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Factory ordered 2012 MB C350 w/Dynamic Handling Package
Prior to the C350, I drove an Acura TL type-S...that was assembled in Ohio.
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2013 C-Class 350 Sedan
I'm sure Mercedes will make sure the facility is up to specs, just think my C350 is being produced at the South Africa and that production facility has won several production awards, here's a link http://www.mercedes-benzsa.co.za/cor...cturing-plant/
I actually miss my 2004 ACURA TL.
AC
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From: Silicon Valley, California
Factory ordered 2012 MB C350 w/Dynamic Handling Package
Here's some phone camera shots while waiting for a red light.
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The "sport" button.
Contrast of Ash seats & black carpeting.
A view of the Black Ash Wood Trim.
Panorama Sunroof + rear facing child seat.
Last edited by edgalang; Dec 3, 2012 at 06:58 AM.
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2013 C-Class 350 Sedan
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2013 C300 4MATIC
2013 C300 4MATIC - Good Deal?
Is this a good deal:
2013 C300 4MATIC
Black/Black
Burl Walnut Wood Trim
Premium Plus Pkg (memory seats, iPod integration, sound upgrade, etc)
Becker Nav
Rear Spoiler
Total: $43,780
Selling for: $38,193 (+$769 maint)
30 Month Lease
15K Miles/year
$3K Down (total OOP incl 1st payment)
With Maint Plan
Autopay discount applied
$399/month total
2013 C300 4MATIC
Black/Black
Burl Walnut Wood Trim
Premium Plus Pkg (memory seats, iPod integration, sound upgrade, etc)
Becker Nav
Rear Spoiler
Total: $43,780
Selling for: $38,193 (+$769 maint)
30 Month Lease
15K Miles/year
$3K Down (total OOP incl 1st payment)
With Maint Plan
Autopay discount applied
$399/month total
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2013 C-Class 350 Sedan
Is this a good deal:
2013 C300 4MATIC
Black/Black
Burl Walnut Wood Trim
Premium Plus Pkg (memory seats, iPod integration, sound upgrade, etc)
Becker Nav
Rear Spoiler
Total: $43,780
Selling for: $38,193 (+$769 maint)
30 Month Lease
15K Miles/year
$3K Down (total OOP incl 1st payment)
With Maint Plan
Autopay discount applied.
$399/month total
2013 C300 4MATIC
Black/Black
Burl Walnut Wood Trim
Premium Plus Pkg (memory seats, iPod integration, sound upgrade, etc)
Becker Nav
Rear Spoiler
Total: $43,780
Selling for: $38,193 (+$769 maint)
30 Month Lease
15K Miles/year
$3K Down (total OOP incl 1st payment)
With Maint Plan
Autopay discount applied.
$399/month total
We are vering off topic here but
That looks like a fair price. If those are the exact options and colors you prefer, and you've compared other dealers to that deal, then go for it.
However, 36 months might be better?
In addition:
What is the money factor & residual? MF X 2400 gives you the APR they are charging you to borrow money.
Did you get an idea of what the rent charge is? This is the amount paid for renting the vehicle and does not include depreciation or taxes. It includes APR + leasing charge. Take the MF to get interest rate and then minus that amout to get lease charge. Depreciation, Residual and Rent charge are all important to breakdown and understand your deal.
MF of 0.00120 x 2400 = APR of 2.88
MF of 0.00077 x 2400 = APR of 1.848
Ask sales guy for MF/depreciation/residual/and rent charge
hope this helps
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2013 C300 4MATIC
We are vering off topic here but
That looks like a fair price. If those are the exact options and colors you prefer, and you've compared other dealers to that deal, then go for it.
However, 36 months might be better?
In addition:
What is the money factor & residual? MF X 2400 gives you the APR they are charging you to borrow money.
Did you get an idea of what the rent charge is? This is the amount paid for renting the vehicle and does not include depreciation or taxes. It includes APR + leasing charge. Take the MF to get interest rate and then minus that amout to get lease charge. Depreciation, Residual and Rent charge are all important to breakdown and understand your deal.
MF of 0.00120 x 2400 = APR of 2.88
MF of 0.00077 x 2400 = APR of 1.848
Ask sales guy for MF/depreciation/residual/and rent charge
hope this helps
That looks like a fair price. If those are the exact options and colors you prefer, and you've compared other dealers to that deal, then go for it.
However, 36 months might be better?
In addition:
What is the money factor & residual? MF X 2400 gives you the APR they are charging you to borrow money.
Did you get an idea of what the rent charge is? This is the amount paid for renting the vehicle and does not include depreciation or taxes. It includes APR + leasing charge. Take the MF to get interest rate and then minus that amout to get lease charge. Depreciation, Residual and Rent charge are all important to breakdown and understand your deal.
MF of 0.00120 x 2400 = APR of 2.88
MF of 0.00077 x 2400 = APR of 1.848
Ask sales guy for MF/depreciation/residual/and rent charge
hope this helps
Should I post this as a seperate thread?? Sorry about going off topic - Newbie here!
I actually put a 1K deposit on this deal so I guess technically this is what I'm paying lol (but I'm now wondering about the 250 Coupe and whether I'm allowed to apply the same deposit towards that...)
Your response served as a reminder that I should learn more about the Residual & MF before leasing! I don't see it listed on my paperwork so I will find out from the dealer.
About the residual - Do I need to be concerned about it if I have no intentions of buying out the lease? Do I want this # to be lower or higher? (Sorry about the very basic q's)
This was the best deal Igot after asking 3 dealers. Black/Black was a must, as well as P01. The Becker Nav was a 'nice to have' for only $800
About the Lease Term
I actually had a 2010 36 mo lease (totalled in hurrican Sandy) but since the maint package only covers 3 services and we're doing 15K miles a year, I thought 30 month would be better since I won't need the 4th service if we total 37,500 miles.
Those are the main factors I considered but if there are more pro's to having the 36 month again - I can still revise the terms.
Thanks again for your advice!
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2013 C-Class 350 Sedan
Thank you!
Should I post this as a seperate thread?? Sorry about going off topic - Newbie here!
I actually put a 1K deposit on this deal so I guess technically this is what I'm paying lol (but I'm now wondering about the 250 Coupe and whether I'm allowed to apply the same deposit towards that...)
Your response served as a reminder that I should learn more about the Residual & MF before leasing! I don't see it listed on my paperwork so I will find out from the dealer.
About the residual - Do I need to be concerned about it if I have no intentions of buying out the lease? Do I want this # to be lower or higher? (Sorry about the very basic q's)
This was the best deal Igot after asking 3 dealers. Black/Black was a must, as well as P01. The Becker Nav was a 'nice to have' for only $800
About the Lease Term
I actually had a 2010 36 mo lease (totalled in hurrican Sandy) but since the maint package only covers 3 services and we're doing 15K miles a year, I thought 30 month would be better since I won't need the 4th service if we total 37,500 miles.
Those are the main factors I considered but if there are more pro's to having the 36 month again - I can still revise the terms.
Thanks again for your advice!
Should I post this as a seperate thread?? Sorry about going off topic - Newbie here!
I actually put a 1K deposit on this deal so I guess technically this is what I'm paying lol (but I'm now wondering about the 250 Coupe and whether I'm allowed to apply the same deposit towards that...)
Your response served as a reminder that I should learn more about the Residual & MF before leasing! I don't see it listed on my paperwork so I will find out from the dealer.
About the residual - Do I need to be concerned about it if I have no intentions of buying out the lease? Do I want this # to be lower or higher? (Sorry about the very basic q's)
This was the best deal Igot after asking 3 dealers. Black/Black was a must, as well as P01. The Becker Nav was a 'nice to have' for only $800
About the Lease Term
I actually had a 2010 36 mo lease (totalled in hurrican Sandy) but since the maint package only covers 3 services and we're doing 15K miles a year, I thought 30 month would be better since I won't need the 4th service if we total 37,500 miles.
Those are the main factors I considered but if there are more pro's to having the 36 month again - I can still revise the terms.
Thanks again for your advice!
For me, I can not buy a car without lighting package.
Google some leasing videos, they are helpful.
AC
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2013 C300 4MATIC
The coupe looks nice, but I think you lose some room and functionality. For instance, ingress and egress can be more difficult when parked next to other cars. The extra door in back for me is more functional, I have my jacket back there and daily put my backpack behind the seat. So access I believe is better. If you go for coupe your price may increase with exact same options.
For me, I can not buy a car without lighting package.
Google some leasing videos, they are helpful.
AC
For me, I can not buy a car without lighting package.
Google some leasing videos, they are helpful.
AC
I didn't realize the coupe would cost more. I actually started considering it when I saw the base MSRP is slightly lower
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2013 C-Class 350 Sedan
I agree with the functionality of the coupe - I just really like the way it looks. I didn't even think of the ingress/egress factor, which is actually pretty important because my husband (6'4") will drive it frequently. I'm in the NY-area so AWD is good to have also. A lot of factors against the 250!
I didn't realize the coupe would cost more. I actually started considering it when I saw the base MSRP is slightly lower
I didn't realize the coupe would cost more. I actually started considering it when I saw the base MSRP is slightly lower
Okay, this info helps. You are in snow some, so AWD should be high on your list. C300 might be your best bet here.
AC
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2013 C300 4MATIC
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From: Miami, Florida
Pewter 2003 slk320, 2011 Black C300, 2013 C350 Loaded
I just took delivery of my 2013 C350 with every package being offered including the Dynamic Handling and rear Sunshade MSRP $54,675 and paid $47,800 at Mercedes-Benz of Tampa using their Internet Sales. I negotiated the price in late November 2012, the car was placed in the system by early December for a February Build. It got to Brunswick on March 13th and to the dealer on the 19th. I highly recommend the Tampa MB.
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2013 C-Class 350 Sedan
I just took delivery of my 2013 C350 with every package being offered including the Dynamic Handling and rear Sunshade MSRP $54,675 and paid $47,800 at Mercedes-Benz of Tampa using their Internet Sales. I negotiated the price in late November 2012, the car was placed in the system by early December for a February Build. It got to Brunswick on March 13th and to the dealer on the 19th. I highly recommend the Tampa MB.
Enjoy the ride, let us know how the DysTronic works.
AC
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From: San Francisco, CA
'16 GL550, '12 C350
Last year bought new, a 2012 c350 loaded, MSRP was $50K (ish) was able to get $3,700 off MSRP. They also gave us a great deal on our paid off trade-in, 2004 BMW 325i w/89K, gave us $8K. We were more than happy with the deal and my wife and I love the car.
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From: Miami, Florida
Pewter 2003 slk320, 2011 Black C300, 2013 C350 Loaded
The Distronic Plus is awesome!!. It is very simple, works just like the normal cruise control (you set the cruising speed) with the added bonus of keeping the distance between your car and the one in front at the preset selected distance (Minimum about 2 cars distance Maximum about 6 cars distance). The car adjusts automatically to any changes that occur in front including cars leaving the lane and entering on it.
I drove from Tampa to Miami after taking delivery of the car having the most wonderful drive experience and playing with all the gadgets on this car. The Sound system is phenomenal. I haven't had opportunity to try the Dynamic Handling since I am letting the engine settle first.
I drove from Tampa to Miami after taking delivery of the car having the most wonderful drive experience and playing with all the gadgets on this car. The Sound system is phenomenal. I haven't had opportunity to try the Dynamic Handling since I am letting the engine settle first.
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From: San Jose, CA
2010 c300
Got a used 2010 c300 with P1, P2, MM package, with backup camera for $24,000. It retailed for $43,485 when it was new. The only drawback is it has 47k miles and not CPO so I think I just got an OK deal. But I love all the options on it. I had a 2005 c230 base model previously so this is a huge jump for me when it comes to options.
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From: Austin, TX
2018 GLC 300
Picked up a new 2013 C250 at 16% off list in the SF Bay Area. Palladium Silver sport model with no extra goodies.
Had it for 2 weeks now and it's a really great car overall. Fortunately the salesguy convinced me to drive the C250 as I never would have considered that model - even with turbo!
It also has a very well done interior, which is something I'd never expect from the lowest-end, no-option model - especially from Mercedes (and as a point of reference, my previous ride was an '06 911 C2S).
Now I'm hoping DFI won't be a problem in the future as I'd say this one is a keeper!
Had it for 2 weeks now and it's a really great car overall. Fortunately the salesguy convinced me to drive the C250 as I never would have considered that model - even with turbo!
It also has a very well done interior, which is something I'd never expect from the lowest-end, no-option model - especially from Mercedes (and as a point of reference, my previous ride was an '06 911 C2S).
Now I'm hoping DFI won't be a problem in the future as I'd say this one is a keeper!
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From: Westchester County, NY
GLK350,Ford Escape,Camry,C280
I just ordered a GLK and dealer agreed to TrueCar invoice price. I ordered it loaded except for radar driver assist and appearance packages. It helped...
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From: las vegas
2009 Honda Civic EX-L
2013 C350 Sport Sedan, Black/Black MB Tex/Burl, Lighting Package, 18" AMG 5 Twin Spoke Wheels, Keyless GO, Lane Tracking Package.. MSRP 46,135 Bought for 40,137 in Tampa FL. I live in LV but the best they could do was 4.5% off MSRP, where Tampa gave 13% and I knew no one down there. Highly recommend ordering with them, as they said they will work with anyone around the US. They have a shipping company they use to get you your car anywhere in the country quickly. (Tampa to LV in 4 days for $1000 in covered delivery truck)
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From: Los Angeles, CA
2011 C300 Sport 4MATIC
2011 CPO C300 Arctic White w/Alabaster MM, NAV, P1, P2, Sport, Rear Camera, Rear Sunshade, Heated Seats, Memory Seat ... 17K miles .... paid $32,984 out the door including taxes and tags 
