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94 MBZ E420, 93 BMW ACS 325i
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Considering leasing for the first time.
BUT how do you negotiate the leasing price (NO DOWN payment..etc) when they say they're running a national deal for $349/mo?
Any info will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
BUT how do you negotiate the leasing price (NO DOWN payment..etc) when they say they're running a national deal for $349/mo?
Any info will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Thank...But....
My dealership says the $3300 drive off, 12K mi/yr, $349/mo for 42 mo. on 05' C230K is non-negotiable as it's the best deal right now.
Automatic, Sun-roof, not sure about a CD changer.
However, I can use my C-Spot $1500 off coupon on it.
Is this a good deal? Any ideas?
Thanks.
Automatic, Sun-roof, not sure about a CD changer.
However, I can use my C-Spot $1500 off coupon on it.
Is this a good deal? Any ideas?
Thanks.
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Originally posted by Jkw
You should start with what you think the sales price should be for that exact vehicle, subtract the residual value, divide by # of months in lease. Good Luck!
Jkw
You should start with what you think the sales price should be for that exact vehicle, subtract the residual value, divide by # of months in lease. Good Luck!
Jkw
You should start from the INVOICE on 2005. For 2003-4, you can start few thousands below invoice and work your way. I heard people are offering at $150 above invoice on 05 C230k now before the coupon.
Good Luck!
Last edited by DL_AMG; Jun 8, 2004 at 11:23 AM.
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Re: Wear And Tear
Originally posted by doctor_grim
What's considered normal wear and tear and how do you guys deal with scratches and small dings on the car if you were to lease them?
What's considered normal wear and tear and how do you guys deal with scratches and small dings on the car if you were to lease them?
Scratches no loss paint and no more longer then Business card size (+/- 2 inches) seems okay.
It all depend on the manufacture. My last Audi had 0% wear tread left on the tires (u can see the steel wires on the front tires), 2-3 bump scratches and 2 dings on the side, and they took it back with no question ask.
As long as you take care the car like your own (keep everything stock) and kept it shine when the inspection, you should be okay.
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Originally posted by f00b4r
@DL_AMG: how do you find invoice price for an 05 c230k? Edmunds.com does not have 2005 info yet. Is there another source?
@DL_AMG: how do you find invoice price for an 05 c230k? Edmunds.com does not have 2005 info yet. Is there another source?
