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Hi, I just leased a C350 Sport with multi-media and AMG wheel upgrade in Houston, TX on May 17th. The finance mgr. said that the money factor was .00290 on the C350 this month ( I thought it was .00255 or .00275) and that money factors are different for each city or state, is this true? She said the new money factors came out 2 weeks ago. Could you please tell me if I got a good deal? (I did a 51 month lease to keep my payments down) Here are the numbers for the deal. Also, if it wasn't a good deal, can I go back to the dealer and talk with the General Manager if the finance person lied about the money factor? Thanks for your help! C350 Sport - Black/Black, Multimedia and AMG Wheel Upgrade MSRP $41,725 Sell Price $39221 Acquistion Fee $1095 Money Factor .00290 Term 51 months/12K miles per year Amount Paid at Lease Signing $1000 ( 1st month pymt and fees) Monthly Pymt $622.73
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Replying to: donaldsam (May 16, 2008 12:53 pm) So that means you and your daughter both drive a C class  The C350? How is the driving feel road fell experience comfort etc etc |
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Replying to: loveandlight (May 22, 2008 1:21 pm) Acquisition fee was marked up $300 (dealer profit). .00290 appears correct for a 51 mo term. You have to remember that rates typically rise the further you extend the term. For example, a 24 mo. mf is .00230, as opposed to a 60 mo mf of .00330 on this vehicle. Unfortunately, there is no lease support on this particular trim level and therefore, other than a few extra hundred dollars they made from the acquisition fee, they gave you pretty much a straight-up deal with the numbers they had to work with. No reason to go back to the dealership to make a fuss - the payment fits your budget and it's an awesome car - now enjoy the next 51 months in your new Benz. |
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Hi, I am planning to buy a black, C300 sport sedan, 4 MATIC with P1 options. Anyone got this car recently? If so, can you let me know how much you got it for? (the out-the-door price) I would like to know whether the price my dealer is quoting is right. I live in Boston area. It would great if you can let me know where you got, so it will be easier for me to calculate the tax difference too. Thanks. |
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Replying to: ocautoseeker (May 23, 2008 2:55 am) 
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I have quoted for a steel gray metallic C350 2008 base model for $34,247, before taxes and fees, over the phone. How much should I negotiate down at the dealer? Thanks for all your input.
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Replying to: kboxd (Jun 11, 2008 7:16 pm) The 2009 will be at your dealers next month....with power tilt/extend steering column and perhaps wood grain interior. Note: I would not buy a new C without the multimedia package which is state of the art as far as I've seen.
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Does anyone here judge a deal by 'cost per mile'? For instance if I were to lease a C300 for 27months at 10,000miles per year, I would be essentially paying close to $15,000 for 22,500miles which comes to $0.67 per mile. Not including gasoline of course. Is this acceptable? I can appreciate the prestige and luxuries of a fine German vehicle, but I'd like to think I'm practical also. |
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Well..compared to a ferrari which once out of warranty is estimated to cost $1.50 a mile on service alone....I guess $.67 is a good deal. Try adding up all the costs..insurance,service, gas to see the real cost of driving any car. I can assure you that you will do that excercise just once...and you will think seriously about buying that scooter.. I once added up the total cost of my boat and calculated that the fish that I caught cost roughly $1000 a pound...and that was before the gas price increase. I told my wife if she wanted fish for dinner, go buy some at the local store. Seriously...You have to have a car....so first find the least expensive car you actually would buy and figure out the cost (be realistic...you probably wouldn't drive a kia, etc). Then the only number that's meaningful is how much more it costs to drive the one you really want. You are going to spend the base cost no matter what. Now you can grapple with the additional cost of buying the C300 instead of the G35 vs whatever. |
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