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Re: What mileage are you getting on your 2012 E350? [lawcar]
Written by: abacomike on Feb 10, 2012 11:50:19 AM
Going up the I-5 corridor in your new Mercedes Benz at 70-75 mph should get you about 31 mpg's which is what I get when my speed exceeds 65 mph. At 55 mph, I can get 34 mpg's, 32-33 at 65 mph. I have also learned to disregard the "instant" mpg reading because it is inaccurate as it was on my 2011, but the average mpg rčadout is identical to my ... Read More
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Re: Hope I received a good deal [abacomike]
Written by: ghstudio on Feb 4, 2012 5:40:59 PM
I am not sure how to view mbrace 2 because it's really not well defined...it's marketing speak. mbrace is standard on my 2011 e...but without a subscription, it does nothing (even in an emergency). The Mbrace 2 doesn't mention any subscription, so maybe there isn't one and I would applaud that. It also doesn't speak to how you get internet connectivity. Today you can get internet connectivity without mbrace....will you only ... Read More
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Re: NEW ENGINE SPECS FOR E350's SOLD AFTER 2/12/12 [lawcar]
Written by: abacomike on Jan 16, 2012 9:52:25 AM
Hi Dave. Sounds like you are trying to get acquainted with your COMMAND system. COMMAND expertise takes many, many months to master. Just the commands alone are impossible to remember there are so many of them. I just made a list of the most frequently used commands and, after 3 years of owning E350's (2010, 2011 and 2012) I am just beginning to learn how extensive this system is. You can ... Read More
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Re: Buying a New 2012 E350 [damandamif]
Written by: abacomike on Jan 12, 2012 8:49:56 AM
I believe your salesperson was correct because the USAA pricing is actually $1500 below invoice. You did get the conquest discount of $2000, which you cannot get if you use USAA pricing. The only incentive that can be used with USAA pricing is the MB Financial and you have to have a current lease or active loan with them to qualify for it. In my estimation, you paid invoice for the ... Read More
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Hope I received a good deal
Written by: damandamif on Jan 10, 2012 12:24:21 PM
Picked up my 2012 E 350 Jan 3rd. We were the last ones to leave the building. Cuprite Brown with Chestnut leather interior. Retailed at $66,785. Got it for 60K flat. Probably could have done better but was on vacation in FL and couldn't negotiate like I wanted to being out of state. P2 package. Special order leather and paint. The wood leather 3 spoke steering wheel is sweet! Sports package ... Read More
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Re: Great car!!! [lawcar]
Written by: abacomike on Jan 8, 2012 11:54:01 PM
David, sounds like you are extremely happy with your new Mercedes. My 2011 was black with almond - very distinguished and rich looking - but I just disliked having to wash it twice a week to keep it looking great. I agree with your analogy regarding the BMW being a luxury sports car and the Mercedes being a sporty luxury car. Having owned both, the Beemer handled sportier, however the interior ... Read More
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Re: I LOVE this car!! [bevbran]
Written by: abacomike on Jan 8, 2012 4:04:46 PM
Just one additional follow-up comment about the Harmon Karmin surround-sound system in the new E350 sedan (the system in the coupe and convertible is not as powerful with fewer speakers as well) was improved for 2012 - they added 2 additional speakers bringing the total to 14. That was the main difference from 2011. But remember, you are comparing the 2009 with the 2012, which is even more pronounced. I experience ... Read More
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Re: Got it. Also curious about BMW 5 series vs. E350 [lawcar]
Written by: abacomike on Dec 23, 2011 10:09:20 AM
If car will be titled in your name, and you are merely reimbursed by the company, then I would definitely buy this vehicle for the reasons I gave you previously. Think about it - your company is paying for the equity YOU will earn over the equivalent 36 month lease. With such low finance rates, you will be paying off large amounts of principal almost immediately since all the loans today ... Read More
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Re: Interesting forum, but a few things to add [kevinc5]
Written by: abacomike on Dec 20, 2011 9:50:09 AM
I've asked several dealers down here in Florida (Delray, Coconut Creek, Pompano Beach and Ft. Lauderdale) where I have friends and/or acquaintences working in those dealerships or managing them, and they said that they have ordered lots of them, but this seems to have all started in the summer. Mercedes Benz had lots of 2011 E350 sedans throughout the U.S. They had so many, they decided to no start building the ... Read More
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Re: Conquest Incentive [stevemc3]
Written by: abacomike on Dec 14, 2011 7:11:48 AM
I would think the 2000 conquest on the 2012's will be extended through the 6th or 7th, and perhaps until the end of January. The Mercedes Benz financial 2000 incentive may drop to 1500, where it was in October. AS for the 1.9% financing, I would think there would be some kind of similar rates. BUT ONLY MERCEDES BENZ CORPORATE knows for sure what will be available. I am only guessing ... Read More
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Re: October? [enano74]
Written by: Car_man on Oct 6, 2011 4:48:31 PM
Hi enano74. Mercedes-Benz Financial's October buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36-month lease of a 2011 E350 Sedan with 7,500 miles per year are .00192 and 56%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tiers. As far as the selling price goes, this car probably has a spread of between $3,500 and $4,000 between its full MSRP and its dealer invoice price. Add the $4,000 ... Read More
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Re: October? [whichluxurycar]
Written by: Car_man on Oct 4, 2011 5:03:41 PM
Hi whichluxurycar. I haven't heard yet, but I suspect that the conquest cash is indeed still available. As far as this car's lease program goes, Mercedes-Benz Financial's October buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 24-month lease of a 2011 E350 Bluetec with 10,000 miles per year are .00192 and 77%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tiers. The numbers for an otherwise identical 36-month ... Read More
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Re: 2011 E350 Bluetech Lease [dewarsandsoda]
Written by: ghstudio on Sep 27, 2011 6:49:29 PM
Dewars.... sit down with them and ask them to call Mercedes Finance who will explain MSD's to them. My MB dealer (salesman, marketing manager, gm) had no idea what I was talking about...but the marketing manager called MB Finance and they gave him the information on how MSD's worked and how to calculate the lease. I was the first customer to ask about or use MSD's in the five years since ... Read More
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Re: MF and RV on E350 for Sept [aawaara]
Written by: Car_man on Sep 27, 2011 5:14:27 PM
Greetings aawaara. Mercedes-Benz Financial's September buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 30 month lease of a 2011 E350 4Matic Sedan with 12,000 miles per year are .00192 and 64%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. The residual value for a lease with 10,000 miles per year would be 1% higher. 7,500 miles per year would be 3% higher. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying ... Read More
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Re: 2011 E350 Bluetech MF's & RV's [dewarsandsoda]
Written by: Car_man on Sep 27, 2011 5:09:11 PM
Here's the information that you're looking for, dewarsandsoda. Mercedes-Benz Finance's September buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 24 month lease of a 2011 E350 Bluetec with 15,000 miles per year are .00192 and 74%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. The numbers for an otherwise identical 30 month lease are .00192 and 66%. If you were to lease with only 12,000 miles per ... Read More
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Re: 2011 E350 Bluetech Lease [dewarsandsoda]
Written by: ghstudio on Sep 26, 2011 6:24:28 PM
The local dealers won't do MSD????? If they are offering you the mercedes lease, they have no choice...it's part of the leasing options...it's not a "dealer option" to offer it.
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Re: 2011 E350 Bluetech Lease [go2ucla]
Written by: ghstudio on Sep 26, 2011 9:14:03 AM
sounds like a great deal (better than mine last month). If you haven't, and if you still can I recommend that you buy the mercedes maintenance (from mercedes as a "feature") and include it in your monthly lease. You will only have to pay .24 of the total costl, so it is actually a real bargain since mercedes leases require you to do the recommended maintenances in full.
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Re: steve [steve127]
Written by: ghstudio on Aug 29, 2011 2:46:40 PM
I picked up a 2011 e blutec today. One of the car's nice mysteries is that although it is a 2011 according to the VIN, it has the 2012 dash and the 2012 parking light LED's :) I'm just learning how to use it..not quite so obvious as my previous (Japanese) cars. And yes, it just picked up the contact list from my iphone 4 over bluetooth perfectly. I did not ... Read More
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Re: Help with purchase price of 2011 E350 4MATIC (Luxury) [njj1]
Written by: abacomike on Aug 22, 2011 9:36:49 AM
I don't think it is worth it. All it covers is your A and B services. It does not cover brakes, steering, etc. So, really, all you are getting is oil changes and some other "minor" services. A typical A service at my dealership is $329 dollars, and the B service if $400 dollars. If you put lots of miles on the car, it is worth it. But most folks would ... Read More
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Re: 2011 Mercedes E350 [neweowner]
Written by: kevinc5 on Aug 20, 2011 5:50:16 PM
Congratulations...enjoy your E. Which dealer? I'll be shopping in San Diego.
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Re: Help with discounts: 2011 E350 with P1 [abacomike]
Written by: jagg on Aug 19, 2011 8:44:13 AM
Awesome. Thanks. I can't even get the guy at Lauderdale Mercedes to call me back after 3 days!
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Re: Help with discounts: 2011 E350 with P1 [jagg]
Written by: abacomike on Aug 19, 2011 8:19:18 AM
Right now, since you drive a BMW, you can qualify for the 4,000 conquest discount since you drive a BMW. However, this is good only until 8/31/11. I live in Broward also. I use Mercedes Benz of Delray located on Linton Blvd., just east of I95. John Bradley, manager at the dealership, is the one to see. Tell him Mike S. referred you. He has about 12 E350's in stock right ... Read More
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mb leases
Written by: manku on Jul 20, 2011 2:58:02 PM
A brief comment on all MB's, after leasing 4 consecutive ones the last 10 years... The $1095 acquisition fee is highway robbery...Audi, for example, only charges $595. The $595 lease termination fee is obscene as well...industry standard is $350ish. Otherwise, cars (one c320 wagon, e320wagon, two e350s) have been mixed...new 350 engine is great, but a real gas guzzler. nav/audio system is awful. seats, handling fantastic. highway crusing superb. comfortable for ... Read More
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Re: Mercedes Loyalty Discount [wolfekm]
Written by: abacomike on Jul 18, 2011 10:36:57 AM
I believe it is until Aug. 31st. Contact Mercedes Benz (800-367-6372). This is the roadside assistance number, but you can also press the appropriate phone button when prompted to get Mercedes Benz customer assistance. Then ask them to connect you to the proper party, which they will. Like I said, I believe it is until 8/31/2011, but I could be wrong. If it is 8/31, you have awhile. But according to ... Read More
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Re: thoughts [fatcat71]
Written by: abacomike on Jul 16, 2011 11:42:45 AM
I brought my ID number from USAA to the dealership. They applied for and received the $4000 coupon from USAA via and email from them. I believe this is good until August 31, 2011. Check back on this forum site to about 2 weeks ago, I believe the date was listed there. I received an additional $1500 because I was a loyal customer of theirs. I've purchased 5 Benz autos from ... Read More
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Re: 2010 E350 Sedan price [kc_06]
Written by: abacomike on Jul 9, 2011 5:47:00 AM
I do not know the specific restrictions on the conquest program, but if you currently drive an Infiniti, no matter how old it is or what model it is, I would think you would still qualify since you are going from an Infiniti to a Mercedes. You would not qualify for the conquest program if you are going to purchase a used vehicle. This only applies to the new 2011 vehicle. ... Read More
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Re: 2010 E350 Sedan price [kc_06]
Written by: abacomike on Jul 7, 2011 11:07:29 AM
If the 2010 has less than 10K miles, and is still certified by Mercedes, I might pay $1000 or $1500 more for the vehicle. Remember, it pays to get one that is certified, which most of them are. The dealer has to pay $1500 or so to have the vehicle certified. That extends the warranty to 100K miles. The conquest discount applies only if currently own a luxury vehicle. As an ... Read More
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Re: 2010 E350 Sedan price [kc_06]
Written by: abacomike on Jul 7, 2011 6:14:41 AM
From my experiences, I would offer them $40,000 for either one of them. I checked with Manheim, which lists actual auction prices for these vehicles, and they are being auctioned at $35,00 to $37,000, depending on mileage and condition. If these are "certified" preowned cars, which Mercedes Benz, not the dealership, warrants for 100,000 total miles and 6 or 7 years, bumper to bumper, then i would offer $1500.00 more. Remember, ... Read More
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Re: E350 March 2011 price [dyc3]
Written by: sharpshark on Jun 2, 2011 1:24:14 AM
Please check with R.A.B Motors Mercedes at San Rafael. Look for sale named Fred. He is very nice guy, I have got mine with a very good deal from him, and planning to buy the second one from him soon.
