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Re: Price paid for C350 LS [WRXwgn]
by ed108
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Jul 03, 2006 (2:12 pm)
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Replying to: WRXwgn (May 01, 2006 11:41 am)
Wow!! Anyone get anything this good recently? I am looking at a C230 but if they're giving away C350s for $6K under invoice it's the same price. Any chance of getting the C230 for significantly under invoice like that as well?
I live in Las Vegas which is hell for buying a car. There is only 1 MB dealer (as well as only 1 Audi, 1 Saab, 1 Acura, 1 Lexus..one of everything basically except dealers that sell cars I would never buy like Chevy). This means that I have to drive to SoCal to get a decent deal on anything. But 500 miles return is definitely worth saving a few thousand dollars.
Thanks for any replies.
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Re: Price paid for C350 LS [ed108]
by soldaustin
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Jul 03, 2006 (2:34 pm)
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Replying to: ed108 (Jul 03, 2006 2:12 pm)
I have heard about the c350 on here on this board, but nothing about them has been advertised here in the Austin area. I was lucky when I got mine 3 months ago to buy it for as low as I did which was around 3k off sticker. I am sure I posted this and forget now but it sticked for 34,985 or something close and I got it for 32,975 or closet to that. About 3k off. I checked everywhere and couldn't find a better deal. If I had of seen the c350 for the same price of course, I would have gotten it instead. WHere are they selling them so cheap? In Austin, we have 2 mercedes dealers so I was able to bargain a bit. They were willing to let me walk for anything less. You don't even try to buy a BMW here!
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2006 C230
by sjl2
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Jul 18, 2006 (9:34 am)
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Just purchased a 2006 C230 black/black/auto/sunroof/power seats/6CD MSRP $34,175 for $29,938. This was for $2500 under invoice (incl. $600 ad fee).
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Re: 2006 C230 [sjl2]
by soldaustin
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Jul 18, 2006 (10:29 am)
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Replying to: sjl2 (Jul 18, 2006 9:34 am)
I made a typo on what I paid. I said 3k off but I wrote the price of 2k off. I paid 31,975 and it stickered like I said for 34,985 so not bad. I have had it about 3 months or so now so I am not surprised to see them go lower. I think that is a great buy you got. You got it for around 1,200 less than me. I couldn't wait and am glad I bought when I did as we have been enjoying it and there is a price to pay for that. At the time I bought I was surprised to do as well as I did as the Austin market is tighter than a lot of other areas I have read about. It pays to shop in any market. I bought my Nissan Armads in Nov 2003 (2004 model) and they were red hot and people were paying over sticker. I got about 3,000 off of sticker and was in the first group for sure to buy. Pain in the butt vehicle though and had tons and tons of problems which I hopefully have worked out. Enjoy the Mercedes! They are beautiful cars.
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2005 C320 or 2006 C280
by mv2006
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Jul 19, 2006 (11:11 pm)
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Replying to: prl (Jun 15, 2006 11:15 pm)
I happened to find a new 2005 C320 4matic at a local dealer for $33k (incl Sunroof package). It has never registered, and got less than 100 miles on it. I'm wondering if I should go for this or 2006 C280 4matic. Any advise, please?
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Re: 2005 C320 or 2006 C280 [mv2006]
by prl
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Jul 19, 2006 (11:46 pm)
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Replying to: mv2006 (Jul 19, 2006 11:11 pm)
Hi, it sounds like you got really lucky finding this C320. Assuming that you like the color combo and that "never registered" means that the warranty hasn't yet started I would definately say go with the C320. I am jealous of this deal! The C320 has only 13 less horsepower than the C280 yet they both have the same fuel consumption and the same 0-60 time (6.9 sec). Also remember that the 320 was the higher end C-Class model which means that it comes standard with power front seats, power steering column, and tilt-down passenger side mirror for help parking. Also for 2005, Mercedes made the Entertainment package (harmon/kardon upgraded sound with 12 speakers and 6-Disc Changer) a standard feature. This is no longer standard on the C350 which is the 320s replacement. I would say that the 320 is a better car than the 280 because of its standard equipment and at that price I think its probably cheaper than any price I got on a 2006 C280 when I was looking. What is the dealer willing to sell you the C280 for? Good luck, let us know what happens!
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Re: 2005 C320 or 2006 C280 [mv2006]
by mv2006
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Jul 22, 2006 (10:49 am)
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Thanks for comments. It turned out that it's really hard to find '06 C280 4matic in California, so I chose '05 C320 4matic anyway. It didn't come with 6-disc changer, but came with HK 12-speaker system. Thanks again, prl.
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C-320 2001 totaled, what now?
by michhala
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Jul 26, 2006 (11:11 pm)
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It has been a long time since I last posted here. I bought a C320 in 2001 and because the paint was defective, Mercedes after much ado gave me another one. I loved that car......and also the help I received from this forum
Sunday at 1:00 AM, I was in a major accident on the 405N fwy, and the car was totaled. Lucky for me, I was not injured, other than some bruising from the airbags deploying on the driver side. Everyone who has seen the car told me I was blessed to have escaped injury.....the 320 and a guardian angel kept me safe 
I was hit twice in the rear and it was hit and run. The first hit sent me spinning and careening across the fwy where I was hit again and headed for the cement wall. I ended up facing the oncoming traffic. The Highway Patrol found the original car that hit me within 15 minutes. I had also purchased a four-year extended warranty when I bought the car expecting to keep my car until 2008. I had a little under 31K 
In the 320 2001, the E-class engine was used and the power and acceleration speed was one of the features I really enjoyed. I understand they no longer use the E-class engine.
My questions:
Which 2006 C-class would be comparable to my C-320's power?
Is there a Lexus that would be comparable?
My thanks.
Miki
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C-320 2001 totaled, what now?
by michhala
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Jul 26, 2006 (11:23 pm)
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Did I post on the proper C-class forum?
Miki
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Re: C-320 2001 totaled, what now? [michhala]
by kyfdx HOST
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Jul 27, 2006 (4:43 am)
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Replying to: michhala (Jul 26, 2006 11:23 pm)
You might get more response in a more general C-class discussion...
Try here: Mercedes-Benz C350 & C280
regards,
kyfdx
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