Potential 2023 CPO purchase
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Potential 2023 CPO purchase
Our 2017 GLC has two $$ issues discovered earlier today that caused us to involuntarily start car shopping. We have used this same dealer (MB of Alexandria VA) since it opened, so we are looking at their in stock vehicles . Nothing like car shopping when it is 100 degrees outside with high humidity.
At any rate, we liked driving the EQE SUV- the dealer has two 2023 models available with lower miles. Our biggest downside is the installation cost of a EV charger on our townhome (no garage). We have some limited EV driving experience when renting a Model 3 Tesla in LA
We are also considering a 2025 GLC as an alternative. They are all about the same overall cost. Yet the EQE is a much nicer vehicle overall.
We drive about 6K miles per year (if that) now that we are retired. In fact, I sold our ML 250 when I retired since we didn't need 2 cars (and the corresponding personal property tax bill for it)
I would appreciate any comments or suggestions. Thanks! Bill
At any rate, we liked driving the EQE SUV- the dealer has two 2023 models available with lower miles. Our biggest downside is the installation cost of a EV charger on our townhome (no garage). We have some limited EV driving experience when renting a Model 3 Tesla in LA
We are also considering a 2025 GLC as an alternative. They are all about the same overall cost. Yet the EQE is a much nicer vehicle overall.
We drive about 6K miles per year (if that) now that we are retired. In fact, I sold our ML 250 when I retired since we didn't need 2 cars (and the corresponding personal property tax bill for it)
I would appreciate any comments or suggestions. Thanks! Bill
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Rent one on turo for a few days to see if you like living with it. Cost of charger instal is like buying your own gas station. Cost of doing business. I don't understand why electrics are so unpopular, depreciate so rapidly. I drove one as a loaner and liked how smooth and quiet it was. I guess as they age they become less smooth?
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Our 2017 GLC has two $$ issues discovered earlier today that caused us to involuntarily start car shopping. We have used this same dealer (MB of Alexandria VA) since it opened, so we are looking at their in stock vehicles . Nothing like car shopping when it is 100 degrees outside with high humidity.
At any rate, we liked driving the EQE SUV- the dealer has two 2023 models available with lower miles. Our biggest downside is the installation cost of a EV charger on our townhome (no garage). We have some limited EV driving experience when renting a Model 3 Tesla in LA
We are also considering a 2025 GLC as an alternative. They are all about the same overall cost. Yet the EQE is a much nicer vehicle overall.
We drive about 6K miles per year (if that) now that we are retired. In fact, I sold our ML 250 when I retired since we didn't need 2 cars (and the corresponding personal property tax bill for it)
I would appreciate any comments or suggestions. Thanks! Bill
At any rate, we liked driving the EQE SUV- the dealer has two 2023 models available with lower miles. Our biggest downside is the installation cost of a EV charger on our townhome (no garage). We have some limited EV driving experience when renting a Model 3 Tesla in LA
We are also considering a 2025 GLC as an alternative. They are all about the same overall cost. Yet the EQE is a much nicer vehicle overall.
We drive about 6K miles per year (if that) now that we are retired. In fact, I sold our ML 250 when I retired since we didn't need 2 cars (and the corresponding personal property tax bill for it)
I would appreciate any comments or suggestions. Thanks! Bill
Charger installation is a minimal issue long-term, and you can use it with any EV you want. Its cost will pale in comparison to your fuel savings and the convenience of having a car that is always ready. Don't let that be the deterrent, you'll be glad you installed it.
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At any rate, we liked driving the EQE SUV- the dealer has two 2023 models available with lower miles. Our biggest downside is the installation cost of a EV charger on our townhome (no garage). We have some limited EV driving experience when renting a Model 3 Tesla in LA
We are also considering a 2025 GLC as an alternative. They are all about the same overall cost. Yet the EQE is a much nicer vehicle overall.
We are also considering a 2025 GLC as an alternative. They are all about the same overall cost. Yet the EQE is a much nicer vehicle overall.
If you have no garage then would the charger be located on the outside of your townhouse? If so then you may want to consider a setup that needs authorization rather than one that is always powered. The convenience of plugging in at home cannot be overstated, and the savings over public charging should be taken into account. It is even more significant if you have variable electricity rates and choose to charge at the lowest overnight rate.
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Retired, most driving is close to home. 2025 EQE SUV with home 9.6 kW charger. Quiet, economical, almost no maintenance, good for the planet, looks great, great tech in the car, pull in plug in, We couldn't be happier.
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My neighbor charges her Tesla 3 once a month (200 Miles) for less than $10. The local charger cost is 25 cents per kwh depending on time of day.
That being said, Duke Energy has some low rates for at home EV charging which varies depending on overall consumption and month. Currently the rate is 7.372 cents per kwh excluding taxes & fees.
That being said, Duke Energy has some low rates for at home EV charging which varies depending on overall consumption and month. Currently the rate is 7.372 cents per kwh excluding taxes & fees.
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Thanks much for the suggestions. To address some of the comments above, yes, it would be on the outside of the home, so having others tap into it would be a concern, however we have are located at the end of our street, and the only other EV user on this section of our street has a Tesla charger that she uses. The first estimate we have been able to coordinate with a contractor will be delivered tomorrow and that will kind of determine whether an EV (or a PHEV) is feasible. We are concerned that putting too much $$ in an EV doesn't make sense if solid state batteries are available in EVs in the next 4-5 years, as that will impact trade values considerably. So a CPO EV is the only model we would consider. The EQB just seemed to have such limited range compared to the EQE, and of course, the overall ride and comfort is much better in the EQE. Dominion Energy does have some small rebates for the purchase of the charger, but the most impactful financial aspect is the install (and related mess) of the line to the front of the house, as we have a furnished basement, and a few months ago just put on some expensive siding.
All that said, it sounds like EQE owners are pretty happy overall. And my service advisor thinks it has a good overall record too. We might extend the CPO warranty too, as we have done with my ML250 at that time. Thanks again, will post what we decide next week. Fingers crossed. (plus my eyes at times with all that is involved)
All that said, it sounds like EQE owners are pretty happy overall. And my service advisor thinks it has a good overall record too. We might extend the CPO warranty too, as we have done with my ML250 at that time. Thanks again, will post what we decide next week. Fingers crossed. (plus my eyes at times with all that is involved)
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Just read an article that reported that drivers with relatively low daily/weekly mileage have found that the less expensive L1 charger is sufficient for their usage compared to the more expensive L2 charger. An L2 charger may need 8-10 hours to go from 20% to 80%, typical overnight charging every couple of days, while an L1 might be used every night if the daily usage is only 5-15% allowing sufficient to be maintained.
In the infrequent situations where a boost is required or the need to charging to 100% then a public fast charge would be used.
In the infrequent situations where a boost is required or the need to charging to 100% then a public fast charge would be used.
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If you use a L1 plugged into a regular 15A receptacle, be very sure that all of the electrical connections in the circuit are tight. These things will pull almost full amps for long periods and any lose connection will heat up. I've seen this happen, so be cautious!
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Just to close out this thread.... we opted for the less expensive option (never titled 2024 EQB with 500 loaner miles on it) rather than the EQE. We both enjoyed the EQE, but this will be our 2 year trial lease as MB had some large incentives on the 2024 EQB leases. We will see how an EV fits our needs. Maybe in 2 years, we will opt for the CPO EQE. Thanks for all the insights.
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[QUOTE=tenordrum;9181929]Just to close out this thread.... we opted for the less expensive option (never titled 2024 EQB with 500 loaner miles on it) rather than the EQE. We both enjoyed the EQE, but this will be our 2 year trial lease as MB had some large incentives on the 2024 EQB leases. We will see how an EV fits our needs. Maybe in 2 years, we will opt for the CPO EQE. Thanks for all the insights.[/QUOTE
I've got an EQB 300, and an EQS. My dad has an EQE 500, so I'm familiar with all of these models. I hope you enjoy the EQB--I have a soft spot for mine, even though it is inferior in terms of range/charging/comfort. Other than my old BMW i3, it is the easiest car ever to drive--great visibility, ride height, nimble, and way quicker than most ice vehicles, at least until about 45mph so you can move in and out of traffic at will. It can also haul so much stuff with its square box shape. At the current CPO price range, it is a can't miss bargain imho. I've only taken mine on a road trip once--it was fine--I can't drive for hours on end anyway, but at 100 for charging, it can't compare to the EQE/EQS.
I've got an EQB 300, and an EQS. My dad has an EQE 500, so I'm familiar with all of these models. I hope you enjoy the EQB--I have a soft spot for mine, even though it is inferior in terms of range/charging/comfort. Other than my old BMW i3, it is the easiest car ever to drive--great visibility, ride height, nimble, and way quicker than most ice vehicles, at least until about 45mph so you can move in and out of traffic at will. It can also haul so much stuff with its square box shape. At the current CPO price range, it is a can't miss bargain imho. I've only taken mine on a road trip once--it was fine--I can't drive for hours on end anyway, but at 100 for charging, it can't compare to the EQE/EQS.
