My 05 C230k...Thanx Mark!
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C-Class Manual Tranny
FYI - the new shift linkage in the manual tranny is excellent. Not just my words but those of several jounalists who have driven the facelift C and the new SLK - both share the new shift linkage. Auto Week said something to the effect of going from one of the worst Manual transmissions to one of the best. It is great to think MB has a manual which they do not have to hide behind about.
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Code5chick – Your ride looks amazing... Awesome color!
I love it when girls drive a manual tranny!
Just one question: How come you didn't get the DVD NAV?
Thanks for the great pix.
Congratulations on your 2005 C230
I love it when girls drive a manual tranny!
Just one question: How come you didn't get the DVD NAV?
Thanks for the great pix.
Congratulations on your 2005 C230
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Originally posted by tom incredibie
word of advice. dont get your car serviced at the house of imports. im currently in a 2 month nightmare that started by me bringing my car in for an oil change...
word of advice. dont get your car serviced at the house of imports. im currently in a 2 month nightmare that started by me bringing my car in for an oil change...
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Originally posted by Code5chick
I financed through MB Credit and I my rate is 8.something. Originally, I qualified for Tier 3 credit which is 9.49%, but finance knocked it down to the 8-something to essentially give the wheel/tire warranty for free.
I financed through MB Credit and I my rate is 8.something. Originally, I qualified for Tier 3 credit which is 9.49%, but finance knocked it down to the 8-something to essentially give the wheel/tire warranty for free.
I'm not saying this to rain on your parade, I'm saying this so you can go back and have it removed and keep the 8% rate. They scammed my buddy with this and said the $650 alarm was free, no it wasn't. I showed him a place that would have installed the same exact alarm for $100, he went back and they took it off. They know they are scamming you and when comfronted they usually back down. If they don't let us know on the forum so we can boycott that dealer.
These and other dealer scams are doumented on this site - http://www.carbuyingtips.com/
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Originally posted by tom incredibie
word of advice. dont get your car serviced at the house of imports. im currently in a 2 month nightmare that started by me bringing my car in for an oil change...
word of advice. dont get your car serviced at the house of imports. im currently in a 2 month nightmare that started by me bringing my car in for an oil change...
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Originally posted by dewuser
Just one question: How come you didn't get the DVD NAV?
Just one question: How come you didn't get the DVD NAV?
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Buell,
I kinda figured that out after we left the dealer....that it was that simple to just *change* the interest rate. I've always been good at negotiating up front, but didn't realize it was possible in Finance as well.
I could be mad and demand my money back, but the $499.00 he gave me for *free* just isn't worth the stress or my time. Plus, I had qualified with 2 other banks prior to walking in there, and those rates were comparable to the one I got. I'll just chalk it up to experience and play harder next time.
In Mark's defense, he wasn't in Finance at any point...besides it's his job to make the best business deal he can for himself and the dealership. If they gave cars away, what would be the point? It doesn't make him a bad person...it makes him a good salesman! It's all in the perspective, people!
It's all a game........some are better at it than others.....I'm still
smiling!
I kinda figured that out after we left the dealer....that it was that simple to just *change* the interest rate. I've always been good at negotiating up front, but didn't realize it was possible in Finance as well.
I could be mad and demand my money back, but the $499.00 he gave me for *free* just isn't worth the stress or my time. Plus, I had qualified with 2 other banks prior to walking in there, and those rates were comparable to the one I got. I'll just chalk it up to experience and play harder next time.
In Mark's defense, he wasn't in Finance at any point...besides it's his job to make the best business deal he can for himself and the dealership. If they gave cars away, what would be the point? It doesn't make him a bad person...it makes him a good salesman! It's all in the perspective, people!
It's all a game........some are better at it than others.....I'm still
smiling!
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stop complaining Buell, all you ever do is complain. We got three MBs from HOI and we've yet to encounter any problem w/ their service dept. there's next to none complains coming from people i know that go to HOI for services. however i do agree that there are idiot service advisors. WHY would you even go to HOI for service when Fletcher Jones is closer to you from Laguna Niguel?
btw, i would like to hear the story on tom incredible's experience. is there a thread that he made?
btw, i would like to hear the story on tom incredible's experience. is there a thread that he made?
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btw, i would like to hear the story on tom incredible's experience. is there a thread that he made?
I believe his Rant thread is on the mbklasse.com board
The thread is in "The Parking Lot" and is titled : Oh My God
I believe his Rant thread is on the mbklasse.com board
The thread is in "The Parking Lot" and is titled : Oh My God
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Originally posted by Buellwinkle
. They make more money in the "finance office" than on the car, don't let them scam you. As for Mark, doesn't sound like a straight up guy if he let you be scammed. Shame on you Mark...
These and other dealer scams are doumented on this site - http://www.carbuyingtips.com/
. They make more money in the "finance office" than on the car, don't let them scam you. As for Mark, doesn't sound like a straight up guy if he let you be scammed. Shame on you Mark...
These and other dealer scams are doumented on this site - http://www.carbuyingtips.com/
What have I ever do to you????? You don't know me from Adam and you say that I am not a straight up guy? I believe that my track record with members here speaks for itself and I take complete offense to what you have stated!!!! If you want to judge someones character, make sure you know that person first before you open your mouth and let words come out that have no validity!!!
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Originally posted by MarcusBenz
Buell,
What have I ever do to you????? You don't know me from Adam and you say that I am not a straight up guy? I believe that my track record with members here speaks for itself and I take complete offense to what you have stated!!!! If you want to judge someones character, make sure you know that person first before you open your mouth and let words come out that have no validity!!!
Buell,
What have I ever do to you????? You don't know me from Adam and you say that I am not a straight up guy? I believe that my track record with members here speaks for itself and I take complete offense to what you have stated!!!! If you want to judge someones character, make sure you know that person first before you open your mouth and let words come out that have no validity!!!
I challange everyone to THINK FOR THEMSELVES! (You'd be surprised how little that happens nowadays!)
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Originally posted by RedC230K
Code5Chick,
What does your username mean?
I'm an EMT/fireman and we drive Code 1, Code 2, or Code 3 - but I've never heard of Code 5.
Code5Chick,
What does your username mean?
I'm an EMT/fireman and we drive Code 1, Code 2, or Code 3 - but I've never heard of Code 5.
The "code 5" ("stakeout") came from a bunch of prostitution stings I did.
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yes, can you take a picture of the trunk lid when it's open? especially the two impact rubber on the two side of the trunk. I just recently got my trunk replaced due to accident. They said I got a new trunk lid so I just want to see if it's the same. thanks.
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Originally posted by Code5chick
Buell,
I kinda figured that out after we left the dealer....that it was that simple to just *change* the interest rate. I've always been good at negotiating up front, but didn't realize it was possible in Finance as well.
I could be mad and demand my money back, but the $499.00 he gave me for *free* just isn't worth the stress or my time. Plus, I had qualified with 2 other banks prior to walking in there, and those rates were comparable to the one I got. I'll just chalk it up to experience and play harder next time.
In Mark's defense, he wasn't in Finance at any point...besides it's his job to make the best business deal he can for himself and the dealership. If they gave cars away, what would be the point? It doesn't make him a bad person...it makes him a good salesman! It's all in the perspective, people!
It's all a game........some are better at it than others.....I'm still
smiling!
Buell,
I kinda figured that out after we left the dealer....that it was that simple to just *change* the interest rate. I've always been good at negotiating up front, but didn't realize it was possible in Finance as well.
I could be mad and demand my money back, but the $499.00 he gave me for *free* just isn't worth the stress or my time. Plus, I had qualified with 2 other banks prior to walking in there, and those rates were comparable to the one I got. I'll just chalk it up to experience and play harder next time.
In Mark's defense, he wasn't in Finance at any point...besides it's his job to make the best business deal he can for himself and the dealership. If they gave cars away, what would be the point? It doesn't make him a bad person...it makes him a good salesman! It's all in the perspective, people!
It's all a game........some are better at it than others.....I'm still
smiling!
How many miles were on the odomoter when you first got the car?
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Originally posted by MarcusBenz
Buell,
What have I ever do to you????? You don't know me from Adam and you say that I am not a straight up guy? I believe that my track record with members here speaks for itself and I take complete offense to what you have stated!!!! If you want to judge someones character, make sure you know that person first before you open your mouth and let words come out that have no validity!!!
Buell,
What have I ever do to you????? You don't know me from Adam and you say that I am not a straight up guy? I believe that my track record with members here speaks for itself and I take complete offense to what you have stated!!!! If you want to judge someones character, make sure you know that person first before you open your mouth and let words come out that have no validity!!!
