Originally Posted by chieplai

I have the same question. I really want to place an order by the end of this week but feel I lack some information.

One is the price for the various options as well as base relative to those of 08. Another has to do with options to get. Please share your thoughts on the Leather Package; are the stock seats decent? What about PP? I really only need the LSD feature. What about the Multimedia Package? Is it worth the money? Should I spend it elsewhere as I haven't used the Mark Levinson option much in my package (nav and great audio / video system)?

Lastly, is the gas guzzler tax standard? I'm told I have to pay $2100 to cover what the dealership has to pay the gov't.

Thanks in advance for your comments!

Originally Posted by kimiFan

The reason I ask is because my 08 is on rail from Halifax, it should be should arriving real soon, I still can't get any concrete lease rates out of the dealer Re: interest rates or residuals on the car. This prompted me to contact an independent broker, who said he could get me an 09 for 2K less, than my current price & a better residual than mercedes will offer. He also said he could do better on any interest rate they were offering. That being said I wouldn't get the car till Sept. Of course I have no way of comparing when there is no info on 08's or 09's currently. My dilemma.

Originally Posted by E2233

I am sure you can do better with a dealer than a third party on pricing. We have bankrate.com in the states to compare interest rates on automobiles. Strange you can't get any prices on Model Year 2008. We are waiting for the prices on Model Year 2009. We use edmunds.com and kbb.com in the states to compare prices. The auto club and Costco also may be of asssistance in obtain prices. If you search this group and other groups your can obtain some information on the leasing factors. Leasing is a little more difficult then a straight buy with all the factors to considers. Consumer Reports and Money Magazine may have some comparsion on the leasing factors.

Originally Posted by kimiFan

I'm told the dealer rates fluctuate and they won't have a firm price re resid & interest rate/money factor until the car lands. there are not alot of 08's floating around here yet, they're just coming in now. Bank rates don't really apply to a lease since your doing it in house, or with an outside broker, they set the rates & your kinda at their mercy. So with no info it's kinda hard to bargain. I've told the dealer they have to provide some sort of incentive with the 09's so close on their heels, but their attitude is like so many others. It's an AMG there's people lined up at the door, Blah Blah Blah. The usual BS. we'll wait an see what they do, that's pretty much all I can do at this point.

Originally Posted by 2009c63soon

So, my car is being built in 2 days and hopefully here on the fastest ship in transatlantic history, ok, that bit may be a a little optimistic. The thing is, STILL no 2009 pricing.

Has anyone heard anything concrete on this yet?

Feels weird to have the car so close yet have no idea what I'll be paying!! The dealer "assures" me that it's unlikely to be much more than a $500 YoY increase, but then again, he would.

Originally Posted by E2233

My dealer said there was an increase on the Model Year 2008 around the first of the year and there may be a small increase on the Model Year 2009. There is a big sale on until July 31, 2008 on the remaining Model Year 2008 vehicles that are left. I heard the prices may not be available for the Model Year 2009 until July 1, 2008 and may be as late as July 15, 2008. The Model Year 2009 will not be released unitl about August 1, 2008.

Originally Posted by E2233

My dealer said there was an increase on the Model Year 2008 around the first of the year and there may be a small increase on the Model Year 2009. There is a big sale on until July 31, 2008 on the remaining Model Year 2008 vehicles that are left. I heard the prices may not be available for the Model Year 2009 until July 1, 2008 and may be as late as July 15, 2008. The Model Year 2009 will not be released unitl about August 1, 2008.

Originally Posted by RJR

My 09 is being built this week which means it should be delivered sometime middle of July but my dealer also told me that the 09's will be held up and not released until the beginning of August. I believe that August 1st is the official release date of the MY09. No pricing yet. Hard to believe there is still no pricing. Hopefully we are not in for a big surprise.

Originally Posted by 2009c63soon

Thanks for sharing the info you have. It must be before August 1st though as I'll be taking delivery before then. June 20th build should get it to NJ by July 20th at the latest.... i hope

Originally Posted by 2009c63soon

Does anyone know when they make the VIN available? Before production? Day of? Assume it must be available once the car has been produced.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by ABUDHABI

Hey Guys,,
My 09 C63 is waiting for assignment shipping in Germany and will arrive in around 2 weeks as my dealer said !! Still no price for it !! ?????
I HATE MBUSA