Diamond White = Lower Residual?
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Diamond White = Lower Residual?
I originally had my W205 on order in Obsidian Black (standard metallic paints were a no cost option). After a lot of thought I decided I actually wanted the car in white and so asked about changing to Diamond White, I wasn't expecting it to be much more as it's only £200 more from Mercedes.
I was surprised to be told that it was £20 per month more expensive on the lease (Over 3 years) due to the car having a lower residual value with this paint. When I questioned the lease company they said it's because it's quite a 'flashy' colour.
I ended up changing to Polar White which actually increased my rental per month by ~£2. This seems odd to me seeing as White is an incredibly popular colour in the UK and I can't see any reason why you would say it gives the car a lower residual, maybe the non metallic Polar but diamond white?..
Anyone got any experience of this when leasing theirs?
I was surprised to be told that it was £20 per month more expensive on the lease (Over 3 years) due to the car having a lower residual value with this paint. When I questioned the lease company they said it's because it's quite a 'flashy' colour.
I ended up changing to Polar White which actually increased my rental per month by ~£2. This seems odd to me seeing as White is an incredibly popular colour in the UK and I can't see any reason why you would say it gives the car a lower residual, maybe the non metallic Polar but diamond white?..
Anyone got any experience of this when leasing theirs?
Last edited by MB205; Dec 21, 2014 at 05:28 PM.
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Multi layer paints like the Perl Effect Diamond White, are notoriously difficult to match. You will not be able to find a paint shop that will guarantee a perfect match.
Selling a used car with two or more shades of diamond white paint, does not help residuals. This is the risk you pay for with these paint types.
That aside I would agree that a used mercedes w205 with perfect diamod white paint, should attract plenty of punters and fetch a good price.
Selling a used car with two or more shades of diamond white paint, does not help residuals. This is the risk you pay for with these paint types.
That aside I would agree that a used mercedes w205 with perfect diamod white paint, should attract plenty of punters and fetch a good price.
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