GT/C192/R192: Concerned about the USA Tariffs
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Concerned about the USA Tariffs
My 2026 AMG GT 55 is due to be built in Germany on June 19th (it was to be a 2025, but Mercedes changed it to a 2026 so that gives you some indication when the model year changeover will be)
I am concerned that the 25% USA Tariff will add $40,000 to the price of my car.
If these Tariffs do not get negotiated away it will be a huge hit on the entire German Car industry because the USA is their largest market - Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Porsche and VW
It will also be a huge hit on my bank account that I am not sure I am willing to take. Love this car. Not sure if I love it that much.
I am concerned that the 25% USA Tariff will add $40,000 to the price of my car.
If these Tariffs do not get negotiated away it will be a huge hit on the entire German Car industry because the USA is their largest market - Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Porsche and VW
It will also be a huge hit on my bank account that I am not sure I am willing to take. Love this car. Not sure if I love it that much.
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My 2026 AMG GT 55 is due to be built in Germany on June 19th (it was to be a 2025, but Mercedes changed it to a 2026 so that gives you some indication when the model year changeover will be)
I am concerned that the 25% USA Tariff will add $40,000 to the price of my car.
If these Tariffs do not get negotiated away it will be a huge hit on the entire German Car industry because the USA is their largest market - Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Porsche and VW
It will also be a huge hit on my bank account that I am not sure I am willing to take. Love this car. Not sure if I love it that much.
I am concerned that the 25% USA Tariff will add $40,000 to the price of my car.
If these Tariffs do not get negotiated away it will be a huge hit on the entire German Car industry because the USA is their largest market - Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Porsche and VW
It will also be a huge hit on my bank account that I am not sure I am willing to take. Love this car. Not sure if I love it that much.
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My 2026 AMG GT 55 is due to be built in Germany on June 19th (it was to be a 2025, but Mercedes changed it to a 2026 so that gives you some indication when the model year changeover will be)
I am concerned that the 25% USA Tariff will add $40,000 to the price of my car.
If these Tariffs do not get negotiated away it will be a huge hit on the entire German Car industry because the USA is their largest market - Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Porsche and VW
It will also be a huge hit on my bank account that I am not sure I am willing to take. Love this car. Not sure if I love it that much.
I am concerned that the 25% USA Tariff will add $40,000 to the price of my car.
If these Tariffs do not get negotiated away it will be a huge hit on the entire German Car industry because the USA is their largest market - Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Porsche and VW
It will also be a huge hit on my bank account that I am not sure I am willing to take. Love this car. Not sure if I love it that much.
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I would call your dealer and try to lock in the price now. It's not like these are flying off the shelves at the current pricing and there is probably zero demand at a 25% higher price, so my guess is they would prefer to sell to you at the original price rather than have it sit on the lot for 6 months and then discount it back to the original price anyway...
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My 2026 AMG GT 55 is due to be built in Germany on June 19th (it was to be a 2025, but Mercedes changed it to a 2026 so that gives you some indication when the model year changeover will be)
I am concerned that the 25% USA Tariff will add $40,000 to the price of my car.
If these Tariffs do not get negotiated away it will be a huge hit on the entire German Car industry because the USA is their largest market - Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Porsche and VW
It will also be a huge hit on my bank account that I am not sure I am willing to take. Love this car. Not sure if I love it that much.
I am concerned that the 25% USA Tariff will add $40,000 to the price of my car.
If these Tariffs do not get negotiated away it will be a huge hit on the entire German Car industry because the USA is their largest market - Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Porsche and VW
It will also be a huge hit on my bank account that I am not sure I am willing to take. Love this car. Not sure if I love it that much.
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Yes the tariffs are on the imported Mercedes/AMG cars and in order for the corporation to recoup their cost of paying the tariff they will by necessity increase the prices of their cars (MSRP). This is the same scenario for all imported goods whether it be cars, furniture, food items, etc.
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My dealer agreed to refund my deposit in full if the Tariffs are still in place once my car ships
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Just sit tight, they don't want to own the car. BMW is honoring cars that had production numbers pre-tariff. Not sure what MBUSA's position is, but if they were smart they'd follow that rule.
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Just got an email from my local dealer that Mercedes USA is honoring original MSRP for all 2025 model years but haven't yet decided what to do for 2026's. Doesn't necessarily help the original poster, but I just don't see these cars selling at 20% above MSRP so seems unlikely the dealers will just want to sit on these cars until they are forced to mark them down later.
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Just got an email from my local dealer that Mercedes USA is honoring original MSRP for all 2025 model years but haven't yet decided what to do for 2026's. Doesn't necessarily help the original poster, but I just don't see these cars selling at 20% above MSRP so seems unlikely the dealers will just want to sit on these cars until they are forced to mark them down later.
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Just got an email from my local dealer that Mercedes USA is honoring original MSRP for all 2025 model years but haven't yet decided what to do for 2026's. Doesn't necessarily help the original poster, but I just don't see these cars selling at 20% above MSRP so seems unlikely the dealers will just want to sit on these cars until they are forced to mark them down later.
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I would be interested in the 2026 GT63 S but I will not purchase if a tariff is in place. No way. If a person buys a car with the tariff, and then later the tariff is reduced the buyer is stuck with a car he overpaid and will take a hit.
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Latest on Tariffs and my car
Turns out my 2026 AMG GT 55 has been built and is sitting at a port in Europe ready to ship, but Mercedes has suspended all shipments until the Tariff negotiations are concluded. They know they cannot sell any cars if they arrive in the USA and a 25% Tariff is added. They are encouraging customers to buy a car from inventory. Recall, I ordered a 2025, but Germany switched my car to a 2026 so they do not have to honor the previous agreement that they would absorb all tariffs on 2025 vehicles. Hence, my 2026 sits at a port with rotors rusting because they know if they ship it and 25% is added to the price that I will cancel my order as will many others.
Letter from a Mercedes Dealer:
We want to update you on how the recently announced tariffs may impact vehicle pricing. The good news: All Mercedes-Benz models currently in stock at Mercedes-Benz of Bonita Springs are NOT affected. This means you can secure your dream Mercedes at today’s pricing without concern for future increases.
If you’re considering a new Mercedes, now is the perfect time to take advantage of our current inventory. While the auto tariffs undoubtedly raise the cost of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, Mercedes-Benz has made the decision to protect the MSRP of all vehicles of 2025 Model Year during the month of June. That means all vehicles in June will remain priced as they were before the implementation of the additional auto tariffs.
We are working closely with Mercedes-Benz USA to provide clarity on future pricing and availability for custom orders. The pricing on future vehicles of 2026 model year remain unknown.
What this means for you:
✔In-stock models – No tariff impact, lock in current pricing today.
✔Pre-orders – Order early to secure availability. Even if we do not have the right vehicle for you in stock, it is likely that we can locate it for you within the national network and/or Mercedes-Benz USA's own price-protected stock.
✔Certified Pre-Owned options – Premium Mercedes-Benz models at exceptional value.
Our team is here to answer any questions and help you find the perfect Mercedes-Benz. Contact us today at (239) 438-4942 or reply to this email to schedule a visit or reserve your vehicle.
We appreciate your continued trust and look forward to seeing you soon.
Sincerely,
Team at Mercedes-Benz of Bonita Springs
Letter from a Mercedes Dealer:
We want to update you on how the recently announced tariffs may impact vehicle pricing. The good news: All Mercedes-Benz models currently in stock at Mercedes-Benz of Bonita Springs are NOT affected. This means you can secure your dream Mercedes at today’s pricing without concern for future increases.
If you’re considering a new Mercedes, now is the perfect time to take advantage of our current inventory. While the auto tariffs undoubtedly raise the cost of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, Mercedes-Benz has made the decision to protect the MSRP of all vehicles of 2025 Model Year during the month of June. That means all vehicles in June will remain priced as they were before the implementation of the additional auto tariffs.
We are working closely with Mercedes-Benz USA to provide clarity on future pricing and availability for custom orders. The pricing on future vehicles of 2026 model year remain unknown.
What this means for you:
✔In-stock models – No tariff impact, lock in current pricing today.
✔Pre-orders – Order early to secure availability. Even if we do not have the right vehicle for you in stock, it is likely that we can locate it for you within the national network and/or Mercedes-Benz USA's own price-protected stock.
✔Certified Pre-Owned options – Premium Mercedes-Benz models at exceptional value.
Our team is here to answer any questions and help you find the perfect Mercedes-Benz. Contact us today at (239) 438-4942 or reply to this email to schedule a visit or reserve your vehicle.
We appreciate your continued trust and look forward to seeing you soon.
Sincerely,
Team at Mercedes-Benz of Bonita Springs
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And has Bonita Springs offered you any help with the thought of a 25% tariff? Curious what they would be willing to dig in to their cut to help out.
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I have given up on my 2026 order. My car was built, but it has been sitting at a dock in Europe rusting in the salt air for 7 weeks. The 7 weeks will go to 15 or 20 weeks by the time they finally ship it. The battery must be dead by now and the brake rotors thoroughly rusted.
I am going to buy a 2025 that a dealer has in the showroom. It is not the color I wanted, nor does it have the Heads-Up display I love, but at least it has the aero pkg, folding rear seats for added storage, and the front lift to go over speed bumps and up driveways.
From the sounds of the Tariff negotiations, Trump might (stress might) be willing to lower the current 25% Tariff to 10%, but that still means an added $16,000+ onto the price tag of the car. That $16,000 plus the discount I was able to get on a 2025 leftover amounts to over a $20,000 price difference.
Of course, if the tariffs get negotiated down to zero I will be kicking myself........but the rot in the salt air for so many weeks is a real turn-off
I am going to buy a 2025 that a dealer has in the showroom. It is not the color I wanted, nor does it have the Heads-Up display I love, but at least it has the aero pkg, folding rear seats for added storage, and the front lift to go over speed bumps and up driveways.
From the sounds of the Tariff negotiations, Trump might (stress might) be willing to lower the current 25% Tariff to 10%, but that still means an added $16,000+ onto the price tag of the car. That $16,000 plus the discount I was able to get on a 2025 leftover amounts to over a $20,000 price difference.
Of course, if the tariffs get negotiated down to zero I will be kicking myself........but the rot in the salt air for so many weeks is a real turn-off
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Little off topic, has anyone with any brand heard of someone paying a tariff?
I frequent the P-Car boards and here along with a lesser extent the BMW boards and have yet to hear of anyone actually paying a tariff or seeing one and walking away.
I frequent the P-Car boards and here along with a lesser extent the BMW boards and have yet to hear of anyone actually paying a tariff or seeing one and walking away.
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Mercedes absorbed Tariffs on any 2025 cars, but they have yet to agree to do that on 2026 cars. Hence, why all 2026 cars are being stockpiled at a port in Europe and not shipped to the USA until the Tariff negotiations are finalized. Depending on the final percent, Mercedes will decide whether to pass none, or some or all of the Tariff onto the consumer. Once that decision is made, 2026 cars will be loaded onto ships and sent to the USA
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Mercedes absorbed Tariffs on any 2025 cars, but they have yet to agree to do that on 2026 cars. Hence, why all 2026 cars are being stockpiled at a port in Europe and not shipped to the USA until the Tariff negotiations are finalized. Depending on the final percent, Mercedes will decide whether to pass none, or some or all of the Tariff onto the consumer. Once that decision is made, 2026 cars will be loaded onto ships and sent to the USA
So, there has been no admittance of anyone paying a tariff, yet from your viewpoint. Me either, just lots of concern.
