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2013 and earlier-Mercedes-Benz C-Class Lease Questions
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Is this a steal????
And honestly, willing to bet just about anything that "they" are not paying those last 5 payments, you still are. They are rolled into your C230 somewhere for sure, making a good impact on your monthly payment, approx $60-70+-.
List out the cars packages and the lease break down. Will show you where
I got my 07 C350 for $10k off MSRP (but the 350 had $4k factory-to-dealer). That said, solid credit and a strong will might even get you a C230 for $8k off.
Happy hunting!
"Can't see why anyone, at this time would choose a C Class over a 3 series or an A4"
I also own a BMW 330 Convertible and love it. So, when I started to get the car buying fever, I looked at BMW again. Even with the max discounts on a 335 of about $2500, a loaded 08 C350 was still less expensive than a comparably-equipped 335. So cost shouldn't be a big factor for you--just buy the one you like better.
As to the A4, there's simply no camparison. I've owned two Audis and loved both (the last was a TT Roadster). However, either the MB or BMW would mop the floors with the best-performing A4. From a practical perspective, both the BMW and MB offer more interior space. The only reasons I see to buy the Audi over the others are lower cost and styling preference. Even Audi's AWD is matched by BMWs Xi models and MB will follow with a 4matic soon.
If I were still in the market, I'd wait a little longer for the prices of both the BMW and MB to decline and then buy the one I liked better. By the way, I bought my 07 for the reasons I mentioned above: lower price and styling. I really prefer the curves of the 07 MB to the more industrial-looking 08 and it was about $10k cheaper than an 08 335 would have cost me.
I reordered a 08 (see my previous post), recently the dealer e-mailed me about a $500 discount starting Oct 1st...
2008 C-300 steel gray, auto, sport package with P02 option. 10,000 miles per year for 39 months. Total drive off was $3000 (included license fee, first month lease) for $499.99 per month including sales tax.
Please let me know if this is a good deal. Thanks.
C-300 , 2008 !!!
Down payment 4000 , i have driver license 1 mon.
I am 25 .
THANXXXXXXXX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
this is car forum # !!!!
MF Not sure.
The entire car is complete PLASTIC. Mercedes needs to improve every aspect of the car in order to be on par with Lexus, Infiniti and Audi.
The C-Class was invented to give MB more market share. Not to be a Luxury car.
Some people are so silly.
"I have a Mercedes. It cost $29K"
My mother in law was also taken advantage of.
She is paying $550 with 15K miles a year for 39 Months for a $33K car. They gave her an MSRP of $45K!!!! (Um, where is the extra 12K coming from?)
Now I drive a $53K car and pay $700 a month. But I also have 18K miles per year and the car is superior to any Mercedes out there (except for the S550)
I told her to hold off or go get the Infinit G (which was rated best in its class) or the Lexus IS250.
Silly Vinny
You can lease a much nicer E350 for that price.
Lets not forget, its a C-Class. This is the entry level vehicle.
Check out the E-Class forums. You will surely be able to work out a deal for the same price on a $55K car.
Zero down on a E-Class would be about 750 to 900 depending on the package. I hope this helps
18K Miles = $710-$720
12K Miles = $625-$635
Please send me anyone who paid more. I have a bridge I would LOVE to sell them!
You must pay a premium since the car is still so new.
Since this car is so affordable, MB will have a very tough time producing enough of these cars. The demand is bigger than the supply.
No Doubt that this car will probably outsell Camry and Accord. You will just have to ask yourself "is it really worth it?"
Look, it's a pretty attractive car (I'm clearly a fan or I wouldn't be in this forum), but this new C-Class and the BMW 3-Series combined wouldn't outsell the Camry or Accord in America, ever, period. It would mean something terrible for either of the Japanese companies if they received ANY honest competition volume-wise from the world's preeminent luxury/prestige brand.
That said, I don't care how many they sell so long as they come out with a more attractive leasing program before my current lease is up in March.
-Josh
Toyota's Landcruiser is the same price as MB's GL450.
A lot of entry class C-Class owners may also be in the market for a Honda Accord or Toyota Camry.
Dont forget, its all a matter of preference.
I enjoy my new C-300 very much. The ride is so smooth and the seats are very comfortable. The sport package looks so stylish. I am so happy to drive it everyday.
It is a great entry level vehicle.
So I test driven every car on my wish list, BMW 300/330, Lexus IS 250/350, Infinity G35 (and the M45 although that is compared to the E Class or 5 series of BMW) Audi A4, VW Passatt and of course C Class. I checked all the deals on the different cars etc...( NO HONDA OR TOYOTA these are on a different segment and have a different target)
BMW and Audi have great Incentives, Lexus and Infinity too but I just really like the C Class, I will be paying the premium of getting this car, and based on what I've seen its seems that this will be the case for people who like the MB, I ordered my MB and I cant wait for the car to arrive, I had to order it cause I wanted leather on white on Manual transmission with package 1 and 2.
Financing rates are coming down since the fed drop the rates, If you are leasing money factors should be down as long as you qualify, the sub-prime issues trickled down into the auto market and dealers are very careful about this.
My money factor on the MB is close to 7% (moreno mentioned his was at 8%???)
PS. I hope MB is not reading this post....
I am also in NYC, am looking to lease the C350 with multimedia pkg and leather trim, which will make the MSRP $41,775 according to Edmunds.com, any suggestions as to where to shop and how do I use the MF and residuals to determine if I get a good deal?
Where did you get your C350 and whats your monthly?
Thanks!
I'm actually in southern VA now (USAF moves me every three years). But you know what they say: "Home is where the heart is". As a die hard Mets, Jets, Knicks, and Rangers fan, I should probably say "BROKEN heart"...
BTW, I actually bought my C350 in Tampa. It was such a crazy deal that I bought it online and flew down to pick it up. I wanted a 6 speed and could only find two east of the Mississippi--one in Cleveland and one in FL.
The price is ok I think, but we are not so happy about one thing. Before we went there, they said the price will be $525 a month. But they increase it to $557 when we got there. Their reason is that we didn't get approved for Tier one credit! Our credit score is 770 but didn't got approvel for tier one credit! They said although we had good credit score but we don't have a house or had ever had a car loan before. I didn't know whether is true or they were just playing trick, but we were so tired to back up then. So we settled at $540 for the monthly payment.
By the way, we live in NJ near NYC.
I got a quote in NJ at Contemporary (central NJ) for $465/mo. no money down except initial fees, etc. for basic no frills 08 C300. Does that seem right to everyone since others seem so much higher?
I make more than enough to make the payments, but not sure if I can qualify...
I would appreciate any feedback.
MIKE
Has anyone used an outside lease company to work your own lease and save money?
Thanks!