Are you a resident of Germany? Have you been pondering whether or not it's really time to spring for that shiny, new Mercedes you've been lusting after?

If you answered yes to both these questions, listen up.

In an effort to give you a gentle nudge in the right direction, DaimlerChrysler is reporting today that they will be raising the prices on Mercedes-Benz passenger cars in Germany by an average of 0.9% per vehicle.

Not to fret, my prospective buyers - the changes don't kick in until February 13 of this year, and any orders placed up this date will be processed at current prices for up to four months.  Oh and by the way... pricing for the new S-Class will remain unchanged.

Don't delay, buy today.

For more info and some sample pricing, check out the press release below.


OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE


DaimlerChrysler raises prices of Mercedes Benz passenger cars in Germany by an average of 0.9 percent

Stuttgart, Jan 20, 2006

Effective February 13, 2006, DaimlerChrysler will be raising the prices of Mercedes-Benz passenger cars for the German market. On average, the prices will be 0.9 percent higher than those of similarly equipped vehicles. Orders received by this date will still be processed according to the current prices for a period of four months. Prices for the recently introduced S-Class will remain unchanged.


Examples of prices (incl. 16% sales tax):

A 150 (sedan, 5-door version) €19,024

A 160 CDI (sedan, 5-door version) €20,938

C 180 Kompressor (sedan) €28,942

C 200 CDI (sedan) €30,450

SLK 200 Kompressor €34,452

E 200 Kompressor (sedan) €37,178

E 200 CDI (sedan) €36,424

ML 280 CDI €46,922



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