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Old 08-18-2011, 08:08 PM
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Hi, new to this forum. Thinking of trading in my M3 for a 12 C63. I love the idea of custom ordering one and don't mind the wait, but as I've always bought from dealer stock, not sure how the process works! (in the USA, in particular) Specifically, how much $ down at the time of order, and is this refundable? Has anyone had success negotiating down from the sticker price, and when can this be done? It seems like a customer wouldn't have any leverage to negotiate if a non-refundable deposit is put down.. Any help you guys can give me is appreciated!
There is definitely room to negotiate down from msrp. Agree on a price before you agree to place the order and make a deposit. I've seen deposits run from $2k to $5k. If you decline to take the car upon delivery, dealers will typically will agree to refund the deposit once they sell the car, but procedures on that may vary.
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I also finally received my vin today. Here is the word from my dealer. The German or European spec models have already had their release date.. However, the american specs were supposed to be launched on August 28 (my original delivery), but now go pushed back to Sept 7th.. That is why anyone with an american spec will not get there car until after that date when they are launched. This is coming straight from the factory and my dealer who is in relations with them in Germany... Hope this helps.. I also agree, that i have just accepted that it is what it is at this point. I will get it when I get it.
Make sure you post pictures when you get it. My delivery date is early Feb. of 2012.
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Originally Posted by 2fnquik
Hi, new to this forum. Thinking of trading in my M3 for a 12 C63. I love the idea of custom ordering one and don't mind the wait, but as I've always bought from dealer stock, not sure how the process works! (in the USA, in particular) Specifically, how much $ down at the time of order, and is this refundable? Has anyone had success negotiating down from the sticker price, and when can this be done? It seems like a customer wouldn't have any leverage to negotiate if a non-refundable deposit is put down.. Any help you guys can give me is appreciated!
Welcome to MBWorld.. Great forum.. To answer your question I had to put a $1,000 deposit down on my car after I went through all the options I wanted in order to get production date. At any time that is refundable from what i understand. I had a lot of success negotiating down, but since I am in the military, mercedes takes 10% off the base MSRP and all options for military sales. But I also know that I talked him down on my diamond white paint $400 and also my keyless go and lighting pack a few hundred. So there is room to wiggle.
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Make sure you post pictures when you get it. My delivery date is early Feb. of 2012.
I will for sure.. I am hoping nothing else fails at this point. Thanks
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Thanks Enochroot.. Your the best.
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Spoke to a number of dealers today! One told me next year order books open! But spoke to someone else who said I can place the order 1st week of september and get the car last week of septemeber.
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The black one is magnetite black. Very nice!! I'm getting this one. So far delivery date is sep 26, placed order on June 16, and build date was august 12. Car is technically frozen for production. So let's hope delivery date does not change. Designo and performance package included.
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You have all probably seen this but i was earlier asked if the new C is louder than the "old" one. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtwBKNRpEd0&NR=1
I don't think so but since i drive an E 63 i can't be sure.
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Originally Posted by Jycke
You have all probably seen this but i was earlier asked if the new C is louder than the "old" one. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtwBKNRpEd0&NR=1
I don't think so but since i drive an E 63 i can't be sure.
not too sure i dont think so either:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvUAN...eature=related
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Ok, this one's off topic but man what an idiot bmw driver.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXYWc...eature=related
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Great thread everyone - I've been driving BMW's for 13 years and believe I'm about to be converted to a Merc C63 as my next daily driver. Fortunately, I still have about 6 months left on my current lease and have some runway to finalize options with my SA before December/January delivery.

I test drove a certified "09 C63 w/ 16k miles - asking $57k. While I could negotiate down, I figured buying the '12 C63 at close to invoice would not be much more.

Below are the otptions that I have chosen. Would appreciate any input and I could use some advice on paint color.

2012 C63 Base $58,930
-Arctic White - Suggestions welcomed PLEASE on final paint
-designo Black Edition Enterior
- may go Sand or Sand/Black depending on final paint
-Black Ash Wood
-COMMAND Launch Package
-Lighting Package (is this worth the $1290?)
-KEYLESS-GO
-Power Rear Sunshade
-Rear Side Airbags
-C63 AMG 18 inch Standard Wheels (795)
Final MSRP $66,325 so far..

Has anyone had luck negotiating maintenance at no charge?

In the garage:
Retiring - 2008 BMW 550i, Silver on Black w/ MSport Package
2011 Merc GL450 - Wife's hooptie
Old 08-22-2011, 03:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Seanmag
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Great thread everyone - I've been driving BMW's for 13 years and believe I'm about to be converted to a Merc C63 as my next daily driver. Fortunately, I still have about 6 months left on my current lease and have some runway to finalize options with my SA before December/January delivery.

I test drove a certified "09 C63 w/ 16k miles - asking $57k. While I could negotiate down, I figured buying the '12 C63 at close to invoice would not be much more.

Below are the otptions that I have chosen. Would appreciate any input and I could use some advice on paint color.

2012 C63 Base $58,930
-Arctic White - Suggestions welcomed PLEASE on final paint
-designo Black Edition Enterior
- may go Sand or Sand/Black depending on final paint
-Black Ash Wood
-COMMAND Launch Package
-Lighting Package (is this worth the $1290?)
-KEYLESS-GO
-Power Rear Sunshade
-Rear Side Airbags
-C63 AMG 18 inch Standard Wheels (795)
Final MSRP $66,325 so far..

Has anyone had luck negotiating maintenance at no charge?

In the garage:
Retiring - 2008 BMW 550i, Silver on Black w/ MSport Package
2011 Merc GL450 - Wife's hooptie
Hi Welcome,

I too chose Arctic White at first. I then set my eye on a E63 in Diamond White. Looked at both in the sun. Went for Diamond.
Downunder it costs about $3k extra.(Taxes), in your parts about $500?.
Could be worth considering?
Great car. I get mine in Dec.
Cheers
Marty
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Originally Posted by Seanmag
MBWorld.org first time poster.

Great thread everyone - I've been driving BMW's for 13 years and believe I'm about to be converted to a Merc C63 as my next daily driver. Fortunately, I still have about 6 months left on my current lease and have some runway to finalize options with my SA before December/January delivery.

I test drove a certified "09 C63 w/ 16k miles - asking $57k. While I could negotiate down, I figured buying the '12 C63 at close to invoice would not be much more.

Below are the otptions that I have chosen. Would appreciate any input and I could use some advice on paint color.

2012 C63 Base $58,930
-Arctic White - Suggestions welcomed PLEASE on final paint
-designo Black Edition Enterior
- may go Sand or Sand/Black depending on final paint
-Black Ash Wood
-COMMAND Launch Package
-Lighting Package (is this worth the $1290?)
-KEYLESS-GO
-Power Rear Sunshade
-Rear Side Airbags
-C63 AMG 18 inch Standard Wheels (795)
Final MSRP $66,325 so far..

Has anyone had luck negotiating maintenance at no charge?

In the garage:
Retiring - 2008 BMW 550i, Silver on Black w/ MSport Package
2011 Merc GL450 - Wife's hooptie
Looks like it would be a great build, I think the car looks amazing in Arctic white. White on black interior is a great combo.

The lighting package is worth the $1290 in my opinion.

Only thing missing is the AMG Development Package (P31) and (471) Limited Slip Differntial. ...if you have another $8,000 you feel like putting into the car.
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Originally Posted by Seanmag
MBWorld.org first time poster.

Great thread everyone - I've been driving BMW's for 13 years and believe I'm about to be converted to a Merc C63 as my next daily driver. Fortunately, I still have about 6 months left on my current lease and have some runway to finalize options with my SA before December/January delivery.

I test drove a certified "09 C63 w/ 16k miles - asking $57k. While I could negotiate down, I figured buying the '12 C63 at close to invoice would not be much more.

Below are the otptions that I have chosen. Would appreciate any input and I could use some advice on paint color.

2012 C63 Base $58,930
-Arctic White - Suggestions welcomed PLEASE on final paint
-designo Black Edition Enterior
- may go Sand or Sand/Black depending on final paint
-Black Ash Wood
-COMMAND Launch Package
-Lighting Package (is this worth the $1290?)
-KEYLESS-GO
-Power Rear Sunshade
-Rear Side Airbags
-C63 AMG 18 inch Standard Wheels (795)
Final MSRP $66,325 so far..

Has anyone had luck negotiating maintenance at no charge?

In the garage:
Retiring - 2008 BMW 550i, Silver on Black w/ MSport Package
2011 Merc GL450 - Wife's hooptie
Welcome!

I'm in the same position as you, my current lease is up in 6 months. I wouldn't wait too long before getting an order in, depending on where you live it could be a delay in getting it. I placed a deposit with the dealer I'm using now at the beginning of June and just got a November production date for a late december/Jan delivey. At least go and talk to them and see, I'd hate to see the disorganization of MB mess up your order.
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Thank you Wolves and Special Forces, that was very helpful. This is a great forum.. So I will negotiate before I put the order in and place my deposit. The military discount is very cool
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I forgot to mention one other question. Does anyone know approximately when MB will STOP taking orders for the MY2012 C63? Or at least when they have traditionally done so in the past?
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Originally Posted by 2fnquik
I forgot to mention one other question. Does anyone know approximately when MB will STOP taking orders for the MY2012 C63? Or at least when they have traditionally done so in the past?

End of May 2012?
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End of May 2012?
Maybe even later, they made the minor facelift this year so they probably won't have to retool the factory next year so might just roll from 2012My to 2013 without much of a gap.
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Got word from MB that a C63 is coming into the country within a few days. They weren't sure if it's mine...if it is, brace yourself for some C63 estate pics
I would also like to clear out that when i said our interior is hand made i meant code e06, which is leather dash

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Looks nice

http://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/sh...RT&tabNumber=2
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Looks great Jycke, thanks for posting them! The interior looks great, I can't wait to get my hands on mine.
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Well it's not mine unfortunately, but close enough :P
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Very nice estate.
Jycke, you ordered an estate not a sedan right?
Just to rub it in our face that we can't get estates here!

Just checked back with my dealer and my car is scheduled to be built in 2 weeks on September 5th. Which means delivery could happen as soon as October...

I'm trying not to get excited as the build date has already been pushed back 3 times previously...
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Yes, a diamond white, beautiful estate
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I'll keep my fingers crossed for you Enochroot. I think if they delay mine past the current Nov build date I'll cancel my order and go with my backup option.


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