Concerned about recent value drop on the EQS
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That's as may be - it certainly appeals to my wife and me. Still, I face the possibility of having to replace my Cardinal Red '22 450+and there just aren't very many around that match its interior and very limited factory options. I found one in NJ, but it has the Piano Black on the console, and that's not acceptable.
I have a phone call in to my dealer, MB Cincy,, to check on possible delivery dates. If one could be found here,of course it would be available, if needed, much more quickly.. I'd think a proper match might be priced to reflect the depreciation, but you never know.
I have a phone call in to my dealer, MB Cincy,, to check on possible delivery dates. If one could be found here,of course it would be available, if needed, much more quickly.. I'd think a proper match might be priced to reflect the depreciation, but you never know.
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That's as may be - it certainly appeals to my wife and me. Still, I face the possibility of having to replace my Cardinal Red '22 450+and there just aren't very many around that match its interior and very limited factory options. I found one in NJ, but it has the Piano Black on the console, and that's not acceptable.
I have a phone call in to my dealer, MB Cincy,, to check on possible delivery dates. If one could be found here,of course it would be available, if needed, much more quickly.. I'd think a proper match might be priced to reflect the depreciation, but you never know.
I have a phone call in to my dealer, MB Cincy,, to check on possible delivery dates. If one could be found here,of course it would be available, if needed, much more quickly.. I'd think a proper match might be priced to reflect the depreciation, but you never know.
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Between your review of previous posts and your imagination, I'm sure you could come up with some ideas.
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Its annoying, self indulgent, etc.
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If you have allowed yourself to be annoyed, that's your problem, not mine.
And, it 's no more self-indulgent than your lobbing opprobrious remarks at someone else in a moment of pique.
And, it 's no more self-indulgent than your lobbing opprobrious remarks at someone else in a moment of pique.
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I won't get into a "who's the biggest blowhard" contest lol. I surrender.
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I'll happily cede that you are the bigger blowhard lol. Thats a loss I will take.
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I exhaustively researched before I bought. Most products out there are terrible, and you want nothing to do with them. Many will only pay out the NADA wholesale current value of the car, and if your car is older that might come really quick. Some have bunches of exclusions that are important, some are well know to deny almost all claims. The previous policy I purchased is no longer available (maybe someone lost their job for writing that policy?). However, I did more looking around and found Trent, on other forums here at MB World. In today's world of quiet quitting, Trent is a rare person who actually quickly answers emails, and provides full answers to whatever you are asking. His contract and pricing is as good as any that I've looked at, and it should be as good as the one I previously bought for a different MB. He's not my first cousin or something...I don't know him other than doing business with him, but I have just been really impressed. His info is below...
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Having just replaced my '22 450+ with a '23 580, I have noticed a few changes. I was stuck on an old firmware and my service advisors told me there wasn't anything newer. The new MBUX has some significant improvements, including the media control on the Zero surface. I can more easily change between Sirius favorites without having to go into the radio app. There are some new animations, too.
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Having just replaced my '22 450+ with a '23 580, I have noticed a few changes. I was stuck on an old firmware and my service advisors told me there wasn't anything newer. The new MBUX has some significant improvements, including the media control on the Zero surface. I can more easily change between Sirius favorites without having to go into the radio app. There are some new animations, too.
Interesting that Ambient Lighting was standard factory equipment on the '22 models, but a $590 option on the '23. I'll pass on it for nearly $600.00.
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Working on Build Order for a '23 Cardinal Red 450V4; production to begin in April. Anybody want to enter a sweepstakes as to delivery date to me from MBCincy?
Interesting that Ambient Lighting was standard factory equipment on the '22 models, but a $590 option on the '23. I'll pass on it for nearly $600.00.
Interesting that Ambient Lighting was standard factory equipment on the '22 models, but a $590 option on the '23. I'll pass on it for nearly $600.00.
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Having gone from a '22 450+ with standard ambient to a '23 580 with active ambient, I wouldn't spend the extra money on active ambient. I wish it was more functional, such as lighting up in the direction of cars/obstacles in my blind spot. It will flash if I turn on the directional while a car is in my blindspot - but the car already beeps and has a light on the mirror that does that. Mostly, active ambient just rotates the color around the car.
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When I ordered my 580 sedan in 2021, active ambient lighting was not available. I didn’t get a build date till the 23 models came out. By that time active ambient lighting was available, but my salesman didn’t tell me until after my order was locked. At first I was a bit upset, but after having the car for 2 months I’m glad I didn’t order it. Regular lighting is fine for me as well.
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The one feature that doesn't seem to be too common, which should be on every car shipped to the west and south, is the double-pane windows with infrared blocking. I had to install window tinting on my 450+ because of all of the heat coming through the windshield. Heat means running the AC and ventilation at higher levels, using more energy while producing more noise.
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I went to the dealership to look at a new EQS and EQS SUV. Dealer wiling to do invoice minus the $2500 cash back on a buy. $7500 towards the lease. I went on Autotrader and other online car buying sites and noticed the 2022 used EQS’s are listed in the high 70’s, low 80’s. That’s a big depreciation. It has me re-thinking if I want to but a new or used.
Does anyone know if there are any other discounts that are available at the dealership? Any help appreciated.
Does anyone know if there are any other discounts that are available at the dealership? Any help appreciated.
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Before leasing one, I also used to think the outside appearance was horrible. Now 1.5 weeks into my lease, I think the appearance is the best feature of it. The tech and build quality are the unappealing features.
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Not sure why everyone is so surprised. Depreciating like a rock is the MB way... My GTS cost me 137K when I purchased it six months later it was worth $95K. My C63 sedan cost me 90K when I went to trade it in on my EQE in Jan the dealer offered me 50K, I kept it. Unless you have one of those unicorn MB's dropping like a rock is BAU. There is only one thing that drops faster than MB value and that is MB AMG values ROFL... dont buy these cars if you plan to trade them in... JMHO.
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Today while the dealer had my EQS 450 for troubleshooting the battery issue, I received a notification from the mercedes app, says collision detected, damage slight impact. That's certainly not going to improve the resale value. On one hand I am glad the dealer was able to start it and drive it. On the other hand, looks like they backed into something in the service bay.
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Today while the dealer had my EQS 450 for troubleshooting the battery issue, I received a notification from the mercedes app, says collision detected, damage slight impact. That's certainly not going to improve the resale value. On one hand I am glad the dealer was able to start it and drive it. On the other hand, looks like they backed into something in the service bay.
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