Yes, if you can find one. The challenge is that the used ones often get picked up for export. A diesel Merc demands nearly double the retail price in other parts of the world. We're seeing particular export interest in the eastern block and Russia. Six calls are made when we find one, and the first exporter to the lot gets it at a slightly inflated price. They're the easiest deals we make.
A.Z. Benz: If the vehicle retailed new for say $51,000 (2008 ML320, P1), what would you price a used one with say 12,000 miles on it? This is interesting. So do you have a limited supply of new ones on the lot?
A.Z. Benz: If the vehicle retailed new for say $51,000 (2008 ML320, P1), what would you price a used one with say 12,000 miles on it? This is interesting. So do you have a limited supply of new ones on the lot?
Thanks for the info!
Depends, but figure a 10% drop for starters. Obviously, the car would have been purchased by the dealer for much less, probably 20-30% off retail. We don't have a single diesel on our lot right now, they go like "that!"
Depends, but figure a 10% drop for starters. Obviously, the car would have been purchased by the dealer for much less, probably 20-30% off retail. We don't have a single diesel on our lot right now, they go like "that!"
What do you think a Dealer buys a car for from Mercedes? Couldn't be 20% off of retail, could it? Were you saying a Dealer will pay 20-30% of the original retail, to buy it from a consumer?
Sounds like the diesels are in pretty short supply. I really like them, but it's nice to know that others do too!
What do you think a Dealer buys a car for from Mercedes? Couldn't be 20% off of retail, could it? Were you saying a Dealer will pay 20-30% of the original retail, to buy it from a consumer?
Yes, the dealer finances the car at the invoice price. When it's sold, they make a profit if they sell it over the invoice plus a holdback.
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Sounds like the diesels are in pretty short supply. I really like them, but it's nice to know that others do too!
You're going to be happier than most when gas hits $5 a gallon. Me, I'm considering making my own biodiesel from instructions found here
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[quote=AZ.Benz;2853854]Yes, the dealer finances the car at the invoice price. When it's sold, they make a profit if they sell it over the invoice plus a holdback.
But is the dealer's purchase price from MBUSA really 20-30% of retail? I was thinking it was more like 10-15%, maybe less? I didn't think it was 20-30%. Wouldn't most Dealers pay a person 80% of retail or more for a lightly used vehicle (5-10,000) miles. So that being the case, I'm assuming they have to pay more for a new vehicle.
[quote=AZ.Benz;2851691] Yes, if you can find one. The challenge is that the used ones often get picked up for export. A diesel Merc demands nearly double the retail price in other parts of the world. We're seeing particular export interest in the eastern block and Russia. Six calls are made when we find one, and the first exporter to the lot gets it at a slightly inflated price. They're the easiest deals we make.
Wow. I guess I better try and snatch one from my 'local' dealer. He's 89 miles away on the northeast edge of Arkansas. They have a few diesels on the lot and I assume it's because gas isn't $5-$6 like elsewhere...yet.
Minimal, I'm looking into that right now, and will edit this message when I have more info.
Awesome, danke.
Doubtful, the engine will request urea at a rate between 1-3% of diesel consumption. My guess is that the harder you are on the accelerator, the more urea you will consume to break down the NOx in your exhaust. So, if you drive easy, you'll be looking at having it filled at your service interval.
Cool. Since it has awesome torque, I can guess that I won't floor it as often as I do my Buick. Heh.
You're an excellent candidate for a diesel with the amount of driving you do. I would try to put you in an E320, however since you'll see real mileage gains to the tune of 34-38 MPG on the highway once the motor breaks in (around 15K mi.) It's also has less roll-over risk, and has our PRE-SAFE technology. Just a thought...but then again, you're in the insurance industry and would know better than I about those kinds of things... Are our SUVs statistically safer than our mid-sized cars? Your input much appreciated.
Hmm...intriguing. I wasn't thinking much on the E-Class because...well, maybe it's because I'm slightly biased or something. I just never really liked the style all that much. Hehe. I don't know what it is. But, I have seen sketches and renders of the 2010 E-Class and it I do like it better than the current; the split S-Class headlamps are sweet, but sorta Lexus GS. But still awesome. I think I just always got an older mature person vibe from them, lol. But, folks can change their mind. And as for the safety, I'm not quite sure. My particular line of insurance is supplemental. Like Aflac and Colonial Life. I do hope that my company will offer auto insurance so I can get a discount. But, I can definately look into statistical data if you like. ^^ And thanks again for any other additional input.
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