1. Yes, I have a silver cargo Metris.
2. No the dealer was not motivated to get rid of it.
In fact I ordered it in the exact color I wanted, with the exact options I wanted. Then I waited 3 1/2 months for it to get built and shipped over. After looking at the new Ford Transit Connects, they were just not long enough in the cargo area for my needs. I test drove a Ram Promaster City in April of 2015 and was impressed, and I wanted one. But Ram Trucks would not let you "factory order" one to get the exact color and options you wanted. All you could do was go to their "Build & Price" web page, input what you wanted, and hope for a match. After months of doing that, only to never find a match, I learned about the Mercedes Metris. I called the dealer in Seattle, found out I could order one and get EXACTLY what I wanted in color and options, I test drove a demo, then ordered my Metris on the spot after that test drive.
I got a great discount from the dealer and a good trade-in on my old truck. Could I have paid less for my Metris by waiting months for dealers to get them in stock, and then playing the "Wheeler Dealer" game. Maybe, but I don't care. After months of dicking around trying to find a Ram Promaster City that matched my requirements I have now what is a much better vehicle for my needs, plus the van looks great, it's not Butt Ugly like the Fiat built Promaster City.