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pmb600 08-28-2007 03:07 AM


Originally Posted by Peyton (Post 2385016)
Officially, I ordered this car from Chicago while on vacation this weekend and the dealer didn't lie to me like the last one so I went through with it.

Specs:

C350 Sport
AMG 18" wheels
Panoramic Roof
Black Leather
Black exterior
Multimedia Package
P2 Package (Bi-Xenons)
Illuminated Door Sills (installation given free)
Chrome Door handles

All in all came to $45975 which, I got $300 taken off MSRP and thats all they would budge. Taxes will be another 6% so I'm at $49k US

Some say I should have gone with the E, but this being brand new to the streets, killer look, and really every option I want and need (except cooled seats) this is the perfect choice for me.

I agree with your decision to get the C-Class over the E. The C has all the latest stuff and is at the beginning of it's life whereas the E is at the end.

Also just to confirm and support your decision, you can't even get cooled seats on an E350, you would need to get an E550 or E63 AMG to get this option.

FCSmthree 08-28-2007 10:40 AM


Originally Posted by Peyton (Post 2385016)
Officially, I ordered this car from Chicago while on vacation this weekend and the dealer didn't lie to me like the last one so I went through with it.

Specs:

C350 Sport
AMG 18" wheels
Panoramic Roof
Black Leather
Black exterior
Multimedia Package
P2 Package (Bi-Xenons)
Illuminated Door Sills (installation given free)
Chrome Door handles

All in all came to $45975 which, I got $300 taken off MSRP and thats all they would budge. Taxes will be another 6% so I'm at $49k US

Some say I should have gone with the E, but this being brand new to the streets, killer look, and really every option I want and need (except cooled seats) this is the perfect choice for me.

Out of curiosity, what dealership in Chicago did you deal with?

Peyton 08-28-2007 11:24 AM

Thanks Guys,

Yup, the dealer I worked with was 'Mercedes Benz of Chicago' my sales guy was Lanny S. Oh another reason for the C is the size. The E can feel a little bulky to me and the C feels more connected. The S550 feels more connected than the E, but the S is almost 2x the cost.

We're all praying September goes fast, its hilarious.:zoom:

trustz 08-28-2007 11:45 AM


Originally Posted by rb23lb (Post 2386508)
By sending this to about 20 dealers, I got one dealer tonight to order me the 2008 c350 sport with the specs below for only $42,000 even out the door, TTL included. Pretty stoked on the deal... Only catch is, they said it probably wont be here until november.(see what I sent below. worked for me and got me what I think is the best deal yet. got it in writing too) (I got about over $5000 off total including TTL.):
---------------------------------
Hello. Email offers only. Please do not call. Please do not negotiate. Only will accept invoice with tax and tags. If called I will not deal with dealership. If emailed anything other than invoice I will not deal with dealership. (See requested build below). (oh and the salesguy said he wouldnt make a dime off this price and only the dealership would, so I slipped him a $100 bill and got him to get managment on my side)

2008 C350 Sport
Exterior Color: Arctic White
Interior Color: Grey/Black (Non-Leather)
Wood Trims: Black Birdseye Maple
Options:
Panorama Sunroof
18" AMG 5-Twin-Spoke Wheels
Packages:
P2: Premium II
Multimedia Package

MSRP: $43575.00
My offer based on true invoice price is $42,000 OTD

I can wait till OCT/NOV if this car in my requested specification has to be ordered.

Thank You for condsideration.

Let me know how you would like to proceed.

Thanks,

Wow, thats a very good deal !! Are you in CA ?? if yes, which dealer ?? thanks !!

atiqa 09-21-2007 12:40 PM

I'm paying 38,300 for the following:

C300
Auto
Arctic White
MB Tex
P2 Package
Multimedia Package
Panoramic Sunroof

MSRP is 40,115, and according to carsdirect, invoice is around 37,800 (don't know how accurate that is) but I would say I got a pretty good deal.

pmb600 09-21-2007 07:40 PM


Originally Posted by atiqa (Post 2420613)
I'm paying 38,300 for the following:

C300
Auto
Arctic White
MB Tex
P2 Package
Multimedia Package
Panoramic Sunroof

MSRP is 40,115, and according to carsdirect, invoice is around 37,800 (don't know how accurate that is) but I would say I got a pretty good deal.

Congrats, sounds like a good idea. Are you buying or leasing? If you are leasing do you mind posting the lease details.

BoLd69 09-21-2007 08:10 PM

I got a great deal on mine
 
C350
Obsidian Black / Black MBTex
P2 Package
18" AMG Rims

Got the car for $38,335
Without tax and license of course

My salesperson really worked hard for me.
To make the long story short we went by the dealer to test drive the new C and left without buying cause of price. So he calls me the next day like five times to try to work out a deal original price was $41,305 and I got him down to $38,335 :D I think we got a great deal. :y

csre4 09-21-2007 11:42 PM

c 300
amg wheels.
rear spoiler
windshield spoiler
pII
multimedia
panorama roof
illuminated door sills

$43,335

final price 41,900

CarGuru 09-22-2007 12:14 AM

Some of you are hilarious with your searching & e-mailing all over the place…waiting months on end etc... Driving 200, 300…..800 miles to save $300.00 insane…. It was worth the $300 I didn’t save to be the first in town with a new W204…. Hell I think I spill $300.00 a day Lol I know I don’t have the time to dicker over the price for an Automobile I’m going to **cough** write-off next year anyway. Also what gets me weaker is some of you, I’m not pointing any fingers… but some of you that weasel the dealer down to his last pair of sox on the price are the ones so… worried about the resale value on these cars. Why don’t you think about it for a second, some of you characters are the very ones that sap any resale that could have been had right out of the cars.

In short I used to support my family on a “car salesman’s” wage, when a car salesman does his job well.. I.e. Locating, Demo, working with and around your tight-wad @&& for weeks on end, coming in on days off when one could be with his/ her family etc.. and if that car is delivered without a scratch and is thoroughly gone over and explained. They deserve a commission, as that’s all they will make. If you’ve never done the job you have no clue of what the “military-esq” environment is like.

-Ryan

W0n6_3d4n 09-22-2007 12:23 AM

AUD$72K

C200K:
Avantgarde
Solid Black
Black/Cognac Brown Leather
Black Maple
Vision Package
Automatic

BoLd69 09-22-2007 01:15 AM


Originally Posted by CarGuru (Post 2421563)
Some of you are hilarious with your searching & e-mailing all over the place…waiting months on end etc... Driving 200, 300…..800 miles to save $300.00 insane…. It was worth the $300 I didn’t save to be the first in town with a new W204…. Hell I think I spill $300.00 a day Lol I know I don’t have the time to dicker over the price for an Automobile I’m going to **cough** write-off next year anyway. Also what gets me weaker is some of you, I’m not pointing any fingers… but some of you that weasel the dealer down to his last pair of sox on the price are the ones so… worried about the resale value on these cars. Why don’t you think about it for a second, some of you characters are the very ones that sap any resale that could have been had right out of the cars.

In short I used to support my family on a “car salesman’s” wage, when a car salesman does his job well.. I.e. Locating, Demo, working with and around your tight-wad @&& for weeks on end, coming in on days off when one could be with his/ her family etc.. and if that car is delivered without a scratch and is thoroughly gone over and explained. They deserve a commission, as that’s all they will make. If you’ve never done the job you have no clue of what the “military-esq” environment is like.

-Ryan

I guess im part of this message? Everyone has a right to bargain on price if not then you walk away like I did. You must not have been a very good salesman. Tell me what dealership you worked for and I'll make sure no one asks for you. :crazy::crazy::crazy:

ms14 09-22-2007 02:35 AM

i picked up my c300 black auto with cd changer for $31,900. $34,700 otd.

eddie081 09-22-2007 05:21 AM

I just order a C300 Sport paid MSRP, the dealer says they are not able to to offer any discounts at this point

atiqa 09-22-2007 07:36 AM


Originally Posted by CarGuru (Post 2421563)
Some of you are hilarious with your searching & e-mailing all over the place…waiting months on end etc... Driving 200, 300…..800 miles to save $300.00 insane…. It was worth the $300 I didn’t save to be the first in town with a new W204…. Hell I think I spill $300.00 a day Lol I know I don’t have the time to dicker over the price for an Automobile I’m going to **cough** write-off next year anyway. Also what gets me weaker is some of you, I’m not pointing any fingers… but some of you that weasel the dealer down to his last pair of sox on the price are the ones so… worried about the resale value on these cars. Why don’t you think about it for a second, some of you characters are the very ones that sap any resale that could have been had right out of the cars.

In short I used to support my family on a “car salesman’s” wage, when a car salesman does his job well.. I.e. Locating, Demo, working with and around your tight-wad @&& for weeks on end, coming in on days off when one could be with his/ her family etc.. and if that car is delivered without a scratch and is thoroughly gone over and explained. They deserve a commission, as that’s all they will make. If you’ve never done the job you have no clue of what the “military-esq” environment is like.

-Ryan

Car salesmen aren't the only ones who work hard for their money, so you can't blame anyone for wanting to negotiate prices down.

atiqa 09-22-2007 07:38 AM


Originally Posted by pmb600 (Post 2421256)
Congrats, sounds like a good idea. Are you buying or leasing? If you are leasing do you mind posting the lease details.

Thanks!
& I'm not leasing, I'm buying. Sorry I can't help with that one, I'm oblivious to all that stuff.

Mr_Mojo 09-22-2007 09:28 AM

C220 CDI
AMG Sport Package
Palladium Silver Metallic
AMG 18" wheels
Advanced Agility Pack
Electric Sunroof
Black Leather
Split Rear Folding Seats
Black Birds Eye Maple Interior Trim
Multimedia COMAND Package
Harmon Kardon Speaker System

£32,450 saving 6.5% on UK list
Delivery - No idea!

pmb600 09-22-2007 11:55 AM


Originally Posted by CarGuru (Post 2421563)
Some of you are hilarious with your searching & e-mailing all over the place…waiting months on end etc... Driving 200, 300…..800 miles to save $300.00 insane…. It was worth the $300 I didn’t save to be the first in town with a new W204…. Hell I think I spill $300.00 a day Lol I know I don’t have the time to dicker over the price for an Automobile I’m going to **cough** write-off next year anyway. Also what gets me weaker is some of you, I’m not pointing any fingers… but some of you that weasel the dealer down to his last pair of sox on the price are the ones so… worried about the resale value on these cars. Why don’t you think about it for a second, some of you characters are the very ones that sap any resale that could have been had right out of the cars.

In short I used to support my family on a “car salesman’s” wage, when a car salesman does his job well.. I.e. Locating, Demo, working with and around your tight-wad @&& for weeks on end, coming in on days off when one could be with his/ her family etc.. and if that car is delivered without a scratch and is thoroughly gone over and explained. They deserve a commission, as that’s all they will make. If you’ve never done the job you have no clue of what the “military-esq” environment is like.

-Ryan

I agree everyone deserves to earn a living but I think you are blaming the wrong people. As consumers, everyone is going to try to get the best price they can, there is nothing wrong with that. If you think that the way the commission system works is unfair then point the finger at the manufactuers or dealers.

Could you shed some light on this btw, I really don't know all the details of how it works. But I understand the lower they sell the car for, the less comission the sales person gets.

missy_benz 09-23-2007 01:33 AM

AU $ 68,200 (inc. on road costs )

C200K Avantgarde ( AU spec.)
Iridium Silver/Black leather

maytag 09-23-2007 01:46 AM

New to the boards and happy to say we just put in an order for my wife's new C350 Sport. She had her heart set on a new BMW 5-Series to replace her 01' 525 but decided to jump ship after the recent horrible side impact test results the Bimmer had.

The breakdown:

C350 Sport
Black on Black
P2 Pkg (Bi-Xenons)
MM Pkg (Navigation)

MSRP = $41,575
Paid = $40,219 ($1,356 below MSRP - No Haggling)
[not including tax & licensing fees]

Not the best but not bad and no stress involved. TIP: Costco members get a decent no haggle price. This was our 2nd automobile purchase thru Costco, worked out the 1st time as well.

Build starts in October, expected delivery is early December

BMW650i 09-23-2007 08:51 AM


Originally Posted by maytag (Post 2422824)
She had her heart set on a new BMW 5-Series to replace her 01' 525 but decided to jump ship after the recent horrible side impact test results the Bimmer had.

And you both believed that,:nix: I have a bridge in NY to sell you too!:slap:

Anyway, good luck on the new 350. My sister has a 545i and today I went to Mercedes with her yesterday to look and test drive the New C350. I liked the C350's design.:) IT AIN'T NO 5 Series (Not in its class) but in comparison to the 335i, the C350 does hold its own weight; design-wise.:y There is a 2-3 design elements externally Mercedes and BMW share in common.

Now I am going to be a little :naughty:... This C350 is for the wife correct? Good, cause you might look a little sexy (Feminine) in it.:rolf: Just pick the right color if it's for you and you'll be fine.:wavey:

maytag 09-23-2007 12:23 PM


Originally Posted by BMW650i (Post 2423014)
And you both believed that,:nix: I have a bridge in NY to sell you too!:slap:

Now I am going to be a little :naughty:... This C350 is for the wife correct? Good, cause you might look a little sexy (Feminine) in it.:rolf: Just pick the right color if it's for you and you'll be fine.:wavey:


The bridge comment was uncalled for but i did have a good look at the 5's center console/armrest. I really can picture it being a little more hazardous to the driver than the other cars. Yes the C350 is for my wife, the 01' 525 was picked out mainly for its best in class safety at the time. I think BMW slipped a notch with the new 5-Series, it took a couple of years for us to even like its looks (shouldnt have had to) but once the side impact tests came out it dropped off the list. Do you really believe I'm the only one that believes the side impact test report? With all the fricken drivers these days and their cell phones strapped to their ear (get a damn BT at least), we should all pay attention to modern day test results. Just my opinion.

MBfan21 09-23-2007 03:21 PM


Originally Posted by err (Post 2382530)
ok I'm the OP. I finally took the plunge today and ordered my first mercedes :) It will be

C350 $36500
Arctic White $0
P2 $1350
Panorama roof $1000
Cd Player $450
Destination charge $775

MSRP is: $40,075
Got the car for: $39,625

Pretty much got free CD-Player out of this. Dealer won't budge at all :( But the bright side is that my delivery is going to be mid september :)

This is the first time ever in my life buying car almost at sticker price ..


Hmm why did you need to pay extra for a cd player with the P2 package? The P2 package has the multimedia package right? So that already includes the cd player.

pmb600 09-23-2007 03:36 PM


Originally Posted by MBfan21 (Post 2423401)
Hmm why did you need to pay extra for a cd player with the P2 package? The P2 package has the multimedia package right? So that already includes the cd player.

No, P2 and Multimeia package are separate.

benggolf 09-23-2007 03:46 PM

What do you guys think about MB's pricing of the new C-Class? Do you think it is fair and good value for the money?

pmb600 09-23-2007 04:33 PM


Originally Posted by benggolf (Post 2423432)
What do you guys think about MB's pricing of the new C-Class? Do you think it is fair and good value for the money?

Absolultely. The car is actually cheaper than the outgoing C-Class. We also pay the least for these cars in the world. The same car would be much more in Europe. Also keep in mind that since the W202 C-Class came out almost 14 years ago, the base price has remained virtually unchanged.


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