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2003 C320 coupe/c450 in Feb 2016
it seems like dealerS want to give away 2016 c450. haha
tried to cancel with dealer1 that gave me 3578$ off msrp, now they want to match dealer3 and give me 8000$ off msrp and want me to cancel dealer3 order.
i wont do it unless dealer1 give me more money (maybe).
tried to cancel with dealer1 that gave me 3578$ off msrp, now they want to match dealer3 and give me 8000$ off msrp and want me to cancel dealer3 order.
i wont do it unless dealer1 give me more money (maybe).
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From: Bayarea, California
2003 C320 coupe/c450 in Feb 2016
finally got my 1000$ check deposit back from dealer 1.
that was painful. first, they told me they will match dealer3 offer, then say the car is being build, too late to cancel. then saying it needs 2-3 weeks to process my refund. I have to scream and yell to make them write me a check. haha
if they serious about wanting my business, should offer me 8000$ off up front like dealer3. instead they treating me like a fool and want to give me the least discount as possible.
that was painful. first, they told me they will match dealer3 offer, then say the car is being build, too late to cancel. then saying it needs 2-3 weeks to process my refund. I have to scream and yell to make them write me a check. haha
if they serious about wanting my business, should offer me 8000$ off up front like dealer3. instead they treating me like a fool and want to give me the least discount as possible.
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2016 C300 4Matic traded in for a 2022 E450 Coupe
[QUOTE=netboy;6648616]finally got my 1000$ check deposit back from dealer 1.
that was painful. first, they told me they will match dealer3 offer, then say the car is being build, too late to cancel. then saying it needs 2-3 weeks to process my refund. I have to scream and yell to make them write me a check. haha
if they serious about wanting my business, should offer me 8000$ off up front like dealer3. instead they treating me like a fool and want to give me the least discount as possible.[/QUOTE
I'll put $5 on the table that says you get screwed by dealer 3 just like you tried to screw dealer 1.
that was painful. first, they told me they will match dealer3 offer, then say the car is being build, too late to cancel. then saying it needs 2-3 weeks to process my refund. I have to scream and yell to make them write me a check. haha
if they serious about wanting my business, should offer me 8000$ off up front like dealer3. instead they treating me like a fool and want to give me the least discount as possible.[/QUOTE
I'll put $5 on the table that says you get screwed by dealer 3 just like you tried to screw dealer 1.
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2003 C320 coupe/c450 in Feb 2016
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Was this a good deal? Picked this up the other day
2016 C300W Sport Package
MSRP: 48,015 + 975 (3yr maintenance package)
12k per year lease; 36 months
Selling Price: 40,599 (~15% off)
4k down
425 tax included
Money Factor: 0.00183…..
I feel like I got a good deal % off MSRP wise but got owned on the rent/finance charge. Any thoughts?
2016 C300W Sport Package
MSRP: 48,015 + 975 (3yr maintenance package)
12k per year lease; 36 months
Selling Price: 40,599 (~15% off)
4k down
425 tax included
Money Factor: 0.00183…..
I feel like I got a good deal % off MSRP wise but got owned on the rent/finance charge. Any thoughts?
Last edited by donocar; Dec 29, 2015 at 03:27 PM.
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From: USA
2016 C300 4MATIC
This is what I ended up with:
2016 C300 4MATIC - 36m/10k lease
MSRP - $47640 (Lunar Blue/Silk Beige, Premium P1 package, Blind spot assist, Burl Walnut Wood Trim, Panorama Sunroof, Heated Front Seats, Rear Trunk Lid Spoiler, Rear View Camera, Garmin SD)
Selling Price - $40100
Residual (64%) - $30489.6
MF (after putting down 10 MSDs) - 0.00084
Deposit (10 payments) = $4000
Down payment - $2053 (includes 1st month payment, $160 registration fee, $350 doc fee, lease acquisition fee, etc)
Monthly payment (including 6.25% sales tax) - $347
How is this deal?
2016 C300 4MATIC - 36m/10k lease
MSRP - $47640 (Lunar Blue/Silk Beige, Premium P1 package, Blind spot assist, Burl Walnut Wood Trim, Panorama Sunroof, Heated Front Seats, Rear Trunk Lid Spoiler, Rear View Camera, Garmin SD)
Selling Price - $40100
Residual (64%) - $30489.6
MF (after putting down 10 MSDs) - 0.00084
Deposit (10 payments) = $4000
Down payment - $2053 (includes 1st month payment, $160 registration fee, $350 doc fee, lease acquisition fee, etc)
Monthly payment (including 6.25% sales tax) - $347
How is this deal?
Last edited by mb_newbie_15; Dec 28, 2015 at 07:19 PM. Reason: Added Garmin option
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2016 C300
Was this a good deal? Picked this up the other day
2016 C300W Sport Package
MSRP: 48,015 + 975 (3yr maintenance package)
12k per year lease; 36 months
Selling Price: 40,599
4k down - first month payment, dmv fee and other fees
425 tax included
Money Factor: 0.00183….. (4.4% interest) Is this MF quite high? I had to back calculate this figure after signing the lease contract.. totally forgot this variable and to ask the dealer about what they were charging me. Forgot to ask about the AutoPay .0001 discount as well.
I feel like I got a good deal % off MSRP wise but got owned on the rent/finance charge. Any thoughts?
2016 C300W Sport Package
MSRP: 48,015 + 975 (3yr maintenance package)
12k per year lease; 36 months
Selling Price: 40,599
4k down - first month payment, dmv fee and other fees
425 tax included
Money Factor: 0.00183….. (4.4% interest) Is this MF quite high? I had to back calculate this figure after signing the lease contract.. totally forgot this variable and to ask the dealer about what they were charging me. Forgot to ask about the AutoPay .0001 discount as well.
I feel like I got a good deal % off MSRP wise but got owned on the rent/finance charge. Any thoughts?
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Mercedes C W205, Previous: Mercedes ML W164
Have a look at my new Mercedes C Class 2.0 liter petrol. I just uploaded this video -->
I drove to the car wash and made some driving video. Hope you guys like it. This car was worth 77.2k euro's. That's approximately 85k US dollars.
I drove to the car wash and made some driving video. Hope you guys like it. This car was worth 77.2k euro's. That's approximately 85k US dollars.
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2016 C300
This is what I ended up with:
2016 C300 4MATIC - 36m/10k lease
MSRP - $47640
Selling Price - $40100
Residual (64%) - $30489.6
MF (after putting down 10 MSDs) - 0.00084
Deposit (10 payments) = $4000
Down payment - $2053 (includes 1st month payment, $160 registration fee, $350 doc fee, lease acquisition fee, etc)
Monthly payment (including 6.25% sales tax) - $347
How is this deal?
2016 C300 4MATIC - 36m/10k lease
MSRP - $47640
Selling Price - $40100
Residual (64%) - $30489.6
MF (after putting down 10 MSDs) - 0.00084
Deposit (10 payments) = $4000
Down payment - $2053 (includes 1st month payment, $160 registration fee, $350 doc fee, lease acquisition fee, etc)
Monthly payment (including 6.25% sales tax) - $347
How is this deal?
The MF looks low (2% APR) but it's a great rate if it's the actual rate. Why the heavy deposit? Trying to knock the monthly payment down or did the dealership tell you they needed 10 months payment as a deposit (which is complete bull****).
Here's the spreadsheet. I think the monthly payment should be $301 if I'm understanding you correctly.
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2016 C300 4MATIC
Got your PM but I can't attach a file to the reply. So do you plan on paying the upfront fees ($2053) at signing, or doing a sign and drive where those fees and the first months payment are financed in with the car?
The MF looks low (2% APR) but it's a great rate if it's the actual rate. Why the heavy deposit? Trying to knock the monthly payment down or did the dealership tell you they needed 10 months payment as a deposit (which is complete bull****).
Here's the spreadsheet. I think the monthly payment should be $301 if I'm understanding you correctly.
The MF looks low (2% APR) but it's a great rate if it's the actual rate. Why the heavy deposit? Trying to knock the monthly payment down or did the dealership tell you they needed 10 months payment as a deposit (which is complete bull****).
Here's the spreadsheet. I think the monthly payment should be $301 if I'm understanding you correctly.
- Yes, I am paying $2053 upfront.
- Attached is the updated spreadsheet which gives $347 as the monthly payment. I've not added the $4k in the calculations as it is not being used towards payments.
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From: USA
2016 C300 4MATIC
Difference of .0005 adds about $40 to the monthly payment.
Total savings = 40*36 = $1440
$1440 savings for tying up $4000 for 3 years is not bad
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2019 E63S & 2022 X7 M50
Originally Posted by MercBenzKing
Have a look at my new Mercedes C Class 2.0 liter petrol. I just uploaded this video -->
I drove to the car wash and made some driving video. Hope you guys like it. This car was worth 77.2k euro's. That's approximately 85k US dollars.
I drove to the car wash and made some driving video. Hope you guys like it. This car was worth 77.2k euro's. That's approximately 85k US dollars.
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Mercedes C W205, Previous: Mercedes ML W164
They charge an arm and a leg for cars in Europe its crazy!! But I must say you guys take care of your environment here. Im currently in day 7 of my 12day eurotrip from amsterdam to paris to nice to milan and im currently driving a bmw 420d gran coupe here and I cant believe this 4banger is a 70k car!!
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2016 C300 4MATIC
With $4k as deposit, I am paying: (Here, MF is 0.00084)
1707 + (347*36) = $14199 including all fees and taxes.
With $4k as down payment, it will be: (Here MF is 0.00134. Also 6.25% of the 4k will be sales tax.)
1707 + 4000 + (269*36) = $15391 including all fees and taxes
So, it is still a difference of $1k. Also, if the car is totalled, then depending on when the car is totalled, you might not get back the down payment. Deposit will always be returned.
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A5 Sportback V6 Petrol
They charge an arm and a leg for cars in Europe its crazy!! But I must say you guys take care of your environment here. Im currently in day 7 of my 12day eurotrip from amsterdam to paris to nice to milan and im currently driving a bmw 420d gran coupe here and I cant believe this 4banger is a 70k car!!
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Hi all,
This is my first lease deal. Please let me know if this is a good deal on a 2016 c300.
MSRP: $53128
Sale Price: $45739 (14% off)
MF: .00152
3yr/36k
1st month down
$556
10 security deposits drops payment to $456. This is for a purchase in NJ, but the car will be registered in Philadelphia, PA.
Appreciate any help.
This is my first lease deal. Please let me know if this is a good deal on a 2016 c300.
MSRP: $53128
Sale Price: $45739 (14% off)
MF: .00152
3yr/36k
1st month down
$556
10 security deposits drops payment to $456. This is for a purchase in NJ, but the car will be registered in Philadelphia, PA.
Appreciate any help.
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04 G35 Coupe, 14 Ml350
Just got back from a dealer.
2015 C300. 47,280 MSRP.
Dealer said discounted to 41900
36 with 10k for 550/mo. 550 walk out price.
Isn't this too much for a 15?
Same dealer different car was 46380 with 3k walk out for 478/mo.
I'm feeling like this car may be out of budget. The only options I want are the LED heads/tails and panoramic sunroof. Are these dealers close?
My friend in SoCal just leased a 15 with same options for 1k down+payment. At 410 a month. How can I get a deal like this?
2015 C300. 47,280 MSRP.
Dealer said discounted to 41900
36 with 10k for 550/mo. 550 walk out price.
Isn't this too much for a 15?
Same dealer different car was 46380 with 3k walk out for 478/mo.
I'm feeling like this car may be out of budget. The only options I want are the LED heads/tails and panoramic sunroof. Are these dealers close?
My friend in SoCal just leased a 15 with same options for 1k down+payment. At 410 a month. How can I get a deal like this?
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2019 E450 4Matic & 2018 E400 4Matic
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04 G35 Coupe, 14 Ml350
Oh there was no way I was buying that car after reading up on here. They wouldn't show me the costs. The problem is I'm calling other dealers and all prices are coming around 550, but when I do my calculations they should come to around 450. I don't know how to get an honest deal.
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Oh there was no way I was buying that car after reading up on here. They wouldn't show me the costs. The problem is I'm calling other dealers and all prices are coming around 550, but when I do my calculations they should come to around 450. I don't know how to get an honest deal.
Here's a link to that thread: https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...tructions.html
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Oh there was no way I was buying that car after reading up on here. They wouldn't show me the costs. The problem is I'm calling other dealers and all prices are coming around 550, but when I do my calculations they should come to around 450. I don't know how to get an honest deal.
Some dealers will straight up not entertain that, some will. The ones that will, they'll know we're the type that if they give us a honest deal, it'll be a quick and painless transaction. We simply come in and do the paperwork, while they work on the sales floor for their typical day to day sales. If they don't play ball, then just leave. If you aren't restricted by time, you'll eventually find the car you want at the price you want.
