pickup at Englewood dealer
Finally , I have my own smart passion cabriolet!!!!!
Yellow/grey/beige
After five years of trying to import the car to the US my dream car is in my garage
I am the proud owner of a yellow smart
The dealer
Englewood smart center
The people at the dealer where great! Particularly Victor Hernandez (Financial officer) and Michael Hill the Brand manger. They did an excellent job trying to accommodate my requests. We had some exchange of words regarding the doc. Fees but in the end amazing guys and a pleasure doing business with them.
My old car.
Is for sale …
I have to pay for the smart
My new car
My son and my wife with the new toy
Michael Hill Brand manager of Englewood smart center
Great guy!
The Car
Looks, feels and drives amazing I love it …Really I do love it!!!!!!
Pros
Is a great toy.
Cons
Needs a seat arm rest and knee support plus wheel adjustment device
Regrets
Not having more optionals added to the car.
Final Cost
Out the door price for smart passion cabriolet
Base $16,590.00
Tridion safety cell 175.00
Heated seats 220.00
Electric power steering EPS 450.00
Dest. Charge 645.00
Extended service plan 48 months 48k 695.00
Dealer Fee 295.00
Tags,reg,tax 234.00
NJ tire tax 6.00
Sales tax 1351.28 (7%)
Grand Total $20.661.28
Payment: I paid for the car 70% cash and 30% credit card ( I need to make some United miles)
Warranty
I did buy an extended warranty buy when I read the 100 dollar deductible that you have to pay each time you visit the dealer make me think that is no such a good deal…..
Finance
If you are looking to finance the car here are some deals
Proponent credit Union
5.5 APR for 48 months
https://www.proponentfcu.org
Mercedes Benz Credit Corporation
5.8 APR for 48 months
http://www.mercedesbenzfinancial.com
Mercedes Benz VISA credit card
0% APR for the first year and points good for rewards
http://www.mercedesbenzfinancial.com
United Visa card
Lots of United miles
www.chase.com/united
Insurance
My insurance company is Liberty Mutual
$591 for one year with $500 ded.
www.libertymutual.com/smart
My lawyer
I was so mad about the dealer’s doc. fees/prep charges that I called my lawyer and we are looking to see if we can “fix” the annoying problem. I will keep you posted.
Dana D’Angelo
Counsellor at Law
973-838-4200
dmd@dangelo-law.com
My car wash
Carwash route 23 Kinnelon
I am trying to have the premium wash price ($15) to we reduce. Given that my smart cabriolet is half of any car and a third of any SUV I “demand” a third of the regular price
If I get the rebate I will let you know.
The PAG
I have called many times to PAG about the dealer doc fees but I have no answer till now. I will give them one more week to fix this or else.
More pictures will be post soon!
Regards
Gus