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but seriously.. though several of us have had intermittant problems... nobody has had them like you
MB really should make good... and treat you.. and your car with a hell of a lot more care!
about paying MSRP. But I got a free quote from a
web site which is 0% over invoice price. So, I
wonder do you guys check this kind of web. I bought a TOYOTA at the invoice price last year
from this web site. Actually it refers you to a
dealership who give you the price.
I can understand why the 320 sales are weaker, it's a great engine, but the price gap is too much versus the 240. That's why I think alot of people go for the 240. From what I can see, subtracting the standard options on the 320, the engine costs $3900 (less the digital climate control, which you can't option up on the 240 it appears). For the budget conscious buyer, that's steep. Knock $2K off a 320 compared to an MSRP 240 however, and now we're talking.
Some questions for current owners: Does anyone have a car without a sunroof? What's a better value for the 240, full leather or the full power seats?
I TOO FEEL THAT THE VALUE IN THE CAR IS IN THE 240 CONFIGURATION.TO MY WAY OF THINKING,, SPENDING NEARLY 40 GRAND ON THE C PUTS IT INTO THE NEXT LEVEL UP.. SO... WHY NOT AN E? OR ANOTHER CAR THAT FOR 40+ GRAND IS OF EQUAL OR BETTER VALUE(JAG?)... BUT.. THATS JUST MY WAY OF THINKING.... NOT QUITE DIMINISHING RETURNS.. BUT SOMETHING AKIN... ON THE OTHER HAND... A C WITH EVERY BELL AND WHISTLE DOES SOUND LIKE FUN!
not sell you the car directly. You have to deal with the dealer
at the dealership.
I just got the quote couple of weeks ago. Since the dealership
is located in Brooklyn, NYC and I live in NJ, i did not go to check it out yet.
Anyone who knows which dealership is good ( attitude, price, service, etc.) around NJ? Thanks in advance.
I found him to be very respectful,polite,attentive and straightforward in his dealings. Prestige has a very good reputation in service and sales. Good luck.
Can I come? I own 2000 C230K. If yes, count me in. I am up for beers and hot dogs. I live in NYC. By the way, where are we going to park all our babies in NYC? ^_^
Oh, whenever I travel to NJ, I saw a lot of MB's from Prestige Dealership. Maybe they offer better deals to customers. I bought mine in MD. The sales person is a friend of mine.
Aside from the NY/NJ Ralley, if I need a service for my car, not that I need one now, can I go any MB dealerships to have service done or do I have to go the dealer where I purchased it originally.
Hope it won't snow any more.
I love it.
It looked nice.
But, I won't buy a white car.. Too hard to keep clean. I am a silver fan.
Oh and my car's in the shop right now. They are trying to fix the vibration(rough idle) that happens sometimes after I come to a stop. I wanted 1999 MB C230 Kompressor rental car...(that's what they gave me last time) but they gave me a VOLVO S70(BAD, BAD Accel.) Well, at least they gave me something to drive to places.
Do your dealers give MB rental when your car's in the shop?
I discovered a big scrape on my front bumper this evening!! It's right on the front corner just below the chrome trim, about 2 inches long. The paint is scraped off. There's no other paint or scuff marks looks like it could be shopping cart type damage. I'm pretty bummed!!
We visited the nearest dealer first and learned the hard way that the sales departments are sticking to the list price. We had to walk away, but did not consider this a loss because this particular dealer is just too exclusive and we hated their take it or leave it attitude.
Our second choice MB dealer was only 20 minutes away and they were more than happy for a chance at this deal. The demo C320 Sport was washed and ready and the rep met us at the door, handed us the keys and said, I'm working with another client so take all the time you want. We did, and then we ordered the car from him: a C320 in brilliant silver with the C2 (sunroof) and C6 (Sport). The dealer is installing the glove box mounted CD changer for free, which amounts to an $800 discount (and a MB teddy bear for my wife). The discount is a slap in the face when you think about it, but that is the price of a car in high demand. The car is built and ready for shipping; the delivery date is on or before March 15.
Our mistake was not ordering the CD/voice activated phone as the factory K2a package. We took the CD as the discount ($800) and now, after the car was built, we decided on the phone after all. Clearly, the dealer is gonna get his money back and then some, if we buy the phone at their price ($1800). Can anyone cite for me a reliable source for dealer cost of the voice-activated phone?
In terms of lease financing, we will probably go with MBCC. The interest rate is 2-3 points higher than other commercial lenders, but the banks do not offer the residuals that MBCC does (65 percent in January versus ALG at 50 percent). The dealer said to shop around and we have. So far, after consulting with my bank, and 2 e-loan companies representing 5 major lending institutions, no one has come within $25 of the MBCC monthly lease. In addition, MBCC appears to be more lenient in their definition of excess wear and tear. MB says, If you can cover the blemish (inside or outside) with a credit card, you do not pay for it. Period. This means a lot since Chase and other lease companies are using disposition fees and questionable wear and tear charges as a way to keep the security deposit and send an inflated repair bill for the difference.
We were committed to the Saab 9-5 until MB introduced the redesigned C class. With the Saab, there were no options to consider . . . it comes with everything but a bicycle rack. And with their subvented leases, the pricing is attractive. With the C320 and all its toys and safety features, MB forgot the basics; $37 large and the salesmen get to say, Oh? you want a sunroof, and CD player;let me show you our options packages. But we drove them both the same day and there was no comparison. The MB ride, feel, prestige . . . it is all there. So, in the end, the dealer makes 6-7 percent up front, 3 percent on the (hold) back, and MBCC loans the money at 2 points over prime. I guess it is good to be king.
Initially, MB had allocated to make more 320's than 240's in anticipation that they would sell more. Obviously their forecast was wrong. I assume that the rest of this year, that the production rate of the 240's will increase substantially since the 320's are being discounted more than the 240's. My dealer was offering $500 off of the 240 and $1500 off of the 320. I would have to wait for the 240 where as the 320 was ready in a week. As I said before, I was pretty lucky to have the car soon and that the salesman was willing to give me a discount. I'm expecting the car either tomorrow or Monday. Wish me luck.
Bubba
Hope this helps!
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If I had to choose though, I'd probably go for the latter since I climb quite a bit of hills and the extra oomph on the steeper grades would be nice. You mileage may vary...From what I've seen here though, I'm absolutely sure all C240 owners here are very happy with their vehicles.
With the upcoming 4-matic AWD option though, the C320 would probably be my choice without question. With the extra 150+ lbs of the AWD, the smaller 2.6L V6 engine would be a little more leisurely in carrying out tasks. But again, add the 4-matic and several other options, and one comes within $5-6K of an E320 4-matic (albeit not a fully loaded one).
Drew
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Now the quick link from TownHall is accessible.
Friday Freeway:
Hopefully less Trivia tonight and more discussion and maybe a status on whether a dedicated MB Monday Chat is in the works - Launch Date ?
NY/NJ Rallye: I'm in favor of all MB owners:
C, E, S & ML whoever posts in the TH and by word of mouth, TriState even pompano73 in South Florida, come on up on a Road Trip to escape that summer heat...
we're gonna close the NJ turnpike!(wouldnt that be nice?!)
lol
I sent a figure I wanted to pay to twenty-five various dealers throughout NY,NJ,CT and as faraway as VT. Twelve responed with a figure that was near or exactly what I wanted. Then I just picked the one that matched my price. In the end, it was Prestige Motors in NJ that I went with.
You can also try autobytle.com There, you select the car, and they will give you a price quote and provide you wth dealer choices. Good luck.
good info regarding the internet specialists. Don't mean to be anal and correct you, but the 2nd website you referred to is www.autobytel.com. Looks like you transposed a couple of letters in your post.
The build date is Feb.20th. With a delivery of mid-March. I am really looking forward to it. As this will be my first MB.
My dealer provided me with a Grand Am--and a lecture about my responsibilities if I failed to buy the rental company's insurance. Once, after multiple efforts to fix a problem, they sent someone to my home to pick up my car. He left an Audi in the street--but told me not to drive it! My previous car was an Infiniti and I was always given an equivalent or better Infiniti loaner at no cost, so this is disappointing.
My C320's silver, too, with charcoal. Every time I approach it in a parking lot, I'm thrilled all over again.
Brake pads-front and rear replace.
Cut a groove in the new brake discs.
Brake discs, front -left and right,R&R/replace.
Brake discs front reface.
Brake discs rear reface.
The brakes have not squealed since this service.
Tonight I picked up my car from the dealer and the following is from that repair order:
Intermittent fault in the mirror portion of the control module.
fault codes(dtc) read and delete as required.
Exterior lamp switch/switch module, replaced.
Intermittent fault in the instrument cluster with the warning chime: Instrument cluster-complete, replaced.
Intermittent fault in the door control module, inner door panel on one front door: door control module removed, replaced.
On the way home every thing seemed to work fine. I hope that all the problems are fixed this time.
I should know. As I am having one delivered in mid March and I am looking at the dealer's "retail client order" as I type this.
http://www.clairparts.com/shop/accessories.cfm?do=list&&cat_id=198
Drew
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Man, I took 3 days away from my PC and had almost 100 messages to read. This is great. I took 1 night to wax up my 10 year old Miata with the Zaino Z5. After just one coat it looks great. That was the test drive. The 240 gets the works this weekend.
how much I should offer for a Black C 240 with Auto TX and Sunroof package - dealer MSRP with taxes in Ohio state is $ 35 K ???????????
thanks in advance folks
id try for 32 before tax and title..i think msrp on that would be about 33
Base Price 29,950
dest charges 645
C2 package 1,350
Auto TX 1,300
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Total MSRP 33,245 + tax an title
and we could ask this configuration for $32 K
sorry guys if if boring you with my post buy questions - the dealers are so adamant about MSRP
does anybody successfully negotiated for this configuration? if yes then please give me dealer name
Personally I don't like white larger cars though.. I saw a white Eclass 4matic in the showroom the other day along with that beautiful wedgewood one.. The white just didn't cut it on that model.. imho.