About 8 months ago I was about to order one for the wife, and was told that there would be a $20/$30k overcharge , subject to change (up) Learning it wouldn't fly, that sales guy tried to sell me the older model, brand new, at $15K off. Good deal but the new one would be much better. Luckily wife changed her mind so all good and no hassle of dealing with these issues.

OP not sure you have any documentation, but I would call MBNA and see if I can lawyer up. Just as a matter of principle.

Plenty of good cars for wives these days. Q8 and new Bentayga V8, etc.

 

 

yelp! that's about all ya can do...unless you have a signed bill of sale at msrp.

 

Here's what I would do.....Go in to the same dealership being real nice, understand their situation, etc, etc....order a high MSRP car, option the hell out of it....put a REFUNDABLE deposit on it.....double check with state laws, etc......wait for the car....let them call you to come pick it up....come in and tell them you don't want it and kindly refund your deposit.....thanks

 

In a sh!tty color - great idea

 

 

I'm not familiar with US rules but afaik, a customer is likewise allowed to reject or demand to pay less last minute on a car that has been depreciating in the time from order to delivery? Or have I got that completely wrong...

 

I agree with Mooty. If you're gonna gouge then state your case early. The GM pulling something like this last minute, then not having the courage to speak with you is unbelievable. Go check out a Range Rover. They are awesome vehicles these days. My wife has a loaded Sport going on three years old and its holding up beautifully.

 

Typical SoCal stealer. Unfortunately it was probably sold that night for the $20K over because someone had more money than sense. It is EXACTLY why they all continue to do it. No concern of building a client base. Just wait for the next down turn. It is like a new dealer is being built each week. When the free money dries up these stealers will be the first to close their doors. the ones that are making modest profits now will continue to stay in business while the losers will be boarding up.

 

 

I was offered one at msrp drove it and says no

Have a 2018 g63, keeping it

I'll take the 2018...it's the best G made...talk about analog

 

Thanks guys. As to the individual merits of the G Wagon, meh, I was unimpressed but my wife wanted it, and she never bitches about all the cars I buy, so I was like sure, let's do it. What pisses me off the most is how it affected my wife, who between sobs and tears said she'd never pay them even a penny over sticker.

Hilariously, when I spoke to the sales manager, I said to him : "The mistake you made in your powerplay was you didn't know my wife was the cheapest person you ever met".

My wife coupons, she uses rewards points, she goes back to the store when they forgot to put her $2 item in the bag. Wrong person to try and squeeze 20 bucks out of much less 20K!!!! :-)

 

 

That's the part that really sucks. You were doing something nice for your wife, they clearly knew this, they knew she was anxious to get it, you and she waited a year, you spec'd it out to your liking then they do what they did.

Don't let it get to you. Next. Go get her a nice Range Rover. They are beautiful. She'll love it. Classy truck.

 

Better yet Tesla. Bring on their direct system. No BS. Doesn't matter who you know. You all pay the same. I would rather that then all the BS these sleazy dealers pull.