2023 Order Guide
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Just received an update from my dealer this morning. Our 2023 EQB 350 order was placed and it’s scheduled for production in August.
So the process went from wait, wait, wait to “it’s being built in a couple weeks”. 😳
They said we were #1 on their list and I guess they were not kidding. FWIW, the order was accepted as we configured it a few months ago including the adaptive suspension.
So the process went from wait, wait, wait to “it’s being built in a couple weeks”. 😳
They said we were #1 on their list and I guess they were not kidding. FWIW, the order was accepted as we configured it a few months ago including the adaptive suspension.
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Just received an update from my dealer this morning. Our 2023 EQB 350 order was placed and it’s scheduled for production in August.
So the process went from wait, wait, wait to “it’s being built in a couple weeks”. 😳
They said we were #1 on their list and I guess they were not kidding. FWIW, the order was accepted as we configured it a few months ago including the adaptive suspension.
So the process went from wait, wait, wait to “it’s being built in a couple weeks”. 😳
They said we were #1 on their list and I guess they were not kidding. FWIW, the order was accepted as we configured it a few months ago including the adaptive suspension.
https://www.reddit.com/r/mercedes_be...omment/if4j9vz
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Do you know if they kept power seats in your build? Lots of reports of MB using manual seats due to chip shortage
https://www.reddit.com/r/mercedes_be...omment/if4j9vz
https://www.reddit.com/r/mercedes_be...omment/if4j9vz
It’s otherwise very loaded so if it gets shipped without power seats I’ll decline the vehicle and somebody else can enjoy a very oddly equipped MB.
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Do you know if they kept power seats in your build? Lots of reports of MB using manual seats due to chip shortage
https://www.reddit.com/r/mercedes_be...omment/if4j9vz
https://www.reddit.com/r/mercedes_be...omment/if4j9vz
Everything I’ve been able to find publicly suggests the chip supply situation is rapidly improving, at least until Putin turns off the natural gas and other suppliers start experiencing different major issues.
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No word. The build sheet does not specifically mention seats, nor have a “credit” for missing power seats, but does list the proper packages and options for our build.
It’s otherwise very loaded so if it gets shipped without power seats I’ll decline the vehicle and somebody else can enjoy a very oddly equipped MB.
It’s otherwise very loaded so if it gets shipped without power seats I’ll decline the vehicle and somebody else can enjoy a very oddly equipped MB.
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Just a quick note - if the Inflation Reduction act passed the EQB will not qualify for the Federal EV Tax Credit unless it meets criteria of the "transition clause" ( having a signed sales agreement in place prior to it being signed into law).
Will you still be getting the vehicle if it doesn't qualify? Have you heard anything from your dealer? I'm unable to get a sales agreement due to vehicle not being delivered.
Will you still be getting the vehicle if it doesn't qualify? Have you heard anything from your dealer? I'm unable to get a sales agreement due to vehicle not being delivered.
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Check Accuracy and clarity of tax incentives
Just a quick note - if the Inflation Reduction act passed the EQB will not qualify for the Federal EV Tax Credit unless it meets criteria of the "transition clause" ( having a signed sales agreement in place prior to it being signed into law).
Will you still be getting the vehicle if it doesn't qualify? Have you heard anything from your dealer? I'm unable to get a sales agreement due to vehicle not being delivered.
Will you still be getting the vehicle if it doesn't qualify? Have you heard anything from your dealer? I'm unable to get a sales agreement due to vehicle not being delivered.
There is also a federal tax credit of hot to $1,000 or 30% of a charger purchase and installation
So, I’m not sure what you mean - the proposed law included a $4,500 credit on the purchase of a used AEV
I hope your post doesn’t confuse people or the issues attendant with a 2023 new AEV EQB purchase.
Best - WDV
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The IRS is showing a $7,500 incentive on Mercedes Benz EQS and they probably are not showing the EQB yet because it is so new. There are also incentives in NJ for AEV with MSRP 45,000 - 55,000 of $2,000 and they have a separate “Zero Emission Vehicle” waiver of the state’s sales tax regardless of MSRP.
There is also a federal tax credit of hot to $1,000 or 30% of a charger purchase and installation
So, I’m not sure what you mean - the proposed law included a $4,500 credit on the purchase of a used AEV
I hope your post doesn’t confuse people or the issues attendant with a 2023 new AEV EQB purchase.
Best - WDV
There is also a federal tax credit of hot to $1,000 or 30% of a charger purchase and installation
So, I’m not sure what you mean - the proposed law included a $4,500 credit on the purchase of a used AEV
I hope your post doesn’t confuse people or the issues attendant with a 2023 new AEV EQB purchase.
Best - WDV
https://www.democrats.senate.gov/imo...ct_of_2022.pdf
1.Vehicle must be assembled in North America to
qualify for new credit. (Page 366, line 15).
2.North American assembly requirement applies to vehicles sold after the date of adoption of the bill. (Page 386, line 3)
3. Transition provision for EVs with written sales
orders dated in 2022 prior to the date of
President signing the bill but delivered in 2023
allows purchaser to claim the "old" credit in 2023.
(Page 386, line 20).
If this bill were to pass the EQB would not qualify for the credit unless you have a sales agreement in place before it is signed into law. Having a sales agreement would allow you to qualify for the transition provision.
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I'm referring to the new proposed inflation reduction act, not the current federal tax credit.
https://www.democrats.senate.gov/imo...ct_of_2022.pdf
1.Vehicle must be assembled in North America to
qualify for new credit. (Page 366, line 15).
2.North American assembly requirement applies to vehicles sold after the date of adoption of the bill. (Page 386, line 3)
3. Transition provision for EVs with written sales
orders dated in 2022 prior to the date of
President signing the bill but delivered in 2023
allows purchaser to claim the "old" credit in 2023.
(Page 386, line 20).
If this bill were to pass the EQB would not qualify for the credit unless you have a sales agreement in place before it is signed into law. Having a sales agreement would allow you to qualify for the transition provision.
https://www.democrats.senate.gov/imo...ct_of_2022.pdf
1.Vehicle must be assembled in North America to
qualify for new credit. (Page 366, line 15).
2.North American assembly requirement applies to vehicles sold after the date of adoption of the bill. (Page 386, line 3)
3. Transition provision for EVs with written sales
orders dated in 2022 prior to the date of
President signing the bill but delivered in 2023
allows purchaser to claim the "old" credit in 2023.
(Page 386, line 20).
If this bill were to pass the EQB would not qualify for the credit unless you have a sales agreement in place before it is signed into law. Having a sales agreement would allow you to qualify for the transition provision.
As a result, we’ll stick with the EQB regardless.
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I just spent 20 minutes going over the Reduction Act as well as the Tax Act of 1986 to prove you wrong... But you're not. That's really bad news, not just for Mercedes but Kia, Hyundai, Nissan and all the others (unless they do final assembly in the U.S. which they might like the Leaf). I'm amazed none of the 7,000 articles on the new bill mention this. So from now on, the tax benefits only apply to
1. Tesla Model 3, Model Y
2. Mustang MachE
3. Nissan Leaf (assembled in TN)
4. Maybe the Fisker Ocean?
5. Any others
For us, this is very bad news. We do have a 2022 on order but I'm suspecting it will be missing some basic features like power seats and some navigation features. So we either take a substandard luxury car, or wait and pay $7500 extra.
1. Tesla Model 3, Model Y
2. Mustang MachE
3. Nissan Leaf (assembled in TN)
4. Maybe the Fisker Ocean?
5. Any others
For us, this is very bad news. We do have a 2022 on order but I'm suspecting it will be missing some basic features like power seats and some navigation features. So we either take a substandard luxury car, or wait and pay $7500 extra.
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USG: “We want everyone to go electric, except everyone”
FWIW, there is also an income limit provision ($150K single/$300K married). Because of that, there’s not another EV that works for us better if our signed order is not sufficient documentation for grandfathering. I’m not interested in my 4th choice of EV just because I can find one in stock four states away that’s eligible for the current rebate.
As a result, we’ll stick with the EQB regardless.
As a result, we’ll stick with the EQB regardless.
I just spent 20 minutes going over the Reduction Act as well as the Tax Act of 1986 to prove you wrong... But you're not. That's really bad news, not just for Mercedes but Kia, Hyundai, Nissan and all the others (unless they do final assembly in the U.S. which they might like the Leaf). I'm amazed none of the 7,000 articles on the new bill mention this. So from now on, the tax benefits only apply to
1. Tesla Model 3, Model Y
2. Mustang MachE
3. Nissan Leaf (assembled in TN)
4. Maybe the Fisker Ocean?
5. Any others
For us, this is very bad news. We do have a 2022 on order but I'm suspecting it will be missing some basic features like power seats and some navigation features. So we either take a substandard luxury car, or wait and pay $7500 extra.
1. Tesla Model 3, Model Y
2. Mustang MachE
3. Nissan Leaf (assembled in TN)
4. Maybe the Fisker Ocean?
5. Any others
For us, this is very bad news. We do have a 2022 on order but I'm suspecting it will be missing some basic features like power seats and some navigation features. So we either take a substandard luxury car, or wait and pay $7500 extra.
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GLC EQB GLS C300 convertible
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Oh Thank you for replying, Which state you are in? I just spoke to my dealer here in NJ, as per him, We just got trained last week on EQB and there is no way any dealer can take actual order.
Also, I put 5k for this car in June, to reserve my spot(I am hoping no markups on MSRP).
Also, I put 5k for this car in June, to reserve my spot(I am hoping no markups on MSRP).
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Oh Thank you for replying, Which state you are in? I just spoke to my dealer here in NJ, as per him, We just got trained last week on EQB and there is no way any dealer can take actual order.
Also, I put 5k for this car in June, to reserve my spot(I am hoping no markups on MSRP).
Also, I put 5k for this car in June, to reserve my spot(I am hoping no markups on MSRP).
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Oh Thank you for replying, Which state you are in? I just spoke to my dealer here in NJ, as per him, We just got trained last week on EQB and there is no way any dealer can take actual order.
Also, I put 5k for this car in June, to reserve my spot(I am hoping no markups on MSRP).
Also, I put 5k for this car in June, to reserve my spot(I am hoping no markups on MSRP).
Your salesman is either feeding you a line or there is a significant misunderstanding.
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GLC EQB GLS C300 convertible
I am in NY / CT and I placed an order 2 months ago with 2k deposit. They called me one week after that they started to build my car ( eqb300, 2023), delivery expected in Oct. Don't know how accurate that would be.
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Oh Thank you for replying, Which state you are in? I just spoke to my dealer here in NJ, as per him, We just got trained last week on EQB and there is no way any dealer can take actual order.
Also, I put 5k for this car in June, to reserve my spot(I am hoping no markups on MSRP).
Also, I put 5k for this car in June, to reserve my spot(I am hoping no markups on MSRP).
