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Sedans Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-300 European Delivery
97 messages, Last post on Aug 27, 2009 at 3:15 PM
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Hi everyone and the Host. We don't know how to start a new discussion so we are placing this topic/question here. We read that M-Benz is offering a 7% discount for Euro-Delivery and we wanted to ask others to share their buying and delivery experiences. We are interested in 2008 C-300 Luxury Sedan. Since we are going to Zurich in May, we thought we could explore this option. We also heard that instead of getting a package', you can pick only the options you want. Are the prices quoted on the M-Benz website 'set in stone' or are they somewhat negotiable? Thanks.
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Replying to: be325 (Aug 20, 2007 4:58 am) 
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Replying to: pat (Aug 20, 2007 7:32 am) Well, it is possible that nobody is bying C-300 at this time or those who contemplate a purchase, don't visit this forum. I still hope that someone would share his/her experiences. Thanks |
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My wife and I just returned to Arizona after picking up our 2008 C 300 in Stuttgart. All I can say about the experience is WOW. First I'm 61 and have been a car freak from the day I bought my first VW back in 63. From my racing experience over the years I can tell you the new C 300 is one fine car. Everything works well. The car is quiet although not like my Lexus 430 but this is a great handling car with a great ride. Sometimes that is hard to find. I like BMW's but they can have a harsh ride. We took the MB Rally through the Black Forest which was outstanding. At 100 mph on the Autobahn the ride was perfect. We added several extra days to the MB Rally so we could visit some towns is Austria. The only thing I don't care for is the all the buttons one the dash. I would suggest to the people at Bosch who make the Radio, Nav System, and Car Information systems is go buy a Lexus 430 and take a lesson from the Japanese. You can install a touch screen like in my Lexus and a owner can work the system without a book the size of War and Peace. The Germans just make things to complicated. It takes to may action to get the information one wants to find. There should be no need for a Telephone dialing device on the dash. Get rid of all these gadgets and use a touch screen. This leaves a clean dash which means your not taking your eyes off the road trying to figure things out. Anyway Southern Germany is beautiful beyond belief and the cleanest place I have visited in Europe. Even the restrooms at gas stations were clean. The tour at the factory is very interesting and the lunch they serve you when you pick up your car is 5 star. Get to the deliver center early in the day because it takes some time to go through the paper work. The staff at MB was friendly and willing to help in any way they could. They all speak English as most Germans do. Do be prepared to spend some hard earned money. Things are expensive plus the Euro is much stronger than the US dollar. There is a 19% sales tax on all purchases so unless you have big pockets don't plan on buying lots of stuff to bring home. Gas in over $4.00 per liter. It cost me over $100.00 US to buy 3/4 of a tank of gas. Is it worth the trip and the little hassle to pick up your car at the factory? I say yes and I will do it again. Do the Mercedes Bend Black Forest Rally it is well worth it. If you can get your hands on a portable GPS for Europe I would do that. It will make you trip much more enjoyable. The unit in the car is for the US only.We had an issue finding our motel in Austria because of some road work that got us off track. If you want to contact me for more details just drop me a note at bybg703  aol.com Kenny
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Replying to: kenhiggi (Sep 02, 2007 9:37 am)
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Replying to: pat (Sep 02, 2007 9:40 am) The c-300 and c-350 are in the showrooms (Florida-Tampa Bay area). We are anxious to take one for a test drive.
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Replying to: be325 (Sep 04, 2007 5:00 am) BTW, kenhiggi was talking about European delivery. I'm assuming his car is on a ship on the way over.
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For those who experienced picking their cars in Germany. How far is the delivery center (pick up place) from the main train station in Stuttgart? Sindelfingen is south-west of Stuttgart??? Have no idea where the factory or delivery center are. I read that people get to Stuttgart and check into a hotel. Next day, they take a taxi to the delivery center, pick up the car and off they go! Since we are going to Zurich and have to pay to get there, we thought that getting a car at the same time could be a good idea (saving $2,300.00). We are taking a guided tour of Switzerland and are not interested in driving our car there. Anyone knows how far the "Drop off" place (in Stuttgart) is from the "Pick up" center? Thanks.
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