Need some advice from fellow g63 owners...

I have a deposit on a 2025 G63, just waiting on my allocation which I believe I am next in line for at my dealer. Based on a probably MSRP of around $190k, I am looking at a $230k purchase price after $15k dealer markup.

I'm wondering if it wouldn't make more sense to look for a deal on a low mileage 2020 or 2021 model. Based on what I'm seeing, a well specced 2020 with <25k miles can be had for $160k or less - saving me around $70k. Even if I drove the wheels off of it, seems like it would still be worth $130k-$140k a couple years later. Obviously I would need to find one I could add an extended warranty to, but what am I missing? Is this a dumb decision?

It would be great to have a new one built exactly how I want it with the touchscreen MBUX, keyless entry, and reduced wind noise would be great. But $70k great?

 

I've found that if you keep the new G63 for about a year, it's worth at least what you paid for it (less markup).

 

I’ve owned a 2021 and now, a 2024. I have less than 1500 miles on my 24 and I’m trading for a 25. I want wireless car play, wireless phone charger, active suspension, keyless go, touchscreen. It’s up to you, but I’m going with a 25.

 

I went with a 2021. Care less about keyless go or mbux. I dislike the new mouse pad. Easier to scroll. Imo Keyless go takes away from G. Enjoy using the fob. Kind of like taking the time to wind up an automatic watch every few days.
If one wants all the features I would recommend Land Rover or Cadillac. Just my opinion.

 

Now you're throwing another variable into my plans with that sexy blue color! I was set on silver with night package and black monoblocks but I love that blue. Is that midnight blue? That thing is sharp!

Mind if I ask about specs/mileage and what you paid for it?

 

I have an auto winder for my watch. I think no Apple car play is a no go. My 2018 Porsche GT3 had it and a friend has a 2014 Corvette with wireless car play. To each their own.

 

They all have CarPlay. The 2025 model just has wireless.

 

I know, how does that work with an IPhone 15 Pro Max with usbc?

 

USB-A to USB-C cable

 

thanks, I’ll wait for my 25 for wireless car play. My 21 was supposed to have wireless phone charging, but even my 24 doesn’t have it.

 

Hey. I wanted one totally different than others. Found 2 in the US @ that moment. Designo Manu. Seablue Metallic w/ platinum white & black interior w/ carbon package. Didn't have to order. Lucked into one on a lot @ Fort Mitchell Cincinnati, OH. Had 16k miles. Roughly $182k on the road.
Cool MB is adding the new features onto th 25s. Just hope they don't overdue it. Touchscreen is ok but new Mbux not for me. I like knobs & buttons. Keyless go can be handy when u have your hands full.

 

My 21 has wirless carplay/android auto. Just a small adapter purchased on Amazon. Use it daily for music & waze.

 

Looks great, I find it a pain to have to dig the key fob out of my pocket every time I get in or out of the vehicle. My Porsche was the same way.

 

I can understand that especially with hands full. What a world we live in. Lol. Takes me back to high school/college when I had to always take my fob out.

 

If your plan is to drive it a ton and you tend to keep cars awhile, then you might as well get a 2020/2021 and enjoy it to the fullest. There is practically zero difference between a 2020/21 and a 2024.

I'd be less inclined to get a new one if I had to pay a mark-up but either way the G will hold its value pretty good compared to other vehicles.

 

I agree. Mine is my dd. Put around 20k a year on it.

 

Right, first world problems, Lol!

 

I can totally under stand this but, I'm coming from a GLE 53 with Keyless go, and touch screen MBUX. Like the OP I looked at possibly purchasing a 23 or 24 preowned G. I found a few that I really liked!!! But As soon as I hopped in the driver seat and touched the screen....... unlike my GLE, the screen did nothing. I had to use The click wheel of the old Command system in the G and it was was so tedious to use. I found myself staring down at the controls and back up a the screen taking forever to make a selection. On the MBUX A similar selection would have taken a swipe and 1 or 2 screen taps at most. The mouse pad is a secondary option and really doesn't have to be used. I use it primarily to pinch to zoom in and out on the nav map. Needles to say I went ahead and placed an order for a 25. Once you have had touch screen MBUX features its hard to go backwards.

 

I would be more stringent on the 3rd rule of 3.

Never spend more than 5% of your investable assets on toys (boats, cars etc.) - not net worth.