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2005 C230K Sport Sedan :
Power Front Seats
Automatic Transmission
6 CD changer
Sunroof
Lighting Package
Color: Opal Black
Quote price: $31,700 (NOT including tax and license)
Thanks for any valuable response : )
I would take that deal.
Did you contact my dealerhship in Maryland? I'm interested to see if they would accomodate shippping the car to you.
Just curious, do you foresee the "C-spot" coupon coming back this year??
I'm interested in an '05 c230k, auto, lighting pkg, entertainment pkg, sunroof pkg, power front seats.
I'm from the Southern California area. Any suggestions on dealers or initial bargaining price??
thanks!
pharmd2b -- I would tell them you want to pay $4,000 less than MSRP and see what they say.
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Sorry and thanks again.
I can't make your options on this car add up to $35,850. I come up with $33,460 -- perhaps you forgot to mention something?
Anyway, the invoice on the $33,460 vehicle is $31,170 -- a difference of $2,290 so it would be about $2500 on a $35,850-optioned car.
People are buying the 230 Sedan for invoice or below + IRG (advertising fee) which can be $300-$500 dollars.
If you go to the MBUSA website they SHOW the incentives on the various models.
People in the major markets are paying $1,000 below invoice and that might be a good starting offer: $31,963 + TTL. Since you are in Memphis, I think you might actually have to pay something like $32,963 + $500 = $33,463 + TTL. But I don't like that interest rate at all.
Features:
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Pewter
Black leather inserts
324 Sunroof package
Teleaid Ditial/Prewiring Cell
5-speed Auto
Radio 20 w/ single CD
6-Disc CD Changer
Blue Glass & Rain Sensor
Heated Front Seats
Super Plush Floor Mats
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$32579 Subtotal
$ 720 Transportation & Handling
$ 500 IRG Participation
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$33799 Total
-$ 2000 Demo model discount
-$ 1200 Corporate Executive Fleet Discount
-$ 650 Split the difference on the "markup"
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$29949 + TTL
Cons:
-This is a Demo with 1 month less on the 4 year warranty.
-I prefer the metallic silver color.
-my ONLY must-have is the Automatic Drive
-Sun-roof and heated heats are nice, but not necessary
-I could careless about the Teleaid, rain sensor, and 6-disc changer.
Should I be considering this because of the Demo discount or does it make more sense to get a Automatic SIlver Metallic Barebones model with 0 miles?
Your insight and suggestions would be helpful.
Thanks.
I don't recognize some of those options you listed as options. All I am sure that car has is metallic paint, automatic transmission, 6-disc CD changer, teleaid, and heated seats. That has an MSRP of $35,750 and an invoice (including IRG and Dest) of $33,801. Depending on what size market you are in, you may or may not be able to get a 230 for invoice, but let's say you can. You, then, are being offered the demo for a $3852 discount.
BTW, it is very hard to find a "barebones" C. They almost always come with the sunroof and 6-disc cd changer. A 230 configured with those, auto, and metallic paint has an MSRP of $34,250 and (gross) invoice of $32,405. This is still $2456 higher than the demo deal you are being offered.
i think that you are getting an excellent deal. I was quoted 33,088 so I think you should be fine. I was curious to know which dealership offered you such a good deal because I too live in Southern California.
I got my deal at Rusnak Mercedes Benz in Arcadia just 3 weeks ago. I have to say my experience is quiet unpainful compare to the past, the sales was very patience , and we did not have to negotiate for long(thank god!). I also heard from others that Penske Mercedes Benz in West Covina do give competitive prices. So check them out and good luck. I hope this helps.
There's a chance you may get a C230K that beats the average, or is worse than the average, just like there's a chance you can get a TSX/TL that'll be a lemon. The surveys report what people have experienced to date.
If you're worried about reliability, it wouldn't be wise to buy the first year of the new 3-series.
Thank you for the cooperation.
Here I go on my lunch break and all I get is rude discourteous service. They probably saw me drive in my 99 Accord and felt I was not rich enough to get their attention or maybe my appearance did not gain them their respect. There were many employees in the showroom, but seems like I was probably the only customer.
I am thinking of writing to the BM manufacturer and complaining about their treatment. Anyone have similar experience? Please do share-
And yes, please avoid Ewing autohaus in Plano Texas if possible.
This is for a brand new, zero mileage car - several in stock. Any opinions on this price? Not quite the $1k below sticker I was targeting, but fairly close. By the way, this is in the Tampa Bay area....any thoughts!?!
One other question - anyone think that the Entertainment package is worth the price?
Thanks!!!!!!
M
I don't think this is common practice among luxury brand dealerships. It's true that they usually seem less eager when you walk through the door than a Honda sales person would, but most of the places I've been still treated me better, including Acura, Infiniti, Volvo, Saab and Audi.
Features:
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Metallic Silver
Black leather inserts
324 Sunroof package
5-speed Auto
6-Disc CD Changer
Heated Front Seats
3 Free Oil Changes
Brand new (not a demo).
Paid $30900 + TTL
Probably could have gotten a little closer to $30k from other dealers, but I just wanted to get into a car at my closest dealer location. I assume people in the big cities will find even cheaper prices.
black exterior
stone interior
automatic transmission
heated front seats(standard on 4matic)
sunroof package
power driver seat and steering column w/ memory
brand new. price paid $33300 + tax.
I think it's more than a thousand bucks below the invoice, and $3000+ below the MSRP
Oh yeah, and the car is magnificent !
i just started looking, wondering if this is a good start.
thanks.
ps.
im in Los Angeles
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