BruNo

how much does a W203 depreciate? My November 2001 C240 with only 12,500 miles, full options, and flawless condition is being valued as a trade-in unit at 48% of its bnew price, meaning it has depreciated 52% over the past 3.5 years.

im not in the u.s. but im just curious how much is the "ideal" and "fair" depreciation over my vehicle.

Rick

Thats actually a good deal....US depreciation for MB's tends to be 25% in the first six months, then about 10% per year after that. I was recently offered $19k for a trade in on my low mileage (61k) E320...even though BlueBook shows it at $23.5k.
http://kbb.com
(Kelley Blue Book)

KnowalotaboutMB

Like was just said, that price is actually good. I paid 41k back in 01 and got 22k this past december. MB's are for the name, not the value.

BruNo

hmmm, its a fact that trading in a car will really ripp one off......but, whats the least possible depreciation value can i have on my car?

delbomber

MB is banking on these residual values below (for 15k miles/yr) when leasing cars, you can be sure they've done their homework! The best bet is the 230 Sedan at 43%. But other model classes are rarer with higher levels of demand and have 60%+ resale value. Look below and decide for yourself...these numbers are from here forward, but you're getting a good deal.

Add 2% to Residual Value for 12k mi/yr and 3% for 10k mi/yr on all terms

C Class 2dr Coupe C230 Sport

24 mo/15k mi – 54% Residual Value – Money Factor .00340 Base Rate
36 mo/15k mi – 44% Residual Value – Money Factor .00340 Base Rate
48 mo/15k mi – 37% Residual Value – Money Factor .00340 Base Rate
60 mo/15k mi – 31% Residual Value – Money Factor .00340 Base Rate

C Class 2dr Coupe C320 Sport

24 mo/15k mi – 52% Residual Value – Money Factor .00340 Base Rate
36 mo/15k mi – 42% Residual Value – Money Factor .00340 Base Rate
48 mo/15k mi – 35% Residual Value – Money Factor .00340 Base Rate
60 mo/15k mi – 29% Residual Value – Money Factor .00340 Base Rate

C Class 4dr Sedan C230 Sport

24 mo/15k mi – 63% Residual Value – Money Factor .00235 Base Rate
36 mo/15k mi – 56% Residual Value – Money Factor .00235 Base Rate
48 mo/15k mi – 48% Residual Value – Money Factor .00235 Base Rate
60 mo/15k mi – 41% Residual Value – Money Factor .00340 Base Rate

C Class 4dr Sedan C240

24 mo/15k mi – 61% Residual Value – Money Factor .00340 Base Rate
36 mo/15k mi – 53% Residual Value – Money Factor .00340 Base Rate
48 mo/15k mi – 46% Residual Value – Money Factor .00340 Base Rate
60 mo/15k mi – 39% Residual Value – Money Factor .00340 Base Rate

C Class 4dr Sedan C240 4matic

24 mo/15k mi – 61% Residual Value – Money Factor .00340 Base Rate
36 mo/15k mi – 53% Residual Value – Money Factor .00340 Base Rate
48 mo/15k mi – 46% Residual Value – Money Factor .00340 Base Rate
60 mo/15k mi – 39% Residual Value – Money Factor .00340 Base Rate

C Class 4dr Sedan C320

24 mo/15k mi – 58% Residual Value – Money Factor .00340 Base Rate
36 mo/15k mi – 50% Residual Value – Money Factor .00340 Base Rate
48 mo/15k mi – 43% Residual Value – Money Factor .00340 Base Rate
60 mo/15k mi – 36% Residual Value – Money Factor .00340 Base Rate

C Class 4dr Sedan C320 4matic

24 mo/15k mi – 58% Residual Value – Money Factor .00340 Base Rate
36 mo/15k mi – 50% Residual Value – Money Factor .00340 Base Rate
48 mo/15k mi – 43% Residual Value – Money Factor .00340 Base Rate
60 mo/15k mi – 36% Residual Value – Money Factor .00340 Base Rate

C Class 4dr Sedan C320 Sport

24 mo/15k mi – 58% Residual Value – Money Factor .00340 Base Rate
36 mo/15k mi – 50% Residual Value – Money Factor .00340 Base Rate
48 mo/15k mi – 43% Residual Value – Money Factor .00340 Base Rate
60 mo/15k mi – 36% Residual Value – Money Factor .00340 Base Rate

C Class 4dr Sedan C55

24 mo/15k mi – 59% Residual Value – Money Factor .00340 Base Rate
36 mo/15k mi – 51% Residual Value – Money Factor .00340 Base Rate
48 mo/15k mi – 44% Residual Value – Money Factor .00340 Base Rate
60 mo/15k mi – 37% Residual Value – Money Factor .00340 Base Rate

C Class 4dr Wagon C240

24 mo/15k mi – 58% Residual Value – Money Factor .00340 Base Rate
36 mo/15k mi – 50% Residual Value – Money Factor .00340 Base Rate
48 mo/15k mi – 43% Residual Value – Money Factor .00340 Base Rate
60 mo/15k mi – 36% Residual Value – Money Factor .00340 Base Rate

C Class 4dr Wagon C240 4matic

24 mo/15k mi – 58% Residual Value – Money Factor .00340 Base Rate
36 mo/15k mi – 50% Residual Value – Money Factor .00340 Base Rate
48 mo/15k mi – 43% Residual Value – Money Factor .00340 Base Rate
60 mo/15k mi – 36% Residual Value – Money Factor .00340 Base Rate

Jim Banville

Hey knowalotaboutMB/rockintunes23/nicedeboy/lookingforbenzpart, is that when you're 01 C240 got wrecked and the insurance co. gave you $22K and you got that lowly Mazda?

KnowalotaboutMB

The trade in value is actually worse then the resale value baby.
That 24k estimate can quickly turn into 14k.

Jim Banville

Your Mazda 3 is probably going up in value!

KnowalotaboutMB

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Jim Banville

I suspected you were banned user rockintunes23/nicedeboy/lookinforbenzpart, but you gave yourself away when you said "I paid 41k back in 01 and got 22k this past december."
Anyone can search and read where rockintunes23 paid $41 for an 01 C240, which got in a wreck in Nov. '04, and the insurance gave you $22K for in Dec. 04.
I'm really curious why you dislike MB's so much you've been banned several times, yet you CAN'T stay away? Are we THAT interesting to talk to?

mbny

owned

Saprissa

Jim,
I don't know if it was during your MBWorld hiatus, but back in August 2004,
our "Delaware Banned special best-buddy" posted this in one of the threads (Speed Limiter?) debating top speeds of the C230K:

I didn't edit or manipulate the quote. Check for yourself. Once he posted that, it became very obvious why he just quite doesn't get it. The boy needs mental help. He's one of those that has slipped through the cracks from the institutions that are out there, mandated to keep special cases like him under control in order to protect society. Maybe when he wrecks his Mazda, he might return to normal For his sake, and ours, I hope so !

Jim Banville

He's definitely drain bamaged!

BruNo

delbomber, does the 53% residual value you posted above representative of a 15k mile C240? or is it 15k miles/year x 36mos=45k miles? My car only has 12,500 miles since bnew.

actually im contemplating on trading my C240+Lexus IS+cash for a CLS350. but the dealer appraises my 2 cars value at 38% of the price of the CLS. So C240+IS(38%) and cash(62%) on the CLS350 which sells for US$117,000

on the other hand, im also thinking of keeping my C, and just trading the IS+cash for an SLK200 kompressor or a E200 kompressor or a 5series. But the E class looks much like the C, the SLK only seats 2, the 5series has been out since 2003. The CLS is the newest,but more expensive choice.

KnowalotaboutMB

Who ever you are talking about, I’m not that person.

You are not very nice. You people should be ashamed of yourselves. Better yet, get a life. You are totally off topic and if you want to talk about being banned, you are a clear example of that.

It takes some ***** to talk about negative personal experiences that affect you for the rest of your life. And you are making fun of them?

I feel sorry for people like you.

KnowalotaboutMB

Well one thing is miles. Less miles=better. Keep it clean, no accidents, etc. Also keep the services up to date and maintance. If you were to buy a used car, what would you have liked the first owner to have done to the car? Basically that's the answer. Do unto others, as you want others do unto you.