C450 AMG Sport discussion only.
#1301
Hi everyone, new to the forums but not to this thread. I've been following this thread for a while. I've done some research on this car for a while and have been waiting to see it at a dealership but to my disappointment nothing in my area (Houston of all places) is carrying more than 1 or 2 at a time. I'm not sure how you guys are optioning out your cars (with the numbers) but I've optioned out a C450 on the MB website. I would like some feedback on this build.
I've found that the MB website doesn't take care of the redundancies and they leave redundant options on there (example: selecting the carbon fiber spoiler + spoiler AND mirrors will double charge). Please look over this build and let me know what y'all think (any additions or subtractions). I did not notice anything about the steering wheel on the website.
-Exterior
Polar white or Obsidian (haven't decided yet)
AMG 19" 5 spoke black wheels
Lighting package
Night package (not sure on this one yet, need feedback)
Panorama Roof
Carbon fiber spoiler and mirrors
-Interior
Designo Platinum nappa Leather
Performance Seats
Carbon Fiber Trim
Premium 2 package (not sure of the redundancy on this one)
Multimedia Package
HUD
Parking Assist
Driver Assist
-Extra
Trunk Tray
Wheel Locks
This all priced out at 72,890 on the MB website, which is crazy high compared to some of the builds I've seen in this forum.
Few questions on this:
Where is the steering wheel option?
Is this price negotiable (I've never built a car with options, usually just buy at dealership?)
Any feedback would be appreciated! Looking forward to hopefully making an order during November
I've found that the MB website doesn't take care of the redundancies and they leave redundant options on there (example: selecting the carbon fiber spoiler + spoiler AND mirrors will double charge). Please look over this build and let me know what y'all think (any additions or subtractions). I did not notice anything about the steering wheel on the website.
-Exterior
Polar white or Obsidian (haven't decided yet)
AMG 19" 5 spoke black wheels
Lighting package
Night package (not sure on this one yet, need feedback)
Panorama Roof
Carbon fiber spoiler and mirrors
-Interior
Designo Platinum nappa Leather
Performance Seats
Carbon Fiber Trim
Premium 2 package (not sure of the redundancy on this one)
Multimedia Package
HUD
Parking Assist
Driver Assist
-Extra
Trunk Tray
Wheel Locks
This all priced out at 72,890 on the MB website, which is crazy high compared to some of the builds I've seen in this forum.
Few questions on this:
Where is the steering wheel option?
Is this price negotiable (I've never built a car with options, usually just buy at dealership?)
Any feedback would be appreciated! Looking forward to hopefully making an order during November
Regarding a discount/negotiation, that depends on your dealer. It's case by case, but if it were me I wouldn't settle for less than 5% off and I'd be negotiating my *** off for 7% target. 5% is doable but 7% will be tough, 3% should be easy. Decide your target and get to work. The rate you get will be dependent on 1) your dealership/salesperson, 2) your ability to negotiate.
The Parking Assist Package for $1290 is a steal (I put that in the same best deals category as the performance steering wheel in Canada for $250).
I'm still a little hesitant on the external Carbon Fiber for $1950 (considering the mirrors are already black). On a white car, that might very well be the right move (black, I am thinking no), and vise-versa for the Night Package (Plus) - white no, black yes. The Night Package (Plus) blacks out all (most) of the parts that are not black, on a black car...looks pretty sweet.
inhartwetrust discount/negotiation assessment is exactly what I was thinking. Shoot for 7%, settle for 5%.
#1302
+1 ...inhartwetrust is spot on. I just ran my build through the configurator, and except for the performance steering wheel (add $500), the pricing is exact. So the $72K+ sounds right.
The Parking Assist Package for $1290 is a steal (I put that in the same best deals category as the performance steering wheel in Canada for $250).
I'm still a little hesitant on the external Carbon Fiber for $1950 (considering the mirrors are already black). On a white car, that might very well be the right move (black, I am thinking no), and vise-versa for the Night Package (Plus) - white no, black yes. The Night Package (Plus) blacks out all (most) of the parts that are not black, on a black car...looks pretty sweet.
inhartwetrust discount/negotiation assessment is exactly what I was thinking. Shoot for 7%, settle for 5%.
The Parking Assist Package for $1290 is a steal (I put that in the same best deals category as the performance steering wheel in Canada for $250).
I'm still a little hesitant on the external Carbon Fiber for $1950 (considering the mirrors are already black). On a white car, that might very well be the right move (black, I am thinking no), and vise-versa for the Night Package (Plus) - white no, black yes. The Night Package (Plus) blacks out all (most) of the parts that are not black, on a black car...looks pretty sweet.
inhartwetrust discount/negotiation assessment is exactly what I was thinking. Shoot for 7%, settle for 5%.
#1303
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2019 E450 4Matic & 2018 E400 4Matic
Managed to only get 6% off mine.. It was the first in the region with red interior, so their rationale was that it was such a high demand car that they couldn't do any higher. The manager also said they would only be making $100 from the car anyway, and had it been a C450 with black interior (they had 6 of those) or a C300, it would be easy to get over 8%
#1304
Managed to only get 6% off mine.. It was the first in the region with red interior, so their rationale was that it was such a high demand car that they couldn't do any higher. The manager also said they would only be making $100 from the car anyway, and had it been a C450 with black interior (they had 6 of those) or a C300, it would be easy to get over 8%
#1305
Price seems about right, given your ride is loaded to the gills. Most builds have been around $60-65K, yours is over $70 due to the Nappa seats, performance seats, and carbon fiber inside and out....plus you have all of the interior tech. The AMG Steering Wheel is not loaded on the website (mostly bc the MB USA website is a steaming pile of dog****), but you can order it for $500 when placing your actual order through your dealer.
Regarding a discount/negotiation, that depends on your dealer. It's case by case, but if it were me I wouldn't settle for less than 5% off and I'd be negotiating my *** off for 7% target. 5% is doable but 7% will be tough, 3% should be easy. Decide your target and get to work. The rate you get will be dependent on 1) your dealership/salesperson, 2) your ability to negotiate.
Regarding a discount/negotiation, that depends on your dealer. It's case by case, but if it were me I wouldn't settle for less than 5% off and I'd be negotiating my *** off for 7% target. 5% is doable but 7% will be tough, 3% should be easy. Decide your target and get to work. The rate you get will be dependent on 1) your dealership/salesperson, 2) your ability to negotiate.
Thanks! I'll definitely use this as a reference when I go in and start Negotiating. I think I'll cut some of the options on there! The cranberry red is starting to look better every time I see it.
#1306
+1 ...inhartwetrust is spot on. I just ran my build through the configurator, and except for the performance steering wheel (add $500), the pricing is exact. So the $72K+ sounds right.
The Parking Assist Package for $1290 is a steal (I put that in the same best deals category as the performance steering wheel in Canada for $250).
I'm still a little hesitant on the external Carbon Fiber for $1950 (considering the mirrors are already black). On a white car, that might very well be the right move (black, I am thinking no), and vise-versa for the Night Package (Plus) - white no, black yes. The Night Package (Plus) blacks out all (most) of the parts that are not black, on a black car...looks pretty sweet.
inhartwetrust discount/negotiation assessment is exactly what I was thinking. Shoot for 7%, settle for 5%.
The Parking Assist Package for $1290 is a steal (I put that in the same best deals category as the performance steering wheel in Canada for $250).
I'm still a little hesitant on the external Carbon Fiber for $1950 (considering the mirrors are already black). On a white car, that might very well be the right move (black, I am thinking no), and vise-versa for the Night Package (Plus) - white no, black yes. The Night Package (Plus) blacks out all (most) of the parts that are not black, on a black car...looks pretty sweet.
inhartwetrust discount/negotiation assessment is exactly what I was thinking. Shoot for 7%, settle for 5%.
#1307
#1308
Just put a deposit down on a white/black C450 with Multimedia, Hands Free, Pano roof, and others. Coming from a 2013 Audi S4 that just got totaled due to flood damage (hydrolocked engine). Can't wait! They're saying it should take about 1 week for delivery. Loved that S4 so much so should be a nice lateral (or even upward) transition to the C450.
#1309
No worries brother.
This is interesting...
I found out that the AMG floor mats take precedence over the designo mats. And based on the order guide, it looks like they take precedence only when the performance seats are selected.
Notice the white stripe (and brown stripe) on the mats from the top pictures.
The stripes are the same Nappa leather as the seats and door trim. Apparently these mats are pretty freak'n nice, they come up as $428.
This is interesting...
I found out that the AMG floor mats take precedence over the designo mats. And based on the order guide, it looks like they take precedence only when the performance seats are selected.
Notice the white stripe (and brown stripe) on the mats from the top pictures.
The stripes are the same Nappa leather as the seats and door trim. Apparently these mats are pretty freak'n nice, they come up as $428.
I made some changes to my build since it was still in the green so when he emails me a copy I will reply with this image so he can look into it.
#1310
Just put a deposit down on a white/black C450 with Multimedia, Hands Free, Pano roof, and others. Coming from a 2013 Audi S4 that just got totaled due to flood damage (hydrolocked engine). Can't wait! They're saying it should take about 1 week for delivery. Loved that S4 so much so should be a nice lateral (or even upward) transition to the C450.
#1311
So I just got back from test driving the 450 and it had the Designo(non-perf) Platinum interior and it had the same mats you have. When I questioned the dealer he had no clue what I was talking about.
I made some changes to my build since it was still in the green so when he emails me a copy I will reply with this image so he can look into it.
I made some changes to my build since it was still in the green so when he emails me a copy I will reply with this image so he can look into it.
#1312
So I just got back from test driving the 450 and it had the Designo(non-perf) Platinum interior and it had the same mats you have. When I questioned the dealer he had no clue what I was talking about.
I made some changes to my build since it was still in the green so when he emails me a copy I will reply with this image so he can look into it.
I made some changes to my build since it was still in the green so when he emails me a copy I will reply with this image so he can look into it.
#1313
So I just got back from test driving the 450 and it had the Designo(non-perf) Platinum interior and it had the same mats you have. When I questioned the dealer he had no clue what I was talking about.
I made some changes to my build since it was still in the green so when he emails me a copy I will reply with this image so he can look into it.
I made some changes to my build since it was still in the green so when he emails me a copy I will reply with this image so he can look into it.
#1314
Hi everyone, new to the forums but not to this thread. I've been following this thread for a while. I've done some research on this car for a while and have been waiting to see it at a dealership but to my disappointment nothing in my area (Houston of all places) is carrying more than 1 or 2 at a time. I'm not sure how you guys are optioning out your cars (with the numbers) but I've optioned out a C450 on the MB website. I would like some feedback on this build.
I've found that the MB website doesn't take care of the redundancies and they leave redundant options on there (example: selecting the carbon fiber spoiler + spoiler AND mirrors will double charge). Please look over this build and let me know what y'all think (any additions or subtractions). I did not notice anything about the steering wheel on the website.
-Exterior
Polar white or Obsidian (haven't decided yet)
AMG 19" 5 spoke black wheels
Lighting package
Night package (not sure on this one yet, need feedback)
Panorama Roof
Carbon fiber spoiler and mirrors
-Interior
Designo Platinum nappa Leather
Performance Seats
Carbon Fiber Trim
Premium 2 package (not sure of the redundancy on this one)
Multimedia Package
HUD
Parking Assist
Driver Assist
-Extra
Trunk Tray
Wheel Locks
This all priced out at 72,890 on the MB website, which is crazy high compared to some of the builds I've seen in this forum.
Few questions on this:
Where is the steering wheel option?
Is this price negotiable (I've never built a car with options, usually just buy at dealership?)
Any feedback would be appreciated! Looking forward to hopefully making an order during November
I've found that the MB website doesn't take care of the redundancies and they leave redundant options on there (example: selecting the carbon fiber spoiler + spoiler AND mirrors will double charge). Please look over this build and let me know what y'all think (any additions or subtractions). I did not notice anything about the steering wheel on the website.
-Exterior
Polar white or Obsidian (haven't decided yet)
AMG 19" 5 spoke black wheels
Lighting package
Night package (not sure on this one yet, need feedback)
Panorama Roof
Carbon fiber spoiler and mirrors
-Interior
Designo Platinum nappa Leather
Performance Seats
Carbon Fiber Trim
Premium 2 package (not sure of the redundancy on this one)
Multimedia Package
HUD
Parking Assist
Driver Assist
-Extra
Trunk Tray
Wheel Locks
This all priced out at 72,890 on the MB website, which is crazy high compared to some of the builds I've seen in this forum.
Few questions on this:
Where is the steering wheel option?
Is this price negotiable (I've never built a car with options, usually just buy at dealership?)
Any feedback would be appreciated! Looking forward to hopefully making an order during November
I agree with the masses about the night package looking smooth on black but I also don't think it would look that bad on white either. Like it or not, it's your build so I'd recommend looking at some cars with night package and see if you can live without it or if it's a must have. If you definitely don't want the chrome front lip and grey rear diffuser and tips, then $200 is a nice price to black those out. With that said, I just cut night package from my build.
If you're planning on placing an order in November you should contact your local dealership because all 3 local dealerships don't have any allocations in green until January.
As far as pricing, I was able to negotiate a 7% discount off MSRP. Good luck!
#1315
The drive was smooth and felt luxurious. The car is tight in the corners and the snap crackle pop from the exhaust sounds good, would be better if it could reach puberty. Needs more growl but overall I'm satisfied.
#1317
Carbon Fiber Spoiler
Hi everyone, new to the forums but not to this thread. I've been following this thread for a while. I've done some research on this car for a while and have been waiting to see it at a dealership but to my disappointment nothing in my area (Houston of all places) is carrying more than 1 or 2 at a time. I'm not sure how you guys are optioning out your cars (with the numbers) but I've optioned out a C450 on the MB website. I would like some feedback on this build.
I've found that the MB website doesn't take care of the redundancies and they leave redundant options on there (example: selecting the carbon fiber spoiler + spoiler AND mirrors will double charge). Please look over this build and let me know what y'all think (any additions or subtractions). I did not notice anything about the steering wheel on the website.
-Exterior
Polar white or Obsidian (haven't decided yet)
AMG 19" 5 spoke black wheels
Lighting package
Night package (not sure on this one yet, need feedback)
Panorama Roof
Carbon fiber spoiler and mirrors
-Interior
Designo Platinum nappa Leather
Performance Seats
Carbon Fiber Trim
Premium 2 package (not sure of the redundancy on this one)
Multimedia Package
HUD
Parking Assist
Driver Assist
-Extra
Trunk Tray
Wheel Locks
This all priced out at 72,890 on the MB website, which is crazy high compared to some of the builds I've seen in this forum.
Few questions on this:
Where is the steering wheel option?
Is this price negotiable (I've never built a car with options, usually just buy at dealership?)
Any feedback would be appreciated! Looking forward to hopefully making an order during November
I've found that the MB website doesn't take care of the redundancies and they leave redundant options on there (example: selecting the carbon fiber spoiler + spoiler AND mirrors will double charge). Please look over this build and let me know what y'all think (any additions or subtractions). I did not notice anything about the steering wheel on the website.
-Exterior
Polar white or Obsidian (haven't decided yet)
AMG 19" 5 spoke black wheels
Lighting package
Night package (not sure on this one yet, need feedback)
Panorama Roof
Carbon fiber spoiler and mirrors
-Interior
Designo Platinum nappa Leather
Performance Seats
Carbon Fiber Trim
Premium 2 package (not sure of the redundancy on this one)
Multimedia Package
HUD
Parking Assist
Driver Assist
-Extra
Trunk Tray
Wheel Locks
This all priced out at 72,890 on the MB website, which is crazy high compared to some of the builds I've seen in this forum.
Few questions on this:
Where is the steering wheel option?
Is this price negotiable (I've never built a car with options, usually just buy at dealership?)
Any feedback would be appreciated! Looking forward to hopefully making an order during November
#1318
Has anyone received their C450? Mine was built on the 7th and I am waiting for it to be transported to the dealership. Just want to know if anyone has got theirs. I will be picking mine from the austin dealership sometime next week and driving it back to Nola if anyone wants to setup a meetup to check it out let me know.
#1319
Managed to only get 6% off mine.. It was the first in the region with red interior, so their rationale was that it was such a high demand car that they couldn't do any higher. The manager also said they would only be making $100 from the car anyway, and had it been a C450 with black interior (they had 6 of those) or a C300, it would be easy to get over 8%
#1320
I know I already posted, but I had mentioned I was getting tint and debadging. You can probably guess what the debadging looks like but here's a quick snap from the cell for the tint..35% all around and is lightened even more by the crystal grey leather on the inside*
Last edited by sliqdaddy91; 10-09-2015 at 06:21 PM.
#1321
I don't know about everybody else but I look forward to seeing as many photos of the C450 as possible. So as far as I'm concerned, keep em coming. Oh and I don't know what debadging looks like so you can share that too. BTW, it's looking fresh.
#1322
Agreed... never apologize for extra pics, keep them coming!
#1325