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Re: Price paid for C350 LS [sisternchrist]
by WRXwgn
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May 01, 2006 (10:41 am)
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Replying to: sisternchrist (Apr 29, 2006 6:53 pm)
Hello,
I just purchased a 06 C350 Luxury from Penske Mercedes in W. Covina and the price I paid is $33700 + TTL, which is $6000 below invoice. Options include sunroof package and 6CD changer (Most C class in Socal are optioned this way). Let me know if you need more info.
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- #378 of 1020
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Free Maintenance?
by iycrra
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May 01, 2006 (3:21 pm)
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Can anyone tell me if Mercedes still offers free maintenance program for the first 4 years or something like this? or they did away with this program.
And if they did, what are their sevics charges are like? I mean regular/minor tune-up and major tune-up. Thanks.
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- #379 of 1020
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Re: Free Maintenance? [iycrra]
by dfc3
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May 08, 2006 (6:39 pm)
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Replying to: iycrra (May 01, 2006 3:21 pm)
They did away with the program; rather than up the price of the new cars. I know maintenance is pricier than with lesser prestige brands, but don't know yet by how much.
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- #381 of 1020
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2005 C240 4Matic
by prl
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Jun 15, 2006 (8:59 pm)
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ok, I need some advice. I am looking at a 2005 C240 4Matic with under 10K miles on it. It is a basic car with just the sunroof package and the cd-changer. The dealership is asking $30,900 but said that he has a bunch of these which were previous loaner cars and they need to get rid of them. He said he would sell it for $27K. Now the asking price is just too high to begin with most dealers are only asking $30, and then I assume you could negotiate down.
What is a fair price for this car? Does the fact that he has so many, and that it was a loaner, etc help my case? I'm thinking that $24-25 would be fair for it. The car is certified btw.
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- #382 of 1020
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Re: 2005 C240 4Matic [prl]
by soldaustin
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Jun 15, 2006 (9:42 pm)
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Replying to: prl (Jun 15, 2006 8:59 pm)
Well, I was also looking 3 months ago at the c230 Sport in a 2005. Most had the sunroof package, cd changer and stickered new for about 34,500. Everything I looked at was around 31,500. Next time I went back the same ones were 30,500. They said if I took off the certification, I could get it for 29,500. All the same. Most had anywhere from 10-15,000 miles on them. Well the more I thought about it, the more I just didn't think the car was worth it. I finally changed direction and looked at the 2006 C230 Sport. I found one that stickered for 34,985 I think it was. It had the sunroof package, cd changer, heated seats. I got a few offers and bought it locally for 31,989, which was right at 3k off sticker for a brand new one. My thought was if I can get a brand new 2006 with no miles or wear on it for 32,000 why pay 28-29k for a used 2005?? It just didn't make sense. I really didn't think I could get that much off of a new one and that is why I was looking at the used to start with. I know I looked at a 240 that they said they would sell for 30,000 and it was listed for I think 32k at the time. Asking only 3k off of a used car to me is not good. The warranty is not that much. I think it is about 1,000 I was told. You can do better aftermarket I found, much better. I think the one I found was called warrantydirect.com or something like that. Anyway, I don't think they will sell it for 24-25k so you need to change your thinking on this. Now if I could have gotten a nice 2005 for 25k, sure I would have bought it instead as that would be a 7k savings over new. The miles is not bad at all. Probably not a bad price at 27k. I am surprised they would come down from 31k to 27k. That is a huge drop. I would be leary of anyone dropping that much right off the bat. Just doesn't seem right. So basically in my case, I paid about 2,500 more and got a brand new 2006. It was a no brainer for me but you are getting a better offer now. By the way, we went in for the first check up and they replaced the front pads because of a slight squeal. No problem so I was surprised. We love the car and have about 2,700 miles on it now. We do all city driving and get right at 20 mpg. I mean all city! So right in line with what they say it should get. I like the V6 better in the 2006 as it is quieter and smoother. Still the other one in the 2005 is supposed to be a really good engine. Good luck.
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- #383 of 1020
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Re: 2005 C240 4Matic [soldaustin]
by prl
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Jun 15, 2006 (10:15 pm)
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Replying to: soldaustin (Jun 15, 2006 9:42 pm)
Thanks for your reply! Were the front pads replaced under warranty? If so that is great, I was taking to a dealer tech and he said that these cars do eat brakes, which is disappointing. But I guess its the price of driving a Benz!
I would love to get a C230, but I live in northern NJ and the 4Matic is a must. (Especially since I drive a 95 Suburu Legacy now that will go through anything in the winter.) I originally wanted to lease the new 2006 C280 which is an incredible car and so fast! They are willing to discount the new one down to about $35,000 (MSRP of around $39,000) but I would only be able to lease the new one, not buy. $485 a month was the lowest lease payment I got for 27 months and 15,000 miles a year with $0 cap cost reduction.
I decided that I really shouldn't lease at this point in my life (I'll be a junior in college in the fall) and I just don't want to get locked into a lease when I'm unsure of where/what I'll be doing after school. By buying I can keep it or sell it if I need to when I graduate.
As for the 2005 C240...the car is Pewter/Black and it looks like its in beautiful condition. I was dealing directly with the Pre-Owned Sales Manager so I think that is one reason that he was quickly getting to business. There was none of this "let me talk to the manager" bs. Also, they have twenty 2005 C-Class pre-owned all about the same mileage and equipment. These were all their service loaners last year and MBUSA is apparantly making it attractive to unload them. Also MB Financial is running a great finance program until June 30, and I am sure that this sales guy knows after that is over, he is gonna have a lot harder time to get rid of these cars. So that gives him less than 15 days to get rid of 20 cars. I am going back Saturday morning with my parents (I figured he might be more willing to deal with adults since no one takes my age group seriously.)
One last question, a guy I work with has friends in the car business and he said that by putting almost half down (which I had planned to do) would be attractive to the dealer. Is this accurate? I would think that the dealer doesn't care how much you finance, they are getting their money either way...
Thanks for reading this long post!
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- #384 of 1020
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Re: 2005 C240 4Matic [prl]
by soldaustin
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Jun 17, 2006 (9:34 pm)
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Replying to: prl (Jun 15, 2006 10:15 pm)
Yes the brakes were warranty as I only had 2,700 miles on the car. I know the brake dust on the front wheels was terrible and am hoping it isn't so bad now but this probably won't change unless they have come up with a new type of pad. My Nissan Armada had terrible brakes and after replacing them I think 3 times before I hit 20k miles or something like that, they finally came up with a fix. The new brakes leave little to no brake dust and is great. The others would turn my wheels black after one day of driving around town. Ok, back to the putting half down. By the time you get this, you will have already gone to the dealer today. But as I said, I paid right at 32k and financed 20k through my credit union. I got 4.75% financing which was great and surprised me. The dealer couldn't beat it. It doesn't matter at all how much you put down. They don't even know what you are putting down until you have already made a deal and are paying them. Money is money, they don't care. I knew I wasn't going to be paying long and had some money coming in so my first payment was 11k more. That took me down to 8,500 and I am paying it off next month. Just great timing on my part on getting some deals to close at this time. I am in Real Estate and you just never know how it will come but it always averages out for me. Anyway, the price you were offered sounds great to me. Here in my area (Austin) the used vehicles were just too high. And don't even try to buy a BMW! Resales are priced almost as much as new. Heck, I would have loved to buy a one year old car and saved a lot of money but not possible here. Good luck on your deal.
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- #385 of 1020
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Re: 2005 C240 4Matic [soldaustin]
by prl
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Jun 18, 2006 (7:49 am)
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Replying to: soldaustin (Jun 17, 2006 9:34 pm)
Well, I went in yesterday with the parents, he wouldn't go any lower than $27K. I have shopped around and I think it is a good price, so I bought it. It is actually the dealership that was on The Sopranos, Globe Motor Car in Fairfield, NJ. The car is beautiful only 7,300 miles. He did give me free all weather floor mats, but that is no big deal, like $100 at most. The car will be under factory warranty for another 3 years and then 1 additional year of certified warranty for a total of 100,000 miles. I am putting about $10K down, and then financing the rest for 36 months for only 2.9% from MB Financial! Great rate, its actually less than I get on my simple money market, so why not borrow the cash instead of take it out of the bank. I should pick it up this Tuesday/Wednesday and I can't wait!
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- #386 of 1020
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Re: 2005 C240 4Matic [prl]
by soldaustin
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Jun 18, 2006 (8:44 am)
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Replying to: prl (Jun 18, 2006 7:49 am)
CONGRATULATIONS! Hey I think you did great. Since it is the 4 matic and also the 240 I don't see how you can go wrong. That car will hold a good value as someone else just took a big hit. I mean new, that car probably sold for what, 37-38k? You got 10k off or more? To me it is a no brainer. Here it is so competitive, I couldn't even think of coming close to a deal like that. Now add in the great financing, certified warranty and you are set. Really it is hard to believe the difference in prices in different areas. Again, congratuations, you will have a car you can enjoy for many, many years. The 230 Sport was actually bought for my wife as her first car since she didn't drive until I bought it. She took drivers training and had been driving a little bit but not by herself. No license of course, just a learners permit. Now she has her license and is doing great and going on short drives by herself. Starting monday she is going to be driving to work on her own. Scary since the traffic is pretty tough but she has to do it sometimes. After driving her around for 7 years, it just got old so I had to entice her to want to drive and what better way than a new Mercedes? haha. Well it worked and she is so proud and independent. One thing I learned in the process is how much I like the car. I might have to do away with the SUV in a year or 2 and go the route of a Mercedes or maybe the new SUV with the 3 row seating. Since I am in Real Estate, I really need something that can haul more people as I never know when it will be 2 or 4 or more. The Armada is sharp looking and rides well. Horrible experience with it as it was put together poorly but I seem to have it worked out and finally enjoying it. Anyway, I got to rambling and off topic. Enjoy the new ride!
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