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I have no clue what is a appropriate price to pay for a new C230k Sports Sedan, but here is what the Dealer offered me on a Demo with 420 miles. Features: --------- Pewter Black leather inserts 324 Sunroof package Teleaid Ditial/Prewiring Cell 5-speed Auto Radio 20 w/ single CD 6-Disc CD Changer Blue Glass & Rain Sensor Heated Front Seats Super Plush Floor Mats ---------------------- $32579 Subtotal $ 720 Transportation & Handling $ 500 IRG Participation -------- $33799 Total -$ 2000 Demo model discount -$ 1200 Corporate Executive Fleet Discount -$ 650 Split the difference on the "markup" -------- $29949 + TTL Cons: -This is a Demo with 1 month less on the 4 year warranty. -I prefer the metallic silver color.  -my ONLY must-have is the Automatic Drive -Sun-roof and heated heats are nice, but not necessary -I could careless about the Teleaid, rain sensor, and 6-disc changer. Should I be considering this because of the Demo discount or does it make more sense to get a Automatic SIlver Metallic Barebones model with 0 miles? Your insight and suggestions would be helpful. Thanks. |
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of personality, I think. If you are even considering it then it is probably "ok" for you. I would never touch one. When I buy a "new" car, I want a new car. I don't recognize some of those options you listed as options. All I am sure that car has is metallic paint, automatic transmission, 6-disc CD changer, teleaid, and heated seats. That has an MSRP of $35,750 and an invoice (including IRG and Dest) of $33,801. Depending on what size market you are in, you may or may not be able to get a 230 for invoice, but let's say you can. You, then, are being offered the demo for a $3852 discount. BTW, it is very hard to find a "barebones" C. They almost always come with the sunroof and 6-disc cd changer. A 230 configured with those, auto, and metallic paint has an MSRP of $34,250 and (gross) invoice of $32,405. This is still $2456 higher than the demo deal you are being offered. |
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Replying to: icechuu (Feb 21, 2005 11:45 pm) i think that you are getting an excellent deal. I was quoted 33,088 so I think you should be fine. I was curious to know which dealership offered you such a good deal because I too live in Southern California.
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I just got my first MB yesterday. It's about $1000 below invoice. The sellman was trying to sell me the perma-pate protection and extended warranty. Are perma-plate protection and extended warranty are necessary? What are the average costs for these? Thanks.
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Replying to: carrider (Feb 27, 2005 10:06 pm) I got my deal at Rusnak Mercedes Benz in Arcadia just 3 weeks ago. I have to say my experience is quiet unpainful compare to the past, the sales was very patience , and we did not have to negotiate for long(thank god!). I also heard from others that Penske Mercedes Benz in West Covina do give competitive prices. So check them out and good luck. I hope this helps. |
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Replying to: lek (Feb 28, 2005 9:38 am)
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Replying to: sav (Mar 01, 2005 1:34 pm) |
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| Edmunds shows what I call the "net" invoice. That is, it doesn't include the IRG fee charged to the dealer (because this is different for different dealers). The dealer client advisor is going to insist that invoice includes IRG, because the invoice they actually receive DOES include the IRG. I call this the "gross" invoice. So, be sure you are talking about the same figure. The first thing to be done is find out what the IRG for your dealer is. An easy way to do that is ask to look at an invoice. Having said all that, I consider gross invoice plus $500 a reasonable figure for anyone not in a major east or west coast market. Just my opinion, of course. | |
| Has anyone seen the latest Consumer Reports Best of 2005 CARS Edition? Looks like Mercedes-Benz is near the bottom. Their whole line including the C-class are listed as cars to avoid, simply because of reliability. On the other hand, the Acura TL and BMW 3-Series were in fact highly recommended. It looks like they really like the C-class in terms features, drive, and comfort. But again, because of its below average reliability, they don't recommend it. I am interested in picking up a C230k (or a Acura TSX/TL or a 2006 BMW), but I am now hesitant on going with MB, even if I get a near or below invoice deal. Anyway, I would like hear thoughts or experiences on what others have to say about the latest Consumer Reports April 2005 issue. | |
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It just means that statistically speaking, you're more likely to have some more problems with a C-class than a TL. If that really bothers you, you should get a TL. There's a chance you may get a C230K that beats the average, or is worse than the average, just like there's a chance you can get a TSX/TL that'll be a lemon. The surveys report what people have experienced to date. If you're worried about reliability, it wouldn't be wise to buy the first year of the new 3-series. |
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