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#613 of 1019 Re: Is this a good deal? [ocautoseeker] by caduet Jun 13, 2008 (9:31 am)
Replying to: ocautoseeker (May 23, 2008 1:55 am) I am currently leasing a C230 with 6 months remaining in my 39 month lease term. I have about 26,000 miles on the car, mostly highway driving. I brought the car to the dealer for service A, as prompted. I was told I needed additional work on brakes, and alignment. The total cost of repairs are $1,300 for a car I plan to turn in in 6 months. Also, the rear tires were replaced after about 18,000 miles. Leasing this vehicle was definitely one of the worst financial decisions I've ever made. Caveat Emptor! Replies to this message: ghstudio (Jun 13, 2008 10:56 am) caduet (Jun 14, 2008 8:36 pm) vinnyny (Jun 14, 2008 5:04 am) caduet (Jun 14, 2008 8:22 pm)
#614 of 1019 Re: Is this a good deal? [caduet] by ghstudio Jun 13, 2008 (10:56 am)
Replying to: caduet (Jun 13, 2008 9:31 am) Your service costs have absolutely nothing to do with whether you leased or purchased the car. Leasing does not remove the cost of service unless the service is covered under warranty.   As far as alignment...is your car wandering to the right or left? Do the tires show unnormal/uneven wear that shows you need alignmen?...or is this just something the dealer throws in as a should do based on mileage. I've always found that an alignment, no matter who does it, makes the car worse or the steering wheel no longer is straight when driving straight ahead. I only do alignments when the tire shop can demonstrate to me why I need one...the wear pattern on the tires can tell you.   As far as the tires wearing out at 18000 miles...welcome to low profile, high performance tires. This is common wear these days...talk to any recent infiniti, bmw or other performance car owner. It goes with the territory.   Repair shops love brake work....ask them to show you why you need brake work. It's like replacing the air cleaner...they show you a dirty air cleaner and the average person says...ok, change it. Brakes are an easy sell.... Do yourself a favor....look at the pads before you authorize the work...and then look at another car new or about the same mileage and compare them. Bet you don't need brakes. I'd probably bet that the next time you bring the car in for service, they wll not even mention the brakes. It's just one of the ways to build service dollars. Replies to this message: caduet (Jun 14, 2008 8:36 pm)
#615 of 1019 Re: Is this a good deal? [caduet] by vinnyny Jun 14, 2008 (5:04 am)
Replying to: caduet (Jun 13, 2008 9:31 am) If the car will hold together for a few more months, I'd skip the servicing and turn the car in at lease end. Unless you slammed the car into a curb or something, wheel alignment shouldn't be regarded as "excess wear and tear" under your lease. Brake pads and rotors are consumable items, so they shouldn't hit you there either--just make sure the brakes aren't squealing when you drive into the lot. Also, I'd take it to a different dealer than the one who quoted the repairs. Replies to this message: caduet (Jun 14, 2008 8:22 pm)
#616 of 1019 Re: Interest rate for various banks in South California and LA [ocautoseeker] by kboxd Jun 14, 2008 (7:20 am)
Replying to: ocautoseeker (Jun 12, 2008 10:06 pm) That would be 5 years or 60 months.
#617 of 1019 Re: Is this a good deal? [vinnyny] by caduet Jun 14, 2008 (8:22 pm)
Replying to: vinnyny (Jun 14, 2008 5:04 am) Thanks a lot. I should have posted earlier and gotten your advice. I paid for the services, before I read your response. Hopefully, nothing else comes up in the next 6 months.
#618 of 1019 Re: Is this a good deal? [ghstudio] by caduet Jun 14, 2008 (8:36 pm)
Replying to: ghstudio (Jun 13, 2008 10:56 am) Thanks for your comments. This was my first and last experience leasing a vehicle. I would not have a problem paying for parts and services, beyond normal wear and tear, if the benefit to me would be greater than 6 months. My repair bill was $1,378. I didn't anticipate having to replace tires within this time period. I have learned a lot more about the pitfalls of leasing than when I entered into the lease. I plan to end the lease at the scheduled time in December 2008.
#619 of 1019 I bought a brand new C350 2008 for $33,900 by kboxd Jun 17, 2008 (3:30 pm)
Hello all,   I paid $33,900 with a finaly OTD of #36,600 for a C350 2008. Just want to let you guys now if you all want to use this as a reference. Replies to this message: ejwa (Jun 20, 2008 1:01 am)
#620 of 1019 Re: I bought a brand new C350 2008 for $33,900 [kboxd] by ejwa Jun 20, 2008 (1:01 am)
Replying to: kboxd (Jun 17, 2008 3:30 pm) Could you release the dealer name where you purchased the car? I live in LA area and I guess you live in southern CA area, too. Congratulations on your deal!! It seems like pretty decent deal. Thank you.
#621 of 1019 New C300 Sport by jimmy_newcar Jun 23, 2008 (5:18 am)
I'm looking to make a deal on a new 2008 C300 Sport with the following options:   Multimedia Pkg P1 Pkg iPod Integration Automatic Transmission   Selling price : $36,657 Residual : $26,364 (based on 68% residual on MSRP of $39,350) Money Factor : .0025   Thoughts? Replies to this message: ocautoseeker (Jun 23, 2008 9:19 am) ghstudio (Jun 23, 2008 1:31 pm)
#622 of 1019 Re: New C300 Sport [jimmy_newcar] by ocautoseeker Jun 23, 2008 (9:19 am)
Replying to: jimmy_newcar (Jun 23, 2008 5:18 am) Looks like an invoice or slightly below deal. Money factor and resid are spot on. I say go for it.

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