kart125

The deal as it stands would be OK if i could have it "new" (first driver). I think it is not possible for them to sell as "new" so that is why they propose to make car an MB fleet car and then sell it. In that case the price has to be a lot lower: off the lot it goes down close to cost (-14000), plus the fact that it is damaged (probably really well covered by the WW insurance) i think anything less than -16-18000$ is not acceptable.

I dont think I will reorder a new one. If they cant offer a good deal on this one I will walk... Been debating options last night and found a couple of used 2013 911's in the area. I could have a used C4S as a dedicated sports car and change to spare on a family hauler (honda pilot or something similar...).

The ball is in their camp. They have to think "minimise losses" instead of "make a profit".

CanuckRRS

Hey Kart, sorry for your loss. that really sucks.

IMHO, i wouldn't take that deal....at least not for what they are offering. 6K on a repaired and USED car that will carry that damage on it's carfax sheet just isn't enough.

Congrats on the third kidlet!

I was at the dealer yesterday here in Mississauga, they have a matte grey 14' S wagon with a red interior in the used section... don't know all the details but i'm sure if you call the dealer they can give you more info

CanuckRRS

sorry forgot to post the dealer details

http://mississauga.mercedes-benz.ca/...auga-overview/

335X-ray

Go check that out!

bigigg

I would demand they fix the car back to pristine condition, no1 drives it, you receive it with 0 miles, and on top of that they take off the 6K.. If not, tell them to screw! and they will be stuck with a "hard to sell" pre owned car.

kart125

Thanks Cannuck i asked sales rep to check it out! Should look nice... Would remind me of my C63 !

benyl

My guess is that in order for the car to be fixed and released without a bad carfax, carproof, autocheck, they have to have it go out as an executive demo first.

If it is a 2 month process, why not wait another month and get a new one in May?

kart125

Thats what I think also... Since I lease i dont care about carfax. Just give me the car fixed plus rebate and we have a deal!

vdubpower

cant they just send it back to germany for repairs

CanuckRRS

if he doesn't send some pics let me know, I'm supposed to pick up my wagon tonight at the dealer and will try to fire off a few and send them to you.

what's the name of the sales guy?

hyperion667

that is a sad *** story!!
damn I would be depressed....


sorry you had to wait so long man, good luck

Traffic53

this is an ominous way to begin a relationship with a $100k car.

i wouldn't look at that damage as if "it's not that bad". it's bad enough. now it has an internet history.

kart125

No better deal on car... Decided to let it go. MB Canada will manage it, probably doing what they proposed me with someone else. Thinking about new order (2014 vs wait for 2015). Vacation week in Cancun will be welcome... Last 24h has been an emotional rollercoaster!

Thanks for all your good words/advice. I'll be arround lurking!

CanuckRRS

Hey Kart,

I went to the dealer just now to pick up my wagon and asked a sales guy. The car was sold and belongs to a customer already, just happened to be inside when I was there the other day. Sorry dude!

kart125

Thanks Canuck! I checked with my dealer and he only found 2 unsold wagons in eastern canada, one cashmere white and the other black, loaded except CCB.

Just coming back from Volvo dealer to inquire about new polestar V60. Half the price, looks good (more modern design inside and out than the E class), pretty good performance numbers, exclusivity (only 6 in Canada, maybe already sold sales rep is inquiring), available in june as a 2015 model... I always loved swedish wagons so I might be getting a little sister to the Saab... Some thinking will be going on for sure in the next days.

2012 merc amg

Sorry Kart, just read this post. That is depressing after such a long wait. Maybe it happened for a reason though, that's how I always try to think about things. Maybe a lighter car might be the answer, something like a 911, those are more fun to drive, you can really whip them around unlike the heavy benz. Too bad they don't make a 911 Wagon, that would be the ultimate.

dr. ss

Me personally I'd get a used one with under 5k miles. There are used s models out there already from 90-92k. 15k off sticker. Man these things depreciate.

hyperion667

no don't go to Volvo!!!!

2012 merc amg

Finding a used wagon would be like finding a needle in a haystack. Unless you were to find a used 2012 or 2013?

RJD AMG

This might be the most tragic thread ever. I had a mild heart attack when I realized my ship is crossing right now too, but looks to have missed the storm. Sorry for your loss, hope it turns out for the best in the long run!

tarsands

I had a similar experience 2 years ago described here:

https://mbworld.org/forums/w212-amg/...ml#post5083806

I took the repaired car and a dicount. I don't regret it. Your damage looks worse though.