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Replying to: smrtdude (Dec 29, 2008 8:22 am)
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Replying to: MBPro (Dec 29, 2008 11:07 am) |
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Replying to: smrtdude (Dec 29, 2008 8:22 am) Im using your ratios (current invoice of a car with the specs you have to price you got) and it seems like 34K now for a non-4matic with no ipod integration, metallic paint or wood trim is not such a great deal after all. I'd say something fair is 31.33 for your specs less the 4wd. I dont have a single dealer talking about going under 34K. Suggestions? What is MF anyways and how does that affect a buyer? I mean if you're leasing and have no intent to purchase...? |
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Replying to: gotgt3 (Dec 29, 2008 6:40 pm) http://www.leaseguide.com/lease07.htm http://www.leaseguide.com/lease08.htm Though the price of $34,400 is good for a 4matic+P1+iPod+Metallic Paint, I could have spent some time negotiating the MF. You can probably do better in that area. Your bottom line is the total cost (down + sum of all monthly payments). Mine came out to be $15,500 for 27 month, 15k/year. Even if your sale price is higher (say 34k), your total payments could be lower with a lesser MF. I would say watch for your bottom line. I provided EuroMotors and HBL contacts in my previous post. Try calling them with stock numbers of the car (from their websites) you are interested in. I was advised by many to wait till the last 2-3 days of the year, which is the end of month,quarter and year. So today and tomorrow are supposed to be the best days to snag a great deal!
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Replying to: gotgt3 (Dec 29, 2008 6:40 pm) For the C300W, the current MF is .00166 for 27 mo lease and .002 on the 36 mo lease. Obviously, the lower the MF, the lower your total cost.
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Replying to: smrtdude (Dec 30, 2008 7:17 am) So what's wierd is noone is being transparent about invoice for the 300spt 2wd with p1 and paint - when all the info is available here. I calculate it at 34625 and dealer says 34989 for the same thing less paint. For the same thing but with p2 not p1, I have invoice at 35880 - am I on cr  ck?  I have the below, what do you think? I'm not satisfied with these at the moment...any thoughts would be appreciated... C300 sport (not 4matic) with p1 = 34989, 10K miles, mf .002 residual 57% total oup 1764.20 versus: C300 sport (not 4matic) with p2 = 36689 same as above for the rest except 1796.90 oup.
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Replying to: gotgt3 (Dec 30, 2008 4:05 pm) Looking at your residual 57%, are you leasing for 39 months? It has to be more than 65% for a 27 month lease. I was offered 67% for 12k/year lease and 65% for 15k. But than your MF is lower. |
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First, this forum has been very helpful in finding the cost baseline for what's out there right now. I finally pulled the trigger yesterday after spending two weeks shopping. Hopefully this will be a helpful recap of my experience and deal: Location: Northern Virgina/Metro DC Dealers Contacted: HBL, American Service Center, Euromotors, Herb Gordon, and Mercedes of Alexandria Purchased From: Mercedes of Alexandria (Dwayne Butler [salesman], Lowell Duckett [sales manager]) Comments on Dealerships: I had generally positive experiences with every dealership except American Service Center. This was very surprising since I purchased my last vehicle from ASC, and serviced my car at ASC for the entire 7.5 years that I have owned it. I found ASC sales people to be really into the game playing and the cajoling you with the "I need to make a profit" and the "there's no way that other dealer could be offering you that deal, it's simply not possible" and the "your car isn't worth nearly that, we're giving you way more than book value". I wound up dealing with the Sales Manager at ASC, and even in dealing with her, it was worse than going to the dentist. I had THREE offers from other dealers for the same basic specs at about $5k below MSRP and she told me repeatedly that there's no way I could be getting that type of deal. Very disappointing, especially since I've been an ASC customer for so long. On the plus side, Mercedes of Alexandria was simply AWESOME. It was the best car buying experience of my life, and I highly recommend you deal with Sharon Stepp (internet manager), Dwayne Butler (saleman) and Lowell Duckett (sales manager). I went to the dealership after a quick convo with Sharon, and literally walked out with my new car in two hours. No games, no BS back and forth. I knew what I wanted and they respected my knowledge and research. And Dwayne was one of the nicest people I've ever met in the car business. Lowell Duckett is likely who will be the final say on the deal, and Lowell was one of the funniest and nicest sales mangers you will ever find. I would HIGHLY recommend you deal with them if you want a really great purchase experience. Ok, on to the deal now. My purchase: 2009 C300 Sport, Black, P1 package, Wood Trim, iPod integration MSRP: $38,070 Sale Price: $33,100 Lease Terms: 27 mo/12k miles MF: .00166 (3.984% APR) Residual: 67% (can be greater with 10k or 7.5k mile options) Payment: $471.55 (w/ zero down) So right at $5k below MSRP. I was pretty happy with that deal. I could have probably gotten another $500 off, if I really wanted to work for it for another day or two. But honestly, the fact that I was able to do the deal in two hours with zero hassles made it worth maybe not getting the rock-bottom deal. And at the end of the day, I'm sure the relationship with the sales manager and the salesperson will come in handy whenever I take it in for service. Also, small bonus is that MB of Alexandria offers free car wash anytime you want. ASC didn't offer that to me when I bought my last car (despite same ownership group). Let me know if anyone has any questions. |
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Replying to: aristotlenova (Dec 31, 2008 1:03 pm) Do you guys actually drive to a different state to get the car? How would that affect maintenance - would you have to drive to that dealer for checkups? I'm getting really frustrating with the peeps Im working with. For a car worth less that the recent ones posted here, an absolute basic with no frills, I am getting quoted at higher. Grrrr
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