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634 messages, Last post on Jul 04, 2008 at 7:17 PM
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Perhaps my post belongs in this section? Local dealer (Tampa Bay Area) offered to order C300 Luxury in metallic paint for $32,300 (34,500 OTD (6%tax)... no other options --- for old people like us, it is easier to set a budget and then deal in OTD figures. We tried to compare what we get at Lexus and Acura. We are OK with waiting a few months and we are not interested in any of the premium packages MB is offering on C300 Lux. We set a firm 34k OTD budget. What do you all think? Is 34.5k OTD too much (I guess for a buyer every number is too much) for C300 Lux with no other options but metallic paint? We looked at the EDProgram ... the local dealer wants to match it.
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Replying to: drtravel (Oct 03, 2007 7:05 pm) |
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Replying to: be325 (Oct 04, 2007 6:19 am) Given the configuration you mentioned, the invoice is $32,032 and the MSRP is $34,385. Thus you're paying about $270 over invoice or $2k+ off MSRP. I've been pricing the C300 & C350 Sport in my state (California) and most dealerships are not willing to negotiate more than a few hundred dollars off MSRP. I finally found two dealerships willing to accept $250 over invoice, but this was after contacting about 15 MB dealerships in both Southern and Northern California and negotiating quite a bit....so I'd say your offer was very good. I don't think you could beat the price until the 2009 models arrive and even then it probably won't be a significant amount over what you already negotiated.
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Any thoughts on whether to buy an '07 C230 Sport or an '08 C300 Sport? Configured w/my preferred options, both have an MSRP of approximately $34k. I am able to procure offers of $6k off MSRP on the '07 and $2k off on the '08. The OTD difference in cost is apprx $4500. The '07 seems to be a better 'value' especially since I usually sell my existing car and purchase a new one every few yrs (I already looked into leasing and buying is better for me). Any thoughts on the pros & cons of purchasing the "old" bodystyle & the value of the '07? Also, I have an '03 SLK320 that handles wells and has a lot of power. I've driven several C230 loaners over the years while my vehicle is being serviced, but never in conditions that required rapid acceleration etc. Will the C-class, especially the '07, seem to lag in comparison to an SLK? Thanks |
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Replying to: jurisdr (Oct 05, 2007 8:10 pm) I don't think you're comparing apples to apples. The new C300 will smoke the 07 230. Given your quandary, I'd push for a couple grand more off the 08 and go that way.
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Overall I am in like the 2008 C350. There is a new CURE edition which comes fully loaded, the dealer is saying he will sell this only at MSRP which is around 44K... which i feel is really 2 much... has anyone in New Jersey or nearby state bought this CURE edition or the regular C350 for below the MSRP? Please post your comments if there is a dealer in New Jersey who can offer a good deal...thanks The dealer in Lawrenceville, NJ quoted that they dont sell below MSRP  . If anyone ordered this car, whats the best price so far in n around NJ? About the car..I would agree to some extent that initially when you hit the gas there is no immediate response & there is also some wind noise when ur at 80-90+
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Replying to: jurisdr (Oct 05, 2007 4:35 pm) Do you know that MB charges C300 Lux buyers $260 extra for the Lux Grille? This must be a rip-off.
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Replying to: jurisdr (Oct 05, 2007 8:10 pm) 
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Replying to: vinnyny (Oct 06, 2007 5:58 pm) Your $10k off MSRP is a fabulous price!! I would've gone w/the 07 350 too if I procured such a great offer.
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Replying to: be325 (Oct 08, 2007 6:40 am) wow, $260 extra for the lux grille...that's steep. I went w/the 300 sport and pick it up tomorrow. I noticed there's an "IRG" charge of $500. I'll find out exactly what it is prior to signing the purchase agreement, but I have a feeling it's a dealer 'marketing' mark-up. Hmm. |
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