In the process of buying a C300
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In the process of buying a C300
Hi all,
This is my first time to the forum and I hope someone could help on a possible purchase.
So I've been looking around for the C300 for 2 weeks. I finally came across a 2008 C300 base model with 13k miles and the dealer offered 26K for it. I was inform that it was the dealership's Loaner car. The pricing seem really great but I'm not sure about the fact that its a loaner? Should I be concern that the car is a loaner? What are the drawbacks? Is this a good deal?
Also, what is the going rate for a base 2008 C300? In located in NC, US.
Any advices would be great. Thanks.
This is my first time to the forum and I hope someone could help on a possible purchase.
So I've been looking around for the C300 for 2 weeks. I finally came across a 2008 C300 base model with 13k miles and the dealer offered 26K for it. I was inform that it was the dealership's Loaner car. The pricing seem really great but I'm not sure about the fact that its a loaner? Should I be concern that the car is a loaner? What are the drawbacks? Is this a good deal?
Also, what is the going rate for a base 2008 C300? In located in NC, US.
Any advices would be great. Thanks.
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I wouldn't go for it considering that it's a loaner. According to the loaners i've rented and my service advisor the loaners are the cars that everyone abuses and they generally aren't looked after very well. I'd pass on it if I were you.
That said, I did have a C230 as a loaner for 2 months, 3 days (special circumstance not related to my car) and that car was pretty solid - did 7,707 miles without a hitch.
I'd keep looking and take that as a last resort if I were you.
That said, I did have a C230 as a loaner for 2 months, 3 days (special circumstance not related to my car) and that car was pretty solid - did 7,707 miles without a hitch.
I'd keep looking and take that as a last resort if I were you.
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Loaners are always beat to heck... People abuse them, and you can probably be guaranteed that it has had some level of body work (whether to remove dings, repaint small areas, etc)... Do you really want to deal with so many unknowns from a vehicle driven by hundreds (if not more) people?
Don't mean to be blunt, but you can probably do a LOT better.
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Don't mean to be blunt, but you can probably do a LOT better.
- Eric
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C300 4matic Sport, CBR 954
sorry have to agree with the masses on this one, yes its most likely that this car was probably beat up and for that price im sure u can find another, sounds like a decent deal but nothing amazing or something that would make me want to pick it up, but just my .02 cents.
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Man, I guess according to everyone I should keep looking. Its so difficult to find a good deal around NC, US. Used 2008 C-class are listed around 28-31K around here. Anyone willing to help me find a deal on a C300 or C350? ... I'm willing pay $100 or so to anyone that can help me successfully buy the car! Its a small incentive but some assistant would be great. I'll even buy it out of state and have it shipped. I just love the car!
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Loaner or not, $26k on a 2008 C300 that is CPO'd is a good deal. Wish I could help you out more, but that pricing is very very competitive, if not the lowest I have seen.
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I always thought the 7speed trans. was an option...
But my budget is $28K. Navigation and options are not that important, but it would be a plus. Whatever can get me the best value. Im looking mostly at white.
I've also came across a 2008, 15K miles with Nav and 17 AMG listed for $29,950. What kind of negotiation should I offer the dealer?... it's not in NC, so i would probably have to ship it too.
But my budget is $28K. Navigation and options are not that important, but it would be a plus. Whatever can get me the best value. Im looking mostly at white.
I've also came across a 2008, 15K miles with Nav and 17 AMG listed for $29,950. What kind of negotiation should I offer the dealer?... it's not in NC, so i would probably have to ship it too.
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I bought a 2008 c300 sport 4matic, 7 speed, P1 service loaner with 9k miles a few months ago for $29+. It was CPO'ed so I'm covered for 4 more years up to 100k miles. They also did the A service and even the replacement rear brake pads. The car is in great shape- not beat up at all.
You should consider this option compared to what else is available for the price. I think most people pick up the service loaner in the morning, drive it to work and bring it back at the end of the day in pretty much the same shape.
Just my opinion. I'm very happy with mine!
You should consider this option compared to what else is available for the price. I think most people pick up the service loaner in the morning, drive it to work and bring it back at the end of the day in pretty much the same shape.
Just my opinion. I'm very happy with mine!
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I would suggest you get a C300 w/ at least P1..it will help a lot with your resale value down the road..
Shouldn't be hard to find a CPO C300 w/ Auto, P1 and around 12k - 15k miles for $28k..
Also, there must be other loaners from the same dealer that's due to retire in near future..
My dealer has a huge loaner fleet and they retire on average..2 c-class a month..
Shouldn't be hard to find a CPO C300 w/ Auto, P1 and around 12k - 15k miles for $28k..
Also, there must be other loaners from the same dealer that's due to retire in near future..
My dealer has a huge loaner fleet and they retire on average..2 c-class a month..
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Hi all,
This is my first time to the forum and I hope someone could help on a possible purchase.
So I've been looking around for the C300 for 2 weeks. I finally came across a 2008 C300 base model with 13k miles and the dealer offered 26K for it. I was inform that it was the dealership's Loaner car. The pricing seem really great but I'm not sure about the fact that its a loaner? Should I be concern that the car is a loaner? What are the drawbacks? Is this a good deal?
Also, what is the going rate for a base 2008 C300? In located in NC, US.
Any advices would be great. Thanks.
This is my first time to the forum and I hope someone could help on a possible purchase.
So I've been looking around for the C300 for 2 weeks. I finally came across a 2008 C300 base model with 13k miles and the dealer offered 26K for it. I was inform that it was the dealership's Loaner car. The pricing seem really great but I'm not sure about the fact that its a loaner? Should I be concern that the car is a loaner? What are the drawbacks? Is this a good deal?
Also, what is the going rate for a base 2008 C300? In located in NC, US.
Any advices would be great. Thanks.
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You must be a great negotiator. Invoice on that car must have been over $36k how did you get them down to $31k?
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Actually, it took almost no negotiation. It was September 2008 and I stopped in to see what C350's they had in red with few or no options. They had one with NO options with a sticker of $37,7xx. The sales guy said throw us a number that is so crazy you'd have to be an idiot not to take it if we agreed. I said $30K. He said OK. I said I need the 18's and he said add another (I think) $1200 or so. Deal. I did have a trade in, though. I gave them a 2004 Mini Cooper S with 55K miles on it and they allowed $15K for it. A hell of a trade in value in my opinion. I bought the Mini used almost three years earlier for $19K.
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Finally made the Purchase!
So, I finally pull the trigger on the C300.
I was in negotiation stage for a C350, but the car has been purchased already. So this was the best deal that I could find. Got it down a little bit to $25,500, so I'm happy.
Hopefully this was a good decision.
I was in negotiation stage for a C350, but the car has been purchased already. So this was the best deal that I could find. Got it down a little bit to $25,500, so I'm happy.
Hopefully this was a good decision.
