used 2011, ~10k off?
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used 2011, ~10k off?
So starting to look around for a new car, got my eye on a used C300, while checking our dealers inventory something caught my eye. Used 2011 C300 4MATIC, P1, AMG wheels, heated seats, etc, ~43k original sticker, 3k miles, Now asking 34k. I'm rather new to the MB world but seems like thats a rather steep discount for a virtually new car. Is there something i should look for on this to explain the discount? or is this normal depreciation?
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So starting to look around for a new car, got my eye on a used C300, while checking our dealers inventory something caught my eye. Used 2011 C300 4MATIC, P1, AMG wheels, heated seats, etc, ~43k original sticker, 3k miles, Now asking 34k. I'm rather new to the MB world but seems like thats a rather steep discount for a virtually new car. Is there something i should look for on this to explain the discount? or is this normal depreciation?
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Most of the c300 CPOs are former loaner vehicles. MB dealers get these from MB at a discounted price to use as loaners. There is nothing wrong with these vehicles expecially if they sell them as CPOs. The great thing is the CPO warranty adds 2 years to the existing warranty and doubles the mileage to 100K. The dealers usually sell them after 1 yr of loaner usage. Mileage is anywhere from 10K-18K miles. I picked up my 2009 c300 luxury 4matic with P1 and 18K miles in 2010 for $28.5K. My buddy just picked his 2010 up (same exact model) with 11K miles for $29.5K. Sticker on these vehicles are $44K so the discounts are worth it. Make sure it is a CPO vehicle for piece of mind.
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If it was a loaner it was probably filled with crap discount regular octane fuel.
Had a loaner with less than 10k on the dash start misfiring like crazy once. Flashing CEL, insane vibrations, and me ****ting my pants.
But all the loaners I've ever driven were the most basic models available with no added features. Even the steering wheel felt a little "plasticky".
Had a loaner with less than 10k on the dash start misfiring like crazy once. Flashing CEL, insane vibrations, and me ****ting my pants.
But all the loaners I've ever driven were the most basic models available with no added features. Even the steering wheel felt a little "plasticky".
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Heres the Car
Though I like this one more, better options
If anyone wants to look and give any advice? im going out to take a look at it tomorrow. My parents are back from vacation on Monday and im going to be presenting my argument that "spending $600 every couple months to fix my current car is about the same as a financed new car" sales pitch.
Though I like this one more, better options
If anyone wants to look and give any advice? im going out to take a look at it tomorrow. My parents are back from vacation on Monday and im going to be presenting my argument that "spending $600 every couple months to fix my current car is about the same as a financed new car" sales pitch.
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But damn, if that's your best argument for getting your parents to put you in a Mercedes...
Even a LEASE on something like a Honda Accord is upwards of $350 a month.... and that would work out to more than spending $600 every few months on repairs.
You might only be thinking of the $600-$700 your parents will be paying to the finance co. every month but remember that SCHEDULED maintenance runs from $300+ to $800+, wear and tear parts cost an arm and a leg OEM, add a considerable bump in insurance, and premium gas at $4 a gallon.....
Are you sure your parents won't think of all these things? This comes out to much more than fixing a paid off Toyota.... even if it has a blown transmission
Oh, and don't forget the down payment...
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I hope your parents drive nice cars and won't feel crazy putting their kid in a Mercedes. Let us know how your presentation goes! Best of luck!
But damn, if that's your best argument for getting your parents to put you in a Mercedes...
Even a LEASE on something like a Honda Accord is upwards of $350 a month.... and that would work out to more than spending $600 every few months on repairs.
You might only be thinking of the $600-$700 your parents will be paying to the finance co. every month but remember that SCHEDULED maintenance runs from $300+ to $800+, wear and tear parts cost an arm and a leg OEM, add a considerable bump in insurance, and premium gas at $4 a gallon.....
Are you sure your parents won't think of all these things? This comes out to much more than fixing a paid off Toyota.... even if it has a blown transmission Oh, and don't forget the down payment...
But damn, if that's your best argument for getting your parents to put you in a Mercedes...
Even a LEASE on something like a Honda Accord is upwards of $350 a month.... and that would work out to more than spending $600 every few months on repairs.
You might only be thinking of the $600-$700 your parents will be paying to the finance co. every month but remember that SCHEDULED maintenance runs from $300+ to $800+, wear and tear parts cost an arm and a leg OEM, add a considerable bump in insurance, and premium gas at $4 a gallon.....
Are you sure your parents won't think of all these things? This comes out to much more than fixing a paid off Toyota.... even if it has a blown transmission
Oh, and don't forget the down payment...the monthly payments i would be paying, not my parents. I'd just basically want their help with the down payment and an agreement to help me if anything happens (large random repair bills or anything like that). All things considered i could afford it, but really cant get anything as big as a car without my parents signing off on it lol
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went out today and looked at it, took a test drive. I LOVE this car, has every option i want, handles great. Only had a couple issues with financing stuff:
First off they seemed rather unwilling to move around too much on price, guy mentioned there was someone in last week who wanted it for 30 and they wouldnt sell for that, i get the feeling i could get them to maybe 32 at best (which id be willing to pay for this car as its got everything i want).
secondly i had a question for those who have financed through MB. How flexible (if at all) are dealers when doing financing? I was quoted 3.99% for upto 63 months and then 4.49% for 72 months. While this is still better then what my bank was quoting me, i had hoped for a tad lower. That being said, 72 at 4.49, with a 10k+ deposit is doable, but if i can get them lower, would be great.
Sorry for the newbish questions, this will be the first car i buy myself
First off they seemed rather unwilling to move around too much on price, guy mentioned there was someone in last week who wanted it for 30 and they wouldnt sell for that, i get the feeling i could get them to maybe 32 at best (which id be willing to pay for this car as its got everything i want).
secondly i had a question for those who have financed through MB. How flexible (if at all) are dealers when doing financing? I was quoted 3.99% for upto 63 months and then 4.49% for 72 months. While this is still better then what my bank was quoting me, i had hoped for a tad lower. That being said, 72 at 4.49, with a 10k+ deposit is doable, but if i can get them lower, would be great.
Sorry for the newbish questions, this will be the first car i buy myself
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Between those two, definitely go with the 2010 with 23k miles for $33,994 over the 2011 with 3k miles for $34,765 - better interior / exterior colors ( grey & black vs black & tan ) and better options ( nav and HK sound ) - plus the grey MSRP was $45,560 ( vs $42,675 for the black one )
Steel grey looks sharp !
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Steel grey looks sharp !
Nick
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Between those two, definitely go with the 2010 with 23k miles for $33,994 over the 2011 with 3k miles for $34,765 - better interior / exterior colors ( grey & black vs black & tan ) and better options ( nav and HK sound ) - plus the grey MSRP was $45,560 ( vs $42,675 for the black one )
Steel grey looks sharp !
Nick
Steel grey looks sharp !
Nick
So excited!!
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jealous... went with a stripper (other then wood trim) because there were only 2 white ones left in my area and the other was tan interior (but had MM). After my old C320, I can never go back to tan again. The seats are a ***** to clean when you get clothing dye stuck on em...
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