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Mercedes-Benz C-300 2008+

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#192 of 301 MF and Residuals C-300 by madd66

Aug 15, 2008 (9:39 pm)

Hey, for those out there wondering about the MF and residual (like I was) on the 2009 models I found the following on MB world discussions (http://forums.mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=256606)...not the greatest deals but better than what the dealership in DFW quoted me today (for a 2008 models - honestly how are they going to clear out their inventory with MF rates at .0045)?
 
2009 Mercedes C300 Luxury
24 Month – Residual 67% of MSRP – .00245 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00265 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 46% of MSRP – .00265 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00350 Base Rate
 
2009 Mercedes C300 Luxury 4matic
24 Month – Residual 67% of MSRP – .00235 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00255 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 46% of MSRP – .00255 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00350 Base Rate
 
2009 Mercedes C300 Sport
24 Month – Residual 67% of MSRP – .00245 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00265 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 47% of MSRP – .00265 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00350 Base Rate
 
2009 Mercedes C300 Sport 4matic
24 Month – Residual 67% of MSRP – .00235 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00255 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 47% of MSRP – .00255 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00350 Base Rate

#193 of 301 2008 C300 Sport by wsh396

Aug 16, 2008 (4:14 pm)

Just got back from a dealer on Long Island, NY and left a deposit on a 2008 C 300 Sport with pana roof, Option P2, Auto, Multimedia, Paladium silver $36,500. It was hard to find another C300 Sport, with lower options. Was this a good deal?

#194 of 301 Re: 2008 C300 Sport [wsh396] by madd66

Aug 16, 2008 (11:21 pm)

Replying to: wsh396 (Aug 16, 2008 4:14 pm)
36K sounds like a good deal for that level of trim. If you're leasing I'd be interested in what they offered you in terms of MF (I also ask for their buy rate as well to see how much they are marking it up), residual and inception fees. I was quoted around 38K in Texas for P1, Auto and multimedia but won't be looking at this car due to the dealer quoting a ridiculous MF (and I'm in the tier 1 category!).

#195 of 301 Re: 2008 C300 Sport [madd66] by wsh396

Aug 17, 2008 (6:25 am)

Replying to: madd66 (Aug 16, 2008 11:21 pm)
I inquired about a lease, but Leasing really doesen't work well on the 08's. The leasing price on the 09's was very high as well, no special deals and the interest rate isnt very good either. Purchasing is the best deal, if you have access to cash or low financing from other sources. For Purchase the Discount on the 09 was about 1k off MSRP, where the discount off the 08 was 2.5k off INVOICE. I thnk that one could get 4k for invoice on an 08 C350.

#196 of 301 Re: 2008 C300 Sport [wsh396] by madd66

Aug 17, 2008 (11:45 am)

Replying to: wsh396 (Aug 17, 2008 6:25 am)
Hey, thanks for the information. I'm glad to hear I wasn't getting the run around. I like to lease (since my cars are always in warranty) so it's going to be either BMW or Lexus for this car.

#197 of 301 C300 '09 Lux impressions? by avatar1

Aug 17, 2008 (3:58 pm)

So I was at the dealer today, nice car the C300 4matic. P1 package and all the goodies, about $40K.
 
Before I buy, can you tell me if you like your car? I read through the board and a few people did express how much they did like the car but just two that I could find. Are you guys enjoying the car? Did you compare it to the 328xi? Same price really.
 
Would love to hear your impressions!

#198 of 301 Re: C300 '09 Lux impressions? [avatar1] by jrct9454

Aug 18, 2008 (6:07 am)

Replying to: avatar1 (Aug 17, 2008 3:58 pm)
We took delivery of the first W204 in the NW region on Aug 9, 2007. Ours is a C300 Lux [I hate the look of the AMG add-ons on the Sport, and I don't like staggered wheels, so the Sport was not an option], and now has about 9500 miles.
 
I've owned 15 Mercedes, and 38 other cars since 1962, and the new C is the best we've had - smooth, quiet, quick, responsive, comfortable, and reasonable fuel use [though I would have preferred the new twin-turbo 4 cyl diesel - maybe 2010]. We have had no issues and no problems. It is a wonderful long-distance tourer, which is precisely why I picked this car.
 
The BMW competition [E90 3er] has a couple of things that I really go out of my way to avoid, the most important of which is the mandatory run-flat tires, which I hate. It was also moderately noisier when we tested it, which I also attribute to the run-flats. No one who picks the BMW would get a serious argument from me - it really depends on what you value most. I don't need a "sports sedan" - if you do, your choice might be different.
 
The Lexus IS didn't compete - its back seat is so tight as to be unusable...trunk space also too small for our trips.
 
In short, I think the W204 C is a great choice. Ours has been everything I wanted except 40 mpg. That will have to wait for the latest diesel, if they ever decide to sell it here.

#199 of 301 Re: C300 '09 Lux impressions? [jrct9454] by avatar1

Aug 18, 2008 (6:32 am)

Replying to: jrct9454 (Aug 18, 2008 6:07 am)
Thank you for your impressions, I am even more excited now than I was when I test drove the car yesterday. I drove both the Lux and Sport, I found the Sport to be harsher but less sway hard cornering. Since I don't do a lot of hard cornering and I (like you) prefer the looks of the lux version better, that's the one I am interested in most.
 
I liked most how the cabin felt secure, quiet and comfortable. I think the electronics are a fantastic and I love the looks of the car. The acceleration is OK, it's not a sports car and the "reported" MPG is something I can live with, but hoped for better. Maybe the diesel you talk about can help when I return the car in 3 yrs, after the lease expires.
 
I was also pleased to hear you had no mechanical problems, which for many has been a problem with the older MB's. I have owned 6 MB's and never really had an issue.
 
I too have owned a lot of wonderful cars in my life, my all time favorite car was my 1996 S500, which was a dream on wheels.
 
I look forward to hearing about other's impression of the car as well.

#200 of 301 Re: C300 '09 Lux impressions? [jrct9454] by be325

Aug 18, 2008 (6:40 am)

Replying to: jrct9454 (Aug 18, 2008 6:07 am)
We agree with ALL what jrct9454 wrote ..... our car meets all our needs and looks good to us.
We only have 3000 miles on our 2008 c-300 Lux. We didn't like all the stuff the Sport come with (aluminum trim inside, the pedals, etc.) We did put the sport grille on because we like it .... the other grille is OK.
We looked at IS, BMW-3 and TL. C-300 has a fresh look (to us).
We only had 1 minor thing (with the loose door knob) which the dealer promptly took care of (Lokey in Clearwater, FL). They even replaced (at no charge) the driver's armrest (because of a little imperfection) and gave us a new c-300 sport for a loaner. I think ours rides better.

#201 of 301 Re: C300 '09 Lux impressions? [be325] by avatar1

Aug 18, 2008 (8:15 am)

Replying to: be325 (Aug 18, 2008 6:40 am)
I agree the lux rides better than the sport. Sounds great to hear you are enjoying the car and the dealer is treating you well. Herb Chambers is the dealer here in MA, they are usually very customer responsive.

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