C-Class (W203) 2001-2007, C160, C180, C200, C220, C230, C240, C270, C280, C300, C320, C230K, C350, Coupe

Need Advice

Old Jul 8, 2006 | 02:26 AM
  #1  
CMSW202's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
Need Advice

I'm going to a Benz dealership to purchase a 2005 c230 sport w/ 10k miles. Any advice on how I can bargain for a deal? I'm in socal and I'm ready to write a check.
Reply
Old Jul 8, 2006 | 03:58 AM
  #2  
Untouchable08's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 447
Likes: 0
From: orlando
2005 C230
Originally Posted by CMSW202
I'm going to a Benz dealership to purchase a 2005 c230 sport w/ 10k miles. Any advice on how I can bargain for a deal? I'm in socal and I'm ready to write a check.

Get free stuff...mats..hats..keychains...food....pretend you may get a bmw and try to get free car washes and so forth....most likely they will give it to you....its adds up later.....make sure they did service and all as well. Worse they can say is no rite?
Reply
Old Jul 8, 2006 | 10:05 PM
  #3  
CMSW202's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
thanks!

hehe, it's official. i just picked up a black/black 2005 c230 sport 10k miles. i was able to bring it down to 5k less than sticker, not a bad deal. i'll be posting pics as soon as i can.
Reply
Old Jul 8, 2006 | 10:07 PM
  #4  
rlee02135's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 6,665
Likes: 4
From: Boston
2004 C32 ///AMG
Originally Posted by Untouchable08
Get free stuff...mats..hats..keychains...food....pretend you may get a bmw and try to get free car washes and so forth....most likely they will give it to you....its adds up later.....make sure they did service and all as well. Worse they can say is no rite?
bmw gives free car washes?
for how long?
Reply
Old Jul 8, 2006 | 10:32 PM
  #5  
Untouchable08's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 447
Likes: 0
From: orlando
2005 C230
Originally Posted by rlee02135
bmw gives free car washes?
for how long?

oh no i ment just say u wanted a bmw in general.....just ask for washes was just to ask them =) i got free for 2 years.
Reply
Old Jul 9, 2006 | 01:55 AM
  #6  
Tangerine's Avatar
Super Member
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 664
Likes: 0
From: 02116
Is @ Home
my sis use to have a lexus and she would take it to the dealership abuot every week or so for free car washes. they usually dont come out as clean as it should

congrats on your purchase thou
Reply
Old Jul 9, 2006 | 10:07 AM
  #7  
barrykaye's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 94
Likes: 0
From: Lake Worth, FL
2006 C280
Congrats on the new sled. With 10K miles, it must be like brand new. Was is a CPO vehicle?
Reply
Old Jul 10, 2006 | 02:58 AM
  #8  
CMSW202's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
thanks guys!

Originally Posted by barrykaye
Congrats on the new sled. With 10K miles, it must be like brand new. Was is a CPO vehicle?

i am in love w/ this car. i was driving a 95 c280 prior to this one. such a big difference. what's a cpo btw?
Reply
MB World Stories

The Best of Mercedes & AMG

story-0

6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Jul 10, 2006 | 08:36 AM
  #9  
e1000's Avatar
Out Of Control!!
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 18,677
Likes: 9
From: OC
a quarter mile at a time
Originally Posted by CMSW202
i am in love w/ this car. i was driving a 95 c280 prior to this one. such a big difference. what's a cpo btw?
Certified Pre Owned
Reply
Old Jul 10, 2006 | 09:43 PM
  #10  
CMSW202's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
ah!

yeah cpo over here. bought it from south bay mercedes. they hooked it up
Reply
Old Jul 10, 2006 | 10:41 PM
  #11  
barrykaye's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 94
Likes: 0
From: Lake Worth, FL
2006 C280
Smart move on the CPO. You can't beat the warranty. Better than a brand new one. BTW, thanks to e1000 for the explanation.
Reply
Old Jul 11, 2006 | 01:27 AM
  #12  
patrick_y's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 2,090
Likes: 11
From: SF Bay Area, CA
2006 E55 and 2002 E320
Originally Posted by Tangerine
my sis use to have a lexus and she would take it to the dealership abuot every week or so for free car washes. they usually dont come out as clean as it should

congrats on your purchase thou
I agree about the free car washes not being as good as the ones you have to pay for. My local dealership provides free car washes for clients with Porsche and Mercedes on Saturdays. While they provide hand washes for the black cars, they're still not what I would call "clean" when they come out. However, I still give them the car every now and then when I don't get a chance to wash it myself. They do try their best, they wash the rims, and they dress the tires. The car is presentable. But upon close inspection, it's not a "good job."
Reply

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:
You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:06 AM.

story-0
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-1
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-4
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-6
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

Slideshow: From bulletproof sedans to surprisingly tough SUVs, these Mercedes models proved that the three-pointed star can go the distance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-08 09:55:49


VIEW MORE