CPO dilemma (buyers remorse)
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The GM called me back and offered to do a collateral transfer. Basically, swap out the vehicle. When I bought my E63 there were two that were exactly the same for the same price. The only difference is that one of them had an iPod connector and the other had distronic (without the iPod connector). I bought the one with distronic. The opposite vehicle is the one he wants me to swap it out for.
Any thoughts.
Any thoughts.
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I tried negotiating the price but no budge. Since I bought my car (5/7), the asking price has gone down $6k. At the time I thought I got a deal by negotiating down $4k.
From an inconvenience perspective, what do you guys feel is a reasonable request for accomodation (AMG floor mats, brake job, power folding mirrors install, etc..)? Given their profit margins, I would think that dealer supplied parts and services would be the easiest to bargain with versus money.
From an inconvenience perspective, what do you guys feel is a reasonable request for accomodation (AMG floor mats, brake job, power folding mirrors install, etc..)? Given their profit margins, I would think that dealer supplied parts and services would be the easiest to bargain with versus money.
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RE: CPO
If the two cars were priced the same when you bought yours, I would not ask them for anything but an even exchange for the other car....assuming it is a real CPO of course. They are offering to make it right, do the swap quickly and don't look back.
When I got my 63 last Summer, I looked at more than a few dealer "CPO" cars in different cities that had paintwork done, and some was a lot better quality than others. My rule is 0 paintwork. I subsequently passed on more than a few cars and paid up a little for my car too; it took me 4 months to find, but patience paid off as I found exactly what I wanted in the condition I wanted. Ditto for my SL600 which I bought last January. After looking all over the country for 2 months, I finally found one with every option, low miles and 0 paintwork. I bought both cars on the spot after inspecting and driving them.
Good luck with the dealer, and keep us posted. Think Ipod integration kit.
When I got my 63 last Summer, I looked at more than a few dealer "CPO" cars in different cities that had paintwork done, and some was a lot better quality than others. My rule is 0 paintwork. I subsequently passed on more than a few cars and paid up a little for my car too; it took me 4 months to find, but patience paid off as I found exactly what I wanted in the condition I wanted. Ditto for my SL600 which I bought last January. After looking all over the country for 2 months, I finally found one with every option, low miles and 0 paintwork. I bought both cars on the spot after inspecting and driving them.
Good luck with the dealer, and keep us posted. Think Ipod integration kit.
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UPDATE 3
In addition to the E63 swap, I requested from the GM the following for inconveniences on my end:
- Full interior/exterior detail (not just the pre delivery wash)
- The set of continental tires from the E63 that they're taking back
- The cleanest set of 4 wheels from the two vehicles
- AMG floor mats
- Power folding mirrors installed
- clear bra/armor installed
- latest nav dvd
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Sounds like you're getting a good deal...I know your demands on the deal are big to you, but the only things costing them are the mirrors, clear bra, and nav dvd
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do the deal quickly. I wouldn't quibble over a last couple of small items.
the dealer is standing up and doing right by you. you should return the favor. if they wanted to be jerks, you would have a very difficult and time consuming job making them help you out.
the dealer is standing up and doing right by you. you should return the favor. if they wanted to be jerks, you would have a very difficult and time consuming job making them help you out.
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Nah. The GM was very understanding and willing to accommodate. He even mentioned additional options before I asked for anything. When I was attempting to get an unwind is where I was getting nowhere.
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We have an appointment at 3pm tomorrow to hopefully seal the deal.
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LATEST UPDATE
I now have the substitute E63. However, the paperwork is not fully complete. We still need to have the loan, and DMV info transferred to my name and vice versa for them as well. We plan on meeting again on Monday to get all of the paper work squared away. For now, he released the substitute car to me kind like a loaner. Currently, the other E63 that is still under my name is at the dealer and it has never been released from service. I'm very satisfied! The GM couldn't grant the power folding mirrors because that is something out of their realm? However, he is going to install a clear bra on the front portion of the vehicle for any inconveniences.
The moral to this thread is, be very diligent when shopping for a CPO vehicle. And, make sure everything is all good before you drive off the lot.
The moral to this thread is, be very diligent when shopping for a CPO vehicle. And, make sure everything is all good before you drive off the lot.
