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Mercedes Benz C-Class Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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Re: 2009 C350 [paulclee] by liche90
Nov 16, 2008 (10:20 am)
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Replying to: paulclee (Nov 15, 2008 10:41 pm)

is that car already on the lot?
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Re: 2009 C350 [liche90] by paulclee
Nov 16, 2008 (10:39 am)
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Replying to: liche90 (Nov 16, 2008 10:20 am)

Yes!
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Re: 2009 C350 [paulclee] by liche90
Nov 16, 2008 (11:42 am)
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Replying to: paulclee (Nov 16, 2008 10:39 am)

thats a pretty good. probably you can get another $500-$1000 off. not much more than that. there arent any rebates on the 2009 models.
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Re: 2009 C350 [liche90] by paulclee
Nov 16, 2008 (11:50 am)
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Replying to: liche90 (Nov 16, 2008 11:42 am)

Hi Liche90,
 
Thank you very much for your response!
 
Paul
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Re: 2009 C350 [paulclee] by zoomer602
Nov 16, 2008 (2:07 pm)
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Replying to: paulclee (Nov 15, 2008 10:41 pm)

My thoughts on the warranty. We usually buy it for 7/100K because we keep our cars 5 to 6 years. In addition to peace of mind, we find it easier to resell our used, one owner vehicle when we can offer a remaining factory warranty (we only buy actual OEM coverage, Mercedes, Ford, Toyota, etc). It works for us because 1) We dont drive more than 12 - 13K per year, 2) we resell our cars ourselves (never trade). On some vehicles we have made out on repairs, others not a single claim. BUT for example, on the c300 4matic - the 7 speed transmission is a $7,000 repair. etc etc.... There is supposedly a dealer in CA that will sell you the warranty for $100 - $200 over cost they are listed somewhere on here. something .org
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Re: 2009 C350 [zoomer602] by paulclee
Nov 16, 2008 (2:31 pm)
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Replying to: zoomer602 (Nov 16, 2008 2:07 pm)

Zoomer602,
 
Thanks for the excellent advice. Were you able to get a lower than the dealer's asking price?
 
Regards,
 
Paul
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Re: 2009 C350 [paulclee] by e2009
Nov 16, 2008 (5:29 pm)
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Replying to: paulclee (Nov 15, 2008 10:41 pm)

I think it is very important to have the extended warranty if you are planning on keeping the vehicle. I have read many posting where the buyer has save a lot of expenses in the later years. On my 2000 E320 I never used the warranty but it was available. On my 1996 C280 I used GEICO about $120.00 per year $300 deductible came in handy a few times. I was able to transfer the warranty to the next owner who had GEICO insurance. My 2003 E500 still under warranty has some expensive repairs.
 
The prices on new car warranties from MB are up over 100% since my last purchase. After thirty days there is a 15% surcharge on the new car warranties.
 
Make sure you are receiving an MB Warranty after for a copy. Make sure your quote is in writing. I asked a dealer back East for a quote on a 7 year 100,000 miles warranty. The price was a couple hundred less than my best quote. You can see what the contract looks like below. Make sure all entries are entered. There was no expiration on my warranty and it showed five years rather than seven years. The original warranty of four years plus the years purchased.
 
I got a quote from a MB dealer for a 7 years 100,000 mile warranty for about $3,800.00. I received the warranty about two weeks later and it was for one year. I did get a full refund after contacting MBUSA.
AGREEMENT TYPE/TERM**
THE WARRANTY SHOULD HAVE READ 7 YR 100,000 MILES
AGREEMENT END DATE***
WAS LEFT BLANK
 
The warranty read 5 YR 100,000 Mile Purchase Price $4,341.25
This is a one year extension to the original warranty. I questioned the terms after I received the warranty in the mail about two weeks later. I was informed that I asked for a one extension of the original warranty was left blank on the warranty.
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Pricing by lewis3
Nov 16, 2008 (6:04 pm)
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I thought I would share some pricing that I recieved yesterday. I got this price using Costco. They work with dealers that give a no haggle price for a car.
 
2009 C300 4 Matic
Premium 1 package
I-pod intergration
Burl Walnut
Metalic paint
 
Invoice is $37,848
offered $36,504
 
Is this a good deal? I have not negotiated because with the Costco program they are giving thier best price upfront. Thanks for any advice.
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Re: 2009 C350 [e2009] by paulclee
Nov 16, 2008 (11:32 pm)
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Replying to: e2009 (Nov 16, 2008 5:29 pm)

e2009,
 
Thanks a lot for the warranty info. I appreciate it!
 
Paul
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Re: Pricing [lewis3] by paulclee
Nov 17, 2008 (12:00 am)
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Replying to: lewis3 (Nov 16, 2008 6:04 pm)

Lewis3,
 
I am shopping around for a fully loaded C350 (P2, multimedia, panorama roof, ipod, and 18’’ AMG wheels.) The best quote I received over the phone is around $41900, about $1500 below invoice and I feel I can do a bit better when doing the actual face to face negotiation.
According to you, the Costco quote for your C300 is $1344 below invoice. Although I do not have any experience shopping for the 2009 C300, I think perhaps you can try to offer a few hundred $ less.
 
Good luck!

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