Merc C200 Sports Edition

Lspitzpup on 18/05/2020 - 13:59

Thinking of purchasing a c200 sports edition. MB are currently having a sale (supposedly 82k down to 69k). There's no other significant add on options that I want given it's a facelift from the vanilla c200 with upgraded engine, some amg features, comfort, vision packages, rear tinting etc.
I'm entitled to corporate benefit for 3 yr servicing.

How much lower should I negotiate the price given it's a current promotion? Would 60k be too much an ask or should I push for lower?

Never bought a Merc before so appreciate any advice.

Thanks.

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Comments

  • Muzeeb on 18/05/2020 - 14:02
    +19

    Offer what it's worth. I'm thinking $35k

    • spackbace on 18/05/2020 - 14:26
      +3

      Pfft they'll go lower than that!

  • GG57 on 18/05/2020 - 14:11
    +4

    I've looked at MB when previously in the market for a new car, and I couldn't make sense of what you actually get for that sort of money, in comparison to other 'non-luxury' cars.
    Only you can decide how much that car is worth to you; make the offer and if not accepted just walk away.

    • dylanando on 18/05/2020 - 17:54
      +4

      I have to say this is far from the truth, I bought a brand new top of the line mazda 3 in 2015, Was a great car and loved it then i jumped onto the merc train last year and the driving experience is far superior. Handling, engine response, comfort, quality of materials. If you spend majority of your day in a car, why not make it somewhere, where you want to be?

      • nubzy on 18/05/2020 - 17:57
        +4

        European cars definitely drive better, have better ergonomics and use higher quality materials, no doubt about that. I am a huge fan of the French cars and would choose one anyday over a Mazda 3, they are around the same price but much more enjoyable and feature packed. If I had the money i'd be in an AMG but MB standard cars do nothing for me.

      • Euphemistic on 19/05/2020 - 10:20
        +3

        Yes, they might be better but is the improvement worth twice the cost? I suspect not. It’s largely about the symbol on the front and showing off to the neighbours.

      • GG57 on 19/05/2020 - 11:17

        With respect, how can you say that my comment (i.e. my personal view) is 'far from the truth'.
        I didn't mention any other car makes, but you have compared a 2015 Mazda 3 to a Mercedes (was it the same year or a later model?).
        Neither OP or I mentioned anything about spending the majority of the day in the car?

        We all have different preferences, priorities, driving needs. Our views are not necessarily true or false.

  • pegaxs on 18/05/2020 - 14:24
    +15

    Just make sure you check the build date plate. You may need a new one…

    • John Kimble on 18/05/2020 - 14:30
      +2

      By "new one", you mean a whole new car, right?

      • pegaxs on 18/05/2020 - 14:33
        +1

        Yeah… preferably one with a Toyota Camry build plate on it… :D

  • Mechz on 18/05/2020 - 14:41

    You could probably push them to 55 if you try.

  • TheMindsetTraveller on 18/05/2020 - 14:52
    +3

    You can ask this poster to buy his C43

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/537844

  • Bid Sniper on 18/05/2020 - 14:53
    +8

    Hol up
    -2.0L engine
    -makes same power as my 1.6L Kia
    -2 years less warranty than my Kia
    -called "sports" for some reason
    -"was" $82K, now a "bargain" at $69K RRP
    -we're in a pandemic where car sales have fallen off a cliff and all showrooms are empty, buyers market
    -Like most, this will be your first and last MB you will own…

    offer $69,420 driveaway

    • brendanm on 18/05/2020 - 17:09
      +2

      But does your Kia have a Mercedes badge? Checkmate

    • User210686 on 19/05/2020 - 07:35

      Wasn’t it 1.5L engine

      • Bid Sniper on 19/05/2020 - 12:37
        +1

        Standard cabbage C200 is. Seems this "sport edition" is a rebadged C250. 1.5L is 15kw less than Kia 1.6L GDi, piss poor

  • uzz30 on 18/05/2020 - 15:07
    +4

    The next generation C-Class is due late 2020, so expect a big depreciation hit then on this already heavily depreciating brand.

  • netjock on 18/05/2020 - 15:10
    +2

    Never bought a Merc before so appreciate any advice.

    Hold onto your virginity, keep the never. You've been warned.

    The only thing that is "sport" with a Merc is how the dealers hunt you down at every service and take a bit bite out of you in cash.

    It is only $69k drive away link

  • Hybroid on 18/05/2020 - 15:54
    +2

    Don't buy a C200. If you can't afford to buy and run a C300 minimum then Mercs aren't for you. Go elsewhere.

  • brendanm on 18/05/2020 - 17:07

    SPORTS EDITION C200!!!!!

    Buybuybuy

  • Stimps on 18/05/2020 - 17:34

    In 3 years it will be worth 30k.

    • plmko on 18/05/2020 - 18:12
      +2

      I remember an old business partner of mine was really shook one morning when the same dealer tried to offer $27.5k trade in for his C200 with only 8000KM over 3 years.

      I was laughing for half a day.

    • StonedWizard on 18/05/2020 - 19:24

      @Stimps - I have it on good authority that they’re a high yielding investment.

      • dasher86 on 18/05/2020 - 19:40

        Needs to be at least $80k..

  • nubzy on 18/05/2020 - 17:55
    +7

    No one will be impressed by your C class Mercedes (unless it is C63 AMG), and honestly I don't understand the hype. MB used to have an image of class and prestige but not anymore IMO, very gaudy styling these days and you are just paying for the badge.

    • Hybroid on 18/05/2020 - 18:01
      +2

      Mercs are great cars, regardless of how much disliked by bargain hunters. I've owned a few back in the UK and they have really great driving dynamics, comfort and tech compared to others at the time. It's a premium luxury vehicle for the average working joe that can afford it.

      I do agree that buying a 180 or 200 with poxy little engine is utterly pointless though. They're underpowered, rough and unenjoyable. Also doesn't fit in with the 'premium' image. There's no point, if you're in that price bracket then go elsewhere.

    • Bid Sniper on 19/05/2020 - 09:07

      "very gaudy styling these days"

      Aimed at the Chinese market
      https://www.caradvice.com.au/715905/mercedes-benz-chinese-ta…

  • kahn on 18/05/2020 - 18:31
    +1

    If it will help you get a promotion at Westpac, then don't even bother haggling. It will also help you pull in the office chicks. Just casually slip it in (giggity) a conversation like "oh, I gotta get my Merc serviced tomorrow".

  • Brick Tamland on 18/05/2020 - 19:09
    +2

    Crazy money. For the specs and brand name its gotta be less than $60k

    What is the upgraded engine? The internet says 150KW four… Thats was sporty about 15 years ago.

    • brendanm on 18/05/2020 - 19:53

      It's only slightly quicker than my 2 litre diesel 🤣

  • Melb69 on 18/05/2020 - 21:35

    I suspect the dealers will hold firm on price given it's a MB dealer. Make them a lower offer with intent to purchase today. Just be prepared to get a no for an answer. Then what will be your fall back.

  • JIMB0 on 19/05/2020 - 09:26
    +1

    Get a V6 Camry. It will be quicker at half the price.

  • ZachBlasphemy on 19/05/2020 - 11:31

    Why are so many Mercedes customers coming to OzBARGAIN?

    • bobbified on 19/05/2020 - 12:46
      +1

      They secretly want a Toyota, Hyundai or Kia recommendation!

      • Brick Tamland on 19/05/2020 - 16:12
        +3

        Seriously though, you can get the top spec Camry hybrid for $46k drive away which has more power (160KW) and probably most of the features of the Merc C200 but for $23,000 cheaper. It will cost less to run, insure and probably last twice as long. Is the badge really worth $20k?

        • bobbified on 21/05/2020 - 11:01

          I won't lie… I drive a euro car as well so I ain't going to judge! I can't speak for OP, but personally, I get enjoyment out of driving it.

          (But I'm also not asking for advice here! haha)

          • Brick Tamland on 21/05/2020 - 14:32

            @bobbified: Thats the hidden value equation isn't it? You have to put some value on driving pleasure/enjoyment and brand cachet. There isn't much enjoyment to be found in a Camry.

            I've only driven one of the older small Merc's (the van looking ones) and it was not a great experience. It felt like floorpan was a concrete slab. So in my mind the cheaper Merc's are a bit average until you get to the more expensive ones and I am sure they are awesome and worth the money.

            • bobbified on 21/05/2020 - 17:44

              @Brick Tamland:

              You have to put some value on driving pleasure/enjoyment and brand cachet. There isn't much enjoyment to be found in a Camry.

              I definitely agree with you there.

              I often wonder - do the people who buy cars based purely on value-for-money ever go on random drives just for enjoyment? Or is the car simply an appliance to get from A to B?

              I've only driven one of the older small Merc's (the van looking ones)… So in my mind the cheaper Merc's are a bit averag

              Do you know which model? I can't picture a van-looking MB that's not actually a van… I think the more recent MBs, even the lower end models, are quite good for ride and comfort.

              • Brick Tamland on 22/05/2020 - 09:35

                @bobbified: I don't know Merc's that well but its was something fairly entry level so a A or B class and hatch back but not a sporty looking hatch like the more recent A class. Probably around around 8 years old by now. It was definitely not a luxurious car. It drove like a Peugeot 206

  • Mark1159 on 19/05/2020 - 20:05

    Where is the C200 built? Albania? Nigeria?

    • theo96 on 20/05/2020 - 04:25
      +1

      I think most right-hand drive Mercs are built in South Africa.

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