How to custom order W205
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How to custom order W205
Hello, can someone provide an overview of the ordering process:
Did you agree on a purchase price upfront?
Is a down payment required?
Any paper work to sign?
I assume the purchase is not final until you take delivery.
Several threads indicate build time is approx 4 months
Thanks for your input.
Dan
Did you agree on a purchase price upfront?
Is a down payment required?
Any paper work to sign?
I assume the purchase is not final until you take delivery.
Several threads indicate build time is approx 4 months
Thanks for your input.
Dan
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2015 C300 RWD
Hello, can someone provide an overview of the ordering process:
Did you agree on a purchase price upfront?
Is a down payment required?
Any paper work to sign?
I assume the purchase is not final until you take delivery.
Several threads indicate build time is approx 4 months
Thanks for your input.
Dan
Did you agree on a purchase price upfront?
Is a down payment required?
Any paper work to sign?
I assume the purchase is not final until you take delivery.
Several threads indicate build time is approx 4 months
Thanks for your input.
Dan
Best to negotiate up front, they will likely require a deposit, which depending on your state and IF they and you do a contract, may or may not be refundable. Depends on the dealers allocation, and which they can change for you for build delay time. There's no real preference given to sold units. Some builds/options (such as Luxury pkg) have longer wait. 2-4 months a good guesstimate. Longer not out of question if adamant on specific options.
Last edited by floridadriver; Jan 23, 2015 at 02:30 PM.
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first: go to the website and choose a car you like, then configure it with the options and extra that you like, send it to the dealer, then go and finalize the order......wait....
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I negotiated "after" delivery...I did not want to commit myself to something I haven't driven much less seen (in person). I would agree that when you negotiate up front you may be subjected to a non-refundable deposit. In my case waiting until delivery put me in a better position to negotiate 'cause now they have a car built to my specs...but more importantly it allowed me to see what discounts others were getting. When I ordered the car it hadn't been released yet so no car to see or test drive...you have a distinct in advantage in that regards...which may give you a greater comfort level if you want to negotiate "before" you actually see/get the car...good luck with whatever you choose to do..
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I had to put down a deposit when I ordered last Oct for mfr end of Feb c300, but my salesman told me I still qualify for any incentives active when I eventually get delivery. You don't HAVE to take delivery with no actual sales contract. You can have any MBUSA, USAA, Consumer Reports or other discounts (wonder if I can get multiples?) applied when you actually sign on the dotted line.
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How to custom order W205
I just ordered my C300 today. I had to make a deposit because I had a very specific configuration. Palladium Silver with Beige MB-Tex. Lightning Package, Multimedia Package, Premium Package, Driver Assistance Package, Parktronic with Active Parking Assist, Panorama Sunroof, Heads-up Display, Burl Walnut Wood and Heated front seats. I was told I should have it end of April 1st week of May. I also negotiated the price and terms upfront however the lease terms are subject to change if things change before I take delivery. Unfortunately this is the way it is with MB. I also had to complete a credit application
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I had to put down a deposit when I ordered last Oct for mfr end of Feb c300, but my salesman told me I still qualify for any incentives active when I eventually get delivery. You don't HAVE to take delivery with no actual sales contract. You can have any MBUSA, USAA, Consumer Reports or other discounts (wonder if I can get multiples?) applied when you actually sign on the dotted line.
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I have a problem with this approach, first you don't know exactly what incentives are available when the car arrived and how much they actual worth; two, waiting four months for a car, the dealer knows that you really want to drive the car home that day and stepping away may not be easy for the buyer. One dealer told me the same thing (finalize the price after the car arrived) but I went with another dealer because they gave me my final price before I put down my deposit (about 12.5% off MSRP).
It is best to negotiate up front below putting down a deposit because you have better leverage. My $0.02.
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W205
I just ordered my C300 today. I had to make a deposit because I had a very specific configuration. Palladium Silver with Beige MB-Tex. Lightning Package, Multimedia Package, Premium Package, Driver Assistance Package, Parktronic with Active Parking Assist, Panorama Sunroof, Heads-up Display, Burl Walnut Wood and Heated front seats. I was told I should have it end of April 1st week of May. I also negotiated the price and terms upfront however the lease terms are subject to change if things change before I take delivery. Unfortunately this is the way it is with MB. I also had to complete a credit application
Just picked up my car with almost the same build except for polar white and no Parktronic with Active Parking Assist. Love the HUD and Drive Assistance Package but they are the cause for the long delivery schedule. However, you will love your C300 and it's worth the wait.
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I have a problem with this approach, first you don't know exactly what incentives are available when the car arrived and how much they actual worth; two, waiting four months for a car, the dealer knows that you really want to drive the car home that day and stepping away may not be easy for the buyer. One dealer told me the same thing (finalize the price after the car arrived) but I went with another dealer because they gave me my final price before I put down my deposit (about 12.5% off MSRP).
It is best to negotiate up front below putting down a deposit because you have better leverage. My $0.02.
It is best to negotiate up front below putting down a deposit because you have better leverage. My $0.02.
I can wait, no problem for me, that's why I ordered specifically what I wanted (well, what the options list would allow me to order together, anyway). And the $500 up-front can be tossed if what comes out at delivery time isn't a good enough deal. I signed for the specific car order, did not sign a sales agreement. 2 dealers in my area or within 250-odd miles, both owned by the same family, so no price shopping here. M-B's sell very well here, can't swing a cat without hitting one (or a Bimmer, either), so any deal is going to have to come from outside the dealer, it's a seller's market here.
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Just picked up my car with almost the same build except for polar white and no Parktronic with Active Parking Assist. Love the HUD and Drive Assistance Package but they are the cause for the long delivery schedule. However, you will love your C300 and it's worth the wait.
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If you don't put deposit down, it's not yours. Plus, they see the grin on your face when it's on the lot exactly to your preference ready to drive home, you probably want it as much as they want to sell it. Negotiate early, and prepare for a wait. Good luck!
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W205
The dealer will not custom order one with complex options without a deposit unless it's easy to sell to others. At least that's what all five dealers said to me when I was looking for a custom order.
