The world wasn’t ready for the EQS (article)

Jul 28, 2025 | 06:17 PM

#101

Neilk356

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Originally Posted by perlfather

At the end of our lease I recently purchased the car for $20k less than the buyout price in the lease contract. MB does realize the depreciation and is selling the car at market prices.

My lease expires in 13 months. I’d be thrilled to buy it back at a huge discount. I wonder what the going price will be for a discontinued 3 year old Eqs.

Jul 28, 2025 | 06:32 PM

#102

perlfather

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Originally Posted by dudley07726

Wow, depreciation on electric cars is probably the worst I have ever seen.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bbXXFx...UEEgJlbg%3D%3D

Lesson learned. If you want a EV, lease it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neilk356

My lease expires in 13 months. I’d be thrilled to buy it back at a huge discount. I wonder what the going price will be for a discontinued 3 year old Eqs.

I believe there will be a 2027 EQS with level 3 self driving.

Aug 17, 2025 | 02:35 AM

#103

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Aug 17, 2025 | 06:44 AM

#104

dudley07726

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2023 BMW M340i, 2025 MB CLE53 AMG

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neilk356

My lease expires in 13 months. I’d be thrilled to buy it back at a huge discount. I wonder what the going price will be for a discontinued 3 year old Eqs.

What if the price is not to your liking?

Aug 17, 2025 | 08:04 AM

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One thing that should be clear is that if Mercedes thought that carbon footprint carried any weight in the US S Class purchasers decision making they were sadly mistaken.