2014/2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Thread
07-30-14, 09:28 AM
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It's not wise of MBZ to price it high, it's pure greed. Hiding the base 2WD models in the beginning is a bold and obvious move to sucker in those who can't wait. If that's the case, let the fools pay top dollar.
This type of marketing makes me ill. It is also bad for everyone else in the world because it helps break down affordable pricing and forces society to accept higher creeping prices. Soon enough, this class of cars will have risen their base prices yet another few thousand and we'll all be in the $40's for base models. Where does it end!? And I don't buy the baby CLA taking the place of what was once the C class. It will take 10 years for the baby CLA to gain respect. In the meantime, everyone will be overpaying and the competitors will follow suit. We all lose.
This type of marketing makes me ill. It is also bad for everyone else in the world because it helps break down affordable pricing and forces society to accept higher creeping prices. Soon enough, this class of cars will have risen their base prices yet another few thousand and we'll all be in the $40's for base models. Where does it end!? And I don't buy the baby CLA taking the place of what was once the C class. It will take 10 years for the baby CLA to gain respect. In the meantime, everyone will be overpaying and the competitors will follow suit. We all lose.
They may still introduce a C250 at a later date to compete with the 320i, which was also introduced later than the 328i,.
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07-30-14, 11:02 AM
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07-30-14, 11:14 AM
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It's not wise of MBZ to price it high, it's pure greed. Hiding the base 2WD models in the beginning is a bold and obvious move to sucker in those who can't wait. If that's the case, let the fools pay top dollar.
This type of marketing makes me ill. It is also bad for everyone else in the world because it helps break down affordable pricing and forces society to accept higher creeping prices. Soon enough, this class of cars will have risen their base prices yet another few thousand and we'll all be in the $40's for base models. Where does it end!? And I don't buy the baby CLA taking the place of what was once the C class. It will take 10 years for the baby CLA to gain respect. In the meantime, everyone will be overpaying and the competitors will follow suit. We all lose.
This type of marketing makes me ill. It is also bad for everyone else in the world because it helps break down affordable pricing and forces society to accept higher creeping prices. Soon enough, this class of cars will have risen their base prices yet another few thousand and we'll all be in the $40's for base models. Where does it end!? And I don't buy the baby CLA taking the place of what was once the C class. It will take 10 years for the baby CLA to gain respect. In the meantime, everyone will be overpaying and the competitors will follow suit. We all lose.
if i can't afford, i have no problem getting a toyota
07-30-14, 11:43 AM
#635
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I don't think $50k for a C400 is unreasonable. A loaded ES is $50k. A loaded IS is $50k. Hell...$55k for a C400...why not, its obviously $5k more car by what we've seen.
$50k is not what it used to be.
$50k is not what it used to be.
07-30-14, 12:10 PM
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I don't think that stigma exists as much outside the forum universe as you think.
07-30-14, 01:49 PM
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must say regardless of price that looks REALLY good.
07-30-14, 05:07 PM
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Yes, a loaded IS and ES is 50K but we are talking about a "base" C400 at close to 50K. Loaded, it can easily reach past 60K. I think they might have priced it a bit too much, or they should not force the standard sport package on the 400
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07-30-14, 05:37 PM
#644
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A loaded 3 series can be $60k. People will pay.
07-30-14, 06:16 PM
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$50k, $60k, whatever... there will still be $299 leases. most people rent luxury these days. 
