2023 Order Guide
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On 7/29/22, I convinced my dealership to provide a signed buyer's guide / purchase order. This PO contained the VIN, final pricing including tax, title, license, etc. and has been signed by the dealership. I felt good about being locked into the tax credit with this documentation.
The one known fact is that if you cancel the 2022 and order a 2023 today you will absolutely NOT receive any tax credit as the EQB is no longer eligible for multiple reasons, which is what the memo is stating.
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In theory, you have met the requirements for the transition rule as you completed a PO prior to enactment today. The devil will be in the details with whatever interpretations the IRS does, or does not, publish.
The one known fact is that if you cancel the 2022 and order a 2023 today you will absolutely NOT receive any tax credit as the EQB is no longer eligible for multiple reasons, which is what the memo is stating.
The one known fact is that if you cancel the 2022 and order a 2023 today you will absolutely NOT receive any tax credit as the EQB is no longer eligible for multiple reasons, which is what the memo is stating.
Also, MB corporate did respond to my dealership's inquiry regarding the transition rule. They didn't provide much of a response other than to say they couldn't provide guidance on tax matters and were not sure on what would be accepted by the IRS. I have a feeling that's why they stayed away from the transition rule with the memo they distributed to all dealerships. They probably didn't feel confident enough issuing guidance on this topic. The fact the IRS came out later in the day with some clarification was helpful, despite being stressful since it was so last minute.
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https://www.irs.gov/businesses/plug-...30-and-irc-30d
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Excellent! And thank you for sharing that there is a new IRS update (revised today). I found it on the IRS website for any others that are interested:
https://www.irs.gov/businesses/plug-...30-and-irc-30d
https://www.irs.gov/businesses/plug-...30-and-irc-30d
Treasury Department Press Release
There is also a link to an FAQ section with good info - FAQ’s about tax credit & transition rule
Finally, a friend of mine in the same boat as all of us emailed the contact listed at the bottom of yesterday’s MB memo asking about delivery dates. Still nothing definitive, “hope to begin deliveries by the end of this month” was his answer.
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Just an update for the thread. Our 2023 EQB 350 has been built and is awaiting shipment.
I have a built sheet with a VIN and it was built exactly as ordered. There are not any missing features due to supply chain issues.
I have a built sheet with a VIN and it was built exactly as ordered. There are not any missing features due to supply chain issues.
Last edited by cadetdrivr; Sep 14, 2022 at 03:52 PM. Reason: grammar mistakes pointed out by wife
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Excellent! Do you have final pricing on the complete build?
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EQB300
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The Mercedes US site is now updated with 2023 EQB pricing: $54,500 for 300 and $58,050 for the 350. No mention of the 250.
The “build” button is still not live, so no pricing on options there yet.
The “build” button is still not live, so no pricing on options there yet.
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FWIW, those are the exact prices of the 2022 300 and 350 models, which makes me wonder if they are showing MY2022 or 2023 on the website?
Of course, MBUSA has officially released the price of the 2023 EQB 250+ at $52,400 (source), and only the 250+, so maybe there won't be much of a change from 2022 to 2023?
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Here's the link: https://www.mbusa.com/en/vehicles/class/eqb/suv
As I understand from my dealer all builds after ~July were 2023 models so I assume that's correct. Perhaps we can speculate they didn't up the price to soften the blow of the tax rebate changes.
As I understand from my dealer all builds after ~July were 2023 models so I assume that's correct. Perhaps we can speculate they didn't up the price to soften the blow of the tax rebate changes.
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All ranges are tested under ideal conditions which mean at a specified speed (usually 55 MPH) no AC and at about 72 degrees F. The range will be lower during cold conditions and at faster speeds. Also if this vehicle becomes available for towing it it will be a major hit on range.
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FYI, 2023 EQB Owner's Manual now available for download from MBUSA:
https://www.mbusa.com/en/owners/manuals
https://www.mbusa.com/en/owners/manuals
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All ranges are tested under ideal conditions which mean at a specified speed (usually 55 MPH) no AC and at about 72 degrees F. The range will be lower during cold conditions and at faster speeds. Also if this vehicle becomes available for towing it it will be a major hit on range.
Sales team told me today cannot equip w tow package.
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FYI, 2023 EQB Owner's Manual now available for download from MBUSA:
https://www.mbusa.com/en/owners/manuals
https://www.mbusa.com/en/owners/manuals
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Ours is still in Hungary, apparently.
It was assembled in August, then packed for shipment almost a month later in September, and that's the last update in NetStar as of today. Still no 2023 pricing, either. Also, we were shown a revised internal memo from MB that changed the introductory date for the 2023 EQB from Fall 2022 to Winter 2022.
I'm not sure what's all going in behind the scenes, but it's not trending the right direction.
It was assembled in August, then packed for shipment almost a month later in September, and that's the last update in NetStar as of today. Still no 2023 pricing, either. Also, we were shown a revised internal memo from MB that changed the introductory date for the 2023 EQB from Fall 2022 to Winter 2022.
I'm not sure what's all going in behind the scenes, but it's not trending the right direction.
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