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#276
Hi
Is prepaid maintenance worth taking?
Is prepaid maintenance worth taking?
Hi, I’m new to the forum. Thought I would share the deal I got for my C300 in the Los Angeles area.
C300 w/Premium, Sport, and Interior Leather pkg
MSRP: 47,920
Discounts: 6000 includes 2500 Fleet Discount
Added 3yr Prepaid Star Maintenance
36Month /12K a year lease
Total Drive Off (Acquisition, Docs and License, 1st month Payment) 2278
Monthly w/Tax 499 w/above maintenance. Without the maintenance payment was going to be 482.00
I thought I did pretty good, but wish I had read this forum before purchasing, as it appears I could have pushed for a better deal still. Hope this helps those in the L.A. area.
C300 w/Premium, Sport, and Interior Leather pkg
MSRP: 47,920
Discounts: 6000 includes 2500 Fleet Discount
Added 3yr Prepaid Star Maintenance
36Month /12K a year lease
Total Drive Off (Acquisition, Docs and License, 1st month Payment) 2278
Monthly w/Tax 499 w/above maintenance. Without the maintenance payment was going to be 482.00
I thought I did pretty good, but wish I had read this forum before purchasing, as it appears I could have pushed for a better deal still. Hope this helps those in the L.A. area.
#277
I am completely new to financing. I got 1.5 % apr approval from both mercedes and my credit union. Mercedes wants me to take prepaid maintanance for 4 years for giving 1.5% apr.
If prepaid maintanance is worth it I am fine with paying.
Can you guys suggest which one should I go with.
If prepaid maintanance is worth it I am fine with paying.
Can you guys suggest which one should I go with.
#278
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I am completely new to financing. I got 1.5 % apr approval from both mercedes and my credit union. Mercedes wants me to take prepaid maintanance for 4 years for giving 1.5% apr.
If prepaid maintanance is worth it I am fine with paying.
Can you guys suggest which one should I go with.
If prepaid maintanance is worth it I am fine with paying.
Can you guys suggest which one should I go with.
If you also got approved by a credit union at the same rate, I'd absolutely take the loan with no strings attached and then figure out if you want PPM separately.
#279
Some dealers really jack up the price of pre-paid maint. well above MSRP (but you can negotiate it down). If he is making a low APR contingent on you purchasing 4 years PPM it sounds like he could be trying to rip you off. Have you run the math yourself to see if it's a good deal? How much would the dealer charge to do the exact same service without a PPM and then how much are you saving by purchasing it all up front? There is a whole thread dedicated to this topic where you can learn more.
If you also got approved by a credit union at the same rate, I'd absolutely take the loan with no strings attached and then figure out if you want PPM separately.
If you also got approved by a credit union at the same rate, I'd absolutely take the loan with no strings attached and then figure out if you want PPM separately.
1st$262.212nd$662.003rd$262.214th$772.41
$1,958.83
and pre paid maintenance for 4 services is 1275.
Are there any loop holes here to rip me off?
#281
In my case it was worth it. It added $17 a month to my 36 mo lease. So that comes out to $617 for the 3 yr maintenance. If however you are financing, it may not be such a good deal. With my ML purchases some time back I did prepay the maintenance and I regretted it. With the coupons offers I would receive in the mail from the dealer, I would have paid much less overall. Hope that helps.
#282
I'm crying (on the inside) reading these 10+% savings by our American friends.
I think what I find more frustrating is the fact that MB Canada stripped the C300 of some available options (Airmatic, Intelligent Drive Package, Ventilated Front Seats, 19 inch wheels, etc), so they can force you into the C400, while you don't have to do that down south.
#283
You can get a a bit more here in the Toronto area. Around $2000 (4% on MSRP) on a C300 without much negotiating.
I'm crying (on the inside) reading these 10+% savings by our American friends.
I think what I find more frustrating is the fact that MB Canada stripped the C300 of some available options (Airmatic, Intelligent Drive Package, Ventilated Front Seats, 19 inch wheels, etc), so they can force you into the C400, while you don't have to do that down south.
I'm crying (on the inside) reading these 10+% savings by our American friends.
I think what I find more frustrating is the fact that MB Canada stripped the C300 of some available options (Airmatic, Intelligent Drive Package, Ventilated Front Seats, 19 inch wheels, etc), so they can force you into the C400, while you don't have to do that down south.
#284
The most Ive seen was 3.5%
#286
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You can get a a bit more here in the Toronto area. Around $2000 (4% on MSRP) on a C300 without much negotiating.
I'm crying (on the inside) reading these 10+% savings by our American friends.
I think what I find more frustrating is the fact that MB Canada stripped the C300 of some available options (Airmatic, Intelligent Drive Package, Ventilated Front Seats, 19 inch wheels, etc), so they can force you into the C400, while you don't have to do that down south.
I'm crying (on the inside) reading these 10+% savings by our American friends.
I think what I find more frustrating is the fact that MB Canada stripped the C300 of some available options (Airmatic, Intelligent Drive Package, Ventilated Front Seats, 19 inch wheels, etc), so they can force you into the C400, while you don't have to do that down south.
At first I was trying to find car with regular 18" AMG wheels, and am glad now there was none in color I wanted
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I was actually referred to this sales manager by a member on here and he straight up gave me that price which I was happy about. One of the easiest car buying experiences.
I actually checked the price with the formula another member posted this thread and it the price I was offered fell exactly according to that formula haha.
Msrp-925 * 0.93 + 925 + 740
-3000
- 2% from msrp
I actually checked the price with the formula another member posted this thread and it the price I was offered fell exactly according to that formula haha.
Msrp-925 * 0.93 + 925 + 740
-3000
- 2% from msrp
#293
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are these C-class NOT selling at all??? I'm shopping for a new car, and here in Baltimore/DC area I've gotten 16.7% OFF MSRP, or $7,390 off MSRP. That's before negotiating at all and without any incentives or rebates.
Edmunds also says there're over 300 C300s sitting at lots around here..
I might have to pick one up soon. Wonder if they'll be even more rebates coming by end of yr. MBUSA says $2000 incentives on some models..
Edmunds also says there're over 300 C300s sitting at lots around here..
I might have to pick one up soon. Wonder if they'll be even more rebates coming by end of yr. MBUSA says $2000 incentives on some models..
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Kia Sedona
are these C-class NOT selling at all??? I'm shopping for a new car, and here in Baltimore/DC area I've gotten 16.7% OFF MSRP, or $7,390 off MSRP. That's before negotiating at all and without any incentives or rebates.
Edmunds also says there're over 300 C300s sitting at lots around here..
I might have to pick one up soon. Wonder if they'll be even more rebates coming by end of yr. MBUSA says $2000 incentives on some models..
Edmunds also says there're over 300 C300s sitting at lots around here..
I might have to pick one up soon. Wonder if they'll be even more rebates coming by end of yr. MBUSA says $2000 incentives on some models..
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These discounts were predictable. Given that the car is built in the states. I just didn't expect them so soon. Now that the real price is becoming more reasonable it may be time to give the C-Class another look.
#296
Yesterday I purchased C300. I am from texas area.
MSRP 48060 + garmin nav SD card ( 600$) = 48660 - I negotiated for 41000.
Total savings of 7660.
This forum helped me a lot. Thanks for all the inputs.
MSRP 48060 + garmin nav SD card ( 600$) = 48660 - I negotiated for 41000.
Total savings of 7660.
This forum helped me a lot. Thanks for all the inputs.
#297
I was actually referred to this sales manager by a member on here and he straight up gave me that price which I was happy about. One of the easiest car buying experiences.
I actually checked the price with the formula another member posted this thread and it the price I was offered fell exactly according to that formula haha.
Msrp-925 * 0.93 + 925 + 740
-3000
- 2% from msrp
I actually checked the price with the formula another member posted this thread and it the price I was offered fell exactly according to that formula haha.
Msrp-925 * 0.93 + 925 + 740
-3000
- 2% from msrp
Hey did you end up purchasing in California?
If so any contact info you can spare?
Would be much appreciated.
Thanks!
#299
C300 Lease Offer, Orlando, FL
Hi there. I'm talking with a couple of Mercedes dealers in Orlando, FL about trading my leased 2013 C250 for a 2015 C300. The best deal I have so far breaks down to the following numbers:
MSRP: $53,685
Discount: $5,758 (includes discount and Winter offer)
Lien Payoff: $5,283.81 (9 months worth of remaining payments; 3 months LAP accounted for -- I'm 12 months early)
Sales Tax: $2,948.93
Tag/Reg: $348.75
Dealer Fee: $699.95
Total: $57,214
Cash due: $3,000
36 Month lease at 12k miles /yr
Monthly Payment: $763
Money factor is 0.00166; Residual 60%
I'm weighing the idea of trading this month only if this is the best deal I can possibly get between now and September 2015. If I do this now, I would be adding about $146 from my current car into the new lease ($5283/36mo). I'm not focused on monthly payments, rather I'm looking at the new car and what and when the best offer will be. If the best deal is now, I don't mind adding that $146.
What are your thoughts?
Thanks!
Karel
MSRP: $53,685
Discount: $5,758 (includes discount and Winter offer)
Lien Payoff: $5,283.81 (9 months worth of remaining payments; 3 months LAP accounted for -- I'm 12 months early)
Sales Tax: $2,948.93
Tag/Reg: $348.75
Dealer Fee: $699.95
Total: $57,214
Cash due: $3,000
36 Month lease at 12k miles /yr
Monthly Payment: $763
Money factor is 0.00166; Residual 60%
I'm weighing the idea of trading this month only if this is the best deal I can possibly get between now and September 2015. If I do this now, I would be adding about $146 from my current car into the new lease ($5283/36mo). I'm not focused on monthly payments, rather I'm looking at the new car and what and when the best offer will be. If the best deal is now, I don't mind adding that $146.
What are your thoughts?
Thanks!
Karel
#300
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Hi there. I'm talking with a couple of Mercedes dealers in Orlando, FL about trading my leased 2013 C250 for a 2015 C300. The best deal I have so far breaks down to the following numbers: MSRP: $53,685 Discount: $5,758 (includes discount and Winter offer) Lien Payoff: $5,283.81 (9 months worth of remaining payments; 3 months LAP accounted for -- I'm 12 months early) Sales Tax: $2,948.93 Tag/Reg: $348.75 Dealer Fee: $699.95 Total: $57,214 Cash due: $3,000 36 Month lease at 12k miles /yr Monthly Payment: $763 Money factor is 0.00166; Residual 60% I'm weighing the idea of trading this month only if this is the best deal I can possibly get between now and September 2015. If I do this now, I would be adding about $146 from my current car into the new lease ($5283/36mo). I'm not focused on monthly payments, rather I'm looking at the new car and what and when the best offer will be. If the best deal is now, I don't mind adding that $146. What are your thoughts? Thanks! Karel