Attn: Parker

[Wolfox]

Just fyi if you do decide to buy a mercedes know that there is a sticker dealer invoice and then there is the real dealer invoice which you don't see. Never pay more than sticker dealer invoice no matter what time of the year. Never pay for the add on bullcrap listed as special features and destination charges.

Edit...the sticker dealer invoice I was referring to above I actually meant was the Suggested Retail price listed on the sticker not including the option value add-on's and fees listed after. Never pay that value add-on and fees crap. Try to go below the Suggested Retail when negotiating.

Also know that sales people are often given bonuses for certain cars that have been on the lot too long. You can dip into that.

Always talk OTD prices. Clarify that over and over.  

[NarcissisticDeity]

Just fyi if you do decide to buy a mercedes know that there is sticker dealer invoice and then there is the real dealer invoice which you don't see. Never pay more than sticker dealer invoice no matter what time of the year. Never pay for the add on bullcrap listed as special features and destination charges.

Well that's the problem isn't it? Knowing what the dealer paid. And they say you should NEVER pay over $500 over what they paid because all they are doing is handling paper work.

[Bevo]

My 2004 Dodge Durango finally is ready to die. I love my Durango. Low Oil pressure (almost at the red line), lifters clacking, etc. Probably oil pump but the problem was I had to drive it an additional 47 mile on the low oil pressure...not good. So in anticipation of rebuilding the motor (going to fix it and pass it down to my son. Its big and in excellent shape and safe) we decided to test drive the Mercedes Class 250 and 300. Would like to know your thoughts on this car. We both loved the car..

Why would u ask a guy who has no "real" world knowledge or owner ship of these cars?? Parker just reads brochures to page after page of car and driver. If not watching top gear doesn't count either 

[Irongrip400]

Is this the 30k Mercedes? If so, wait until you can afford at least a 60k model.

[Parker]

Why would u ask a guy who has no "real" world knowledge or owner ship of these cars?? Parker just reads brochures to page after page of car and driver. If not watching top gear doesn't count either 

Well, there is a guy on my floor who has C300, I had talked to him months ago.
Another guy has a Testarossa, I talked to him a few months ago, and had a very interesting Convo about his ownership of a Miura and a 330 GTC. I also go to the local Cars and Coffee and talk to people. Or go to specialist shops near me---one for German cars. There are people around who can give you knowledge if you ask. It's like getting a girl's number...all you have to do is open your mouth.

Jalopnik and other sites help as well. And so do forums. You know the problems that certain models have. The Lexus forums have been a gold one for me.

[O.Z.]

C63 AMG isn't a joke but it also isn't a C250 which is what I was talking about.

That is why you buy c250 sport coupe, great car.

[NarcissisticDeity]

Is this the 30k Mercedes? If so, wait until you can afford at least a 60k model.

The front wheel drive one? 

[Wolfox]

I'm not a benz guy I'm a poor guy but if I had the money I would totally buy a G and lift it with 35s. I've never seen anyone lift a G.

[O.Z.]

I'm not a benz guy I'm a poor guy but if I had the money I would totally buy a G.

then what are you doing in GetBig Millionaires club
I love Merc, if I can afford I would go for CLS 63 AMG, that is my ultimate merc

[Parker]

I'm not a benz guy I'm a poor guy but if I had the money I would totally buy a G and lift it with 35s. I've never seen anyone lift a G.

Have you see. The Mercedes AMG G63 6x6? Like a Stompers toy come to life.

[Wolfox]

Have you see. The Mercedes AMG G63 6x6? Like a Stompers toy come to life.

No. I've actually only seen 1 regular AMG G63 in real life. Didn't even know that it existed until I saw it. Very rare even at dealerships. It's usually special order and gone fast.

[Coach is Back!]

How many miles on the Durango?

172,300 but about three years ago the top end was rebuilt.

[The Abdominal Snoman]

Sean Hannity won't like that you aren't buying American

[Coach is Back!]

You must have been pretty creative to maintain California emission clearance on the old girl, Coach. Pretty doubtful it was the pump.

Got to say, it's a solid vehicle but just got it back from my mechanic who pulled the pan and screen to check for metal and sure enough, he found shavings. Not worth it

[Parker]

No. I've actually only seen 1 regular AMG G63 in real life. Didn't even know that it existed until I saw it. Very rare even at dealerships. It's usually special order and gone fast.

[NarcissisticDeity]

All it needs now is a Mansory interior 

[Parker]

All it needs now is a Mansory interior 

Brabus to the rescue

[The Abdominal Snoman]

Got to say, it's a solid vehicle but just got it back from my mechanic who pulled the pan and screen to check for metal and sure enough, he found shavings. Not worth it

The ole' throw shavings in the pan trick. I've seen it a million times...

[Wolfox]

The ole' throw shavings in the pan trick. I've seen it a million times...

Next thing you know he'll be offering to buy it off Coach because he's a good guy.

"Well if you don't think its worth fixing I'll save you the hassle and take it off your hands"











Not really. I'm just making shit up.  

[BIG ACH]

Yea... you can't really compare a C-250 to a C63 AMG...

I mean the AMG is double the price of the 250. lol and performance is in an entirely different league.



Either way, the C-250 is still a nice car - don't expect anything out of this world, but as I said, its still a Mercedes.

And yes definitely go with the sport trim over the luxury trim... just looks much more aggressive with the emblem on the grill and the styling.