2004 M Class Leftovers

May 18, 2004 4 Replies
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I was thinking about buying a 2005 ML350 and noticed that MB no longer offers free scheduled maintenance. This may not be a big deal (I don't plan on paying the dealer $300 for an oil change, fluid fills, wiper refills and a once over)



Anyway, I plan on visiting the dealer this Friday but I just had a thought - Does anyone know if free scheduled maintenance is still available with the



2004 models left on the lot?

And has anyone heard of discounts on the 2004's? My dealer is a list price place. If you don't like it you can drive 90 miles (and probably get the same).



RichieP


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Free services are not really that big of a deal. They do as little as possible while they are paying. And yes they will be flexible on the price as long as you are reasonable.

good luck!

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I have two 2004 models (S430 and E320) and scheduled maintenece is included.

As for discounts, the dealers usually begin discounting around July/August, depending on inventory and demand. Though you may find some now.

Thomas J. Paladino New York City

04 S430 04 E320 99 SLK320 95 S320
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Spoke to my dealer yesterday -

Offered a $2000 factory contribution (not a rebate) towards a 2004 plus 2.9% financing.

Only problem was the didn't offer me enough on my trade - $20K

2001 ML 320 36000 Miles Comfort Package Bose System Moonroof Very good condition (their words, not mine)

I checked the trade-in values online from Kelley ($21,465), Edmunds ($22,303) and NADA ($24,425). Considering the dealer has an identical (except for color) 2001 selling for $27800 I was hoping for a little more.

One interesting thing - the salesman mentioned an 18 month lease on a 2005 which at the end of, you trade the vehicle in for the redesigned 2006 model with little to no financial impact. I didn't ask for details since I didn't plan on consummating a deal based on their trade offer.

BTW, they called me several hours later to increase the trade in by $1000.

RichieP

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