c-class lease $369

mike3000fl · 04-20-2012, 08:11 PM

what do you guys think of the c-class (compared to an e90)?

saw an ad on tv and liked what i saw.

lease for $369 mo, base model c250 sport.

90rr · 04-20-2012, 08:25 PM

my friend own one ... to slow

e92oholic · 04-20-2012, 09:30 PM

369 a month with what 5k down or more?

E90 87ss · 04-20-2012, 09:46 PM

BMS has a beta tune for it. I had a 2012 c class loaner for a few weeks, BMW is sporty... MB is fun for long distance drives... I would take the BMW over the c class despite being partial towards MB.

gary88 · 04-20-2012, 09:49 PM

No thanks.

mccannable · 04-20-2012, 09:53 PM

test drove a c300 for the wife. i was very disappointed in ride quality for the lack of sportiness.

mashimarho · 04-20-2012, 10:06 PM

No thanks.

BMWFanatic2008 · 04-20-2012, 10:42 PM

As someone already mentioned: http://burgertuning.com/mercedes_ben...lus_tuner.html

It's an ok car, nothing special. F30 328 is definately a superior car.
Also, for that price, you can easily get g37.

edirtaynine · 04-20-2012, 11:06 PM

c350 is the only c-classs worth getting. (not counting the AMG C63 which is in a completely different class)

the c300 is a decent car for its class for the general public, but its just overall "meh"

the c250 is nothing but a benz badge. its like an e90 328 with halogens. bmw/benz/audi are premium brands. to make HID/xenon only an option as part of a package is absurd. if this is for the sake of a lower "starting msrp" thats retarded. it dilutes the brand.

DaveL · 04-20-2012, 11:16 PM

Good looking car and in my mind much better looking than the F30. I Plan on purchasing a C63 Next spring and my girlfriend drives a 2010 C300 4matic and loves the thing..Fine choice and Benz has been having really fine lease rates of late.

EYE4SPEED · 04-21-2012, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by e60oholic

369 a month with what 5k down or more?

This - how much down and what term lease?

mike3000fl · 04-21-2012, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by EYE4SPEED

This - how much down and what term lease?

http://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/special_offers/current

$369mo, 4k due at signing, 33mo term, mileage allowance sucks.

and i'm tempted.

SaMaster14 · 04-21-2012, 03:55 PM

Definitely slower. Smooth riding car though. Pretty good looking. And luxurious. Could be argued that the interior is nicer than the e90.

Only C class I would ever get would be the c63 AMG. The base models just don't perform up to par with other cars in their class.

shanecarmaster1 · 04-21-2012, 03:59 PM

With the updated version, I'd say it's a viable e90 alternative.

project6 · 04-21-2012, 04:14 PM

You should go to an MB board and ask them if you should lease an e90...see what they think.

But really, if you like it and you believe it to be a great deal, go for it.

E90 87ss · 04-21-2012, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by project6

You should go to an MB board and ask them if you should lease an e90...see what they think.

They will mostly likely argue for the MB since it's an entry level car and most don't have a bmw to compare it to other than test driving. Good of you to point out our bias towards BMW though. I've spent 3+ weeks 1000+ miles in a 2012 c300 4matic, obviously not a c250... However, I find that these cars are significantly low on power (N52 included). The c250 is extremely low on power unless they come out with a better tune. I think the C is a great cruiser and absolutely fun to drive, I can't imagine the M156 in it. I would definitely take a c63 over an M3 as a daily driver though.

If you plan on tracking the car I would take an e9x or f30 over an MB. The e9x even without sport suspension communicates much better with the driver in my opinion.

Daily cruising/driving I would take the MB.

Stupenal · 04-21-2012, 05:21 PM

wait so a base f30 with halogens is not a bmw? thats the dumbest thing I've ever heard. a bmw is a bmw for the way out drives, not because of some stupid lights...you ready give bmw drivers a bad name with that kind of comment

John 070 · 04-21-2012, 05:48 PM

That's $369 down the drain every month. I'd rather put it towards a Elantra and own it. I guess it's the high cost of posing.

John 070 · 04-21-2012, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Stupenal

wait so a base f30 with halogens is not a bmw? thats the dumbest thing I've ever heard. a bmw is a bmw for the way out drives, not because of some stupid lights...you ready give bmw drivers a bad name with that kind of comment

It's a BMW but it also has a 4 cyl. at the 50k mark. At some point someone has to shut the front door and wonder, hmmm...50k and I've got a 4 cyl. LOL

mike3000fl · 04-21-2012, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John 070

That's $369 down the drain every month. I'd rather put it towards a Elantra and own it. I guess it's the high cost of posing.

If I buy and sell it after 33mo I would be worse off. You clearly don't understand the benefits of leasing.

mike3000fl · 04-21-2012, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by John 070

It's a BMW but it also has a 4 cyl. at the 50k mark. At some point someone has to shut the front door and wonder, hmmm...50k and I've got a 4 cyl. LOL

Formula One is going to 4 cylinder. Pretty sure they cost more than 50k.

SaMaster14 · 04-21-2012, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mike3000fl

Formula One is going to 4 cylinder. Pretty sure they cost more than 50k.

And lets be real... the F30 328i will outperform even the C350... or at least be up to par with it.

C250 is a really underpowed car. Probably great for comfortable cruising, but you won't get anywhere with the performance factor...

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edirtaynine Major General 81 Rep 6,092 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	c350 is the only c-classs worth getting. (not counting the AMG C63 which is in a completely different class) the c300 is a decent car for its class for the general public, but its just overall "meh" the c250 is nothing but a benz badge. its like an e90 328 with halogens. bmw/benz/audi are premium brands. to make HID/xenon only an option as part of a package is absurd. if this is for the sake of a lower "starting msrp" thats retarded. it dilutes the brand.
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DaveL Banned 14 Rep 970 Posts Drives: 2010 335 coupe msport Join Date: May 2010 Location: Darien CT. iTrader: (0)	Good looking car and in my mind much better looking than the F30. I Plan on purchasing a C63 Next spring and my girlfriend drives a 2010 C300 4matic and loves the thing..Fine choice and Benz has been having really fine lease rates of late.
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