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I am looking to get a new vehicle next summer and with the supply shortages I wanted to make sure I place me order early enough to allow enough time to take delivery by next Summer. While using the online configurator to build a C43 AMG noticed a few strange things about some options and packages. The first thing was when I select the option for ventilated seats that should cost $450 the total price jumps by $2,070. The second issue was when adding the Drivers Assistance package it automatically adds the Multimedia package that costs $1250. No idea why It selects this additional $1,250 package when I never selected it nor do I even want it. When building a car, especially a luxury brand like MB, I assumed that I can I can option it exactly the way I want it, but now I am paying almost $3,000 additional for options that I don't even want.
In the past Drivers Assistance required the Multimedia package. Most likely there is some hardware/software dependency or MB corporate just requires it. Don't know if you will have any luck getting Drivers Assistance without the Multimedia package. Don't think MB cares much about someone not liking package bundles. This is true for almost all automobile manufacturers. It is even worse for MB in countries other than the USA.
In the past Drivers Assistance required the Multimedia package. Most likely there is some hardware/software dependency or MB corporate just requires it. Don't know if you will have any luck getting Drivers Assistance without the Multimedia package. Don't think MB cares much about someone not liking package bundles. This is true for almost all automobile manufacturers. It is even worse for MB in countries other than the USA.
The only Manufacture who lets you spec each individual option separately is Porsche, So I may be forced to get something like a Macan S.
I am looking to get a new vehicle next summer and with the supply shortages I wanted to make sure I place me order early enough to allow enough time to take delivery by next Summer. While using the online configurator to build a C43 AMG noticed a few strange things about some options and packages. The first thing was when I select the option for ventilated seats that should cost $450 the total price jumps by $2,070. The second issue was when adding the Drivers Assistance package it automatically adds the Multimedia package that costs $1250. No idea why It selects this additional $1,250 package when I never selected it nor do I even want it. When building a car, especially a luxury brand like MB, I assumed that I can I can option it exactly the way I want it, but now I am paying almost $3,000 additional for options that I don't even want.
Well, you know what assuming gets you! Some options require additional options.
I am looking to get a new vehicle next summer and with the supply shortages I wanted to make sure I place me order early enough to allow enough time to take delivery by next Summer. While using the online configurator to build a C43 AMG noticed a few strange things about some options and packages. The first thing was when I select the option for ventilated seats that should cost $450 the total price jumps by $2,070. The second issue was when adding the Drivers Assistance package it automatically adds the Multimedia package that costs $1250. No idea why It selects this additional $1,250 package when I never selected it nor do I even want it. When building a car, especially a luxury brand like MB, I assumed that I can I can option it exactly the way I want it, but now I am paying almost $3,000 additional for options that I don't even want.
When you add ventilated seats it requires the addition of true leather, not MB-Tex. When you add the Drivers Assistance Package it requires the Multimedia Package for the navigation feature that comes along with it.
Your biggest issue is going to be that the W205 C43 is now a discontinued model with the upcoming W206 C-Class. Mercedes has already stated that the V6 and V8 options will not carry over.
When you add ventilated seats it requires the addition of true leather, not MB-Tex. When you add the Drivers Assistance Package it requires the Multimedia Package for the navigation feature that comes along with it.
Your biggest issue is going to be that the W205 C43 is now a discontinued model with the upcoming W206 C-Class. Mercedes has already stated that the V6 and V8 options will not carry over.
Wow, I did not know it is being discontinued. So even if I place an order right now they are no longer producing the twin turbo V6 engine in the C43?
Wow, I did not know it is being discontinued. So even if I place an order right now they are no longer producing the twin turbo V6 engine in the C43?
Correct. Your only way to get one now would be to luck out and find one that has been produced and has not sold yet or find one used that checks the boxes for you.
Wow, I did not know it is being discontinued. So even if I place an order right now they are no longer producing the twin turbo V6 engine in the C43?
Yup it is discontinued but if you live in North America and want a coupe or cabriolet instead of the sedan, the C43 of the current gen (205) is likely to get a 2022 model year (MY22) as the next C-Class is losing both coupe and cabriolet variants so it likely to get an extra year compared to the sedan counterpart. The to be discontinued C and E coupe & cabriolet are highly rumored to be replaced by a CLE. If you really want the current gen C43 sedan, you need to get a MY21, see if you can find existing stock like the previous post mentioned.
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Yup it is discontinued but if you live in North America and want a coupe or cabriolet instead of the sedan, the C43 of the current gen (205) is likely to get a 2022 model year (MY22) as the next C-Class is losing both coupe and cabriolet variants so it likely to get an extra year compared to the sedan counterpart. The to be discontinued C and E coupe & cabriolet are highly rumored to be replaced by a CLE. If you really want the current gen C43 sedan, you need to get a MY21, see if you can find existing stock like the previous post mentioned.
I stand (somewhat) corrected. Coupes and Cabs can still be configured but whether or not it will truly be built may be iffy.
no, no you aren't wrong a tiny bit. I think OP is looking at sedans anyways.
Definitely want to get a sedan, only problem is the lease on my current car is not up until next summer so looks like my only option is to get a 1-2 year old CPO C43 next year. Was already looking at some C43's that are 1-2 years old with 5K-15K miles on them and they selling nearly at sticker price or only a few thousand off at best, which if that is the case I rather spend a few grand more and get it brand new.
Definitely want to get a sedan, only problem is the lease on my current car is not up until next summer so looks like my only option is to get a 1-2 year old CPO C43 next year. Was already looking at some C43's that are 1-2 years old with 5K-15K miles on them and they selling nearly at sticker price or only a few thousand off at best, which if that is the case I rather spend a few grand more and get it brand new.
It isn't all that bad as since you currently have a vehicle and it is a seller's market. The new vehicle might be more expensive but at least you will get a good amount back for your current vehicle so you are even.
Even though your vehicle is a lease you still have options, for example, your residual should be lower than the market value. Which means you could buy the vehicle out and then sell it and put that money on a C43. However, if you decide to lease the C43 then it is not recommended to put the money on to the C43 as that is a capital cost reduction, if anything happens to the vehicle during the lease, you lose all that down payment. Alternatively you could always bring the vehicle back to the dealership (especially if your current vehicle is a MB) and ask for a quote and see if everything makes sense, see if they can work some numbers out.
Depending on how desperate you want the C43 now, you could totally consider that or at least get a quote from several dealerships and see if they can give you a good deal by paying off all the lease payment of your vehicle and potentially paying you back money.
In my opinion (but just in my opinion) if you have the money by all means sell your current vehicle and get the C43 now so you can enjoy it as the chip shortage will most likely last until late 2022 earliest and till early 2023.
You stated on your public profile that your vehicle is currently a 2015 C 300? How long was your duration of lease and what was the residual value?
It isn't all that bad as since you currently have a vehicle and it is a seller's market. The new vehicle might be more expensive but at least you will get a good amount back for your current vehicle so you are even.
Even though your vehicle is a lease you still have options, for example, your residual should be lower than the market value. Which means you could buy the vehicle out and then sell it and put that money on a C43. However, if you decide to lease the C43 then it is not recommended to put the money on to the C43 as that is a capital cost reduction, if anything happens to the vehicle during the lease, you lose all that down payment. Alternatively you could always bring the vehicle back to the dealership (especially if your current vehicle is a MB) and ask for a quote and see if everything makes sense, see if they can work some numbers out.
Depending on how desperate you want the C43 now, you could totally consider that or at least get a quote from several dealerships and see if they can give you a good deal by paying off all the lease payment of your vehicle and potentially paying you back money.
In my opinion (but just in my opinion) if you have the money by all means sell your current vehicle and get the C43 now so you can enjoy it as the chip shortage will most likely last until late 2022 earliest and till early 2023.
You stated on your public profile that your vehicle is currently a 2015 C 300? How long was your duration of lease and what was the residual value?
Currently I have a 2018 C 300, I had a 2015 prior to this one but never updated my profile for whatever reason. It is a 3 year lease with residual value just over $31,000. I am not desperate and I had no problem waiting until next year for the C43 but like a lot of people mentioned since they are discontinuing it, it may be best to look into getting it sooner than later. The C43 is something that I plan to keep for a while and possibly do some modifications down the road so will definitely be buying, not leasing that.
Currently I have a 2018 C 300, I had a 2015 prior to this one but never updated my profile for whatever reason. It is a 3 year lease with residual value just over $31,000. I am not desperate and I had no problem waiting until next year for the C43 but like a lot of people mentioned since they are discontinuing it, it may be best to look into getting it sooner than later. The C43 is something that I plan to keep for a while and possibly do some modifications down the road so will definitely be buying, not leasing that.
I see that makes sense as I was surprised you are still leasing a 2015 C 300 which turns out it isn't the case.
Since you said you will be buying, I would say definitely put the down payment you earned from selling your current car on that vehicle. I recommend start going around dealerships and asking for quotes and see how much they offer you for your 2018 C 300.
Just bought a (barely) used C43 AMG in November... had only 2K miles on it, ticked (al)most all of the boxes I was looking at, and after looking at the gawd awful grills on the comparable Bimmers and Lexus in the 3 and 4 ranges, I went for the MB. The Audi models felt somewhat dated. Happy so far, a fun car to drive (drove 1400 miles back from Texas to Kentucky in it. Makes hours feel like minutes, and it's SOOO easy to get aroun d those truck jams on all the interstates currently. Haven't figured out all the gizmos yet, though. Didn't want the turbo 4-banger... had a turbo mazda way back when... fun car.... but its power curve doesn't match this thing at all. Lots of low end torque, which gives the car alot of grunt
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Just bought a (barely) used C43 AMG in November... had only 2K miles on it, ticked (al)most all of the boxes I was looking at, and after looking at the gawd awful grills on the comparable Bimmers and Lexus in the 3 and 4 ranges, I went for the MB. The Audi models felt somewhat dated. Happy so far, a fun car to drive (drove 1400 miles back from Texas to Kentucky in it. Makes hours feel like minutes, and it's SOOO easy to get aroun d those truck jams on all the interstates currently. Haven't figured out all the gizmos yet, though. Didn't want the turbo 4-banger... had a turbo mazda way back when... fun car.... but its power curve doesn't match this thing at all. Lots of low end torque, which gives the car alot of grunt
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