Autovin found one of my 17K-mile SUV tires under 4/32, the rest 5/32. So I called MBF’s about that, and they literally told me about getting a used tire to avoid charges, but that I can’t now because I had the pre-inspection done.
Doesn’t matter to me because of the $500 waiver with the new lease, but I found that funny.
Can you share what you go? Thank you
At $380 charge I’d skip the hassle of buying and changing tires, as you still need to buy them, install them and spend your time. Interestingly when I turned my lease I had 2x3/32 and 2x4/32 self measured. So I fully expected to pay and never done autovin. Then I saw Merc’s own report (I think they order autovin regardless) and there was zero wear charge.
Can you request a second inspection at turn-in?
I’m sure you can. The whole idea is that they give you a chance to fix the issues AutoVin finds. I think they were suggesting that they would be looking for a new tire.
Trying to get a good deal on the '25 EQS 450 AWD, seen some of the great sign offs and called today on one in stock locally, gave me a MF of 0.0009 and RV of 52% on a 24/7.5k, said I qualified for $7.5k EV, $7.5k fleet (employer) and $10k cash off. MSRP is $116,885.
He used the fleet & cash to take MSRP to $99,880 and then the $7.5k as a rebate and landed at a monthly of $1,585 with $1,585 DAS.
I called and asked about dealership discount of MSRP and he seemed firm that the $10k was from them and not manufacturer cash. Said I was looking to achieve 20% off MSRP before incentives and left it there.
Based on other signings (perhaps more '24s) it seems reasonable to get 15-20% off MSRP before incentives and looking to get $500s Monthly with $0 down.
What am I missing here that I’ve either completely misread or misunderstood or have I got to keep bashing for MSRP discount before incentives?
You are missing:
Construct your target deal using LH Calc
Put in on excel
Copy & paste it to your email.
Email them to dealers within 500 miles
Rinse & repeat.
Thanks! On a nationwide search this is apparently the only one in the city radius, next is 90 miles away and then the next dealership is 200+ with about 4. Will give it a go nonetheless
Your expectation is unreasonable. Where have you seen these at that price on new $116k units w/o MSDs and loyalty incentive?
about 300 bucks higher I guess not bad?
That’s fair enough, I thought I’d seen some pretty discounted MSRP and when I was plugging those into LH Calc and adding the incentives provided it was taking me to that figure, but again - that expectation off MSRP might be way off, which is my bad!
This month? Historical data isn’t too useful for setting a target on a MY '25 this month. Different inventory, and my suspicion is less trunk money for dealers. I struggled to match my '23 deal on a '25, had to go with a '24 demo in the end.
The deal you’re after hasn’t appeared. I would target a 2024 loaner, they’ll have the most cash/incentives to get you to that payment. Also, not every dealer wants to make that deal so keep looking.
if you are in California try “oarfish18” on this forum. She works for NorCal MB dealer and it is the best no-hassle type deal I was able to find on two separate occasions for non-demo units. But you need loyalty, MSD, and fleet to get there. In my case MSRP is 120k+, 520 monthly with 2000 DAS. Your numbers do not seem realistic currently unless you land a demo.
Something fun to watch is MB of Beverly Hills has abo 38 Maybach’s and 36 are 2024. I would think they have to move some this month or be stuck with no lease support.
Extreme tip of the cap to anyone who manages a deal out of MB BH. They’re physically close to me, so I’ve asked them to match offers on two separate occassions and have been berated by separate SMs, once in person and once on the phone. As if I’m somehow a criminal for negotiating a better deal than they’re willing to give!
I’m looking for a EQS680 Maybach deal, does anyone know of a participating dealer that has inventory? Also, is this deal possible without Loyalty? We own currently own a Mercedes and lease a Mercedes but I’m assuming Loyalty is a lease return or vehicle sale? Thanks
I think they will rather wholesale them to other dealerships than cutting a deal with retail and spreading a word they give discounts
When @Samaudibh went over there I started prepping for the 1 year EQG giveaways… still not giving up on that dream
Miss you guys all