rumor has it there will be an additional 300 next year and at that price I do not think the initial 300 will sell especially considering they do not fit in 90% of garages. I expect no near term appreciation for those cars similar to the previous gen 4X4

 

That's what I'm saying. At these prices, you'd think there would be some interest for the older ones which would be a steal.

 

Going to G-Wagon Electric immediately.

 

EQG probably at least $300,000, plus ADM

 

My custom ordered 2021 G550 purchased at MSRP seems like a steal these days!! Lol

 

Disagree, MB has all the incentive to move G drivers to Electric in order to meet emissions goals. Pricing at 300K will ensure that only a very few EQGs will be sold compared to the G63. With the economies crashing everywhere and interest sky high worldwide, price increases are over!

 

LOL.

 

This would be creeping into 6x6 price territory which is more rare and collectible. I was thinking of getting this new one to enjoy for a bit and then sell off for a profit but at msrp plus tax the re-sale price just doesn't make sense to me and I dont think buyers would be lined up to pay that.

 

Seems like it’s priced for celebrities and YouTubers to drive and be seen in.
Other than some rich Emiratis or Russian oligarchs who’s actually going to take a $350k truck off-roading?

You’re getting into the Cullinan price range with this. I love my G but I’m getting the Rolls Royce if I’m dropping that much on a truck.

 

Mercedes seeing how far they can milk this cash cow..

 

I'm not shocked by the pricing, but a bit disappointed. This would be a better deal in the $280-$300K range, and likely get more interest. It's an interesting strategy on MB's part. I can build one of these less than they are asking. If they sold 1,000 of these at $300K I would think they could recoup their R&D, and still make profit. At $350K+ it definitely looks like they are trying to close up the flipping opportunities.

As others have noted, this won't fit in most garages, and like the last generation there will likely be people who buy them and then realize the realities of living with a lifted truck don't fit their lifestyle. No doubt there will be speculators who grab these up and try to flip for profit. I'm just not sure there is much room left for that when you consider $350K plus tax and whatever ADM most dealers are gonig to charge. You are looking at north of $400K at that point. It starts to make more sense to buy a regular G63 and a Porsche/Ferrari/McLaren/Lambo for the same price. Of course, making sense often has nothing to do with our impulses!

If anyone that has an allocation has gotten their VIN already, please DM me. I want to see if I can figure out the cost for the carbon fenders, but I need a VIN from a production unit to do so. Thanks.

 

Earlier in this thread someone posted the European / German price which was essentially 270k euro optioned, prior to VAT. To charge the US market 350k usd base seems like a real slap in the face to US customers especially when the dollar has been at an almost all time high vs the euro and is not going anywhere anytime soon. As was previously mentioned it’s likely you can thank your local dealer who has been charging 100k ADM’s on G63’s for giving Mercedes execs a reason to do this. It doesn’t seem like Mercedes is reading the room in the current economic environment even though the us economy is still the cleanest dirty shirt right now.

 

Agree 100%.
Keep in mind that this is a forum of G63 enthusiasts!

 

Less then 300 cars coming. I don't think there will be a problem selling them. There are plenty of very wealthy people who crave something unique.

 

Don't think he's saying they wont sell at MSRP, but that they're priced high which they definitely are because dealerships have shown MB they can charge more and get a cut of the speculators' margin.
The company may also be banking on this being the last ICE 4x4² and the hype justifying the high price tag.

 

I do think they will bring a premium in the big markets. Also, there is no indication that the truck will return for 2023. The old car was one year only and @ 300 units if I remember correctly.

 

Its funny you mention the old one as even with appreciation its a bargain compared to the MSRP of the new one. That's not even factoring in what ungodly ADM you US dealers will charge and tax as well. All of that combined will push the numbers flippers would ask for to make a healthy profit into the nonsensical territory and at that price point (like many others have said here) much better decisions can be made than getting a single 4x4².

 

I’m sure they will all sell at or above MSRP. I just wanted to point out the large difference in price between the European and the US markets in the absence of any real structural reasons for an increase such as a strong euro etc. (the opposite is true so they are making even more per car sold in dollars). This is probably a good example of setting the price according to what one thinks the market will bear. Some variation in base prices across markets is understandable but 100k seems a bit obscene. “It’s only expensive if you can’t afford it” as they say….

 

Has a mercedes ever been more expensive in the US than the other countries?

 

It was a two MY run (2017 and 2018), but you are correct there were only around 300 built. I can't recall exactly, but it was 300, or 317, or 330.

Times have changed since there seem to be even more speculators out there than there used to be, but the old Squared dipped below MSRP for used units for several years. They could be had for 20%-30% under sticker (particularly if they had miles on them), but the vast majority stayed within 10%-15% of sticker. Those with mods often went for sticker or above. Then COVID hit, and the world turned upside down...

 

In the US it was MY 2018 only.

 

It was 2017 and 2018. Seems like maybe more in 2017 MY than 2018 MY from most of my searching in the past.
Here are some currently available.

https://www.tacticalfleet.com/invent...lass&year=2017
https://www.tacticalfleet.com/invent...Benz&year=2018

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...Type=spotlight
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ckType=listing

 

Updated order guide posted. Has more pricing info.

 

I can’t seem to find the updated order guide which includes the MSRP.

still shows as TBD.

 

They haven't added it there yet. The MSRP is $349,000, though.