Iirc in most cases i have seen fleet not taxable.
Ah okay. Above you mentioned it is. I guess we’ll see!
I’m working with 23k in rebates so it makes a difference on what I propose to dealers 
I would just separate $500 fleet from dealer cash, and you are safe, IMO.
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READY FOR. A CAR TODAY!, can’t seem to get anywhere close to these numbers that I see on this site with any dealers or brokers. I have an EQS expiring in June, if someone has a highly optioned car at an attractive deal and isn’t too far from NY, please let me know. My FEB payment is due this week and was holding off to see if anything is available. Many thanks.
Sedan or suv? Needs to be a loaner and a 2024 to get a solid deal. I just put a deposit on a 24 SUV and now there are literally none 500 miles from me (DC) except one in Knoxville. Earlier this week I had a list of 4. I’m sure here and there some will get released… perhaps more in March when it’s likely the last month of leasing for 2024s. They REALLY dialed back on production for the 24s vs 23s hence not that easy to find.
Same for the sedan but there are a handful out there still!
Sedan for sure. New 24’s and even 25’s aren’t even that bad but have to find a nice car with options. I was working on a 24 450 sedan, new no miles. Huge window $128k, if the dealer was willing to do 18% the payment is in the low 600’s with just first and plates out of pocket. I think that is reasonable but they are still trying to hold on to them for some reason. Only going down. I qualify for all of the rebates
While anything is possible, 18% pre incentive is easy on a loaner. Problem is you’re looking for a high spec car. Most loaners are mid spec at about 115k. On that, assuming you have $5k loyalty, you could easily get to mid to high 400s with first at sign and MSDs. The sedan has more dealer cash / fleet money on it.
I reread your post. You need to branch out, call every dealers sales manager that has a car that would work and hustle. Know your numbers going in (RV, MF, exact incentives, etc) and keep it short and sweet for them.
Thank you! That is what I have been doing. Hence my post. I was able to get a brand new 25 for less than this dealer is offering me on the 24 so I know I am not crazy. I think offering him 17-18% on a leftover 24 is more than fair. I am in NY so do not believe I can do the MSD maneuver.
You have ~15 cars within 500 miles of NYC. If you get it out of state you can use MSDs. Or just one pay it (if the investment is worth it to you…)
My lease is up in March and I am looking to get another EQS, had a few questions:
- Do 2024s still come with unlimited 30 min EA charging sessions?
- If I want to use loyalty/pullahead on my old lease, do I need to turn it in my old lease when I pick up my new EQS? Or can I return later at another dealer?
Yes they come with the free EA charging benefit. However, 2025s no longer offer that but rather a $1000 charging credit.
I think there is a short period of time you have to turn the car in if you use pull ahead. Not sure what the actually number of days is. I’d be safe and just turn it in at signing for the new one.
Edit - I think this post answers your second question
Thanks, I’m prioritizing 2024 then for the better rates + free charging, if I can find one.
I will see if dealers/brokers can give me the LAP first, if the car is far away. It might be easier for us logistically if I can go get the new car in an ICE and then drop off the old EQS at our local dealer after.
Cool. Regardless there are very few 24s out there. If you see one and it’s a decent deal then I’d jump. I posted current inventory of potential loaners a few posts above for the East coast. Slim pickings this year.
Anyone been charged for charging by EA even though it should be free since i have 2 years free charging? It wasn’t longer than 30 minutes. It only happened once to me two days ago so I went back yesterday and it was free.
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Not me personally but I thought I saw posts a while back where people randomly got charged. Don’t know if was for MB or BMW.
Such a funny story:
I was negotiating a eqs SUV, we were down to about $400/mo (lh score of about 20) for a ex-loaner. The sales person called and said someone walked in and GM decided to sell it to them at $748/mo . I don’t have specifics of the other deal, but the sales person was frustrated so they shared the payment. Even in the best of scenarios, I can’t understand why people over pay like crazy.
I mean, $748/m for a “$110k car” is the deal of a lifetime for 98% of the population. I’m sure the buyer is over the moon.
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Had it happen to me twice back to back last year. Had no choice but to congratulate them on a kill - at least one sounded like a full pop.
It’s only overpaying compared to the folks on this site, not the general public. Average folks leasing at average or above average lease payments is partly what allows super low deals to be had for us on this site.
Here is a new one I haven’t before… From a general sales manager…
“Mercedes won’t allow us to go below $xxx payment on a car”