Sarge325

Lease soon expiring on my 2007 C280 4Matic (Loaded and in great condition w/ 35,400 mi) Would like to purchase when lease expires but want a good deal on price. Would appreciate if I could get Manheim auction prices on this vehicle so I can try and negotiate with MB Financial.

Any input on the long term reliability of this vehicle would be appreciated since I'm planning on keeping it for a while.

Thanks in advance!

samaritrey

i would say check out ebay and other online car brokers. the prices are usually a few grand less at auction but you have to have acces to it which is fun to get. you could check kbb and take off a few grand. from what i have heard mb financial plays hard ball so gl maybe you will be lucky and get them on a good day but others i know personly have not been that lucky at all. GL

W203E35

19k - 20k they are going for. I checked and they are selling around 25k

Good luck I hope you can get it around 20k.

As far as reliability the car is very reliable. Also it's the same engine as the new C300

Sarge325

Thanks for the suggestions with the pricing. I understand from previous posts it's hit or miss with negotiating with MB Financial on a lease buyout. The way I figure it, it's worth a shot to at least try and get it for a couple of thousand less that the quoted residual.

I'd be happy getting it for $21,000 or $22,000. Will let you know how I make out. Thanks again for the input!

purplecones

I just purchased a 2007 C280 4Matic for $20,600 with 34,500 miles on it.

AdidasC230

Just checked Manheim in and it looks like with that millage they are running through at 17-19K which means usually you will find them for 22-25 grand. One with that exact millage went through in cali for 19,300 so with dealer mark up of 3 grand or so, Id say expect to pay 22-24ish for it, and if its MB cert, 2 grand more. Your on this coast though and prices seem to be a bit less, there are not allot of C280s so I did nation wide, prices are usually cheaper on this coast.