C350e anyone considering one?

[gIzzE]

Best deals are still contract hiring on these, Mercedes really want to keep them in the system come resale time.

https://www.contracthireandleasing....-services-ltd/mercedes-benz/c-class/51169581/

 

[haf63]

Just been told by my leasing company that the c350e is off the list as it has a more than 6 month leadtime. Bummer

 

[350e]

Oh man, all this C Class Pron... I can't take it! Marching into Mercedes this week and getting me a 350e.

Here's a question for all you "about to own" a 350e... what were your purchase/lease methods, and what type of deals did you get?

I am trading my XF and then adding a sack of cash

 

[quonker]

Oh man, all this C Class Pron... I can't take it! Marching into Mercedes this week and getting me a 350e.

Here's a question for all you "about to own" a 350e... what were your purchase/lease methods, and what type of deals did you get?

Mine is a company purchase, got 10% off the saloon with leather, brilliant blue, premium plus and 360 degree camera.

Currently driving a 62 plate A4 black edition so really looking forward to my upgrade!

Although the A4 listed at £32K when new it doesn't have sat nav, leather seats or even a light in the glove box!

 

[wivenhoe]

I have bought - you can off-set 100% of the full purchase price against Corporation Tax -I posted in an earlier post the deal I got. Good luck.

 

[hybridlover]

Nhs fleet solutions no deposit 3 year salary sacrifice lease deal on 14k miles at £318.17. Ordered just before prices increased. Prem plus saloon with 18 inch alloys and intelligent lights.

 

[lookyhooky]

Brilliant, thank you.
Can't think why we have to wait so long for ours

Is it really sad that I've already seen the videos that you guys are posting links to? Nearly wet myself laughing at your original post hybridlover!!

I am now on pain of death not to mention the C350e, changing my car, pointing out any Mercs on the road, suggesting visits to Dealerships halfway across the country, as I've heard they have a 350e demo in.....the list goes on!

 

[350e]

Is it really sad that I've already seen the videos that you guys are posting links to? Nearly wet myself laughing at your original post hybridlover!!

I am now on pain of death not to mention the C350e, changing my car, pointing out any Mercs on the road, suggesting visits to Dealerships halfway across the country, as I've heard they have a 350e demo in.....the list goes on!

So what are you saying, you don't want one of the those 350e models and you will just keep your present car ?

 

[quonker]

As someone who joined in at about page 20 and with every fortnightly update coming from NHS fleet solutions suggesting my delivery of mid December is on track (order date 13/5/15), can I ask what strategies fellow aspirant 350e drivers are deploying for getting through the long wait.

I have exhausted YouTube I think and have even started watching Fullycharged.

I can no longer visit my local merc dealer for fear of being accused of stalking

I have been on the merc uk site, reconfigured, reviewed, watched videos etc etc.

Any suggestions gratefully received. Can't even bear to look at my current car as it feels so old and tired by comparison.

Couldn't stand it any longer, just mailed the dealer to see if they had a C350e I could test drive, already driven the diesel.

 

[350e]

Couldn't stand it any longer, just mailed the dealer to see if they had a C350e I could test drive, already driven the diesel.

If he does please let us all know then we can also have a go

 

[quonker]

If he does please let us all know then we can also have a go

I'll keep you informed

 

[hybridlover]

Is it really sad that I've already seen the videos that you guys are posting links to? Nearly wet myself laughing at your original post hybridlover!!

I am now on pain of death not to mention the C350e, changing my car, pointing out any Mercs on the road, suggesting visits to Dealerships halfway across the country, as I've heard they have a 350e demo in.....the list goes on!

Nice lookyhooky.

Seeing as we are all waiting we can probably afford the time to learn German and watch more 350e and general C Class vids without the need for any captions. Maybe move to Dutch later?

I have to say I am in Worcestershire at the weekend so a quick bob into a dealer is now a real prospect I had not considered. Thanks for the inspiration. Working across two office sites, in two different counties gives me two dealers in my range but the second one are already getting suspicious. I may go in disguise to avoid being moved on or ASBO'd.

A support/anorak group with first meet somewhere on the M6/5 would be one way to kill sometime time and potentially save some marriages. Imagine rolling in to a "meet" and seeing a line of these currently rare as hens teeth beauties in 2016 (hopefully 2016)

If there is a test drive knocking about count me in. I have annual leave to take so can make an event of it. The family will be relieved.

Now where did I leave my learn German in an estimated 9 months CD? Oh hang on I forget to fill the form out for the "grant" Dam I'll have to pay full price unless I can get a discount of course.

 

[Wetpanda]

The good thing about this thread, is I now know I am not alone.

My wife thinks I'm insane (no change there) so I didn't mention the genius learning German idea...

 

[B&O]

I am also in Worcestershire "Hybridlover" I am also playing the waiting game on a 350e Estate, Brilliant Blue, Tow Bar, Privacy Glass, Premium Pack - Not Plus :-(

I have researched Demo Units and None at MB Birmingham or Worcester but Yes at Bristol and best bet MB Cheltenham And Gloucester. (I am sure you are aware of this based on your description of research and in-depth study of this car).

I do feel a New grasp for the German Language after multiple viewing of 350e You Tube Clips......1st October Delivery can't come soon enough.

 

[hybridlover]

I am also in Worcestershire "Hybridlover" I am also playing the waiting game on a 350e Estate, Brilliant Blue, Tow Bar, Privacy Glass, Premium Pack - Not Plus :-(

I have researched Demo Units and None at MB Birmingham or Worcester but Yes at Bristol and best bet MB Cheltenham And Gloucester. (I am sure you are aware of this based on your description of research and in-depth study of this car).

I do feel a New grasp for the German Language after multiple viewing of 350e You Tube Clips......1st October Delivery can't come soon enough.

By a quirk of fate I narrowly missed out on being in Bristol in September although I feel a family trip coming on. shame about no Worcester demo.

I found this forum https://speakev.com (assume others have too) and note that as yet there is no specific Mercedes 350e forum contained within it. We must fix that as early adopters just a soon as someone actually gets their hands on one.

 

[hybridlover]

Like an expectant parent the nest building has begun. I will be saving this little lot for a mid December opening ceremony

 

[350e]

I found this forum https://speakev.com (assume others have too) and note that as yet there is no specific Mercedes 350e forum contained within it. We must fix that as early adopters just a soon as someone actually gets their hands on one.

Good find hybridlover
Head on over there and help me out countering the pure electric heads

 

[Driver15]

By a quirk of fate I narrowly missed out on being in Bristol in September although I feel a family trip coming on. shame about no Worcester demo.

I found this forum https://speakev.com (assume others have too) and note that as yet there is no specific Mercedes 350e forum contained within it. We must fix that as early adopters just a soon as someone actually gets their hands on one.

Yeah, spent a bit of time reading that site..

Also.. take a look at this one, site still very early, but could go the distance if people sign up i guess.
Mercedes-benz PHEV Forum - Forum for all Mercedes-Benz Plug-in Hybrid Electric Cars

 

[350e]

Yeah, spent a bit of time reading that site..

Also.. take a look at this one, site still very early, but could go the distance if people sign up i guess.
Mercedes-benz PHEV Forum - Forum for all Mercedes-Benz Plug-in Hybrid Electric Cars

Another good find Driver15

 

[lookyhooky]

So what are you saying, you don't want one of the those 350e models and you will just keep your present car ?

Up until today I thought I had a Brilliant Blue Prem Plus Estate, with tinted glass, tow bar, driver assitance pack and dark wood trim on order through my work's leasing company........... Request sent and confirmed in early June.......now saying my order does not qualify for the £5000 grant.......fishy.....