Must be a state-law thing. You certainly don't need an attorney, though, you are right in that -- I was just speaking loosely, ie, "need" as in "would probably be a good idea." My apologies.
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o nevermind im gonna buy the car cause at first they said could have credit and i agreed to 2500 back and 2500 credit....ofr the total of 5000 whic wa my deposit.
Later i was test driving the boxster S at a high class dealership which is btw i must say the Boxster didnt have enough grunt and power as i would of liked but it was kinda cool to drive such a small convertible on a nice sunny day here in vancouver.
Well anyways back to my point ...the sales guy there was really cool and informative and told me the more sensible idea would be to get the SLK350
and as he told me why it dawned on me that i should indeed get the SLK even though my infatuation with the M3 is so strong I think i can live with my decision since it is a newer model , higher quality build, better residual value,
and a 2 seater convertible rolled into a coupe.
so to sum up all the drama in the past few days im getting the SLK350 and who knows in a year or two i can always either sell the car if i grow bored of it or upgrade to a AMG.
Later i was test driving the boxster S at a high class dealership which is btw i must say the Boxster didnt have enough grunt and power as i would of liked but it was kinda cool to drive such a small convertible on a nice sunny day here in vancouver.
Well anyways back to my point ...the sales guy there was really cool and informative and told me the more sensible idea would be to get the SLK350
and as he told me why it dawned on me that i should indeed get the SLK even though my infatuation with the M3 is so strong I think i can live with my decision since it is a newer model , higher quality build, better residual value,
and a 2 seater convertible rolled into a coupe.
so to sum up all the drama in the past few days im getting the SLK350 and who knows in a year or two i can always either sell the car if i grow bored of it or upgrade to a AMG.
