okayndc

I'm debating on whether or not I should buy this car. This vehicle is NOT CERTIFIED and comes from a reputable Lexus dealer.

Here are the specs:

Year 2008
Price $24,494
Mileage 44,448

• Air Conditioning
• Alloy Wheels
• Anti-Lock Braking System
• Auto Headlamp On/Off-Delay
• Auto Rearview Mirror
• CD Player
• Console
• Cruise Control
• Curtain Air Bags
• Digital Compass Reading
• Dual Air Bags
• Dual Power Seats
• Front Bucket Seats
• Harman Kardon Sound System
• Heated Seat(s)
• Leather Upholstery
• Leather Wrap Steering Wheel
• Map Lighting
• Navigation System
• Power Brakes
• Power Door Locks
• Power Outside Mirrors
• Power Steering
• Power Sunroof
• Power Windows
• Rear Defroster
• Security System
• Side Impact Air Bags
• Steering Wheel Audio Controls
• Tilt Steering Wheel
• Traction Control
• Trip Odometer
• Wood Trim Interior

sudhanshu3

nope.... i would look for newer models in that range with less miles.

okayndc

not sure i can get cheaper than that with less miles for a newer model. trust me, i've looked long and hard and can't find a "better deal". has navigation, which is key.

Acapulco Bill

Its half price. And its got the HK system. If this C300 has the MB service records up to date, there is not much difference between this and a CPO. Don´t see Bi-Xenon lights listed though.

And the badge says 4Matic. Sounds like a deal to me.

NickCats

According to Edmunds, that car is worth :

$20,159 trade in
$22,305 private party
$24,314 retail

Looking at Auto Trader, there are 198 MB C300's with similar options for sale nationwide :

$33,987 high
$23,877 low
$29,422 average

I would say the price is fair - see if they will knock another $600 off and go for it...

Nick

JimPap

I'd want to know why it doesn't have the original wheels.

Not absolutely certain, but thought that style didn't come out until later.

okayndc

first timer here. what do the original wheels look like?

okayndc

cool. i'll give it a shot. btw, i test drove this car and it was fantastic. will take it for a pre-purchase inspection in the next couple of days. if anything comes back that is questionable, it's a no go.

NickCats

I think the wheels are ok ( same as the one on Auto Trader listed for $23,877 ) :

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false

Nick

AZN Optics

Not a bad deal with Nav, Sunroof, Leather, and HK system. Miles look about normal for daily 3 year old car. Not being certified kinda sucks though. Lexus offering any kind of warranty?

blue00r6

Those are the original wheels and it will have factory warranty until 50k

okayndc

okayndc

optional 24K warranty, which is *****ty for the price that they are asking for...

AtomicLush

Do a carfax on it. Just because there's miles left on the warranty doesn't mean there are years left on it. You'd be borderline with a 2008 because some 2008's are built in 2007.

okayndc

checked the carfax. 5 months left on the factory warranty. the mileage on the car is a little scary AND the fact that it's not a certified vehicle have me feeling a little leary.

IGB

If it had been CPO'd it would only add another 12 months to your 5 remaining months. However, a CPO would also add $$$ to the price.

Also understand that no dealer is going to CPO a 3 and a half old vehicle... So if this is your price range and you're OK with the # of miles, I wouldn't let the CPO/nonCPO issue weigh much on my decision.

StormTrooperZo

I'm pretty sure you can still add the extend warranty through mb cause I just got a email that said as long as you are in your 4yr 50000 you can get it then it would be just like a cpo something to look into if you get it

ucfbeta92

As someone else said, if you can get the dealership to knock off $600 - $1k from the price, I say go for it. Did you already get the pre-purchase inspection done at an MB dealership?

I would definitely get some sort of extended warranty -either from the Lexus dealership, or aftermarket. Ask your local MB dealership which 3rd party extended warranty they work best with. Mine gave me a name with P (and a brochure - I'll find it this evening and let you know; I plan to buy it if I decide to keep my car after my CPO warranty runs out.)

Sportstick

Was the trunk open in the photos? Not sure if it's lighting, shadows, etc. but the trunk fit looks poor in those pictures, and raises the suspicion of bodywork. Even if the Carfax is clean, go over the trunk lid very closely.

okayndc

was going to get the pre-purchase done a couple days ago but, didn't, for whatever reason. the inspection is a must for whatever car that i decide on.

i tried to haggle the price a little but, the dealer was unwilling to budge, today might be a different story. if he's unwilling to budge between today and tomorrow then, it's a no go for me.

if you happen to come across the info, please pass it along.

ucfbeta92

Will do - I've got it all in a folder at home.

ucfbeta92

Here's the name: PROTECTIVE Asset Protection Division (The VIP Plan; VIP = Vehicle Increased Protection). The phone number for their administrative office is 1-800-242-9442.

The MB dealership that gave me this brochure is part of the Autonation group. I'd check your local MB dealership and see if you'd have any issues if you went with these guys.

Here's some verbiage from the brochure: The VIP Plan vehicle service contract program is administered by Lyndon Property Insurance Company, also a Protective company. In Florida, the VIP Plan is administered by Western General Warranty Corporation, Florida License #60078, P.O.Box 820, Deerfield, IL 60015.

Hope this helps!

okayndc

This is awesome. Thanks to you.

RLE

That's a C300 Lux and those are the original wheels. Mine now have winter tires on them.

I see it's not a P2 car so no Bi-Xenons, folding seats or LED rear turn lights. And I'll bet it does NOT have leather. And the sunroof is standard.

The dreary color with black tex inside is depressing.

RLE

It can be better than a CPO warranty but very expensive.

I'll be buying one in a few months to tide me over another two years while I wait for the W205.