Mercedes-Benz has announced the base MSRP for the upcoming release of the 2010 E Coupe.
E350 $48050 E550 $54650 (destination and delivery not included)2010 E Sedan Pricing
Mercedes-Benz has announced the base MSRP for the upcoming release of the 2010 E Sedan.
E350 $48600 E550 $56300 (destination and delivery not included)This is a great surprise. Most manufactures raise the price on a new vehicle launch not lower it.
Quickpark Parking Assistance
Mercedes-Benz is now offering Quickpark parking assistance on vehicles that do not have Parktronic installed. The included vehicles are the w204, x204, and w211 (GLK, C Class, E Class). It can be added to all vehicles except AMG models.
Through the use of ultrasound signals, the Quickpark system employs an audible tone to detect and warn of obstacles in the system’s rear field of view, allowing for easier parking and damage avoidance.
– Distance sensors can be painted to match vehicle color
– System engages when in reverse gear
– Quickpark will disengage when towing a trailer.
It should list for around $450 plus install from your local dealer. As usual let me know if you have any questions.
Adam Denault
mybenzguy.com
May 2009 Mercedes Programs
Lease Loyalty Accelerator Program:
3 payments credited on C, E, M, R, SLK, and CLK towards the purchase or lease of a new Mercedes-Benz vehicle.
Premium Luxury Loyalty Accelerator Program:
3 payments credited on CLS, CL, S, SL, G, and GL towards the purchase or lease of a new CLS, CL, S, SL, G, or GL.
APR Payment Credit Program:
Mercedes-Benz will give you 2 Payment Credits towards the purchase of a new C, E or ML.
C300w, C300w4, or C350w 2 credits or $1300 in credit.
E350w, ML350w2, or ML350w4 2 credits or $1500 in credit.
Mercedes-Benz Heritage May 2009
14–17 May 2009 – Mille Miglia Storica in Italy:
The Mille Miglia Storica takes participants and their classic cars on a 1,000-mile route, which even today is not without adventure.
20–30 May 1949 – 60 years ago:
The Mercedes-Benz 170 S and 170 D made their debut at the Hanover Technology Fair. These were the first Mercedes-Benz passenger cars to be developed after the Second World War. The L 3250 truck and the O 3250 bus were also exhibited, heralding a new era in commercial vehicle production at Daimler-Benz. The new OM 300 diesel engine model series for commercial vehicles made its debut in the L 3250 with the OM 312. Continuously developed and modified to meet latest demands, this model series is still produced today.
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2010 E Coupe and E Sedan
Mercedes-Benz Heritage April 2009
1–5 April 2009 – Techno Classica in Essen:
Mercedes-Benz will have a large stand at the world’s largest classic car show. Traditionally the show brings together a great many classic cars under a common theme.
April 1909 – 100 years ago:
Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft finished building the sleeve-valve engine, based on the principle developed by the American Charles J. Knight. The first copy of a prototype series was produced on 23 June 1909.
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New car buyers sales tax deduction
Those who buy a new passenger car this year may be able to deduct state and local sales and excise taxes on the purchase in their 2009 tax returns next year, the Internal Revenue Service said Monday.
The deduction is limited to the state and local sales and excise taxes paid on up to $49,500 of the purchase price of a qualified new car, light truck, motor home or motorcycle. The amount of the deduction is phased out for taxpayers whose modified adjusted gross income is between $125,000 and $135,000 for individual filers and between $250,000 and $260,000 for joint filers.
The IRS also said the vehicle must be purchased after Feb. 16, 2009, and before Jan. 1, 2010, to qualify for the deduction.
The special deduction is available regardless of whether a taxpayer itemizes deductions on their return.
The deduction may not be taken on 2008 tax returns.
Adam