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Anyone have any opinions on the R-Class. Wife has a CLS 320Cdi at the moment which is lovely but starting to find it a bit small for family duties. The R-Class seem good value at 1 year old, any good or bad points, I did hear they haven't sold particularly well, any valid reasons why? Any dealers on here have any?
I work for a Merc dealer and am currently using an R320cdi as a demo, I must say that it is probably one of the most comfortable cruising cars I have ever driven (mine does have airmatic though!); it has got a nice driving position not too high.
I think the main reason for them not selling too well is the lack of practicality, if you take 4 passengers someone has to sit in the back row, but I guess as your driving a CLS you are used to just having 2 seats in the back.
It is worth noting that at the moment Mercedes aren't making any cars, the rumours are that they are converting it to a 7 seater to give it a bit more diversity. This is going to have a massive effect on the residuals of the 6 seater models. But having said that there are some fantasti deals to be had on ex-demo and 1 year old models at the moment.
Hope this helps,
Mat
I think the main reason for them not selling too well is the lack of practicality, if you take 4 passengers someone has to sit in the back row, but I guess as your driving a CLS you are used to just having 2 seats in the back.
It is worth noting that at the moment Mercedes aren't making any cars, the rumours are that they are converting it to a 7 seater to give it a bit more diversity. This is going to have a massive effect on the residuals of the 6 seater models. But having said that there are some fantasti deals to be had on ex-demo and 1 year old models at the moment.
Hope this helps,
Mat
They were offering discounts of up to £8k off of a new R320cdi and £14k off of an R500 at the end of last year to try and sell some residual stock. So you should expect at least £12-15k off of an R320 for a 6-12 month old car. Although depending on the miles you are doing you could consider an R500 as they are fantastically smooth and a bit of a bargain.
Cheers, so any dealers on here want to mail me with what they've got?
Basic spec will be 320cdi or maybe a 500,SE model, command,added bonus points given for darker colour Memory pack, 2nd row console,Pan-roof, Auto-Dim mirrors,Rear entertainment , privacy glass etc.
They must have been hideously overpriced at the launch, as they seem unbelievable value now for a 6/12 month old. Found one 500SE that I've worked out to be £25,000 less than its original list price in 12,000miles! Surely they have to bottom out at some point?
Any comments?
Basic spec will be 320cdi or maybe a 500,SE model, command,added bonus points given for darker colour Memory pack, 2nd row console,Pan-roof, Auto-Dim mirrors,Rear entertainment , privacy glass etc.
They must have been hideously overpriced at the launch, as they seem unbelievable value now for a 6/12 month old. Found one 500SE that I've worked out to be £25,000 less than its original list price in 12,000miles! Surely they have to bottom out at some point?
Any comments?
Edited by sjc on Tuesday 3rd April 22:00
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