Advice on Mercedes S550

new2the3 · 04-24-2009, 12:25 AM

Going to do a deal tomorrow on an 09 S550, new car. I have negotiated for days and managed to get about 19k off msrp. I feel its a very good deal but I just wanted to make sure since there is a lot of money in question. The car is for my father, I'm looking to get the best deal for him.

Please let me know if you have a ballpark how much off msrp S550's are going for.

Thanks.

yomama69 · 04-24-2009, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by new2the3

Going to do a deal tomorrow on an 09 S550, new car. I have negotiated for days and managed to get about 19k off msrp. I feel its a very good deal but I just wanted to make sure since there is a lot of money in question. The car is for my father, I'm looking to get the best deal for him.

Please let me know if you have a ballpark how much off msrp S550's are going for.

Thanks.

Maybe you should ask in the MB forums. And, why isn't your dad negotiating for his own car?

new2the3 · 04-24-2009, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by yomama69

Maybe you should ask in the MB forums. And, why isn't your dad negotiating for his own car?

The MB forums are pretty dead, especially the S class section since that is generally older buyers. I am the designated car negotiator in the family.

JeepJeep · 04-24-2009, 01:03 AM

Well, its a buyers market, so price drops are to be expected, but 19k is HUGE! I think you've got a fantastic deal on your hands.

fobunited · 04-24-2009, 01:14 AM

Well there's a facelift as well as a lot of tech overhaul for 2010 so 2009s will probably be going for alot less.

aut0sh0cker · 04-24-2009, 02:25 AM

S550 is a great car, but keyless entry is pretty much a necessity for the car. Plus with that option, you get the "Trunk Closer" button on the rim of the trunk. Laziness FTW!!

marty_mcfly · 04-24-2009, 03:17 AM

Get the new 7

nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn · 04-24-2009, 03:23 AM

Designated car negotiator? This is stupid.

marty_mcfly · 04-24-2009, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ferrari355fi

Designated car negotiator? This is stupid.

Comet · 04-24-2009, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by aut0sh0cker

S550 is a great car, but keyless entry is pretty much a necessity for the car. Plus with that option, you get the "Trunk Closer" button on the rim of the trunk. Laziness FTW!!

that's standard on all S-classes
my dad has the 2008 S350 and CLK350 and doesnt have keyless entry (at least I dont think he does) but has the truck closer button.

new2the3 · 04-24-2009, 10:30 AM

The car is black with cashmere interior, P2 package, 19" wheel, ipod, bluetooth, power side sunshade, rear seat package. 98,880 msrp. I am aware of the facelift for 2010 but what allows us to get an S-class is the 19k discount and 1.9% financing. Neither of those you will be able to get on the 2010. Same goes for the new 7.

Were going to pick it up later today, it comes out to about $19,500 off msrp.

ACZakka325i · 04-24-2009, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ferrari355fi

Designated car negotiator? This is stupid.

WHY? If i didn't negotiate my mothers 650i Vert she would have been taken to the cleaners.

OP, I think you're getting a good deal, but I don't know much about that model.

Explorer3253 · 04-24-2009, 11:31 AM

I go and negotiate for my parents cars too. I don't mind doing it and my parents can use their time better than running around dealership to dealership. I do all the dirty work, and then they come in and sign papers

GreenThree · 04-24-2009, 11:45 AM

Great deal, but if I had that type of paper to drop on a MB it would be the CLS FTW.

SteveMondragon · 04-24-2009, 01:09 PM

2 main facts that caught my attention....

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Originally Posted by fobunited

Well there's a facelift as well as a lot of tech overhaul for 2010 so 2009s will probably be going for alot less.

and

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Originally Posted by ferrari355fi

Designated car negotiator? This is stupid.

I can't say for the 550 model, but I helped a friend purchase a S63 a few months ago so I'm familiar with those numbers.

aut0sh0cker · 04-24-2009, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Comet

that's standard on all S-classes
my dad has the 2008 S350 and CLK350 and doesnt have keyless entry (at least I dont think he does) but has the truck closer button.

really? hmm, well it wasnt that way on the W220... I love that damn button!

new2the3 · 04-24-2009, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by GreenThree

Great deal, but if I had that type of paper to drop on a MB it would be the CLS FTW.

We got a Diamond White fully loaded 09 CLS 550 3 days ago. The CLS is going to be my dad's car and the S 550 for my mom.

I might do a photo shoot this weekend.

new2the3 · 04-24-2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by aut0sh0cker

really? hmm, well it wasnt that way on the W220... I love that damn button!

Keyless go and trunk closing etc are part of the P2 premium package.

MisterSkiMask · 04-24-2009, 02:02 PM

before you go shopping check this out

http://www.eleasereturns.com/index.c...arch&item=3918

MB depreciation at its finest.

UCSBMW · 04-24-2009, 02:26 PM

Just go on edmunds and search everyone's price paid...very useful info on that site.

new2the3 · 04-24-2009, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by UCSBMW

Just go on edmunds and search everyone's price paid...very useful info on that site.

Are you talking about edmunds invoice and TMV?

Their invoice shows 92,019, TMV shows 94,545. We are getting the car for about 79,400. I guess edmunds is not up to date on S550 discounts

1cleanm6 · 04-24-2009, 03:22 PM

Honestly, your nutz for buying that car new...

You should buy a used 08 with low miles in the 60's or even high 50's..

you realize 9.25 percent TAX difference between 80k and 60k is 2000 alone

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new2the3 Colonel 392 Rep 2,067 Posts Drives: 2020 X3M Competition Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	The car is black with cashmere interior, P2 package, 19" wheel, ipod, bluetooth, power side sunshade, rear seat package. 98,880 msrp. I am aware of the facelift for 2010 but what allows us to get an S-class is the 19k discount and 1.9% financing. Neither of those you will be able to get on the 2010. Same goes for the new 7. Were going to pick it up later today, it comes out to about $19,500 off msrp. __________________ 2020 X3MC 2009 135i: AW/CR Aluminum Trim, 6 speed, M-Sport, Premium, Heated Seats, Ipod, BMW Performance Pedals, BMW Performance SSK, BMW Performance Exhaust, BMW Performance Grills E93 M3 FSB
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