Ad alert! Chrysler Sebring is not the same as a Mercedes SL!
Actual images of a contemporary Chrysler Sebring convertible would likely scare off more potential buyers than draw them in, but this is ridiculous. Yes, they both have four wheels and retractable hard tops, but a Mercedes-Benz SL in no way passes for a Sebring. Ever. Erin Dodge near Toronto is offering up two brand "practically new" Sebrings for the not-so-bargain price of $34,888 (Canadian dollars), dangling photos of the SL as bait. The 2009 Sebring Limited starts at $32,695, so it's not clear how much has even been knocked off here. As always, when it comes to dealer ads, buyer beware. Thanks to jagdesh for the tip!
[Source: Erin Dodge]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Stumpy 9:33AM (3/14/2009)
I don't even think people would buy both of them for $34,000 total.
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Mobius_1 8:44PM (3/14/2009)
Well, if it were two REAL SLs, I'd pull the trigger.
jc 9:35AM (3/14/2009)
This is newsworthy?A little typo in some local paper?
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Egon 10:47AM (3/14/2009)
Newsworthy? Probably not. But 'a little typo'???? Uh, not so much.
CarbonBlack 11:19PM (3/14/2009)
Boo Frickin Hoo!
jc 8:38AM (3/15/2009)
Please stop making the good jc's look like douchbags.
Kitko 9:40AM (3/14/2009)
Erin Dodge. Ehm. A "dodgy" dealer???
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Aprime 9:54AM (3/14/2009)
It is now.
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Jei 10:14AM (3/14/2009)
...and with the "Bi-Weekly 84 Months" financing plan?
Does it mean payment due every 2 weeks each month for 84 months? Or there are options for bi-weekly payments or to for 84 month financing. Weird. Crazy.
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Craig 10:15AM (3/14/2009)
Chrysler Canada's website doesn't appear to be in working order (how comforting), but http://ca.autos.yahoo.com lists the MSRP for the Sebring convertable Limited in Canada as $41,195. Making the mark down slightly higher than the price listed for a Touring model, which is $34,795.
Do you guys not know how much more cars cost in Canada than the US?
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mike 10:19AM (3/14/2009)
I don't know why this is even a topic on this site.
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Kitko 10:50AM (3/14/2009)
A) it's Saturday
B) it points out to dubious business practices of a dealeship -
- if it's a mistake, it's bad, becasue how can you trust a dealer who doesn't bother to check the ad or, worst, can't tell a Merc from a Chrysler
- if it's an intention, it borders on criminal because the ad is misleading
Unscrupulous dealers are so common nowadays that it's not even newsworthy - which is sad.
2004m3driver 2:48PM (3/14/2009)
I don't mind, it gave me a little chuckle. Then it made me lose faith in humanity. Mainly for the seller who thinks he can pull the ol pull em in with a Mercedez and then they leave with a new Chrysler Crossfire trick. Lets hope people aren't so clueless.
Adam 10:37AM (3/15/2009)
Ahh, the ol' bait and switch!
Brian Marshall 10:25AM (3/14/2009)
There's over a dozen people who are paid to write for Autoblog, and for auto news, all they can come up with, is this?
*un -bookmarked*
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srivendel 11:02AM (3/14/2009)
Wow, you're really getting red in the face about this aren't you? It's Saturday, dude. Cut them some slack.
Alex Nunez 11:32AM (3/14/2009)
I know. 130-something posts, including a few new-car reviews, going back to last Sunday.
All free.
But that Saturday Sebring ad post? My God, what an outrage.
Kattleox 10:39AM (3/14/2009)
I saw this same thing in a magazine up where I live, but it was a mustang picture, trying to sell a three door focus.
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nissanfreak87 10:58AM (3/14/2009)
You people need to chill out, how dar4e they post something that won't change the automotive world!!! GRRRRR!!!!!
I found it humorous, and as always they're reminding us to actually think about purchases, so take a chill pill people it's the weekend for crying out loud.
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kentique 5:56AM (3/15/2009)
Definitely. If someone's gonna complain about newsworthy or not, this is a BLOG. If you want "serious hard data" go to some old-world news site. The best thing about blogs are these small trivial news, as well as big important news, delivered in a casual manner.