C450 AMG Sport discussion only.
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I am not aware of any at US dealerships that have a C450. A gent from Switzerland picked-up a stock estate vehicle about a month ago and a gent with a special order C450 from Switzerland picked one up yesterday. I don't think anyone in North America has their hands on one.
They keep telling us any day now
They keep telling us any day now
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Hello Everyone!
Today I finally put a deposit down and placed my order for a 2016 C450. Coming from a Subaru, my wishlist of options wasn't super carried away.
Landed about a 4.5% discount and was told I have a build slot the 2nd week of December. Can't wait! I hope to be able to contribute to this forum/thread going forward.
Today I finally put a deposit down and placed my order for a 2016 C450. Coming from a Subaru, my wishlist of options wasn't super carried away.
Landed about a 4.5% discount and was told I have a build slot the 2nd week of December. Can't wait! I hope to be able to contribute to this forum/thread going forward.
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Hello Everyone!
Today I finally put a deposit down and placed my order for a 2016 C450. Coming from a Subaru, my wishlist of options wasn't super carried away.
Landed about a 4.5% discount and was told I have a build slot the 2nd week of December. Can't wait! I hope to be able to contribute to this forum/thread going forward.
Today I finally put a deposit down and placed my order for a 2016 C450. Coming from a Subaru, my wishlist of options wasn't super carried away.
Landed about a 4.5% discount and was told I have a build slot the 2nd week of December. Can't wait! I hope to be able to contribute to this forum/thread going forward.
Hopefully we can provide useful feedback if we ever see one. M-B has been threatening to deliver a car for 3 weeks. So far, zilch and the big goose egg.
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The Infamous C450
By chance, how are you guys negotiating any discounts on the C450 order. My guy said that there may be dealer incentives that they can pass along if available but with the car being new he doesn't believe any discounts can be given.
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Good luck with the negotiations.
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Your "guy" is doing his best to get you to believe you can't get a discount. And if you let him convince you of that, he's done the best job for the dealership and himself. Don't let him do that. While the discounts are not likely going to be significant, you should be able to negotiate a discount as others have done.
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The Infamous C450
It is pretty slim pickin's regarding the discount negotiations on the C450. It seems that most discounts discussed in the thread are in the 3% - 5% range. I received a 3% discounts and they waved the $595 leas vehicle turn-in fee so I essentially have a 4% discount.
Good luck with the negotiations.
Good luck with the negotiations.
Your "guy" is doing his best to get you to believe you can't get a discount. And if you let him convince you of that, he's done the best job for the dealership and himself. Don't let him do that. While the discounts are not likely going to be significant, you should be able to negotiate a discount as others have done.
Appreciate the input you guys have given so thanks.
BTW, do dealerships share information on potential customers? Would it be frowned upon to approach the other 2 dealerships in the city to compete for my build?
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I thought that would be the case. It'll be a few months til I take delivery so I'll keep looking for other's successful discounts given to them to help with my bargaining. Would it matter or benefit me to wait to discuss any discounts til delivery or get them to put it in writing now?
Appreciate the input you guys have given so thanks.
Appreciate the input you guys have given so thanks.
I thought I would beat ~4% being that this is my 4th Mercedes (E350, SLK350, GLK350) and I have very close friends that between the husband and wife have also ordered 7 cars from the sales rep (11 vehicles in aggregate).
Good luck and keep us posted on the negotiations. Take no prisoners!!
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i would think the sooner the better to negotiate a discount. Do you have a deposit holding a special order build? If not, you could walk away and negotiate at another dealership.
I thought I would beat ~4% being that this is my 4th Mercedes (E350, SLK350, GLK350) and I have very close friends that between the husband and wife have also ordered 7 cars from the sales rep (11 vehicles in aggregate).
Good luck and keep us posted on the negotiations. Take no prisoners!!
I thought I would beat ~4% being that this is my 4th Mercedes (E350, SLK350, GLK350) and I have very close friends that between the husband and wife have also ordered 7 cars from the sales rep (11 vehicles in aggregate).
Good luck and keep us posted on the negotiations. Take no prisoners!!
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I rc'd what amounts to a six percent discount off msrp. My dealer says it's $500 over invoice, which I doubt, but the savings is around $2950. Considering it's a brand new model not even released, I was pleasantly surprised. I'm sure it depends on the dealer, the salesperson, and the sales manager, but yes, discounts are out there. I'm not expecting incentives. Good luck on your negotiations!
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The residuals were posted in the beginning of September on the thread.
US - Post #393
Canada - Post #414
The residual rates are horrible. At the present time it makes no sense to lease. If you want to lease the vehicle, maybe they will increase over time.
US - Post #393
Canada - Post #414
The residual rates are horrible. At the present time it makes no sense to lease. If you want to lease the vehicle, maybe they will increase over time.
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Yesterday I had an appointment with my MB dealer and when I show up he had the C450 waiting for me in the front of the dealer. I was so surprised and lucky to be the first customer to test drive the car and man it was awesome.
Has anyone order/bought there C450 without the "INTELLIGENT DRIVE PACKAGE"? I was in the test drive, he show me all those and in my mind I don't really be going to use any of it. I rather do it myself.
Has anyone order/bought there C450 without the "INTELLIGENT DRIVE PACKAGE"? I was in the test drive, he show me all those and in my mind I don't really be going to use any of it. I rather do it myself.
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Yesterday I had an appointment with my MB dealer and when I show up he had the C450 waiting for me in the front of the dealer. I was so surprised and lucky to be the first customer to test drive the car and man it was awesome.
Has anyone order/bought there C450 without the "INTELLIGENT DRIVE PACKAGE"? I was in the test drive, he show me all those and in my mind I don't really be going to use any of it. I rather do it myself.
Has anyone order/bought there C450 without the "INTELLIGENT DRIVE PACKAGE"? I was in the test drive, he show me all those and in my mind I don't really be going to use any of it. I rather do it myself.
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Let's hope we get better news on the C450 front this week. My car was going to be in Princeton at the latest Friday 9/18, guaranteed ... and nothing. The sales rep is off today so hopefully Tuesday will be then lucky day. All I need is the car and the sales order.
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I hear yah ... With all the high expectations of the Eagles it has been a sad 2 weeks.
Let's hope we get better news on the C450 front this week. My car was going to be in Princeton at the latest Friday 9/18, guaranteed ... and nothing. The sales rep is off today so hopefully Tuesday will be then lucky day. All I need is the car and the sales order.
Let's hope we get better news on the C450 front this week. My car was going to be in Princeton at the latest Friday 9/18, guaranteed ... and nothing. The sales rep is off today so hopefully Tuesday will be then lucky day. All I need is the car and the sales order.
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Even if we do get our cars this week, I don't think I will be driving it until next week, with the Pope coming to the city and all the madness and road closures, I would feel safer at home. or maybe go on a mini vacation until he leaves.
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Mine went to B4 (2 DAYS TO COMPLETION) last Thursday. Got the VIN and everything matches what is on the build sheet. After hearing the C63 story about ordering AMG Performance Seats and getting the sport seats instead, I was a little concerned.
Still no sign of the one that is in front of mine, that was released to carrier (D5) on the 16th.
Still no sign of the one that is in front of mine, that was released to carrier (D5) on the 16th.
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