The C class trade-in value thread.
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From: Alhambra/Irvine, CA
W203 Kompressor 6spd SS, Audi B5 S4
Thanks for all the replies guys...
Im located in California (regarding the post above mine) and the reason why I want to trade my c class in for an accord is Im going to be commuting like 60 miles each way a day so about 120 miles a day and i need something thats a bit more gas friendly especially if you consider the gas prices these days.
Im located in California (regarding the post above mine) and the reason why I want to trade my c class in for an accord is Im going to be commuting like 60 miles each way a day so about 120 miles a day and i need something thats a bit more gas friendly especially if you consider the gas prices these days.
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2006 C230
I would ignore this price of $16K for a trade-in value. It is not representative of the market, but merely of the buying situation. It seems like you are trading a car that is worth more than the car your are buying. A dealer will not do that, so thus the low offer; it puts money back into the deal.
Good thing you are smart enough to go elsewhere. Your best approach maybe to sell the C230 yourself and buy the Accord separately.
Good thing you are smart enough to go elsewhere. Your best approach maybe to sell the C230 yourself and buy the Accord separately.
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since he is just dealing with a c230- i would venture a guess, that equally equipped, they would be close to the same sticker price- plus he's looking to buy a new accord, not used. those are pretty nice cars- then add some options- and you are over $30k- just as in a c230.
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not really sure. a guy i work with was trying to buy one a few months back and they didn't want to come off the price much. around here- they were selling them about as fast as they came in. he ended up buying a TL
they would come off the sticker price of those- so he figured for about the same price- why not get one
they would come off the sticker price of those- so he figured for about the same price- why not get one
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only problem with the acura is the engine choice- the TL only offers the 3.5L or 3.2L (i don't remember which). your gas mileage reasoning behind getting rid of the benz goes right out the window. my 2.5L V6 get's better gas mileage than my friend's TL.
isn't there a 4cyl or small 6 offered in the accord?
isn't there a 4cyl or small 6 offered in the accord?
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One additional factor. A nice Mercedes will always attract members of the opposite sex better than a Honda Accord.
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you guys are right, im keeping my lil c class but nowwwwww i have to sell my mom's e320 2004 33k miles silver / ash navi harmon kardon cd changer and more let me know if any of you guys or know any one who maybe intereted
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'05 c230 Kompressor Sport Sedan
You have to log in and "watch this item"
When the auction ends, you'll know what price was paid.
I've done this and 9 out of 10 times the car never sold b/c it never hit the reserve price. So the prices you see usually aren't sold prices even if the auction ended.
When the auction ends, you'll know what price was paid.
I've done this and 9 out of 10 times the car never sold b/c it never hit the reserve price. So the prices you see usually aren't sold prices even if the auction ended.
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ASKING IF YOU PAID TOO MUCH AFTER YOU BOUGHT MAY NOT BE SUCH A GOOD IDEA. If you got ripped off, you'd rather not know. Having said that....
...the price depends on a few factors that sometimes people may have forgotten:
1. Tire condition ($400-900)
2. Brake wear condition ($300 to replace rotors/pads if you DIY)
3. Body work repair (windshield with sensor costs $499 minimum)
4. Oil change ($125 at dealer)
Here's my list:
Purchased car for $17,000
Repairs: Please note that prices I paid listed are often times discounted due to me looking up the cheapest of the cheap or getting it through friends. Expect to pay more for market rates.
1. Windshield ($499)
2. Fog light ($115)
3. Repair hood ($400)
4. Repair rear bumper ($300)
5. New tires ($415)
6. Installation/balance tires ($50)
7. Alignment ($125)
8. Tax ($1,400)
9. DMV Registration ($125)
TOTAL REPAIRS: $3,429
TOAL COST: $17,000 + $3429 = $20,429
...the price depends on a few factors that sometimes people may have forgotten:
1. Tire condition ($400-900)
2. Brake wear condition ($300 to replace rotors/pads if you DIY)
3. Body work repair (windshield with sensor costs $499 minimum)
4. Oil change ($125 at dealer)
Here's my list:
Purchased car for $17,000
Repairs: Please note that prices I paid listed are often times discounted due to me looking up the cheapest of the cheap or getting it through friends. Expect to pay more for market rates.
1. Windshield ($499)
2. Fog light ($115)
3. Repair hood ($400)
4. Repair rear bumper ($300)
5. New tires ($415)
6. Installation/balance tires ($50)
7. Alignment ($125)
8. Tax ($1,400)
9. DMV Registration ($125)
TOTAL REPAIRS: $3,429
TOAL COST: $17,000 + $3429 = $20,429
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i bought my car at carmax too for around 24k (it was close to 20k before everything). sometimes i feel like i got jipped, but when i realized all the repairs i had to do, i feel like it was justified. within the first month i had over 2k worth of repairs done, all covered by the 3year 36k miles warranty (they also gave me a loaner each and every time). when summer comes, off to carmax again to get all the problems fixed, and it will only cost me 50$ (and hopefully a loaner. i got a maxima last time and it was sweeeet!)
carmax people are great, and they definitely have great customer service. plus, they fix anything you want them too, if it falls under their warranty list.
carmax people are great, and they definitely have great customer service. plus, they fix anything you want them too, if it falls under their warranty list.
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