clymer
02-26-2009, 05:05 PM
Hi Everyone,
I just joined the MB forum today, I am a newbee when it comes to Mercedes Benz so any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks to everyone in advance for your help.
Here's the situation: My current car lease will expire in November and I am very intrested in purchasing a GL 320 CDI. I am leaning toward a Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle. My first question is is there room to negotiate with CPO vehicles as there is with brand new car purchases? If there is how much can you negotiate? Any tips on negotiating w/ CPO cars? I live in the Piladelphia area, does the area matter in how much these cars go for? I am intrested in a 2008 year model, are there any issues that exist with this particular year as opposed to a 2007? I believe there is a 50,000 mile warranty, is it a worthwhile investment to get the extended factory warranty since it's a used car?
The reason why I am leaning toward the MB GL 320 CDI is due to the size of the car and fuel efficency of the diesel engine. I do not tow anything, but I do like to bring my parents and extened family on trips. Is the 320 CDI engine adequate in these situations. Also I do a lot of home improvement, how is the storage capacity?
The other vehicles that I am considering are:
Audi Q7 (no diesel CPO, but I think they will have one by the end of the year)
Mazda CX-9: in a different luxury class, but also seats 7-8 people and maybe more reliable than GL 320 CDI (not sure)
Buick Enclave: I never even considred it till one of my coworkers mentioned it to me. It seems spacious enough, but RELIABILTY??
Acura MDX: pretty consistent reliabilty, Value
Lexus GX: don't really like the way the 3rd row is configured, also side open back door
I know these cars are not exactly comparable in every aspect, but I'm sure some of you have considred these before purchasing the GL, if you have any other options please feel free to mention.
Does anybody have any regrets buying a CPO from Mercedes Benz? Or regrets aboout the GL 320 CDI?
I know there are a lot of questions, but I figured there are a lot of people here with good advice. Thanks for taking the time, if I missed anything please feel free to add. Look forward to your responses.
I just joined the MB forum today, I am a newbee when it comes to Mercedes Benz so any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks to everyone in advance for your help.
Here's the situation: My current car lease will expire in November and I am very intrested in purchasing a GL 320 CDI. I am leaning toward a Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle. My first question is is there room to negotiate with CPO vehicles as there is with brand new car purchases? If there is how much can you negotiate? Any tips on negotiating w/ CPO cars? I live in the Piladelphia area, does the area matter in how much these cars go for? I am intrested in a 2008 year model, are there any issues that exist with this particular year as opposed to a 2007? I believe there is a 50,000 mile warranty, is it a worthwhile investment to get the extended factory warranty since it's a used car?
The reason why I am leaning toward the MB GL 320 CDI is due to the size of the car and fuel efficency of the diesel engine. I do not tow anything, but I do like to bring my parents and extened family on trips. Is the 320 CDI engine adequate in these situations. Also I do a lot of home improvement, how is the storage capacity?
The other vehicles that I am considering are:
Audi Q7 (no diesel CPO, but I think they will have one by the end of the year)
Mazda CX-9: in a different luxury class, but also seats 7-8 people and maybe more reliable than GL 320 CDI (not sure)
Buick Enclave: I never even considred it till one of my coworkers mentioned it to me. It seems spacious enough, but RELIABILTY??
Acura MDX: pretty consistent reliabilty, Value
Lexus GX: don't really like the way the 3rd row is configured, also side open back door
I know these cars are not exactly comparable in every aspect, but I'm sure some of you have considred these before purchasing the GL, if you have any other options please feel free to mention.
Does anybody have any regrets buying a CPO from Mercedes Benz? Or regrets aboout the GL 320 CDI?
I know there are a lot of questions, but I figured there are a lot of people here with good advice. Thanks for taking the time, if I missed anything please feel free to add. Look forward to your responses.