Another "im ABOUT to buy this Z" thread...Pics included
No kidding, i think back in 2005 Mercedes was almost completely run by chrysler....
At any rate, on this Black MB, I talked him down to $18,900 on his MB. With fees and a 3 month warranty: ($100 deductible) $19,239. 12 month warranty (0 deductible) $19,500 out the door.
The Yellow Z350 is sticking at $15,500 out the door (i think 30 day warranty). Still a tough choice but i think due to the yellow color ill get the MB w warranty....
Now to go investigate interest rates.........
At any rate, on this Black MB, I talked him down to $18,900 on his MB. With fees and a 3 month warranty: ($100 deductible) $19,239. 12 month warranty (0 deductible) $19,500 out the door.
The Yellow Z350 is sticking at $15,500 out the door (i think 30 day warranty). Still a tough choice but i think due to the yellow color ill get the MB w warranty....
Now to go investigate interest rates.........
Let me give you a reference point. I recently picked up a 2008 Touring MT with 37K miles for $20000 plus tax...around $21600 out the door. The price for the 05 and that mi is *OK* at best. BTW big difference between 05 and 07+ in terms of lighting.. brakes and engines.
It SEEMED good to me but i know almost nothing about these cars so i thought id come here and ask the experts. 
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Hope you were serious as i just passed on this info to the dealer telling him i ran into a guy who notified me as to what it WAS priced at and asked him to level with me about his "bottom dollar" on it. If you were messing with me, i probably just really pissed him off. LOL
Edit: And here was his response:
I see his point but im not sure tires and service is worth a $2,000 mark up, ..id say more like $1,000 mark up.
Ill let you guys know what i decide.
Hope you were serious as i just passed on this info to the dealer telling him i ran into a guy who notified me as to what it WAS priced at and asked him to level with me about his "bottom dollar" on it. If you were messing with me, i probably just really pissed him off. LOL
Edit: And here was his response:
I see his point but im not sure tires and service is worth a $2,000 mark up, ..id say more like $1,000 mark up.
Ill let you guys know what i decide.
Let me throw in a monkey wrench.
I found this Mercedes-Benze for $19,900. (its a 268hp 3.5l HARD TOP 2 seater) with 55k miles.
I offered the guy $17,999 for her but my wife likes it so much better (part of it is the yellow color of the Z, the other part is the extra luxury of the MB) that i have the feeling she would rather me buy the MB...even if it means buying it at $19,900.
I know this is a Z forum so some bias towards the z is expected but honest opinions...anyone think the MB is worth an extra 4k over that Z?
Pros: Much nicer. Wife likes. Hard top means reduced road noise. Great looks. Top goes down in 22 seconds. Its not yellow
Cons: More miles (55k), $4,800 more. 10 Less horsepower. Higher maintenance cost. About $100.00 more a month.
I know what id do if they accepted my offer of $17,999 on the MB, id get the MB but the add already says i need a printed copy of the add signed by a salesman to even get the $19,900 price so i think thats going to be their lowest number.
Bottom line.... for $4,800. difference in price, i am having a lot of trouble deciding.
Opinions?
I found this Mercedes-Benze for $19,900. (its a 268hp 3.5l HARD TOP 2 seater) with 55k miles.
I offered the guy $17,999 for her but my wife likes it so much better (part of it is the yellow color of the Z, the other part is the extra luxury of the MB) that i have the feeling she would rather me buy the MB...even if it means buying it at $19,900.
I know this is a Z forum so some bias towards the z is expected but honest opinions...anyone think the MB is worth an extra 4k over that Z?
Pros: Much nicer. Wife likes. Hard top means reduced road noise. Great looks. Top goes down in 22 seconds. Its not yellow
Cons: More miles (55k), $4,800 more. 10 Less horsepower. Higher maintenance cost. About $100.00 more a month.
I know what id do if they accepted my offer of $17,999 on the MB, id get the MB but the add already says i need a printed copy of the add signed by a salesman to even get the $19,900 price so i think thats going to be their lowest number.
Bottom line.... for $4,800. difference in price, i am having a lot of trouble deciding.
Opinions?
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Its a Z350 Vert Touring edition. Edit: This is an auto..not as much fun i know but im married now and the wife has back problems and might need to drive this ONCE in a while...plus i test drove a manual and while it was fun to drive...it didn't "wow me" exactly. All of the engagement was at the TOP and most of my manual cars (mustang/rx/nissan versa) engaged about 3 inches off the floor...i couldnt exactly get used to all the play in the clutch and then having it grab when it was almost completely let out. I kept over-reviving and it "riding" it too much.
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I've had my Yellow Z with since brand new with low miles (20K), if you take care of it, the car really looks amazing. I always have people gawking at my Z, not because of yellowness, but because it is very clean, the metal looks glassy all the time. Maybe they are looking at my 19' 
Main thing about Mercedes is the price for repairs and maintenance. If the MB is out of warranty, it isn't cheap, it is robbery to me. If you can afford it, then it isn't a question then. My friend owns a MB SL63, he pays $150 for an oil change and car wash- wtf. My boss' old MB SUV, his repair bills averages around $1K-$2K. Lucky rich bastards, I'm still a peon. Good Luck, MB is beautiful, I'd take that if I can afford it.
Main thing about Mercedes is the price for repairs and maintenance. If the MB is out of warranty, it isn't cheap, it is robbery to me. If you can afford it, then it isn't a question then. My friend owns a MB SL63, he pays $150 for an oil change and car wash- wtf. My boss' old MB SUV, his repair bills averages around $1K-$2K. Lucky rich bastards, I'm still a peon. Good Luck, MB is beautiful, I'd take that if I can afford it.
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I'm 26 and I just got my z as my fun car before I settle down and start a family (married 2.5yrs). Wife likes Zs a lot so that's the only reason I got one. My other choice was an sti.
But as far as the Z or MB in your case. I would get the MB since its more luxurious and refined. Hardtop will add more sound control. My friend owns an s2k and the wind can get annoying. Plus it sounds like your wife will be driving it more than you?
When I do start a family I'm sure I'll be looking for a sports-luxury car. I'll pass on camrys and accords or now.
But as far as the Z or MB in your case. I would get the MB since its more luxurious and refined. Hardtop will add more sound control. My friend owns an s2k and the wind can get annoying. Plus it sounds like your wife will be driving it more than you?
When I do start a family I'm sure I'll be looking for a sports-luxury car. I'll pass on camrys and accords or now.
my 03 touring mt hardtop was 15000 out the door last year with 25000 miles on it..price is average id say but i dunno i live in sd where they like to jack up the prices for older cars. epically if there trucks.
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