New C63 prices
01-07-2009, 12:22 PM
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I don't believe a new C63 was offered for $44k. They could send it through the auction and get more than that. But, if anyone has any deals like that please send them my way.
My local FL dealer called me today with 3 in stock. I had never talked to this salesman before, but he started off by saying how hot these cars and how little room they had for pricing. He didn't know that I know they have had the same car on their lot for 3 months.
My local FL dealer called me today with 3 in stock. I had never talked to this salesman before, but he started off by saying how hot these cars and how little room they had for pricing. He didn't know that I know they have had the same car on their lot for 3 months.
01-07-2009, 05:17 PM
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this thread pegs the BS meter.
Some of the discount levels being thrown around in this thread just dont translate to sale prices. And no, "offers" are not sale prices.
Dealers are concerned about overall floor plan expense and the length of time any car sits in stock. But selling a car for several $1000's below cost to save floor plan cost makes no sense
because a $50k car only costs the dealer around $250 per month in interest.
So if you know of a new $69k '09 C63 that I can buy for $44K plus tax, PM me. I'll buy it, and throw you a nice referral bonus (palladium/sahara preferred).
Dealers are concerned about overall floor plan expense and the length of time any car sits in stock. But selling a car for several $1000's below cost to save floor plan cost makes no sense
because a $50k car only costs the dealer around $250 per month in interest.So if you know of a new $69k '09 C63 that I can buy for $44K plus tax, PM me. I'll buy it, and throw you a nice referral bonus (palladium/sahara preferred).
01-07-2009, 06:16 PM
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Some of the discount levels being thrown around in this thread just dont translate to sale prices. And no, "offers" are not sale prices.
Dealers are concerned about overall floor plan expense and the length of time any car sits in stock. But selling a car for several $1000's below cost to save floor plan cost makes no sense because a $50k car only costs the dealer around $250 per month in interest.
So if you know of a new $69k '09 C63 that I can buy for $44K plus tax, PM me. I'll buy it, and throw you a nice referral bonus (palladium/sahara preferred).
Dealers are concerned about overall floor plan expense and the length of time any car sits in stock. But selling a car for several $1000's below cost to save floor plan cost makes no sense
because a $50k car only costs the dealer around $250 per month in interest.So if you know of a new $69k '09 C63 that I can buy for $44K plus tax, PM me. I'll buy it, and throw you a nice referral bonus (palladium/sahara preferred).
Same here, but then again, I usually take posters with less than 10 posts with a bit of a grain of salt. Lost Emperor excepted, since he had 10 posts in his first 5 minutes. :P
01-07-2009, 11:24 PM
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There is a steal for a used C63 in Lubbock, TX. It has 2500 miles on it and they were asking $55.5K. Black on black. Its at a Nissan dealership. I almost bought it, but fell in love with a white one.
01-07-2009, 11:39 PM
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The discounts you guys are speaking of at $7k-$8k off is nearly a 12% discount. Im sorry, but that would be one of the dumbest things a dealership could do. I could realistically see the $3k-$4k discount, but not a 12%. The new rates just came out and unfortunately they are no better than last months on the C63. There are however value added leases on the E63 and CLS63's.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IZex7I0evg
watch that vid, then you might have a different opinion before negotiating your sales price for a c63 on your dealer lot
01-08-2009, 10:23 AM
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I watched the video referenced above.
Yes, car manufacturers, including Mercedes, are filling the ports with cars the dealers arent ready to order due to declining demand. No dealer wants more than two C63's on the lot because that creates downward pricing pressure.
To better understand the British "slant" on this video piece, realize that the Brit dealership experience is far different than here in the US.
US dealers need have large stocks of cars because the customers want to drive in and drive off in their new car.
British buyers usually have to order their new car... they dont often expect to find exactly what they want sitting in the limited space in the dealer's forecourt.
That's why the commentator was aghast that Long Beach dealers were overflowing with new cars. SoCal dealers need a large, varied stock so their prospective customers dont go the next ealership down the road to shop.
FWIW, the two Mercedes dealers I trade with both told me they are coming off record December sales months. Funded buyers still have funds, and still want to buy cars.
Yes, car manufacturers, including Mercedes, are filling the ports with cars the dealers arent ready to order due to declining demand. No dealer wants more than two C63's on the lot because that creates downward pricing pressure.
To better understand the British "slant" on this video piece, realize that the Brit dealership experience is far different than here in the US.
US dealers need have large stocks of cars because the customers want to drive in and drive off in their new car.
British buyers usually have to order their new car... they dont often expect to find exactly what they want sitting in the limited space in the dealer's forecourt.
That's why the commentator was aghast that Long Beach dealers were overflowing with new cars. SoCal dealers need a large, varied stock so their prospective customers dont go the next ealership down the road to shop.
FWIW, the two Mercedes dealers I trade with both told me they are coming off record December sales months. Funded buyers still have funds, and still want to buy cars.
01-08-2009, 10:33 AM
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Hello forums, I'm a long time reader and AMG lover but this will be my actual first time posting. Its a real mess whats happening to the auto market lately. I was at my local MB dealership (Carlton Greenville, SC) and was offered an 09 Iridium Silver C63 fully loaded stickered at $69k for only $44k lol...I wasnt able to jump on the offer at the time and lost out. It's gone now 
. My father was offered an 07 CL550 for 50% off sticker... Carlton MB is hurting over here.
. My father was offered an 07 CL550 for 50% off sticker... Carlton MB is hurting over here.ya, no way a brand new c63 for 44k....
01-08-2009, 10:35 AM
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I've seen used ones on ebay in the low 50's now... However, I need to get that Sahara interior... so I'll probably have to wait some time for the used market to start showing the colors I want.
I'm going to takeover a short term lease in the meantime on something cheap.
I'm going to takeover a short term lease in the meantime on something cheap.
01-08-2009, 02:52 PM
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The discounts you guys are speaking of at $7k-$8k off is nearly a 12% discount. Im sorry, but that would be one of the dumbest things a dealership could do. I could realistically see the $3k-$4k discount, but not a 12%. The new rates just came out and unfortunately they are no better than last months on the C63. There are however value added leases on the E63 and CLS63's.
Also export was big the last year before everything collapsed worldwide. Now their allocation #'s as a result of those sales are having an impact on those dealers. So everything must go!
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01-11-2009, 01:31 PM
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Dealer called offering me $5,300 off yesterday on a new one thats been in their showroom awhile. Im positive I could have gotten a lot more off, but it wasn't the color combo i'm looking for.
The black/black one in Naples sure looks good for $7,500 off. Just swore I would never own another black car again! Wish it was a lighter color, or maybe red.
The black/black one in Naples sure looks good for $7,500 off. Just swore I would never own another black car again! Wish it was a lighter color, or maybe red.
01-11-2009, 02:26 PM
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Hello forums, I'm a long time reader and AMG lover but this will be my actual first time posting. Its a real mess whats happening to the auto market lately. I was at my local MB dealership (Carlton Greenville, SC) and was offered an 09 Iridium Silver C63 fully loaded stickered at $69k for only $44k lol...I wasnt able to jump on the offer at the time and lost out. It's gone now . My father was offered an 07 CL550 for 50% off sticker... Carlton MB is hurting over here.
. My father was offered an 07 CL550 for 50% off sticker... Carlton MB is hurting over here.
Sure, Mercedes North America would never let that happen, the dealer would lose his distirbution liscence.
01-12-2009, 07:52 AM
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Listen, call it what you want. My family was offered these deals because we had decided to just pay cash via wire transfer from the bank for two cars. We didnt want to finance anything at all. I didnt come on these forums to dick around with people. I appreciate the little BS flag, thats real cool.
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Listen, call it what you want. My family was offered these deals because we had decided to just pay cash via wire transfer from the bank for two cars. We didnt want to finance anything at all. I didnt come on these forums to dick around with people. I appreciate the little BS flag, thats real cool.
01-12-2009, 07:21 PM
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My Porsche smellsman offered me a 997 TT for "HALF PRICE" because he knew I would never buy the car. 
Of course I then called his bluff, and he revoked the offer.
Of course I then called his bluff, and he revoked the offer.
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Listen, call it what you want. My family was offered these deals because we had decided to just pay cash via wire transfer from the bank for two cars. We didnt want to finance anything at all. I didnt come on these forums to dick around with people. I appreciate the little BS flag, thats real cool.
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Hello forums, I'm a long time reader and AMG lover but this will be my actual first time posting. Its a real mess whats happening to the auto market lately. I was at my local MB dealership (Carlton Greenville, SC) and was offered an 09 Iridium Silver C63 fully loaded stickered at $69k for only $44k lol...I wasnt able to jump on the offer at the time and lost out. It's gone now . My father was offered an 07 CL550 for 50% off sticker... Carlton MB is hurting over here.
. My father was offered an 07 CL550 for 50% off sticker... Carlton MB is hurting over here.
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I really don't want to get in to a back and forth with you guys. If your local dealers are hurting so bad as to be "giving" these cars away, then let them do it. Some markets are struggling more so than others. I guess I find it interesting that you guys will beat up the dealerships when you purchase the car, then turn around and beat them up when you go to trade it back in because they will not give you what you think it's worth. I know everyone is in search of the "best deal", but I believe it's all a matter of if "you" believe you got the best deal. Some people would be happy paying MSRP, others will only buy below "invoice", it's really a state of mind because whatever you or I do, there will always be a better deal somewhere else.
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Listen, call it what you want. My family was offered these deals because we had decided to just pay cash via wire transfer from the bank for two cars. We didnt want to finance anything at all. I didnt come on these forums to dick around with people. I appreciate the little BS flag, thats real cool.
they prefer us NOT to pay cash in full - and u have two total posts, why did u come on this forum?
02-08-2009, 01:56 PM
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just a little info on car sales here in Kentucky. we have a MB and a lexus within miles of each other. i am deciding between an IS-F, C63 or a preowned E63. i drove the C63 and the IS-F MB never called to offer a discount. lexus called within a week and offered 7,500 off in a cash deal. then a week later lexus called again and offered 10k off. it was a left over 08 but new. thats no debating price or anything just 10k off the top like that.
02-08-2009, 05:52 PM
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just a little info on car sales here in Kentucky. we have a MB and a lexus within miles of each other. i am deciding between an IS-F, C63 or a preowned E63. i drove the C63 and the IS-F MB never called to offer a discount. lexus called within a week and offered 7,500 off in a cash deal. then a week later lexus called again and offered 10k off. it was a left over 08 but new. thats no debating price or anything just 10k off the top like that.
seems like the IS350 people that wanted to move up to ISF did so, but they haven't picked up many new customers (as in potential c63, M3, RS4 buyers) as Lexus would have want.
imo with 10k off MSRP it's where it should have been in the first place specially for new territory...
