I am considering purchasing a 2004E320. How much below dealer invoice for the base car and accessories is a reasonable deal. </P>


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Hi Bob, I too am likely to purchase a 2004/05 E320 CDI later this year. As I understand it, MB dealers have gone to no haggle pricing and there are no discounts anywhere. My friend just bought a 5 series BMW for 10K less than a similar E320 and the MB dealers would not negotiate. You might google discounts on MB which I will do to at least try and try out of state dealers. I bought a 100K warranty for my Odyssey from a dealer in TN by mail saving $500.</P>


You can save 7%off MSRP with European delivery (i don't know the details re:shipping butI think it's included) which offsets the Ohio 7% sales tax<IMG style="WIDTH: 16px; HEIGHT: 17px" height=4 src=smileys/smiley11.gif width=16 border="0"></P>


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THe Mercedes dealer here in Northern California does negotiate, some yimes they even offer big sale events. Whats not negotiable are the ones like AMG, 600 and models requires special order (like ones with designo package).

 

That is good to hear, I was planning to check a few dealers out (not northern CA). This no haggle yang may be a little collusion b/t our Central OH dealers. Iwas planning to check Pittsburgh, Cincy and Cleveland to name a few. On a $50K car a few percent off can pay for a sunroof and xenons (which should be standard). Thanks

 

I am considering a 2004/05 E320 Sedan (loaded) as well.</P>


I heard that it is possible to negotiate with a deler (if you ordering car) on about $300-$400 over dealer invoice (about $3K - $3.5Koff MSRP) and let dealer keep his 3% Total MSRP holdback.</P>


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<IMG src=smileys/smiley17.gif border="0"><IMG src=smileys/smiley17.gif border="0"> If anyone knows of an MB dealer who will sell at $500 above invoice, PLEASE post the name of that dealership. I will make many phone calls prior to my purchase, with those kinds of savings it would be well worth it to order the exact car you want and have it trucked to your door for about $600 cross country. The MB dealer could probably get an even better rate or may ship free to "earn your business". This seems too good to be true. I don't want to get my hopes up, this could be an urban legend. It's after midnight, but first thing in theA.M. I am going to call a few dealers, I might not get to sleep tonight thinking about this! <edited><editID>II Kings 9:20</editID><editDate>38031.0234143519</editDate></edited>

 

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As I specified before, there are dealers that would agree to sell MB in the range of $200-$400 over invoice.
I was involved in new car purchasingbefore (for export mostly)and it is not that difficult <IMG src=smileys/smiley2.gif border="0">.</P>


First let the salesrep (or better yet sales manager)know that you know hismarkup and would let him make a fair profit as well as quick and headache free sale of the vehicle.</P>


To calculate the actual invoice price andcalculate dealer profit - see my post:
"MB Dealer Holdback / Profit / Invoice $$$"</P>


After figuring out how much dealaer makes on the deal, you can make him an offer in about $300 over invoice price, which still leaves a fair profit to the dealer as well as makes you happy <IMG src=smileys/smiley17.gif border="0">.</P>


This method works the best on the new(especially prepaid/partially prepaid) orders from Germany, when dealer does not have to invest his funds while keeping this deal as "special non-public agreement" </P>


I have a couple references for this kind of deal and I let you know as soon as I close my deal (hopefully very soon).</P>


I hope this info helps.</P>


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This helps, I am looking to purchase in sept/oct so I have plenty of time to wait for more info and work out a deal locally.

 

Just purchased a Brilliant Silver/Charcoal 2004 e320 on 2/28/04 with the following options:</P>


Premium Package, Lighting Package, Heated Steering Wheel, Split Rear Seat Package, Power Assist Trunk, and Premium Leather.</P>


Sticker $57,685 - Paid $53k and they gave me Kelly BB Private Party on my 2002 Vette.</P>


Email at michiganfishigan@comcast.netwith questions</P>


MB of NAPERVILLE, IL.- Shane was my salesperson. Great to work with!</P>


I am very happy so far - so is my wife (e320 is her car, the trade in Vette was mine)</P><edited><editID>robdiana</editID><editDate>38055.0421527778</editDate></edited>

 

Sorry about that trade in vett. I bought the E500 for my wife,, but.. Still driving MY vet. Varoom.. Let have fun.. <IMG src=smileys/smiley4.gif border="0"></P>


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As for haggle price,, dealer would not budge of offered price.</P>


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