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Old 02-11-2017, 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by petee1997
All seven MB stores in the GTA are factory owned. They won't sell a car for 1K profit. What 's the difference if you are keeping the car three or four years to pay an extra 1K. It boils down to 250 to 300 per year of ownership.

Good luck shopping.
I'm speaking with a store outside of the GTA. And if I can get what I want, it'll be $4200 difference.
Old 02-11-2017, 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by CamsPorsche
You need to speak to my nephew Angus at MB. He'll hook you up and has done for a few Rennlist members. Fire me a PM...
I know the GM of Angus' store. He actually put me in touch with your nephew, as he handles deals for the GM's friend. Sadly, Angus has dropped the ball three times. I feel like I'm trying hard to make him money - which is not the experience I want. I also don't feel like rewarding poor salesmanship & customer service.
Old 02-11-2017, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by ggrace
I know the GM of Angus' store. He actually put me in touch with your nephew, as he handles deals for the GM's friend. Sadly, Angus has dropped the ball three times. I feel like I'm trying hard to make him money - which is not the experience I want. I also don't feel like rewarding poor salesmanship & customer service.
Ouch. Hmm...I'll let Angus know. Odd as he has quite the clientele and sells a ton for that store.
Old 02-12-2017, 06:14 PM
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My go-to Mercedes store is MB Barrie. Non-corporate store and are willing to provide a great deal🍻
Old 02-12-2017, 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by CamsPorsche
Ouch. Hmm...I'll let Angus know. Odd as he has quite the clientele and sells a ton for that store.
I have a friend that has had 5+ $100k AMGs in the last few years, who introduced me to his guy at MB downtown. I was enquiring about a C43. I met him in person, then followed up with an email - two unanswered emails and I moved on.

It seems that business is great for these dealers and no one has the time to follow up.

I'm dealing with a guy that is really on the ball, at the moment.
Old 02-12-2017, 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by ggrace
I have a friend that has had 5+ $100k AMGs in the last few years, who introduced me to his guy at MB downtown. I was enquiring about a C43. I met him in person, then followed up with an email - two unanswered emails and I moved on.

It seems that business is great for these dealers and no one has the time to follow up.

I'm dealing with a guy that is really on the ball, at the moment.
Coincidentally, my recent experience with MB Toronto was exactly the same. This was about two weeks ago.
Old 02-12-2017, 11:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Mumbles
Great time to buy a new car is when the markets have just crashed.
Happens every year between Christmas and the end of February.
Old 02-13-2017, 07:41 PM
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I've always just used an invoice site [car cost canada, unhaggle, etc] and added 2.5%. Frieght & PDI extra. Walk in with that number. Walk out if it's not enough. I did 2.25% on a Honda Fit, but that was best. Car sales is another industry waiting disruption. Bring on Amazon car!
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Originally Posted by Imo000
Happens every year between Christmas and the end of February.

Better renew my membership before its too late........

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Old 02-14-2017, 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by ggrace
I know the GM of Angus' store. He actually put me in touch with your nephew, as he handles deals for the GM's friend. Sadly, Angus has dropped the ball three times. I feel like I'm trying hard to make him money - which is not the experience I want. I also don't feel like rewarding poor salesmanship & customer service.
It's interesting how there's always another side of the story...
Old 02-15-2017, 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by ggrace
I have a friend that has had 5+ $100k AMGs in the last few years, who introduced me to his guy at MB downtown. I was enquiring about a C43. I met him in person, then followed up with an email - two unanswered emails and I moved on.

It seems that business is great for these dealers and no one has the time to follow up.

I'm dealing with a guy that is really on the ball, at the moment.
And not enough C43's to go around to meet the demand. C300's on the hand quite a lot.
I have the new C300 Coupe as my daily. I love it. I have a great contact at MB etobicoke if you need let me know
Old 02-15-2017, 04:59 PM
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I got a C300 for my dad, he likes it, Lease deals are reasonable right now. Remember, another $2000 off is really $1000 off due to 50 % residual, so you are arguing over $1000 over 3 years, which is like $ 27 a month. Dealers aren't going to give the cars away. Let them know you have the Car Cost data and they will usually give you a reasonable deal.
Old 02-15-2017, 11:10 PM
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Haven't considered leasing? You can buy one for the same price or little bit higher since you're not considering Porsche. And if you find one, try dsrleasing.com on how could give you a bit of information.
Old 02-16-2017, 11:50 AM
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I thought lease residual values were based on MSRP, less % depreciation. The negotiated price has nothing to do with the residual. I stand to be corrected since I don't lease.


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