Anyone notice the C Class just knocked the 3 Series off for top sales..
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Anyone notice the C Class just knocked the 3 Series off for top sales..
Got this info off another site, what do you guys think? Personally I love our W204 but hate seeing one on every block like I do, I know the saturation is going to hurt re-sell value tremendously just like it has done to the W203. I'm seeing nice low millage W203's in the low $20K and even into the high teens. I bet withing the first quarter of '09 you will be able to pick up a base model W204 C300 for $20K or less.
September 2008 - Luxury Car Sales
The C, E, and S are all on top...
Entry CUV
1. X3 - 1,400
2. EX - 1,279
3. RDX - 908
Pre-Entry-Level
1. TSX - 2,144
2. C30/S40/V50 - 806
3. 1-Series - 663
4. A3 - 287
Entry-Level
1. C - 6,772
2. 3 - 6,303
3. CTS - 4,360
4. A4/5 - 4,214
5. ES - 4,042
6. G35/37 - 3,797
7. IS - 3,044
8. TL - 3,017
9. MKZ - 1,578
10. 9-3 - 1,281
11. S60 - 470
Mid-Level
1. E - 2,968
2. 5 - 2,423
3. MKS - 1,814
4. A6/S6 - 1,090
5. M - 1,077
6. GS - 977
7. STS - 856
8. S80 - 578
9. RL - 259
10. 9-5 - 176
Flagship
1. S-Class - 1,591
2. LS - 1,238
3. 7-Series - 534
4. A8/S8 - 261
Hyundai Genesis - 1,029
September 2008 - Luxury Car Sales
The C, E, and S are all on top...
Entry CUV
1. X3 - 1,400
2. EX - 1,279
3. RDX - 908
Pre-Entry-Level
1. TSX - 2,144
2. C30/S40/V50 - 806
3. 1-Series - 663
4. A3 - 287
Entry-Level
1. C - 6,772
2. 3 - 6,303
3. CTS - 4,360
4. A4/5 - 4,214
5. ES - 4,042
6. G35/37 - 3,797
7. IS - 3,044
8. TL - 3,017
9. MKZ - 1,578
10. 9-3 - 1,281
11. S60 - 470
Mid-Level
1. E - 2,968
2. 5 - 2,423
3. MKS - 1,814
4. A6/S6 - 1,090
5. M - 1,077
6. GS - 977
7. STS - 856
8. S80 - 578
9. RL - 259
10. 9-5 - 176
Flagship
1. S-Class - 1,591
2. LS - 1,238
3. 7-Series - 534
4. A8/S8 - 261
Hyundai Genesis - 1,029
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Doesn't surprise me one bit that a newly remodeled car out sold the older models of other manufacturers, although it did it by some what of a slim margin. It will be real interesting to see how the numbers hold up once the new A4 and refreshed 3 hit for 09.
The real big shocker here is that the E class out sold all the other models in its class. I'm going to venture a guess and say its the heavy discounts being offered right now due to the fact its the last year before the new car arrives. To be in the lead at this point is quite amazing to me considering how well the BMW 5 always does and how old the E class is.
The real big shocker here is that the E class out sold all the other models in its class. I'm going to venture a guess and say its the heavy discounts being offered right now due to the fact its the last year before the new car arrives. To be in the lead at this point is quite amazing to me considering how well the BMW 5 always does and how old the E class is.
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I wouldn't go that far. While Hyundai makes some impressive vehicles, they still seem to fall short in the fit and finish areas compared the cars they supposedly compete with. Take one out for a spin some time. You'll see what I mean.
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The Genesis is a very impressive car.
The V8 is a great engine and the design of the interior is beautiful, especially with the matte wood trim and the rich looking brown leather -- it reminds me of a mix between the interior of the BMW 7-series and the S-class.
If only they could make the exterior more destinctive. It looks like a 5-series copy, though the ribcage-like badgeless grill is a nice subtle touch.
It's nice to hear the C is making an impact into the sales of the 3-series, but I don't my C to look too commonplace on the streets.
The V8 is a great engine and the design of the interior is beautiful, especially with the matte wood trim and the rich looking brown leather -- it reminds me of a mix between the interior of the BMW 7-series and the S-class.
If only they could make the exterior more destinctive. It looks like a 5-series copy, though the ribcage-like badgeless grill is a nice subtle touch.
It's nice to hear the C is making an impact into the sales of the 3-series, but I don't my C to look too commonplace on the streets.
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You don't honestly believe that W221 S-Class customers would even consider a Genesis, surely? The car is not even on their horizon.
Not to say that the Genesis isn't a hell of a package, but at that price something (you think?) had to go.
Not to say that the Genesis isn't a hell of a package, but at that price something (you think?) had to go.
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did you turn off your brain for the day? 
dude, read my sig. last I checked C32 AMG is a W203 and it's resale = ****. over from 2002-2006 MBUSA sold LESS C32/55 AMGs combined than half of the BMW M3 coupes sales figure.
explain why C32/55 has less resale value than the BMW M3.
BMW also sold more E46 in the US along than the W203. please also explain why the E46 resale is also better than W203.
please do shut up if you have no clue.
dude, read my sig. last I checked C32 AMG is a W203 and it's resale = ****. over from 2002-2006 MBUSA sold LESS C32/55 AMGs combined than half of the BMW M3 coupes sales figure.
explain why C32/55 has less resale value than the BMW M3.
BMW also sold more E46 in the US along than the W203. please also explain why the E46 resale is also better than W203.
please do shut up if you have no clue.
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One would suspect you’re only slightly perturbed because some here have no sense of its potential when properly modified. While I’ve appropriate respect for BMW’s E46 M3 as they are certainly worthy machines, mine has surprised more than a few during vigorous off-highway encounters.
That one member’s lowly C32 has depreciated ~$10k during its 30 months’ of tutelage is largely inconsequential when factored into my transportation/arsewhipping budget.
They're well worth its relatively minuscule price of admission, IMHO.
That one member’s lowly C32 has depreciated ~$10k during its 30 months’ of tutelage is largely inconsequential when factored into my transportation/arsewhipping budget.
They're well worth its relatively minuscule price of admission, IMHO.
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One would suspect you’re only slightly perturbed because some here have no sense of its potential when properly modified. While I’ve appropriate respect for BMW’s E46 M3 as they are certainly worthy machines, mine has surprised more than a few during vigorous off-highway encounters.
That one member’s lowly C32 has depreciated ~$10k during its 30 months’ of tutelage is largely inconsequential when factored into my transportation/arsewhipping budget.
They're well worth its relatively minuscule price of admission, IMHO.
That one member’s lowly C32 has depreciated ~$10k during its 30 months’ of tutelage is largely inconsequential when factored into my transportation/arsewhipping budget.
They're well worth its relatively minuscule price of admission, IMHO.
performance per dollar the C32's bar-none especially when you modify it.
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I see more new W204's on the road every day. It seems like the most popular new car out here. There are just tons of 'em.
Perhaps only the Honda Accord is more prevalent around here.
I expect to see lots of new Mazda 6's soon...
Perhaps only the Honda Accord is more prevalent around here.
I expect to see lots of new Mazda 6's soon...
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I still have mine hooked up to the TV in the game room have over 100 carts for it. Some good games for that platform sure they look old but they are old. Speaking of the Hyundai the sheet metal is very thin on those, wouldn't want to be in one in a crash.
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The Genesis got a 5-star rating from the NHTSA.
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did you turn off your brain for the day?
dude, read my sig. last I checked C32 AMG is a W203 and it's resale = ****. over from 2002-2006 MBUSA sold LESS C32/55 AMGs combined than half of the BMW M3 coupes sales figure.
explain why C32/55 has less resale value than the BMW M3.
BMW also sold more E46 in the US along than the W203. please also explain why the E46 resale is also better than W203. please do shut up if you have no clue.
dude, read my sig. last I checked C32 AMG is a W203 and it's resale = ****. over from 2002-2006 MBUSA sold LESS C32/55 AMGs combined than half of the BMW M3 coupes sales figure.
explain why C32/55 has less resale value than the BMW M3.
BMW also sold more E46 in the US along than the W203. please also explain why the E46 resale is also better than W203. please do shut up if you have no clue.
<<<sales volumn has little to do with re-sale value unless you are buying ENZO or Carrera GT.>>
Nobody is talking about C32s vs M3s on this page, far as I can see. Your claim that sales volume has nothing to do with resale is refuted by the following fact.
My 1995 C280, which was similarly equipped to my 2001 C320, had similar mileage, was the same age and was in the same condition when traded but cost LESS when new was valued at $3000 MORE at trade-in than the C320.
And why was that? Two factors. There were far more W203s sold than W202s and the other was the inferior reliabilty of the W203 which was well known.
And don't call me dude.
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I can't figure out what you are going on about. First, your little "sig" tells nothing at all including whatever car you drive, if any. As for your cryptic little post:
<<<sales volumn has little to do with re-sale value unless you are buying ENZO or Carrera GT.>>
Nobody is talking about C32s vs M3s on this page, far as I can see. Your claim that sales volume has nothing to do with resale is refuted by the following fact.
My 1995 C280, which was similarly equipped to my 2001 C320, had similar mileage, was the same age and was in the same condition when traded but cost LESS when new was valued at $3000 MORE at trade-in than the C320.
And why was that? Two factors. There were far more W203s sold than W202s and the other was the inferior reliabilty of the W203 which was well known.
And don't call me dude.
<<<sales volumn has little to do with re-sale value unless you are buying ENZO or Carrera GT.>>
Nobody is talking about C32s vs M3s on this page, far as I can see. Your claim that sales volume has nothing to do with resale is refuted by the following fact.
My 1995 C280, which was similarly equipped to my 2001 C320, had similar mileage, was the same age and was in the same condition when traded but cost LESS when new was valued at $3000 MORE at trade-in than the C320.
And why was that? Two factors. There were far more W203s sold than W202s and the other was the inferior reliabilty of the W203 which was well known.
And don't call me dude.
here's what's in my "signature" below EVERY post said other than the OBVIOUS picture
2002 W203 M112K with insane amount of mods
2008 W204 M272 with not so much mods.
2008 W204 M272 with not so much mods.
perhaps you want to tell me WHY my cousin in-law's 97 Honda Civic coupe was sold for $3100 just last month while my brother's 97 BMW 528i is worth the same on bluebook with similar amount of mileage. is it because BMW sold more 5-series than the Civic? ($50k vs less than $18k when both were new)
OR is it because the current economy calls for a small car that is more fuel efficient?no one is talking about the C32 and M3, correct, but these two cars are the perfect example why your argument is
. C32 and M3 aside, the BMW E46 also out sold the W203 by great amount of numbers do you want to tell me why the E46s in our market are worth more than the W203s? also just FYI, my 2000 Beetle 1.8T's resale value went up nearly $1000 from the time I traded in for the C350 to now. Why? because the market is in demand for these small and fuel efficient small cars.
and Miss, I'm sorry for calling you a dude.
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