pumpsmynads
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Carwow still around the 6-7% mark.
They must’ve removed it. I checked out an old email with the configuration I wanted and the offers from dealers. It tells me that the configuration is no longer available. If I try to reconfigure the Marco Polo is no longer there.
FYI, the highest discounted offer I had was 7.3% from Leicester.
I went out for a couple of hours test drive at Poole in a 220d (I’d definitely pay the extra £1,930 for the 250d.) I can’t remember the guys name (oops - I want to say Chris or Nick) but he was excellent and I mentioned Carwow & Broadspeed, etc.. and I’m certain he would definitely ‘deal.’
He did say that they don’t do all the handover stuff (3 hours or so) for Carwow deals, but it sounded like he was just making a differentiator for leverage.
I test drove the 220D and decided on the 250D and I feel I made the right choice now I have my van. I went with the auxiliary air heater, and whilst expensive, the price compared to the equivalent spec VW Cali Ocean, where they are standard, was cheaper. I thought about retrofit but decided to go with factory fitted - I wasn't sure about buying a brand new car and then immediately making a major change. I thought a factory fit might help the van hold it's resale value better but same may apply to a retro-fit, it is difficult to tell with the vans being so new to the UK market.Yes, the 250d will be my choice . Good info re. Poole too, thanks (not far from me).
Not sure if other upgrades/options are worth it though - e.g. Map Pilot to Comand Online and the (very) expensive Diesel Auxiliary Night Heater. I understand the heater can be retro-fitted to the vehicle with a generic one much cheaper.
Fortunately, the MP is well equipped as standard.
Probably 101 other questions, but will resist now!
I think that is a very valid point.I test drove the 220D and decided on the 250D and I feel I made the right choice now I have my van. I went with the auxiliary air heater, and whilst expensive, the price compared to the equivalent spec VW Cali Ocean, where they are standard, was cheaper. I thought about retrofit but decided to go with factory fitted - I wasn't sure about buying a brand new car and then immediately making a major change. I thought a factory fit might help the van hold it's resale value better but same may apply to a retro-fit, it is difficult to tell with the vans being so new to the UK market.
I'm looking to place an order before the end of April and have spoken to two main dealers and delivery dates looking to Sept 18 (new reg). Without much pushing have so far managed 8% discount which is looking fairly competitive. Just trying to find out what service costs might be, any info would be appreciated on service costs and discounts.
Never bought on PCP before and if I have understood it correctly, you are essentially paying the APR on everything except the deposit you put down. So if you hand back you have essentially paid the APR on the term payments and the residual cost, not great if you hand the vehicle back. If this is the case cash I think..
Hi everyone,
I’ve just put a deposit on an unused demonstrator registered at the end of March - £54k against about £67k when I compare to the price list. Either the MP is not selling as well as MB had hoped, or there’s a major spec change on its way, which seems unlikely. I shopped around until I found the spec I was after and I’m pleased with the result.
I’m not looking to wind anyone up, I was simply after members own views.
RFT
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Sounds like you have a good deal. What spec does it have?
250D AMG Line in Obsidian black
Comand
360 cameras
Aux hot water heater + remote
Aux night time hot air heater
Awning
The list price has to be taken with a pinch of salt. You can pick up most Mercedes with big discounts pre-reg or ex demo as I did with my CLS, 18 months old, almost a 3rd of the list price of almost 60k.Hi everyone,
I’ve just put a deposit on an unused demonstrator registered at the end of March - £54k against about £67k when I compare to the price list. Either the MP is not selling as well as MB had hoped, or there’s a major spec change on its way, which seems unlikely. I shopped around until I found the spec I was after and I’m pleased with the result.
I’m not looking to wind anyone up, I was simply after members own views.
RFT