2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Consumer Discussions

Entry Level Luxury Performance Sedans

• Re: Entry level larger luxury sedan [buyerhelp]

  Written by: plekto on Apr 27, 2013 12:22:57 PM

  One thing I note is that a lot of the cars mentioned are smaller euro-sedans. And while this is fine, if you want a large car, you're looking at a Big Lexus, Acura, Cadillac, Mercedes, Volvo, Audi, or BMW. Others do make similar cars, but they tend to be overpriced or far more sport than luxury. A quick run - down: Acura. Pretty much the TL. It's basically a Japanese Buick ... Read More

• My pet peeve ...

  Written by: dino001 on Feb 5, 2013 11:50:13 AM

  ... is fold-down rear seat. I think for BMW or Benz to demand $500 for it on sedans is a true scandal and I'm shocked they are getting away with it. What's worse, many dealers actually do not order this option, so I can bet there are many trully surprised owners of 3-series, who discover their seats don't fold down first time they try to put something bigger into their trunk. ... Read More

Mercedes-Benz C230 Problems and Repairs

• Re: 2007 C230 Camshaft sensors and transmission issues [faheemallibhai]

  Written by: rah12 on Dec 17, 2012 7:25:35 PM

  I'm having the same problem. We bought a 2006 Mercedes C230 in September 23, 2012. Here it is Dec 17, 2012 and we have had the same issues with the check engine light, oil leaks, etc. Get the oil leak fixed, check engine light still on. Tonight, I was picking my son up from bball practice when out of the blue, on the interstate, the car just stopped driving, I pull ... Read More

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Lease Questions

• Re: 2013 C250sedan lease programs for December 2012 [mercedes_dez]

  Written by: hall77 on Dec 14, 2012 7:55:49 PM

  Hi Car man. I need your help. I am trying to lease a c300 4matic. Can you please give me an idea of how much should be the total out of pocket more or less with a payment of 379 per month. Lease for 24 months, 10k per year. I have an offer for 379 with 3500 total out of pocket on a msrp $43780. Dealer states that they will make ... Read More

Mercedes-Benz C230 Problems and Repairs

• Re: Problem with sudden shut off [auwillowtumn]

  Written by: lon38 on Dec 9, 2012 8:39:32 AM

  Hi Auwlllowtumn, I currently have the same vehicle 2012 mercedes benz c250 The exact same thing happened to me today. While I was at a stop light..car idling the engine suddenly shuts off. I did not have any problem starting the car back. Did you find out what was wrong with your car? Any information will help. Thanks

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Lease Questions

• 2013 C250sedan lease programs for December 2012

  Written by: mercedes_dez on Dec 8, 2012 3:26:22 PM

  Hello all Maybe i missed it but the current rate for the C250 for December 2012 is .00120. The residuals for 24 months, 12k miles is 71%. The residuals for 36 months 12k miles is 61%. My current offering on a well equipped C-Class is as follows: 2013 Mercedes Benz C250 sedan, Black exterior, black interior, premium package p1, multimedia package, sports package, sirius radio, AMG wheels, rear spoiler MSRP $40845 ... Read More

• Re: 2013 C300 Sport Sedan - November [Krovopiytza]

  Written by: Car_man on Nov 11, 2012 7:42:07 AM

  Certainly Krovopiytza. Mercedes-Benz Financial's November buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 30-month lease of a 2012 C300 Sedan 4Matic with 12,000 miles per year are .00087 and 66% for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. The numbers for an otherwise identical 36-month lease are .00087 and 61%. You might be able to use the 36-month numbers for a 39-month lease if this car is eligible ... Read More

Entry Level Luxury Performance Sedans

• Re: Nobody answered my question - EPS [nyccarguy]

  Written by: graphicguy on Oct 24, 2012 2:28:25 PM

  nyc.....the GF was all hot and bothered by the Benz C350 4Matic coupe when she was looking, before deciding on the S4. We test drove a totally loaded one.....black with tan interior (just like my 335i). It felt like a slug. Now, this was a 2012. I think the tech, build quality and materials were anything that wasn't met or exceeded by the BMW or the Audi. Maybe the 2013 is ... Read More

2012 Mercedes-Benz C350 Coupe

• Re: 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe [claires]

  Written by: bruice on Oct 17, 2012 8:36:33 AM

  I have a 2011 C-350 coupe. at 9000 mi the battery started going dead at random times. now have 25000 mi and it's still doing it. It;s in the shop right now. Been there 5 days. good luck

Entry Level Luxury Performance Sedans

• Re: Reliability and Durability etc. [flightnurse]

  Written by: plekto on Oct 9, 2012 12:54:40 PM

  Don't forget, though, that this also is a huge plus for Cadillac. Repairs are inexpensive (parts are actually less now than Toyota or Honda!) and they happen fairly infrequently compared to the European makes. Add in pretty decent incentives (incentives from Acura or Lexus??), and it's compelling. $32K for a CTS (actual price via Truecar on a 2012, which isn't as low as you can negotiate yourself, even) versus $40-45K or ... Read More

• Re: Audi pics [tdbmd]

  Written by: graphicguy on Oct 9, 2012 5:51:31 AM

  tdbmd.....for years, we (GF and I) resisted Audis. Seems we could never get together with any of the local dealers (all 2 of them). It always seemed they either wouldn't deal on a car we liked. Or, they didn't have anything we liked and really weren't all that interested in finding something we'd want. Over the last 5-7 years, we had looked at an A4, and an A6. But, neither hit ... Read More

Mercedes Benz C-Class Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Price for a 2011 C300 [bingxu]

  Written by: plekto on Oct 8, 2012 7:55:39 PM

  Considering the 2013 models are out, it's a pretty terrible price on a *used* car. Whatever they want to call it, it's used. Cars Direct has a 2012 C250 with 0 miles on it (new) for $1000 more locally. IMO, the difference between the C250 and C300 is essentially nothing worth getting excited over. Nada says that car is worth: 26,400 - 28,250 - 32,200 Dealer paid for it (wholesale): ~$24000. ... Read More

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Lease Questions

• Re: Lease on 2013 c300 c class luxury sedan [toby51]

  Written by: insidecarbuy on Oct 8, 2012 6:54:45 PM

  Thats not a bad deal… I help my friend get this deal over the weekend on a 2013 C300 4-matic sport with Premium package 1 and Multimedia . The MSRP is $45,470 and he also qualified for the $2,000 Mercedes EAB Fleet program. Final selling price of $38,910 and with auto pay money factor is .00077 for 24 months. You may want to check your bank fee, ours was only $795. ... Read More

Entry Level Luxury Performance Sedans

• ELLPS incentives

  Written by: nyccarguy on Sep 21, 2012 11:03:35 AM

  To say that one manufacturer is better than another because of the current lease terms or current incentives is not right. Every manufacturer in this segment has some kind of different incentive every month to move metal. We all know how they do it. BMW subsidizes their leases with high residual values. According to BMWFS, after 30 months my 2011 328xi will be worth $26,406 with 50K on the odometer. My ... Read More

• Re: Saw the newest ELLPS... [nyccarguy]

  Written by: habitat1 on Sep 13, 2012 4:12:08 AM

  NYC, Haven't checked KBB or other sources, but $19k for a 2010 TSX with 49,000 miles doesn't seem terrible, given that Acura is discounting the heck out of their new cars now. I just got another e-mail from Pohanka Acura indicating they would give me $9,300 of a brand new 2012 TL SH-AWD (manual or auto), which works out to around $36k. I have to believe that Acura's aggressive pricing on ... Read More

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Lease Questions

• Re: 2012 C300 4MATIC lease [rktmn0]

  Written by: Car_man on Sep 10, 2012 4:39:59 PM

  You're welcome rktmn0. Thank you for the additional information. According to my calculations, if you were to lease a 2012 C300 4Matic that has an MSRP of $39,985 and a selling price of $39,000 through Mercedes-Benz Financial right now for 24 months with 15,000 miles per year, your zero down, pre-tax monthly payment would be around $539. The payment for an otherwise identical 36-month lease would be $488. Of note, if ... Read More

• Re: Money Factor & Residual Rate August 2012 C-250 [amarillo5]

  Written by: Car_man on Sep 9, 2012 8:39:20 AM

  I completely understand amarillo5. Mercedes-Benz Financial's September buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36-month lease of a 2012 C250 Sport Sedan with 15,000 miles per year are .00132 and 55%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. The residual value for a lease with only 12,000 miles per year would be 2% higher. The residual value for a lease with 10,000 miles per year ... Read More

• Re: 2012 C300 4MATIC lease [rktmn0]

  Written by: Car_man on Sep 9, 2012 8:36:04 AM

  Hello rktmn0. I would be happy to use Mercedes-Benz's actual lease program to work up a payment on this car for you. However, in order for me to do so I need you to provide me with its MSRP and selling price, or at least its MSRP and dealer invoice price. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: Money Factor & Residual Rate August 2012 C-250 [amarillo5]

  Written by: Car_man on Sep 3, 2012 11:47:54 AM

  Here you go amarillo5. Through September 4th, Mercedes-Benz Financial's buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36-month lease of a 2012 C250 Sedan with 15,000 miles per year are .00132 and 57%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. The residual value for a lease with only 12,000 mies per year would be 2% higher. The residual value for a lease with 10,000 miles per ... Read More

• Re: Residual and Money Factor 2012 C300 [usmarinecorps]

  Written by: Car_man on Sep 3, 2012 11:45:05 AM

  Hello usmarinecorps. Through September 4th, Mercedes-Benz Financial's buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36-month lease of a 2012 C300 Sedan with 10,000 miles per year are .00094 and 59%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: August Lease numbers [gvitalik1]

  Written by: Car_man on Sep 3, 2012 11:43:01 AM

  Hi gvitalik1. Through September 4th, Mercedes-Benz Financial's buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36-month lease of a 2012 C250 Sedan with 10,000 miles per year are .00132 and 60%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. The numbers for an otherwise identical lease of a 2012 C300 Sedan 4Matic are .00094 and 59%. The residual value for a lease with only 7,500 miles per ... Read More

Entry Level Luxury Performance Sedans

• Re: Another happy customer [fedlawman]

  Written by: habitat1 on Aug 31, 2012 3:13:20 AM

  Yup, that's usually how it is... But....I don't think you need to (or should) go as far as to "settle" for your third (or worse) choice of color and options if you plan ahead and are willing to do the other three things. Acura makes it easy. Limited "trim" choices and color choices with almost no options to begin with. Find a dealer with a big inventory that has great deals. ... Read More

Safety and Two Star Crash Test of C Class

• BMW all the way

  Written by: busby1 on Aug 24, 2012 2:47:16 AM

  The BMW 2012 5 Series had I believe the best safety ratings in it's class! I would always trust BMW in terms of safety over Mercedes-Benz to be honest

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Lease Questions

• Re: 2012 Mercedes C63 AMG Coupe [mmenard]

  Written by: Car_man on Jun 6, 2012 4:59:50 PM

  Hey mmenard. Mercedes-Benz Financial's June residual value for a 36-month lease of a 2012 C62 Coupe AMG with 15,000 miles per year is 57%. Mercedes is not currently providing any lease support on this car. As a result, if you were to lease one through MB Financial right now you would have to use its standard lease money factors. The residual value for a lease with only 12,000 miles per year ... Read More

• Re: 2012 Mercedes C63 AMG Coupe [mmenard]

  Written by: joeboycesf on Jun 3, 2012 4:09:01 PM

  2012 c300 leather, sp1, p1, lighting package, luxury money factor around .0021 (5% apr) they got me with a high money factor, but i got in with a low cap cost: $45,634 msrp $39,624 gross capitalized $31,139 residual 25k miles 30 months $401.43 including taxes $4,000 down $2,214 taxes

• 2012 Mercedes C63 AMG Coupe

  Written by: mmenard on Jun 3, 2012 2:12:18 PM

  Hey Carman, do you the residual value and money factor for the 2012 C63 AMG coupe for a 36 month lease at 12,000 miles and 15,000 miles. Thanks!

Entry Level Luxury Performance Sedans

• Crash Testing

  Written by: rayainsw on Aug 14, 2012 3:22:06 AM

  'The Mercedes-Benz C-class, Lexus IS and ES and the Audi A4 earned the worst rating, "poor," in the new test.' FWIW: http://money.cnn.com/2012/08/14/autos/luxury-cars-crash-test/index.html?hpt=hp_t- 1

• Re: Price creep [nyccarguy]

  Written by: habitat1 on Aug 10, 2012 11:55:28 AM

  I guess I expect all BMWs to drive kinda like my 328xi does. Forget it, at least until BMW goes on a serious weight loss program. I know vehicle weight isn't the only factor, but how can you have a "nimble feel" when a car like the 650ic weighs over 4,500 lbs. Here are some weights from ultra fit to morbidly obese. Any surprise that the order represents how nimble the ... Read More

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Lease Questions

• Re: August 2013 C Class lease numbers [gcspencer]

  Written by: Car_man on Aug 5, 2012 5:04:44 PM

  Hi gcspencer. Mercedes-Benz Financial's August buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 24-month lease of a 2012 C350 Sedan with 12,000 miles per year are standard and 72%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical 36-month lease are 63%. Mercedes' standard lease money factors vary by credit tier and possibly by region. I suspect that its current buy rate is around .00200 or so. Car_man Host Prices Paid: ... Read More

• Re: August C-class Lease Numbers [autoboy19]

  Written by: Car_man on Aug 2, 2012 4:59:39 PM

  Certainly autoboy19. Mercedes-Benz Financial's August residual value for a 24-month lease of a 2012 C350 Sedan with 15,000 miles per year is 70%. The residual for an otherwise identical lease of a '12 C350 Coupe is 73%. Mercedes is not providing lease money factor support on either of these vehicles. that means if you were to lease one through MB Finance, you would have to use its standard lease money factor. ... Read More

• Re: July 2012 MB C250 lease [badh20419]

  Written by: Car_man on Jul 31, 2012 4:54:35 PM

  Hello badh20419. Mercedes-Benz Financial's July buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 33-month lease of a 2012 C250 Sedan with 12,000 miles per year are .00132 and 63%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. The numbers for an otherwise identical 36-month lease are .00132 and 59%. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• c300 - What should I Pay

  Written by: moneymm on May 21, 2012 1:21:14 PM

  Config. 2012 Mercedes Benz C300 4MATIC Sport Sedan Arctic White Metallic Almond Beige/ Mocha MB Tex Burl Walnut Wood Trim Premium 1 Package Multimedia Package Rear Trunk Spoiler MSRP 44895 Dealer Invoice 40113 33 Month Lease Details Cash Paid at signing $2,000 (includes 1st monthly payment) and every single other fee. 32 Monthly Payments No Vehicle Return Fee What do you think I should aim for as far monthly payment, $400, ... Read More

• Re: May 2012 C250 sport sedan lease info [bbsqueen]

  Written by: Car_man on May 20, 2012 12:41:43 PM

  Hi bbsqueen. Mercedes-Benz Financial's May buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 33-month lease of a 2012 C250 Sedan with 15,000 miles per year are .00153 and 61%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. The numbers for an otherwise identical lease of a 2012 C300 4Matic Sedan are .00092 and 61%. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: C250 Sedan [brentkhack]

  Written by: Car_man on Jul 17, 2012 3:58:35 PM

  Greetings brentkhack. Mercedes-Benz Financial's July buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 24-month lease of a 2012 C250 Sedan with 12,000 miles per year are .00132 and 69%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

Mercedes-Benz C230 Problems and Repairs

• Problem with sudden shut off

  Written by: auwillowtumn on Jul 17, 2012 9:16:44 AM

  We currently own a mercedes C250 (2012 model) and have had it for about 8 months. On July 15, 2012 around noon PST, our car was idling at an intersection when it suddenly shut off as if it did not have any power or fuel. We had half a tank of fuel at the time so it was not an issue involving lack of fuel. Has anyone else experienced or heard ... Read More

• Sudden shut off while car was idling?

  Written by: auwillowtumn on Jul 17, 2012 9:14:16 AM

  We currently own a mercedes C250 (2012 model) and have had it for about 8 months. On July 15, 2012 around noon PST, our car was idling at an intersection when it suddenly shut off as if it did not have any power or fuel. We had half a tank of fuel at the time so it was not an issue involving lack of fuel. Has anyone else experienced or heard ... Read More

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Care and Maintenance

• C class suddenly shut off at traffic light?

  Written by: auwillowtumn on Jul 17, 2012 9:13:07 AM

  We currently own a mercedes C250 (2012 model) and have had it for about 8 months. On July 15, 2012 around noon PST, our car was idling at an intersection when it suddenly shut off as if it did not have any power or fuel. We had half a tank of fuel at the time so it was not an issue involving lack of fuel. Has anyone else experienced or heard ... Read More

Entry Level Luxury Performance Sedans

• Re: The next IS [fedlawman]

  Written by: markcincinnati on Jun 8, 2012 2:27:47 PM

  Boy did you hit the nail on the head. Acura used to offer only SH-AWD (on the AWD cars) -- and as far as I know Acura's torque vectoring rear diff was on the market before my German fave, Audi, and their sport differential (which provides the same kind of advantage in handling as does SH-AWD, albeit in a RWD biased AWD auto.) Acura used to lead, or at least it ... Read More

• Re: The next IS [flightnurse]

  Written by: m6user on Jun 6, 2012 1:47:12 PM

  "The X3 has a better residual value then the RDX" This is from a post by a host here at Edmunds that provides lease info. "Acura's April buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36-month lease of a 2013 RDX Base with 10,000 miles per year are .00190 and 67%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top aka "Super Preferred" credit tier." Cars.com has 51% for 2012 ... Read More

• Re: The next IS [flightnurse]

  Written by: m6user on Jun 6, 2012 7:02:44 AM

  This is something posted on cars.com today regarding the Acura RDX. I know it's still a little off topic but wanted to provide the info requested. "The compact crossover just went on sale amid a major marketing campaign. May 2012 sales were nearly triple what they were in May 2011 at 3,301 units. That's more than the BMW X3 (2,460), Audi Q5 (2,332), Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class (2,133), Volvo XC60 (1,751) and Land ... Read More

• Re: Ordering - data point. . . [sweendogy]

  Written by: dino001 on May 19, 2012 3:04:28 PM

  No there isn't - absolutely no. BMW is actually one of the stronger supporters of its dealer networks (i.e. it is very good to be their dealer). My German liason in BMW Welt told me they were last ones from German manufacturers to introduce factory center pickup, mostly due to concerns over their dealers. And they really stress the origin dealer, even during delivery process (on monitors of upcoming deliveries there ... Read More

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Lease Questions

• Re: May 2012 C250 sport sedan lease info [bigdomer94]

  Written by: Car_man on May 8, 2012 6:03:35 PM

  Sure bigdomer94. Mercedes-Benz Financial's May buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 33-month lease of a 2012 C350 Sport Sedan with 12,000 miles per year are .00153 and 63%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: Feedback on this lease deal [aquanaut]

  Written by: Car_man on May 8, 2012 6:01:26 PM

  Hi aquanaut. According to the latest information that I have seen, Mercedes-Benz Financial's May buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 33-month lease of a 2012 C300 4Matic with 15,000 miles per year are .00092 and 61%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: Feedback on this lease deal [kevlarvest]

  Written by: Car_man on May 2, 2012 4:11:22 PM

  Hi kevlarvest. Have you finalized this deal yet? I ask because I heard that Mercedes significantly enhanced its lease offer on the 2012 C300 Sedan for May, by $40 to $50 per month. MB Finance's new special lease money factor for this car is .00092 for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• C250 LEASE

  Written by: bfeller on Apr 26, 2012 6:58:04 AM

  JUST LEASED A 2012 MERCEDES C 250 SPORT WHITE PREM 1 PKG COMMAND MULTI MEDIA PKG (NAV AND BACK UP CAMERA) WOOD TRUNK SPOILER 36 MOS MAINTENANCE MSRP 41,500 1200 DOWN INCL FIRST MO PAYMENT 33 MOS 12K MI 428 MONTH INCLUDES TAX

• Re: April 2012 Residual and Money Factor for C63 Sedan Lease? [sonofmer]

  Written by: Car_man on Apr 25, 2012 3:18:35 PM

  Hey Sonofmer. Mercedes-Benz Financial's April buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36-month lease of a 2012 C63 Sedan with 15,000 miles per year are .00145 and 55%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. The numbers for an otherwise identical 42-month lease are .00145 and 52%. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

Entry Level Luxury Performance Sedans

• German vs. Japanese Ergonomics

  Written by: abacomike on Apr 20, 2012 2:45:43 AM

  I've owned/leased many German and Japanese sedans, i.e. Lexus, Infiniti, BMW, Audi and Mercedes, and have found Japanese ergonomics (interior design) to be more "techy", roomier and busier than German automobiles. On the other hand, I have found that German vehicles (ergonomics) less "flamboyant", more "earthy", more functional and easier to master! This opinion is based upon yearly new car purchases. Even when comparing German to German vehicles, BMW is a ... Read More

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Lease Questions

• Purchase Update

  Written by: peterrs4 on Apr 8, 2012 12:25:13 PM

  Wanted to update here with the deal I got. I was working with 6 dealers in my area (3 weeks total). Came down to 2. Nobody had the car optioned like I wanted, so they had to get it from out of state. The 2 dealers were both "selling" me the same car, even the they didn't know it, and didn't have it on the lot. Both were going to dealer ... Read More

• Re: C250 Lease! [atl_mbfan]

  Written by: Car_man on Mar 26, 2012 3:56:12 PM

  Hi atl_mbfan. Mercedes-Benz is providing a $1,000 owner loyalty cash incentive on the 2012 C250 Sedan right now that it sounds like you will be eligible for. Mercedes-Benz Financial's March buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36-month lease of a 2012 C250 Sedan with 10,000 miles per year are .00190 and 62%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying ... Read More

• Re: Trying to Lease C250 and SLK250 at Same Time [billyboni230]

  Written by: Car_man on Mar 26, 2012 3:47:19 PM

  Welcome billyboni230. Mercedes-Benz Financial's March buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36-month lease of a 2012 SLK250 with 12,000 miles per year are .00225 and 57%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. The numbers for an otherwise identical lease of a C250 Coupe are .00225 and 68%. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: New 2011 C63 coupe lease rates in 3/2012 [markp6]

  Written by: Car_man on Mar 26, 2012 3:41:00 PM

  Hi markp6. Mercedes-Benz Financial's March buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36-month lease of a 2012 C63 with 10,000 miles per year are .00145 and 58%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. Mercedes is not providing lease support on this, or an other for that matter, 2011 model any longer. As a result, if you want to lease you are better off going ... Read More

• Lease Quote Question

  Written by: billsmith2 on Mar 24, 2012 1:36:51 PM

  So I went to the dealership today to get a lease quote. I have no credit and I am looking to lease, I have a full time job. Here is the quote I received from the dealer, please let me know if it is good or not. 2012 Mercedes Benz C250 Coupe New 27 Month Lease , $635 per month Down payment = $5500 Annual Mileage = 12,000 Residual = $30,400.00 ... Read More

• New 2011 C63 coupe lease rates in 3/2012

  Written by: markp6 on Mar 17, 2012 11:14:18 AM

  Looking for money factor and residual rates for a new 2011 Mercedes C63. 3 year w/ 10K per year, California. Any help is appreciated!

• Re: C350 [peterrs4]

  Written by: Car_man on Mar 14, 2012 3:44:15 PM

  Hey peterrs4. You mentioned that you are coming out of an Audi. Mercedes-Benz has a bunch of conquest certificates out there right now that entitle current owners of select brands, Audi being one of them, to additional discounts. Specifically, there is a $1,000 conquest cash offer on the 2012 C-Class. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: C250 Lease Question [qualityseek]

  Written by: Car_man on Mar 14, 2012 3:40:24 PM

  Hi qualityseek. While a .00295 money factor isn't great in today's low-rate environment, given the drop in your credit score and the fact that Mercedes-Benz is not currently providing any support on this model it isn't terrible. If you're trying to get an awesome deal, the C-Coupe probably isn't the place to look right now. If you can't get the dealer to lower your money factor, the only thing that you ... Read More

Entry Level Luxury Performance Sedans

• Inside Line Tests

  Written by: nyccarguy on Mar 12, 2012 11:30:44 AM

  2012 BMW 328i vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 vs. 2012 Audi A4 2.0T Quattro

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Lease Questions

• Re: March Lease Question for Car Man [dbarton7]

  Written by: Car_man on Mar 13, 2012 6:05:00 PM

  I am doing well, thanks dbarton7. Mercedes-Benz Financial's March buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36-month lease of a 2012 C300 4Matic Sedan with 10,000 miles per year are .00177 and 61%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tiers. Mercedes-Benz is currently providing a $1,000 owner loyalty and conquest cash incentive on this car. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum\

Entry Level Luxury Performance Sedans

• Re: Opinions on Infiniti [sweendogy]

  Written by: smarty666 on Mar 1, 2012 8:08:45 PM

  Fact: The G is in its sixth model year 2007-2012 - your playing with semantics, all that changed between 2008 and 2009 was the 3.7 liter V6 and 7spd transmission. Fact: The G was down 9% for Jan 2012 in sales and just now broke even with YTD in 2011. Fact: The introduction of the G25 did not increase the G's overall sales number in the quantity Infiniti originally hoped for. ... Read More

Mercedes-Benz C230 Problems and Repairs

• Re: Transmisson & Camshaft issues

  Written by: brettmoore1984 on Feb 22, 2012 10:01:21 PM

  Hi I to have a 2007 C230 Sport and for the past year have been back and forth to my local Mercedes shop with numerous problems. With the camshaft sensors and telling me that my camshaft is "Over Retarded". After seeing this post it's obvious it's not just my car. Now today 2/22/2012 while driving home my transmisson would not shift out of what seemed like 3rd gear after using the ... Read More

Entry Level Luxury Performance Sedans

• Re: "My" 2012 BMW 328i [graphicguy]

  Written by: fedlawman on Feb 14, 2012 7:04:08 AM

  I don't have a problem with a 4 cylinder BMW - Audi and Mercedes have them. The problem I do have is that NA isn't available anymore. People ranted on and on when the dipstick went away and the cars became "leasers" (keep it for 3 years then ditch it) because of the inability to self-maintain them. Shade tree mechanics used to love BMWs, but not these new ones. And now, ... Read More

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Lease Questions

• Re: February lease [query]

  Written by: Car_man on Feb 8, 2012 4:16:00 PM

  Greetings query. Mercedes-Benz Financial's February buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36-month lease of a 2012 C350 Sport Sedan with 10,000 miles per year are .00157 and 62%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. There is $2,000 owner loyalty or $1,000 conquest cash on this car this month. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: February rates on C250 coupe [craigjtx]

  Written by: Car_man on Feb 8, 2012 4:12:51 PM

  Here's the information that you are looking for craigjtx. Mercedes-Benz is not currently providing any lease support on this car. As a result, if you were to lease one through Mercedes-Benz Financial you would have to use its standard lease money factors. MB Finance's current 36-month, 15,000 mile per year residual value for a 2012 C350 Coupe is 66%. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: 2012 C300 4Matic [usc_4matic]

  Written by: Car_man on Feb 8, 2012 4:09:59 PM

  Hi usc_4matic. I'm not sure whether the USAA is an additional incentive that is provided by Mercedes-Benz or more of a pre-negotiated dealer discount. If this is just a pre-negotiated price then this is an excellent deal. If on the other hand it is a $2,000 cash incentive that is being paid for entirely by Mercedes-Benz then this is not a very good deal. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing ... Read More

• Re: January Financial Numbers [gja14]

  Written by: Car_man on Feb 2, 2012 4:55:47 PM

  Hi gja14. Mercedes-Benz Financial's February buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 33-month lease of a 2012 C300 4Matic with 12,000 miles per year are .00146 and 65%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: C300 4Matic [luka67]

  Written by: Car_man on Feb 2, 2012 4:54:45 PM

  Here you go Luka. Mercedes-Benz Financial's February buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36-month lease of a 2012 C300 4Matic Sedan with 15,000 miles per year are .00146 and 58%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. There's $2,000 owner loyalty or $1,000 conquest cash available on this car right now. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• January Financial Numbers

  Written by: gja14 on Jan 24, 2012 11:10:48 AM

  Hi Car Man, Can you please post Mercedes-Benz Financial's January lease money factor and residual value for a 33-month lease of a 2012 C300 4Matic Sport Sedan with 12,000 miles per year? Many thanks in advance!

Mercedes Benz C-Class Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Price paid for Mercedes C 250 [txag]

  Written by: ron225 on Jan 15, 2012 9:19:15 PM

  I am also looking to purchase 2012 C250. Your total sales price sounds like a good deal to me. Did you use USAA, Conquest, or other to get the discount? Also, the document fee is much less than I was quoted in MD. ($199-$499) What state was the deal?

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Lease Questions

• Re: New January Numbers [donnimark]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 11, 2012 4:29:19 PM

  I certainly can donnimark. Mercedes is not currently providing any lease support on this car. As a result, if you were to lease one through Mercedes-Benz Financial right now you would have to use its standard lease money factors. The last time i checked MB Finance's buy rate standard lease money factor for Tier 1 customers was .00225. MB Finance's January residual value for a 24-month lease of a 2012 C250 ... Read More

Mercedes Benz C-Class Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Price paid for Mercedes C 250 [txag]

  Written by: swiz on Jan 6, 2012 12:18:51 PM

  I bought a 2012 C350 in November 2011 with a sticker price of 43,370 (incl. Destination) and negotiated a lease rate of $535/mo for 30 months (10k/yr miles) including service with $0 down. Because of the zero down it is really like a 29 month lease since the dealer in-effect paid the first month payment for me. The final paperwork showed the lease was based on a final sales price of ... Read More

Safety and Two Star Crash Test of C Class

• Re: Safety and Two Star Crash Test of C Class [fidelixi]

  Written by: avarady on Jan 6, 2012 11:13:50 AM

  The 2 star crash test rating of the 2012 Mercedes C Series for front seat passenger is clearly displayed on the window stickers of all C series in all Mercedes showrooms. On the sticker, it appears under the category "Government Safety Ratings" These stickers also provide the price breakdown of the vehicle and EPA Fuel ratings. When I brought the 2 star crash rating to the attention of the salesperson, he ... Read More

Entry Level Luxury Performance Sedans

• Re: fedlawman [fedlawman]

  Written by: sweendogy on Jan 2, 2012 7:10:17 AM

  http://www.edmunds.com/mercedes-benz/c-class/2012/road-test2.html Review of the mb coupe. They also mentioned the robbing Peter to pay Paul of the engine. Would love to read a comparo test in sedan with the group.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Lease Questions

• New January Numbers

  Written by: donnimark on Jan 4, 2012 8:29:54 AM

  Hi Car Man, Could you provide January residuals and MF for 2012 c250 coupes 24/36 month and 12k leases. Thank you ! And is any Mercedes cash offered this month?

• 2012 C300 Sport 4Matic

  Written by: jal2011 on Dec 28, 2011 1:44:55 PM

  Hi all, I am new in this forum. I am thinking to purchase a Mercedes 2012 C300 4Matic Sport with Premium 1 package and 6-disc package. Here is dealer's quote: MSRP: $43,770 Dealer's offer price: $40,377 Dealer said they ran out of winter sales event certificates, so they can't add that discount to me. But I have a fleet plan that I can use that further lower $1,500 off the price. ... Read More

• Re: c350 sedan or coupe [snapda]

  Written by: Car_man on Dec 19, 2011 3:41:30 PM

  Hi Sam. Mercedes-Benz Financial's December buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 24-month lease of a 2012 C350 Coupe with 15,000 miles per year are .00225 and 74%, for consumers who qualify for its Tier 1 credit tier. The numbers for an otherwise identical 30-month lease are .00225 and 70%. The numbers for the C350 Sedan are .00142 / 70% and .00142 / 65%. Car_man Host Prices Paid: ... Read More

• Re: C300 December Rates - Car_man [ntlwhsle]

  Written by: Car_man on Dec 19, 2011 3:38:45 PM

  Hello ntlwhsle. Mercedes-Benz Financial's December buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 30-month lease of a 2012 C300 Sedan 4Matic with 15,000 miles per year are .00142 and 65%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. The numbers for an otherwise identical 36-month lease are .00142 and 60%. The residual values for leases with only 12,000 miles per year are 2% higher. The last time ... Read More

Safety and Two Star Crash Test of C Class

• Safety and Two Star Crash Test of C Class

  Written by: avarady on Dec 15, 2011 4:04:53 PM

  I was shocked to learn that the 2012 Mercedes Benz C Class earned only a 2 star front passenger crash test rating. Does anyone have any information on this as its hard to believe that a company such as Mercedes which continually emphasizes safety would allow this. My wife and children typically sit in the front passenger seat and this really concerns me. From what I've heard I understand that the ... Read More

Entry Level Luxury Performance Sedans

• Can we please get back to talking about the cars?

  Written by: markcincinnati on Dec 14, 2011 2:13:04 PM

  We can talk about ALMOST anything we want on this particular forum -- and unless we wander too far off subject or get rude and crude or start making ad hominem statements to others, well, it seems to be tolerated. At the moment, my interests are somewhat of a strategic or future nature; I am wondering what in the wide wide world of sports Acura means by its statement that it ... Read More

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Lease Questions

• Re: ... [mlad11]

  Written by: Car_man on Dec 8, 2011 3:47:52 PM

  Hi mlad11. Mercedes-Benz Financial's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 24-month lease of a 2012 C300 Sedan 4Matic with 7,500 miles per year are .00142 and 74%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

Entry Level Luxury Performance Sedans

• Displacement replacements and other thoughts. . .

  Written by: markcincinnati on Dec 5, 2011 1:13:11 PM

  A friend of mine frequently uses the phrase: "There's no replacement for displacement." He is appalled at the number of cars that may offer more than 6 cylinders but rarely sell (or stock) anything other than "blown" I4's, I6's or V6's (both naturally aspirated and forced induction.) I tell him that there IS a replacement for displacement and that it is "volumetric efficiency." The 211HP 258 pound feet I4 in my ... Read More

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Lease Questions

• Re: 2012 C300 Sport 4matic 36mo/12k PLEASE HELP ! [rbergmandc]

  Written by: soupaman on Dec 1, 2011 11:19:58 PM

  Hey Ronny, To really do an apples to apples comparison here is the info you need from each party (broker and dealer). 1) Confirm MSRP: $42,150 (I assume you meant MSRP instead of invoice, because of the quoted sale price from the dealer). 2) Sale Price: ? (to be confirmed by broker) 3) Cap Cost Reduction: confirm it is $0 (by both parties) 4) Total amount due (by line item) at ... Read More

• Re: Leasing a C300 Mercedes-Benz, Dealer made mistake, What to do? [ack300]

  Written by: soupaman on Dec 1, 2011 4:41:00 AM

  Hi ack300, You are more than welcome. Getting 5,000 off MSRP is pretty much in line with the recent deals posted for 2012 C300 models. The dealers were very aggressive! I got 5500 off of msrp on my car (2012 c300 sport 4matic, msrp of 42,650). That included 2000 of conquest money. But seems like others have gotten the same money as part of their loyalty incentive. See the deal posted ... Read More

Entry Level Luxury Performance Sedans

• Re: 2012 TL SH-AWD [sweendogy]

  Written by: billyperksii on Nov 29, 2011 12:00:40 PM

  Sween- its actually E63 AMG or the E550. I only have 13K miles on the TL with 3yrs of payment to go. The Mercedes is not on the radar as yet but you never know when the new car itch sets in- maybe next week.:)

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Lease Questions

• Re: 2012 C300 4Matic Sport Sedan - Deal Completed!!! [michael829]

  Written by: soupaman on Nov 25, 2011 9:19:06 PM

  Hi michael829, Firstly, thanks for reaching out. Hope you had a great holiday celebration. With respect to your car needs, I would say that you need to push the dealers as hard as you feel comfortable doing so. A lot of the folks who get the best deals on this forum really push hard, sometimes. It is not easy and can be uncomfortable, especially when sitting in front of them in ... Read More

• Re: 2012 Mercedes C 300 4 dr luxury - lease [soupaman]

  Written by: oddsr on Nov 22, 2011 9:25:23 PM

  Thanks for the info. I was told that the 36 month lease would be more expensive than the 24 month which is why I was leaning in that direction. Don't think I am doing maintenance with the 24 month. Chances are that I will only have one inspection before they'll be calling me to move into a new car and I only put about 8,000 miles a year on my car. ... Read More

• Re: c250 2012 Sport Sedan [jearx]

  Written by: Car_man on Nov 22, 2011 5:28:46 PM

  Hi jearx. Just a heads up, but I believe that the official Mercedes-Benz early lease termination program allows lessees out of their deals up to eight months early. If you want to get out of your deal twelve months early you might have to bury part of that cost in your next lease. Something to keep an eye on. As far as this car's lease program goes, if you were to ... Read More

• Re: Mercedes C250 Coupe and Sedan [osvpi]

  Written by: Car_man on Nov 22, 2011 5:24:10 PM

  Hi Ozzie. Please see my previous post for the Coupe info. MB Finance's November buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36-month lease of a 2012 C250 Sedan with 10,000 miles per year are .00154 and 64%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. Mercedes is currently providing a $2,000 cash incentive on this car to current owners and lessees of competitive luxury vehicles. Car_man ... Read More

• Re: Carman/Kyfdx: MF/Residual for C250 Coupe 3 yr 30k/36 mile lease [cal2000]

  Written by: Car_man on Nov 22, 2011 5:16:03 PM

  Hi Lance. Mercedes-Benz Financial's November buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36-month lease of a 2012 C250 Coupe with 12,000 miles per year are .00225 and 68%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its Tier 1 credit tier. The residual value for a lease with only 12,000 miles per year would be 1% higher. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: November lease numbers [josera]

  Written by: Car_man on Nov 22, 2011 5:11:18 PM

  Hi josera. Mercedes-Benz Financial's November buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36-month lease of a 2012 C350 Coupe with 15,000 miles per year are .00225 and 64%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its Tier 1 credit tier. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: 2012 Mercedes C 300 4 dr luxury - lease [jdls1]

  Written by: soupaman on Nov 22, 2011 12:22:08 PM

  Hi jdls1, I have built a simple model in Excel. A disclaimer is that my monthly figures are close, but it will never be exact to a dealer - probably because their rounding may be different than mine. A good way to check the math is to plug in the variables in the given example (see link) into your calculator and see if you are getting the same monthly payments as ... Read More

• Re: 2012 Mercedes C 300 4 dr luxury - lease [oddsr]

  Written by: soupaman on Nov 22, 2011 11:58:41 AM

  Hi oddsr, Looks like a decent deal, but could be better. Here are my thoughts. 1) The numbers you are being quoted are aligned. Meaning, the money factor plus residual plus cap cost plus term all result in the two monthly figures ($380 and $417 respectively) so their math is good. 2) Lease acquisition fee of $995 probably includes $200 profit for the dealer, but then again your Doc fee is ... Read More

• Re: 2012 Mercedes C 300 4 dr luxury - lease [soupaman]

  Written by: jdls1 on Nov 22, 2011 5:49:04 AM

  Soupaman, I am new to leasing and am trying to figure out a monthly payment, I ran the numbers you provided($39,133.5 Sale price, .00156, 73% 24 mos) Your saying the payment should be $427 (Before tax), but I am getting $440 before the money factor, and taxes. What formula are you using to calculate the monthly payment? Thanks

• Re: 2012 Mercedes C 300 4 dr luxury - lease [soupaman]

  Written by: oddsr on Nov 21, 2011 10:30:03 PM

  Thanks for the reply soupaman. Called the dealer and got a (somewhat better) breakdown and more numbers. The sales price is actually $38,133 (incl. conquest). Invoice is $40,933 The $2500 at signing breaks down: $995 - acquisition fee (incl. gap insurance) $125 - doc. fee $89.55 - Sales tax (am guessing that is on the $995???) $94.90 - registration, tags (I think) $380 - 1st month $815 - down - cap ... Read More

• 2012 mercedes c250 Coupe

  Written by: daniel12304 on Oct 24, 2011 11:31:36 PM

  This car is pretty amazing and the best thing about it , that not too many people know , is that you can lease this car for under 300$/month !! That's right , a car with naivigation ...not happening every day Best Lease Special this month!! Dan Best Car Purchase

• Re: 2012 Mercedes C 300 4 dr luxury - lease [oddsr]

  Written by: soupaman on Nov 21, 2011 11:09:22 AM

  Hi oddsr, Seems like you are getting a good deal, but something in your numbers seem to be off. I would recommend that you get the detailed breakdown of the $2,500 as you mentioned. I ran your numbers ($43,195 MSRP, $39,133.50 Sale Price, .00156, 73%, 24mos) and get a monthly payment of ~$427 (before tax). If you put $1,500 as a down payment towards the lease, you will lower your payment ... Read More

• 2012 C300 4Matic Sport Sedan - Deal Completed!!!

  Written by: soupaman on Nov 21, 2011 10:51:18 AM

  Hi everyone, Thanks everyone for sharing your deal info/experience. It was helpful for me to use the info from your posts to finalize a deal on my 2012 C300 4Matic Sport Sedan. Here are the details of my deal, to return the favor. 1) MSRP: $43,445 [Black exterior ($0), Black MB Tex ($0), P1 Package ($2,500), Command Package ($930), Burl Wood ($325), Destination ($875), 3yr Maintenance ($795), Winter mats included for ... Read More

• Re: 2012 C350 Sedan Money factor and Residual [gattani]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 24, 2011 3:32:24 PM

  Hi Gattani. The numbers that you were quoted are actually pretty close. The residual value is spot on. Mercedes is not currently providing any lease support on this car so your money factor would be whatever MB Finance's standard is for your credit tier and area. I have seen .00225 for Tier 1 customers, but .00250 isn't that far off. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: 2012 Mercedes C-Class Sport Sedan lease [rxke]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 24, 2011 3:27:19 PM

  Hey rxke. $250 over dealer invoice minus the conquest cash is a very good price. Mercedes-Benz Finance's October buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36-month lease of a 2012 C250 Sedan with 15,000 mile per year are .00195 and 63%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. In order to use this program to work up a payment for you I need you to ... Read More

• Re: 2012 [jackstacks]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 24, 2011 3:21:23 PM

  You're welcome jackstacks. I believe that these cars' 27 and 39 month lease offers are basically the same as their 24 and 36 month offers. Mercedes-Benz Finance's buy rate lease money factor for these cars varies by credit tier, and perhaps by region, but they should be around .00225 for consumers who qualify for its Tier 1 credit tier right now. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• 2012 Mercedes C 300 4 dr luxury - lease

  Written by: oddsr on Nov 18, 2011 8:48:47 PM

  Hello I would really appreciate some advice as I am new to the lease process. Good deal or bad - if bad, what areas should I try to negotiate to save $ C300, 4matic, 4 dr, luxury sedan, non metallic, nav- one disk, P1, rear camera MSRP - $43,195 (incl. dest) my price - $38,133.50 MF - .00156 Residual - 73% 10k mi/yr 24 months monthly payment - $380 (incl. tax- ... Read More