By now, almost everyone familiar with this forum, knows how cheap the EQE’s and EQS’s have been going for.
Does this generally happen every year with at least one luxury brand or is this a pretty rare thing that is unlikely to repeat itself any time soon?
I upgraded to a loaded EQE 500 from a C300. I’m dreading the thought of shopping for a new lease in less than 3 years… thinking I’ll likely not find anything comparable for a similar price and need to go back to a C300
Anyone else dreading a downgrade when returning your cheap EQE or EQS?
A month ago, I tried hacking an EQS. However, I did not have the energy chasing after dealers for deals. I ended up grabbing an Ioniq 5 last week at a decent price. I am going to enjoy my new car for the next three years.
Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened. I just leased a 580 at the beginning of last month, now it’s been in the shop for over 2 weeks with just 150ish miles on it. I might need to reach out to @djrabbi and start a lemonade stand.
Yes, I did. I was waiting for the release of the A6 etron, but it looks like it will be a 2025 model. I have a deposit on a Rivian R2. However, I might get another car before 2026. I’m always looking for deals.
EDIT: Insurance will be cheaper with the Hyundai and no need for premium gas.
My goal was to save a few $$. Up here in MA, we have to pay yearly excise tax on our cars. In my first year of owning the A6, I paid about $1k in additional tax. Not sure how much the Ioniq would cost, but probably much less given its lower MSRP ($53.9k vs $70k A6).
I feel like the last few leasing cycles were weird for me. Right now it’s the first and maybe the last “EV” wave. Manufacturers are going to adjust, and EQS/EQE numbers are going to be worse in the future.
But on the other hand, if the market is going to struggle - it’s a hacking opportunity, whether it is a recession, financial crisis, war, or whatever keeps the demand broadly at bay. Like if new pandemic starts and lockdown orders are issued due to a new deadly virus - check what’s your local dealership opinion on it:)
The archives of the site will show you that there’s always some hot deal that has a good run and one that will follow eventually. I get wistful every time I think of this 4xe being my last flip and then getting another one. (Come on CCAP, bring back the 7500)
With patience and flexibility, incentives and rebates, brokers and boredom, there’s always a next deal.
Lucid Air GT deals on remaining inventory look bonkers today. GT 18-month lease sub $700 with Tax, Title, and First Month DAS (~4k with how they handle taxes and fees). Looks like the on-site inventory bonus is $5k, and with referral you’re looking at minimal down payment if any to get that low cost…
