California Mercedes-Benz Car Dealers

Thanks for the link. Good info...and you're probably right about getting a 2011 over the 2012 with the new engine.

Thanks...that timing should work out for me if I decide to pick up a 2011. I'm also considering a CPO 2009 v 2010. I know the last year of the W211 was sorted out and from what I can tell, relatively trouble free. Not sure about the first year of the new model.

Do you know when the 2012 E350 will start appearing at the dealer? I'd like to take a a shot at the 2011 when the prices start dropping.

Just wanna share... bought a new ML 350 AWD on Mar 30 2011... with the following specs: ML 350 - 4Matic Capri Blue Premium 1 Option Wood steering wheel heated front seat side step aluminum board (can't remember what's the name of the item) pre-wire back seat entertainment MB-tex seat msrp ~$56,700 invoice ~$53,300 (like i care) paid (before tax) $49,000 i told them: 1. gas price is $4.30/gallon... i need some incentive to buy this bad boy 2. the 2012 model is coming in Oct... i can wait.. or you can help me decide to buy it today 3. i found out that the dealership (in San jose, ca) is owned by publicly traded company .. Autonation... so, they are very motivated to meet their Q1'11 target/quota. i hope this is a good deal because you always feel that it isn't. :(

Thanks very much storm10 for the info. This may not be the appropriate venue to post because it's a straight purchase, but in case someone could use the info for whatever is worth, here goes: ML350 rwd, metallic paint w/ mb-tex, P1, running board, lighting pkg, appearance pkg. MSRP $54730, negotiated discount of $5K plus conquest program $1K, net of discount before TTL $48730. Happy dealing!