Mercedes New Business Model

[Schizophonic]

Sorry if this has been discussed or not.

I'm in the market for a new car and I've been informed they now perform on a new business model of their own dictated prices or 'best prices' of their cars.
Now I don't change cars every few years and not looked at getting one for 10 years till recently. What does everyone think to this? Is standard practise for other manufactures?

Mercedes-Benz | Buy your way

The new way to buy your new Mercedes-Benz. One price, online or in-store – easy.

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[Schizophonic]

Well cars are generally people's 2nd biggest purchase next to buying a house. So if you could save a bit of money, then why not try and ask is my opinion...
I'll carry on with the conversation with the dealership and go from there and if the car lives up to the hype it is.

 

[Schizophonic]

Thanks for the heads up, as the Agency model is being reviewed and implemented throughout - I wondered if being a franchise meant the sale assistant would take more commission if they got more from the customer? Now like Mercedes if the cars are priced accordingly then there's less chance of those sales executive getting less commission?