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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 08:04 PM
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New MB owner today...

Well, I left the deposit to secure the car and have a buyers order at the bank... First time Mercedes owner, tell me how I did.

New 2010 - $31k - Arctic white, Black MB Tex, Burl walnut, Auto trans, P1 package, iPod kit.

Thinking about the 18's (are these staggard?) and a spoiler for the trunk... what kind of tires usually come with these or is it just the rims... Let me know...

Thanks, Mark
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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Amaxm
Well, I left the deposit to secure the car and have a buyers order at the bank... First time Mercedes owner, tell me how I did.

New 2010 - $31k - Arctic white, Black MB Tex, Burl walnut, Auto trans, P1 package, iPod kit.

Thinking about the 18's (are these staggard?) and a spoiler for the trunk... what kind of tires usually come with these or is it just the rims... Let me know...

Thanks, Mark
Hey Mark,
Congrats on making the leap to MB and welcome to the forum. Sounds like you did pretty well on the deal. What was your list price?

The 18s are staggard 18x8 front 18x9 rear with 225 and 255 cross sections. You will likely get Conti Sports or Michelin Pilots from the factory.
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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 08:40 PM
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Thanks man! I've been lurking for awhile gathering intel from you guys. No one knows more about cars than the forums. I had a serious man-crush for a 2010 C63 (even bought the AutoArt scale model), but that will have to wait... You know... I don't know what sticker was because it's being ordered. I knew I didn't want to spend over 31 and I knew that invoice was ~33k. I only requested the basics with auto and had asked for the stock trim. The dealer (MB of Tampa), called back with car as listed above and we struck a deal. Added up, I get $36,295. (KBB).

Thanks for the info on the wheels! I'm going see what the add-on will be. I couldn't get that kind of price for those wheels and tires on the street.

Sounds like a good deal...



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Hey Mark,
Congrats on making the leap to MB and welcome to the forum. Sounds like you did pretty well on the deal. What was your list price?

The 18s are staggard 18x8 front 18x9 rear with 225 and 255 cross sections. You will likely get Conti Sports or Michelin Pilots from the factory.

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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 10:14 PM
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The 18s are staggered 18x8 front 18x9 rear with 225 and 255 cross sections.
Just about. The rears are 18.5 wide.
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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 11:24 PM
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 12:27 AM
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Just about. The rears are 18.5 wide.
Whoops...you are correct.

The 18" option is:
Front: 225/40 18 on an 8" wheel
Rear: 255/35 18 on an 8.5 wheel
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 12:34 AM
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Congrats to you man and welcome to the forum...
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 12:44 AM
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 01:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Amaxm
Well, I left the deposit to secure the car and have a buyers order at the bank... First time Mercedes owner, tell me how I did.

New 2010 - $31k - Arctic white, Black MB Tex, Burl walnut, Auto trans, P1 package, iPod kit.

Thinking about the 18's (are these staggard?) and a spoiler for the trunk... what kind of tires usually come with these or is it just the rims... Let me know...

Thanks, Mark
I'd try to negotiate better wheels now if you really want them. If you want Mercedes OEM wheels, they are crazy expensive after the fact.

Otherwise, sounds like a fun car. Honestly, people are getting good deals now, but 31k for a C Class Mercedes. When you think about it, thats a pretty good value. Mine is nearing 3 years old, and I love it.
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 11:13 AM
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Ugg - I've been on 19's for 4 years - They look great but I'll take the extra inch in sidewall...

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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 11:19 AM
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Thanks for the info... and done... I have a call into the dealer to ask what the upcharge would be. Invoice on them is $949, hoping for lower - but still couldn't get them for that price after delivery...

Originally Posted by mac911
I'd try to negotiate better wheels now if you really want them. If you want Mercedes OEM wheels, they are crazy expensive after the fact.

Otherwise, sounds like a fun car. Honestly, people are getting good deals now, but 31k for a C Class Mercedes. When you think about it, thats a pretty good value. Mine is nearing 3 years old, and I love it.
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 11:45 AM
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Amaxm
Thanks for the info... and done... I have a call into the dealer to ask what the upcharge would be. Invoice on them is $949, hoping for lower - but still couldn't get them for that price after delivery...
Yeah, that is going to save you a fortune even if you have to pay $949. I wish I could have done that.
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 02:05 PM
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Thanks AZN, jagass, zankok, Bluewater41 for the well wishes... !!!
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 02:07 PM
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The best I could do on the street is around $1400... dealership still hasn't called... hmmm...

Originally Posted by mac911
Yeah, that is going to save you a fortune even if you have to pay $949. I wish I could have done that.
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 04:51 PM
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Looks like I may have missed the boat on the factory rims...

What do you guys think about these for a plan B?

http://www.usarim.com/mercedes-wheel...ms-p-1194.html

Let me know what ya'll think...
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 07:41 PM
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Congratulations. I bought mine at MB of Tampa as well.
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Amaxm
Looks like I may have missed the boat on the factory rims...

What do you guys think about these for a plan B?

http://www.usarim.com/mercedes-wheel...ms-p-1194.html

Let me know what ya'll think...
congrats on the car.

you can always pick up someone's C63 oem wheels or the E-coupe 7-dual spokes for not much more than how much you will spent on reps with new tires.

optional 18" are 18x8 et50 and 18x8.5 et54. C63's are 18x8 et46 and 18x9 et54. just get something +/- of those spec you should have no issue.

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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Amaxm
Looks like I may have missed the boat on the factory rims...

What do you guys think about these for a plan B?

http://www.usarim.com/mercedes-wheel...ms-p-1194.html

Let me know what ya'll think...
OUTSTANDING!!

https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...g-17-reps.html
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 10:25 PM
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 12:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Amaxm
Thanks for the info... and done... I have a call into the dealer to ask what the upcharge would be. Invoice on them is $949, hoping for lower - but still couldn't get them for that price after delivery...
After delivery. $3500 plus tires.
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 01:14 AM
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Welcome to the club buddy! Use the search function and you'll find tons of useful info about modding and such..
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 09:19 AM
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 09:45 AM
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Thank you! How was your buying experience? I'm up in Ocala, but lived in Tampa for 25yrs. I had to shop there for the car because the MB dealers around me were lame. Who was your rep? I have Bernie F. - really nice guy and on the ball... M.

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Congratulations. I bought mine at MB of Tampa as well.

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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 09:53 AM
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Pretty, pretty close - those look "great" on your car! Your wheels look like the 810's or are they the 814's like the wheels I want? Who did your TPMS? M.

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