2016-2018 G65 depreciation/time to buy
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2016-2018 G65 depreciation/time to buy
Greetings,
I’m strongly considering a 2016-2018 G65. I’m hoping for some of the board’s insight. Currently, we have a ‘15 G63. Previously owned a ‘08 G500 and a ‘09 G55. I love these trucks. Will keep the G63 for my wife.
i has a ‘02 CL65 and had to have the engine removed from the bay twice to replace rubber pieces. Is there a similar concern with the G65? My research suggested the current MBZ is a heavily modernized version of the one that was in Munich CL65. Should I be worried about the engine mid/long term?
It seems like the G65 is a relative value. Assuming I plan to drive the truck for at least 3-4 years, when do is the time to buy?
Appreciate any tips or thoughts the board is willing to offer.
R,
Mike
I’m strongly considering a 2016-2018 G65. I’m hoping for some of the board’s insight. Currently, we have a ‘15 G63. Previously owned a ‘08 G500 and a ‘09 G55. I love these trucks. Will keep the G63 for my wife.
i has a ‘02 CL65 and had to have the engine removed from the bay twice to replace rubber pieces. Is there a similar concern with the G65? My research suggested the current MBZ is a heavily modernized version of the one that was in Munich CL65. Should I be worried about the engine mid/long term?
It seems like the G65 is a relative value. Assuming I plan to drive the truck for at least 3-4 years, when do is the time to buy?
Appreciate any tips or thoughts the board is willing to offer.
R,
Mike
Last edited by Hovie; May 10, 2019 at 11:23 PM.
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It is a good time to buy a 2016-2018 G Wagon. Get a CPO vehicle and it should cover your three to four year planned ownership unless you drive an unusual amount of miles/year. If that is the case get an extended warranty. Good luck with your search.
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Thoughts on this certified?
https://www.mercedesofcalabasas.com/...edium=referral
’16, certified, 6k miles, matte black, CA car... $133k w/ a $220k MSRP.
I’m in Seattle, so matte may be a bad pick.
Does this seem like a good buy?
’16, certified, 6k miles, matte black, CA car... $133k w/ a $220k MSRP.
I’m in Seattle, so matte may be a bad pick.
Does this seem like a good buy?
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https://www.mercedesofcalabasas.com/...edium=referral
’16, certified, 6k miles, matte black, CA car... $133k w/ a $220k MSRP.
I’m in Seattle, so matte may be a bad pick.
Does this seem like a good buy?
’16, certified, 6k miles, matte black, CA car... $133k w/ a $220k MSRP.
I’m in Seattle, so matte may be a bad pick.
Does this seem like a good buy?
Here's a white 2017: https://www.mercedesoftucson.com/det...s/M1970870/CAM
You get the larger screen from the 17 model and I think the 65 looks superb in white especially with the polished version of those 21" wheels. Plus white stays clean longer
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https://www.fjmercedes.com/inventory...yc7ff7gx255934
Really like these wheels too
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I love the MBZ Tucson white too! But I can’t justify paying that much to go to a ‘17, especially when I could save up to 20k going with a 63.
The matte black one at MBZ Calabasas fits almost all my requirements, but I’m nervous about matte black in Seattle.
Does the 65 have more depreciation likely left? Am I safe to wait for a ‘16 in white or silver?
The matte black one at MBZ Calabasas fits almost all my requirements, but I’m nervous about matte black in Seattle.
Does the 65 have more depreciation likely left? Am I safe to wait for a ‘16 in white or silver?
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I love the MBZ Tucson white too! But I can’t justify paying that much to go to a ‘17, especially when I could save up to 50k going with a 63.
The matte black one at MBZ Calabasas fits almost all my requirements, but I’m nervous about matte black in Seattle.
Does the 65 have more depreciation likely left? Am I safe to wait for a ‘16 in white or silver?
The matte black one at MBZ Calabasas fits almost all my requirements, but I’m nervous about matte black in Seattle.
Does the 65 have more depreciation likely left? Am I safe to wait for a ‘16 in white or silver?
Out of curiosity, what's wrong with matte black in Seattle aside from wanting something a bit brighter to brighten up the days?
*sorry, can't help it*I do think you should wait out for a color that you at least don't have any reservations against. Surely as we get closer to summer, more will show up.
Here's a silver '18: https://www.mercedesbenzsouthorlando...deebd7187a.htm
I forgot how good the silver G looks especially with those polished wheels. Seemed like almost all G's sold were silver early in 2002-2004!
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I'm sure it has more depreciation left - especially if it's anything like the other 65 series cars (S65, CL65, SL65)
Out of curiosity, what's wrong with matte black in Seattle aside from wanting something a bit brighter to brighten up the days? *sorry, can't help it*
I do think you should wait out for a color that you at least don't have any reservations against. Surely as we get closer to summer, more will show up.
Here's a silver '18: https://www.mercedesbenzsouthorlando...deebd7187a.htm
I forgot how good the silver G looks especially with those polished wheels. Seemed like almost all G's sold were silver early in 2002-2004!
Out of curiosity, what's wrong with matte black in Seattle aside from wanting something a bit brighter to brighten up the days?
*sorry, can't help it*I do think you should wait out for a color that you at least don't have any reservations against. Surely as we get closer to summer, more will show up.
Here's a silver '18: https://www.mercedesbenzsouthorlando...deebd7187a.htm
I forgot how good the silver G looks especially with those polished wheels. Seemed like almost all G's sold were silver early in 2002-2004!
Lol, maybe I do want a lighter color for the winter and dark days! I was looking, and silver seems less popular than it was; I too have a memory of every early G being either silver or black.
Joking aside, we have a lot of sap and road grime here along with a ton of rain. Plus, birds always target my cars.
I just figure it’s not realistic to think we’d keep a matte car as clean as it needs to be.
Edit: what’s a good target price on the ‘16 matte black? $128k?
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Lol, maybe I do want a lighter color for the winter and dark days! I was looking, and silver seems less popular than it was; I too have a memory of every early G being either silver or black.
Joking aside, we have a lot of sap and road grime here along with a ton of rain. Plus, birds always target my cars.
I just figure it’s not realistic to think we’d keep a matte car as clean as it needs to be.
Edit: what’s a good target price on the ‘16 matte black? $128k?
Joking aside, we have a lot of sap and road grime here along with a ton of rain. Plus, birds always target my cars.
I just figure it’s not realistic to think we’d keep a matte car as clean as it needs to be.
Edit: what’s a good target price on the ‘16 matte black? $128k?
There's a G65 in the city that I see from time to time in my area, just saw it driving by yesterday. It definitely had presence especially with the very different V12 exhaust note!
