Hi guys, next week ill go lease the new 08 C 350 , MSRP approx $48. I am in CA, if anyone here just lease their car this year please reply and let me know what score they require.

Thank you very much

I was pre-qualified for the 07 C 230 and my scores are in the mid 600's, that was a little over six months ago.

Didn't get the car. Good luck.

Thank you so much for your replied and your info, thank you

If your income checks out you should be able to get into a lease with a 660. I believe they have the same underwriting critirea as Chrysler/Dodge.

I believe Marv is a Chrysler guy. He can probably give a more accurate picture.

off topic I know but have you looked at the lexus, bmw, or acura products in that same price range? MB has a reliability problem, especially with the C class.

In that same class of car I would URGE you to look at the Lexus ES. A whole lot more bang for the buck, less $$$ in maintenance, lower sticker and no reliability problems.

I agree. plus the ES will burn 87 octane with no worries. MB requires high octane.

The ES is a much bigger car and will not have the same driving experience. A comparable Lexus would be the IS.

On the new C, I don't know what it's like at every dealer, but the dealer I went to had a $6000 markup on the car. This is disastrous on a lease ($200/month or so extra on a 36 month lease).

If you're looking for a C350, I'd actually take a look at the BMW 335, which is significantly more powerful and has MUCH better lease rates.

Take a look at the Acura TL... a lot of car for the money.

With all due respect to previous posters, the OP asked about lease qualifications, not what to buy. A Lexus or Acura, or any Japanese "luxury" marques will not provide the same level of quality and performance the C350 will, and, IMO, are much lower cars. A neighbor of mine just picked up an '08 C300 Sport, the model just under the C350, for his wife and both are completely pleased with the car. It's beautiful. While I may not be able to offer any answers to MB's lease qualifications, I hope the OP enjoys his/her new C350 if they get it

LOL, pot calling the kettle black.

Re Quality and Performance - they are 2 different things - anyone who considers Lexus and Acura "Much lower" than a Mercedes in Quality has much to learn :-)

They will have an internal score card that assigns a Tier. Fico will only play a small part in the approval.

good luck.