hmmmm, I wonder if it's feasable to trade in my '04 for '05
05-26-2004, 12:42 PM
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hmmmm, I wonder if it's feasable to trade in my '04 for '05
2004 C230k sedan (options listed below)...7500miles.........I'd probably lose my shorts, but man I love those updates...anyone else thinking this?
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05-26-2004, 07:00 PM
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Originally posted by Silver_Lana
You are right - you'd probably loose your shorts and maybe more.
You are right - you'd probably loose your shorts and maybe more.
Just for yucks, I looked at how much upside down I would be trading in my 19,000 mile 2002 C320 wagon (leased) and it was over $6000.
The first few years are tough to trade out of.
05-26-2004, 07:09 PM
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keep your 04 dude. The updates dont warrant a trade imo, they are cool but the novelty will wear off real quick. If you want to trade jump to something else. I almost traded my 02 IS for an 03. But i ended up just dumping it.
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05-26-2004, 08:51 PM
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W211 E55 AMG, ML63 AMG, Past 996GT3,ZCPM3,Brabus C32,ML 500
The 04 rocks, and it has the free service.
You could spend a little on the AMG bodykit.
All I know is I am going to have fun killing those 05 C32 posercars.
You could spend a little on the AMG bodykit.
All I know is I am going to have fun killing those 05 C32 posercars.
05-27-2004, 12:07 PM
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im probably the only one who cares but i wouldnt buy an 05 since they dumped citron. i love my color way to much and am modding all the other updates that i like and am able to. the dash and center console are cool but wouldnt warrant a trade for me to loose money and not get the color i want.
i agree with revstriker, at this rate youll want to trade again and again. the 04's are nice and the updates are cool from the 03. not as dramatic as 04 -05 but still hold onto to the 04 IMHO.
i agree with revstriker, at this rate youll want to trade again and again. the 04's are nice and the updates are cool from the 03. not as dramatic as 04 -05 but still hold onto to the 04 IMHO.
05-28-2004, 12:02 AM
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ya nuts?!?!!?
i like my 04.5 sport interior much more than the new one... don't like the new center console and dash layout.... the only thing i like on the 05 sport is the AMG front bumper... surely, someone can retrofit that easily if i had money to burn...
i like my 04.5 sport interior much more than the new one... don't like the new center console and dash layout.... the only thing i like on the 05 sport is the AMG front bumper... surely, someone can retrofit that easily if i had money to burn...
05-28-2004, 12:09 AM
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I just looked at the trade-in value of my Dodge, and it makes me want to hang myself. Damn American cars and their depreciation rates. Looks like I'll be keeping it for a long time.
05-28-2004, 01:07 AM
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04 for 05
I'm excited about the 05 updates as well.
They've upgraded most everything that's been criticized by the Automotive press.
I'm most impressed with the instrument cluster, although I've gotten used to the small tach (mine's a six speed). I'd like to experience the new tranny and the standard audio system in the 04 is average at best. Any way to upgarde for the new radio??
Sure, I'd trade my 04 for the 05 but know it wouldn't be worth it.
I think the main motivation for MB to go with the facelift was to stay competitive with the new 3 series coming out.
They've upgraded most everything that's been criticized by the Automotive press.
I'm most impressed with the instrument cluster, although I've gotten used to the small tach (mine's a six speed). I'd like to experience the new tranny and the standard audio system in the 04 is average at best. Any way to upgarde for the new radio??
Sure, I'd trade my 04 for the 05 but know it wouldn't be worth it.
I think the main motivation for MB to go with the facelift was to stay competitive with the new 3 series coming out.
