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I'm in SoCal too and I am looking to purchase a 2006 c230 or c280... But what is this deal with the c350? Is this for a paticular dealer or for all of socal... Any info would be greatly apperiated. I might just jump at getting the c350 for $5000 off invoice... Thanks!
I just purchased a 06 C350 Luxury from Penske Mercedes in W. Covina and the price I paid is $33700 + TTL, which is $6000 below invoice. Options include sunroof package and 6CD changer (Most C class in Socal are optioned this way). Let me know if you need more info.
And if they did, what are their sevics charges are like? I mean regular/minor tune-up and major tune-up. Thanks.
What is a fair price for this car? Does the fact that he has so many, and that it was a loaner, etc help my case? I'm thinking that $24-25 would be fair for it. The car is certified btw.
I would love to get a C230, but I live in northern NJ and the 4Matic is a must. (Especially since I drive a 95 Suburu Legacy now that will go through anything in the winter.) I originally wanted to lease the new 2006 C280 which is an incredible car and so fast! They are willing to discount the new one down to about $35,000 (MSRP of around $39,000) but I would only be able to lease the new one, not buy. $485 a month was the lowest lease payment I got for 27 months and 15,000 miles a year with $0 cap cost reduction.
I decided that I really shouldn't lease at this point in my life (I'll be a junior in college in the fall) and I just don't want to get locked into a lease when I'm unsure of where/what I'll be doing after school. By buying I can keep it or sell it if I need to when I graduate.
As for the 2005 C240...the car is Pewter/Black and it looks like its in beautiful condition. I was dealing directly with the Pre-Owned Sales Manager so I think that is one reason that he was quickly getting to business. There was none of this "let me talk to the manager" bs. Also, they have twenty 2005 C-Class pre-owned all about the same mileage and equipment. These were all their service loaners last year and MBUSA is apparantly making it attractive to unload them. Also MB Financial is running a great finance program until June 30, and I am sure that this sales guy knows after that is over, he is gonna have a lot harder time to get rid of these cars. So that gives him less than 15 days to get rid of 20 cars. I am going back Saturday morning with my parents (I figured he might be more willing to deal with adults since no one takes my age group seriously.)
One last question, a guy I work with has friends in the car business and he said that by putting almost half down (which I had planned to do) would be attractive to the dealer. Is this accurate? I would think that the dealer doesn't care how much you finance, they are getting their money either way...
Thanks for reading this long post!
Is it just the case that MB dealers always take a 1-point markup when the money is being lent so cheaply? Has anyone actually gotten an MB dealer to write them at 1.9% loan?
Thank you.
I live in Las Vegas which is hell for buying a car. There is only 1 MB dealer (as well as only 1 Audi, 1 Saab, 1 Acura, 1 Lexus..one of everything basically except dealers that sell cars I would never buy like Chevy). This means that I have to drive to SoCal to get a decent deal on anything. But 500 miles return is definitely worth saving a few thousand dollars.
Thanks for any replies.
Sunday at 1:00 AM, I was in a major accident on the 405N fwy, and the car was totaled. Lucky for me, I was not injured, other than some bruising from the airbags deploying on the driver side. Everyone who has seen the car told me I was blessed to have escaped injury.....the 320 and a guardian angel kept me safe
I was hit twice in the rear and it was hit and run. The first hit sent me spinning and careening across the fwy where I was hit again and headed for the cement wall. I ended up facing the oncoming traffic. The Highway Patrol found the original car that hit me within 15 minutes. I had also purchased a four-year extended warranty when I bought the car expecting to keep my car until 2008. I had a little under 31K
In the 320 2001, the E-class engine was used and the power and acceleration speed was one of the features I really enjoyed. I understand they no longer use the E-class engine.
My questions:
Which 2006 C-class would be comparable to my C-320's power?
Is there a Lexus that would be comparable?
My thanks.
Miki
Miki
Try here: Mercedes-Benz C350 & C280
regards,
kyfdx
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Please let me know if this is a good price.
The dealer had two in stock with Xenon, but not with TeleAid or CD changers. This would have been $33,500 not including tax and license.
My thanks.
Miki
Does anyone have any suggestions on what is realistic for the 2007 models? Invoice/MSRP costs of base model and various options are similar/identical between 2006 and 2007.
Thanks for your input,
lee2007
anybody know how much dealer incentive is MB giving to dealers for 06 c230? Carsdirect.com lists the car ~$5300 off MSRP, dealers advertising $5000 of MSRP. This is in bay area. I am assuming should go below carsdirect.com price. Thanks
White (non-metallic), auto, sunroof, 6cd changer. $29,750 before taxes/fees.
I really hate that every car here (SoCal) has sunroof and cd changer. I don't need either, but this raises price 2K.
Has anyone bought for this price or know of a sale in this price range? (The Carsdirect price for the San Francisco area, for comparison, still shows but is higher at $24,731 for a 2006.) I doubt the incentives changed mid-month, so it should still be possible. At this price, one could add in the extended warranty and still be at a great price.
what dealer did you go through to get your deal in the San Francisco Bay Area?
Thanks!
tricky part is to figure out which dealer actually has the car you want(color,etc)
Some dealers has more 06 left than others,and some are willing to deal more. Fremont MB had the most 06 left but they were asking more than the carsdirect price. sales manager was unreasonable so we walked out and called walnut creek to finalize deal.
My heart is still in this car...though the dealer is very reliable person but I am skeptical about having to deal with some defects.
Please share some of your research about the reliability of this model with me. it would be very helpful.
it has almost all features that you mentioned as follows:
Exterior Color: Silver
Interior Color: Black
Mileage: 34000
FREE CARFAX. NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. BALANCE OF BUMPER TO BUMPER FACTORY WARRANTY 4 YEARS OR 50,000 MILES.
ABS, Air Conditioning, Alloy Wheels, Cassette, Compact Disc, Cruise Control, Driver Air Bag, Dual Front Air Bag, Five Passenger, Front Rear Side Air Bag, Front Side Air Bag, Heated Seats, Leather, Multi Compact Disc, Passenger Air Bag, Power Door Locks, Power Mirrors, Power Steering, Power Windows, Premium Wheels, Remote Entry, Sun Roof, Tilt Wheel, Traction Control
Brent
Just left the dealership with a CPO Pewter C230 with sunroof package, entertainment package, lighting package, split/fold rear seats, heated front seats. Car was beautiful with only 8000 miles on it. They said the '06 MSRP was 36500 and they had 31.9 on the window. We got it for $27.5 --- which I thought was a healthy discount. We may have left some money on the table, but the whole process was great. Not much haggling at all (which is why I suspect we could've gotten it a little cheaper), but overall it was a great experience. Oh yes, this is here in the Bay Area, Northern california.
what does everyone think of the deal ..and are there any tips on maintenance and such? We will be low mileage drivers. My folks average 8000 a year.
Thanks
Mercedes Benz C Class 4dr Sdn 2.5L Sport RWD
VIN: WDBRF54H77A943704
Stock Number: 7A943704
Model Number: C280W
Cash drive out price: $35,000
Iridium Silver
Ash MB Tex
Sunroof Package: Glass Sunroof, Powe
Garage Door Opener
Autodimming Dr & Rrvw Mirror
Rain Sensor
Glass Sunroof
Power Rear-Window Sunshade
Radio Audio 20 w/ Single CD
6-Disc CD Changer
The dealership is EuroMotors in Bethesda Maryland. The MSRP was $35985 (which include destination fee), price before tx and tags were $31985 which comes out to ~$1500 below invoice. They charged $95 processing fee but that's much better than the $350 fee I was quoted from a dealer in Virginia.
2007 C230
* Auto trans
* Sunroof pkg (incl dimming mirrors, rain sensor, garage opener, pwr sunshade)
* heated front seats
* 6-disc CD changer
* power driver seat & steering column w/ memory
The car also has a spoiler but every C230 on the lot had them and I wasn't charged extra for it.
The buying experience was very pleasant. The only negative thing was that their lot is pretty small so their cars are parked in other lots which took a while for them to get to. Spent most of the time waiting for their porter to get the car.
designer88
Last week I drove the C280AWD and fell in love with it. I was quoted "invoice" of 36534 plus dealer fee of $229 for the car. This seems like a very good deal and beats two other quotes I got.
Does anyone think this is a good deal or should I be trying to go below invoice in order to knock down the dealer conveyance fee?
Any experiences would be appreciated.
Anyone else recently buy the car? If so, how do you like it?
Thanks!
janesmom
BTW, I love the car. I've had it 10 months and its a very smooth ride, good acceleration, great handling. We've had a foot of snow this week and I watch others spin around and I've gone through it with no problem.
For a black on black with a manual, sunroof package, and six disc CD changer, I was quoted 31500. Given that the car is an outgoing model, it seemed a bit high to me.
Any thoughts of what to expect to pay for a similarly equiped model in NJ?
Oliver