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ajm0623 · 04-26-2005, 03:24 PM

just a quick data point for you:

i took delivery of my new 2006 s500 amg sport yesterday and when i was at the dealership picking up my new sled, the dealer was delivering THREE new ml350s that day. i asked my salesman what sort of discount they were offering (no threat to him in telling me as i had just purchased a different car), and he said, "none! full sticker/ full msrp!" no reason to lie to me, i guess.

therefore, for those of you that are getting discounts off of the msrp --> consider yourself very fortunate. those that aren't getting discounts, don't feel like you've been raped; it's the new model thing. point of reference: i live in the western suburbs of chicago.

something else to consider: my dealership deals favourably with me because i have a relationship with the dealership having bought multiple cars from them. i think that sort of 'loyalty' plays into how much of a discount one actually receives when you buy a new car. just a thought. enjoy your new ml benzos! they are VERY sharp in my opinion!!

04-26-2005, 03:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
ajm0623 BenzWorld Member Date registered: Nov 2003 Vehicle: 07 s550 4matic black/black Location: Hinsdale, IL Posts: 221	RE: Is anyone going to trade in their 1998-2005 for the NEW 2006 ML.. just a quick data point for you: i took delivery of my new 2006 s500 amg sport yesterday and when i was at the dealership picking up my new sled, the dealer was delivering THREE new ml350s that day. i asked my salesman what sort of discount they were offering (no threat to him in telling me as i had just purchased a different car), and he said, "none! full sticker/ full msrp!" no reason to lie to me, i guess. therefore, for those of you that are getting discounts off of the msrp --> consider yourself very fortunate. those that aren't getting discounts, don't feel like you've been raped; it's the new model thing. point of reference: i live in the western suburbs of chicago. something else to consider: my dealership deals favourably with me because i have a relationship with the dealership having bought multiple cars from them. i think that sort of 'loyalty' plays into how much of a discount one actually receives when you buy a new car. just a thought. enjoy your new ml benzos! they are VERY sharp in my opinion!!