Buying from C&C or parallel importer

[Merc Fan]

Hi bros,

 

With the prices of COE going so high, would you consider getting a Mercedes from C&C or a parallel importer when the difference is at least 20k to 30k?

[jh79]

Hi bros,

 

With the prices of COE going so high, would you consider getting a Mercedes from C&C or a parallel importer when the difference is at least 20k to 30k?

choose a reputable PI if you want to buy from them.

 

DUN EVER TRY SG VEHICLE AT BUKIT MERAH CENTRAL!!!

[Ah Bui]

U wanna buy the new E class??? My SE in Vincar can help U... I have asked the price..... easily 30-40K less...

[solar]

And how much is the cnc adoption program?

If it is lower than the 30-40k I think it's still worth it.

[Ody_2004]

10k if i not wrong

[Arshavin]

Why bother to visit C&C servicing for PI car.

Outside workshop work better than C&C.

[solar]

if 'lucky' there are huge defects... cnc may come in handy if PI cannot handle

[asiadj]

Hi bros,

 

With the prices of COE going so high, would you consider getting a Mercedes from C&C or a parallel importer when the difference is at least 20k to 30k?

Peace of mind.... Cnc

Can take risk... Pi

[Odessus]

Peace of mind comes with free pocket hole.

[Ah Bui]

Frankly it all depends on your luck lah... And also make sure u buy from a reliable and reputable PI... This is my take on buying PI...

[1stMercs]

Any implications on resale or trade in value?

[Ah Bui]

U buy cheap... U sell cheap... But U buy expensive... also sell cheap.... u take ur pick... all thing are back to square 1 if the warranty ends.... Just ask the AD.... Trading in a one year old E class from them will cost U 50K cash....

[alphard96]

Check and compare the detail specifications/factory accessories and the OMV.

I think generally PI cars have lower OMV value, hence PI able to sell lower than C&C.

If the specs are similar with comparable omv and is selling at 30-40k less, than its really worth it.

 

Lower omv may meant lower resale value.

 

However, PI also sometimes bring in high specs car, special order (features that is not available from C&C std car), so it all depends on what you want.

 

Eg PI S350 omv around 80 plus compared to C&C 90-100k.  Also have seen PI S class with no memory seat (std in C&C). 

[asiadj]

Check and compare the detail specifications/factory accessories and the OMV.

I think generally PI cars have lower OMV value, hence PI able to sell lower than C&C.

If the specs are similar with comparable omv and is selling at 30-40k less, than its really worth it.

 

Lower omv may meant lower resale value.

 

However, PI also sometimes bring in high specs car, special order (features that is not available from C&C std car), so it all depends on what you want.

 

Eg PI S350 omv around 80 plus compared to C&C 90-100k.  Also have seen PI S class with no memory seat (std in C&C).

Ya la. Same as wat ah bui had just mentioned la.... Btw cnc do have high specs, before i sign for ur new car, gt a check list of wat u wan add on... Etc 7.1 sound system, pana roof, ils, etc many more...

[kepiting1sg]

Any implications on resale or trade in value?

 

From my experiences, when U trade in a MB for a new MB.

PI usually takes in your old MB $20K lesser than CnC.

 

(April 2010)

3 months old Audi A4 2.0 Quattro (AD - bought for $158K) to W212 E250

PI offered S$135K for Audi & $195K for new E250 AMG Sport Package but no keyless, no rear windscreen electric screen, no rear side screen

CnC took S$158K for Audi A4 & $226K for new E250 Avantgarde with Keyless + $5K service credit + Huber Optic + Nano Sealant + 3M Mats

 

Sep 2011

1 year old W212 E250 Avantgarde from CnC

Outside PI takes in W212 for $180K & $235K for new ML300

CnC takes in $200K for new ML300 @ $260K +$3K Service Credit + Nano Sealant

 

Nov 2011

I year old ML300 to FL C180 cgi

Outside PI takes in <$180K

CnC takes in ML300 for $218K for new FL C180 + $3K service credit + Huber Optic + Garmin GPS

[Arshavin]

Uncle Unker speaks. Haha

[1stMercs]

From my experiences, when U trade in a MB for a new MB.

PI usually takes in your old MB $20K lesser than CnC.

Thanks for sharing, info will come in handy for next round of upgrading

[kepiting1sg]

Thanks for sharing, info will come in handy for next round of upgrading

 

When I buy a MB from CnC and trading in my MB - asking them the trade in price is step 1.

Checking the used car open mkt "best take in price" is step 2 and PI trade in price is step 3.

I have 1 variant less is that I usually dun take loans when I buy my car!

 

When I decide to buy from CnC, my last step is to "how much $$$ I top up to upgrade or how much $$$ I am taking back when I downgrade" i.e my final trade in price. When all moons and sun aligned - then I will buy.

[Merc Fan]

Thank you for the useful information! So it seems buying from PI, though cheaper, but the trade-in value in much lesser as compared to CnC.

[kepiting1sg]

Thank you for the useful information! So it seems buying from PI, though cheaper, but the trade-in value in much lesser as compared to CnC.

 

Always the case when trading in your old MB!

Always remember at least $15K more than "outside mkt!"

Always remember they have deep pockets to pay for your COE so your nego skills cums in!

Always remember what U wanna top up by trading in your old MB

Always remember it's a sum game!

Always bargain till as if U are giving up buying!

Always after the price is "more or less final" then all the service credits that can be converted to further price down, freebies, huber optic, nano sealant, gps, chrome, RC, MMI, exos tips, umbrellas, boot tub, floor mats and free tkb thrown in!

[Ody_2004]

Uncle next time i buy car must bring u along.. give u 30% of the saving! ;p

[kepiting1sg]

Uncle next time i buy car must bring u along.. give u 30% of the saving! ;p

Then the SE also gimme Unker 30% of their commision - HUAT ARH!!!!!

[Ah Bui]

Like unker said... all are numbers... this is my experience. .. went to C&C to enquire about the new E class..... and asked about my fake PI E class trade in.... was quoted $170k max for a one year old ride.... was told they take in around $180k max for AD ride... so the numbers is like ...

I saved $55k when buying... so $15k diff when trading in is still good...

Imagine how much I had to top up if I had bought AD yhen and wanted to trade in... I'll be looking at a $60k top up ....

[Odessus]

Ah bui eyeing at new E?

[Ah Bui]

Gotta top up $35k.... not possible....