newbie loves your site, also in the market
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From: Madison, WI
2002 c240 auto, c1, c2, bose
newbie loves your site, also in the market
Hi all, I have to say I love the site, respect for all of you. Countless hours already spent on the board, much more coming this weekend, can’t get enough of it.
Finally became a member, need some advise on shopping for my next car. I currently own a 2002 c240 (not mentioning paid sticker price, wish have found this site earlier).
I am thinking to sell my c240, I am guessing somewhere around $26000. With a little help of local bank, my budget will be around $46000.
Should I go for a used loaded 03, or 04 basic (I just check the invoice for 04 E320 is $44,710 )? After seeing all those little electrical problems with 03 models, I would really love to have a 04 model. A lot of you have mentioned that you paid around invoice, and got the cars from MarcusBenz, How can I contact him/her?
At last, anybody thinks that I should hold on to my c240, buy a new 04 E320 when I got enough $$$$ (my girlfreind's thought), in a year or so? Consider I am only in my mid 20s, but have always been craaaaazy about benz, particular the E (who knows maybe I will like S when I get little older)?
Any comments, suggestions? Please help!!!!!!!! Sorry for the long message, I feel like just talking to a bunch of friends.
Finally became a member, need some advise on shopping for my next car. I currently own a 2002 c240 (not mentioning paid sticker price, wish have found this site earlier).
I am thinking to sell my c240, I am guessing somewhere around $26000. With a little help of local bank, my budget will be around $46000.
Should I go for a used loaded 03, or 04 basic (I just check the invoice for 04 E320 is $44,710 )? After seeing all those little electrical problems with 03 models, I would really love to have a 04 model. A lot of you have mentioned that you paid around invoice, and got the cars from MarcusBenz, How can I contact him/her?
At last, anybody thinks that I should hold on to my c240, buy a new 04 E320 when I got enough $$$$ (my girlfreind's thought), in a year or so? Consider I am only in my mid 20s, but have always been craaaaazy about benz, particular the E (who knows maybe I will like S when I get little older)?
Any comments, suggestions? Please help!!!!!!!! Sorry for the long message, I feel like just talking to a bunch of friends.
Last edited by benz ever; Apr 13, 2004 at 11:01 PM.
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2005 C230
Hey,
Its always nice to get a new member. I'm also on the market and hope to purchase my first benz by the end of this year. A way to contact marcus benz is to to go to the tab on the upper right hand corner under members. There you can search for his name and ask him questions. From what I hear he's a pretty nice sales guy. (I know thats rare). One of his posts has said that he has been able to get around $4500 off the MSRP for a new E which, according to him, is a good price. Hope this helps and have fun shopping for your new car.
Its always nice to get a new member. I'm also on the market and hope to purchase my first benz by the end of this year. A way to contact marcus benz is to to go to the tab on the upper right hand corner under members. There you can search for his name and ask him questions. From what I hear he's a pretty nice sales guy. (I know thats rare). One of his posts has said that he has been able to get around $4500 off the MSRP for a new E which, according to him, is a good price. Hope this helps and have fun shopping for your new car.
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2003 E320
Welcome, benz ever!
I have had only very minor problems with my 2003, partly (I think) because I preferred a more basic car. I think a lot of people had more problems with some of the more exotic gadgets. I vote for the basic 2004. There's nothing like a brand new car that is 100% all yours! Get it with every single option you want, though! Then enjoy! It's a great car!
Just an added thought--since you're in your twenties and will take a pretty major hit if you only own your car a couple of years, make sure your overall financial plan has been given proper thought. Have you bought real estate yet? You might want to consider buying real estate first and then upgrading your car later--once you have started feeling the financial benefits of owning your own home.
Also welcome coconutpolito!
I have had only very minor problems with my 2003, partly (I think) because I preferred a more basic car. I think a lot of people had more problems with some of the more exotic gadgets. I vote for the basic 2004. There's nothing like a brand new car that is 100% all yours! Get it with every single option you want, though! Then enjoy! It's a great car!
Just an added thought--since you're in your twenties and will take a pretty major hit if you only own your car a couple of years, make sure your overall financial plan has been given proper thought. Have you bought real estate yet? You might want to consider buying real estate first and then upgrading your car later--once you have started feeling the financial benefits of owning your own home.
Also welcome coconutpolito!
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I say get some money together till you have enough for a moderately loaded e320. I paid around 5K less than sticker without too much trouble on a car that had been sitting on the lot for a month. completly stock e sux. I mean treat yourself man, you already have had entry level, move up to a nicely loaded E class.
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2002 c240 auto, c1, c2, bose
Thanks for the concern
Thanks for all of your comments and concerns. I guess I am the lucky one that inherited some real estate from my parents. So I figure that e320 will be my next big financial investment (sort of, I know the car depreciates so much nowadays). That’s why I don’t want to go over 45K. Keep up the good work, and have a nice day.
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note the thread about the decontenting that has already gone into production. if you want an E320 and are ready to purchase, move now and get something from dealer stock or something at the port already. otherwise, you will get the lesser brakes, no entry lights, no lumbar, etc.
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Dont waste your time on a stripped E320. Might as well get an Acura, much better value.
Ultimately, its about preference, and what reasons you are buying this car for.
Read the boards, revisit what options you might also consider, and see what would make driving that much for enjoyable, its worth it.
Ultimately, its about preference, and what reasons you are buying this car for.
Read the boards, revisit what options you might also consider, and see what would make driving that much for enjoyable, its worth it.
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those FWD competitors just don't "have it" in terms of driving feel, japanese quality aside. might as well just get a Honda Accord if you are going to get an Acura. Infiniti is the only way to go if you want to go japanese IMHO.
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Originally posted by nyca
those FWD competitors just don't "have it" in terms of driving feel, japanese quality aside. might as well just get a Honda Accord if you are going to get an Acura. Infiniti is the only way to go if you want to go japanese IMHO.
those FWD competitors just don't "have it" in terms of driving feel, japanese quality aside. might as well just get a Honda Accord if you are going to get an Acura. Infiniti is the only way to go if you want to go japanese IMHO.
I say go for it. If you're gonna buy a benz, its not gonna change your life to ad a couple grand in options. You will wish you had.
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its not a question of adding some money. how do you get the original better brakes on the 320 now? you can't apparently, I guess you have to get the 500. Rather then deleting the brakes, the entrance lights, the lumbar support - they should have just added 200-300 $$$s to the price of the car and retained those items.
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Originally posted by EclassOzz
id rather have a completely stock e320 than have an acure or infiniti,,enough said
id rather have a completely stock e320 than have an acure or infiniti,,enough said
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Originally posted by nyca
its not a question of adding some money. how do you get the original better brakes on the 320 now? you can't apparently, I guess you have to get the 500. Rather then deleting the brakes, the entrance lights, the lumbar support - they should have just added 200-300 $$$s to the price of the car and retained those items.
its not a question of adding some money. how do you get the original better brakes on the 320 now? you can't apparently, I guess you have to get the 500. Rather then deleting the brakes, the entrance lights, the lumbar support - they should have just added 200-300 $$$s to the price of the car and retained those items.
But yeah, the Appearance package is like the 03 Sport Package for the same price but minus the Airmatic suspension.
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Re: newbie loves your site, also in the market
We just bought a 2004 E320 yesterday, pretty much loaded (GPS, massage seat, auto-shade, premium package ....). $3K bellow invoice. I think. FYI, MSRP is $57K, we paid $50K, before tax and license.
I think there's a lot of room to negotiate on cars like Benz W211 and BMW 5 serie. The competition is pretty stiff.
I think there's a lot of room to negotiate on cars like Benz W211 and BMW 5 serie. The competition is pretty stiff.
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I am thinking to sell my c240, I am guessing somewhere around $26000. With a little help of local bank, my budget will be around $46000.
Should I go for a used loaded 03, or 04 basic (I just check the invoice for 04 E320 is $44,710 )? After seeing all those little electrical problems with 03 models, I would really love to have a 04 model. A lot of you have mentioned that you paid around invoice, and got the cars from MarcusBenz, How can I contact him/her?
At last, anybody thinks that I should hold on to my c240, buy a new 04 E320 when I got enough $$$$ (my girlfreind's thought), in a year or so? Consider I am only in my mid 20s, but have always been craaaaazy about benz, particular the E (who knows maybe I will like S when I get little older)?
Any comments, suggestions? Please help!!!!!!!! Sorry for the long message, I feel like just talking to a bunch of friends.
I am thinking to sell my c240, I am guessing somewhere around $26000. With a little help of local bank, my budget will be around $46000.
Should I go for a used loaded 03, or 04 basic (I just check the invoice for 04 E320 is $44,710 )? After seeing all those little electrical problems with 03 models, I would really love to have a 04 model. A lot of you have mentioned that you paid around invoice, and got the cars from MarcusBenz, How can I contact him/her?
At last, anybody thinks that I should hold on to my c240, buy a new 04 E320 when I got enough $$$$ (my girlfreind's thought), in a year or so? Consider I am only in my mid 20s, but have always been craaaaazy about benz, particular the E (who knows maybe I will like S when I get little older)?
Any comments, suggestions? Please help!!!!!!!! Sorry for the long message, I feel like just talking to a bunch of friends.
Last edited by zam2000; Apr 19, 2004 at 01:59 AM.
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Re: Re: newbie loves your site, also in the market
Here's another pix. Car is alright. I think Mercedes Benz somehow lost its magic touch in building car, don't feel that solid, attention to detail, and classy appearance anymore. 
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Re: Re: Re: newbie loves your site, also in the market
Originally posted by zam2000
Here's another pix. Car is alright. I think Mercedes Benz somehow lost its magic touch in building car, don't feel that solid, attention to detail, and classy appearance anymore.
Here's another pix. Car is alright. I think Mercedes Benz somehow lost its magic touch in building car, don't feel that solid, attention to detail, and classy appearance anymore.
