New VS Loaner MB C300/4M—WWYD?

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Hi all. Currently have two deals on the table, one new and one is a loaner. They both have roughly the same options (new cars has better rims) @$47k. The loaner has ~3500 miles.

The difference comes down to price:
New car is $370/mo with $2650 DAS + $4500 in MSDs.
The loaner is $339/mo with $1828 DAS + $4500 in MSDs.

That’s a $31 difference per month and another $800 DAS for the new car. Over the life of the lease it’s about a $1900 difference.

So what would you do if you were presented with these two options? Is it worth an extra $30 a month and $800 / $1900 over the life of the lease? What if the new car dealer came down another $10/month (which I think I can do). Would it be worth it then?

Stressing a bit over this. Need to make a decision by tomorrow morning so would appreciate any POVs.

Thanks!

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3500 mi is as good as new, i’d take the loaner. If you can push the price on the new car you can prob push it on the loaner too. I wouldn’t pay an extra $1900 basically for nicer rims. Total waste of $ IMO.

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Where are you located? If in socal i can get you a better deal but not as loaded.

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What kind of numbers can you do in SoCal?

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Pm me. Car i posted 3 days ago is sold.

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Ask for maintenance thrown in on the new one. Maybe that’ll help on costs/desicion?

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I’m in NYC but buying in NJ for the MSDs.

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What’s better, another $10 off per month or the maintenance thrown in at the current price. Would that tip the scales for you?

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I’m leaning towards the loaner but there’s something special about getting a new car. How much is that worth?

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I’d push for more discount on the loaner and take the loaner.

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It’s only new the day you buy it. After that its used. What % discount from msrp are each of them?

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Both are around 18/19% discounted

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Think I’m at my limit with the loaner. Already leveraged the new car offer against it.

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As @28firefighter said, push for a larger discount on the loaner. Target used to be 22-25% on loaners. That one has only 3500 miles so residual reduction is minimal.

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Usually the 25% off loaners have higher mileage. As far as what new is worth, only you can decide that. To me it means nothing. A car with 3500 to me is new and well worth the $1900 savings

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Yeah take the loaner. Monthly savings plus less DAS make a big difference overall. In the end just be happy with your choice :slight_smile:

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Went with the loaner! Thanks all!