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So it's about relationships, interesting. I'll work on that.
Anywho, I'm keeping what I have (I don't flip or trade) but I've stopped collecting Rolex and have moved on to Patek. It got to a point that my AD would ask me what I was looking for (regarding Rolex) and I simply said no thank you. Sell it to someone else that really wants it and is waiting, no need to be greedy. It means more to them than it means to me. Also the hype turned me off. I much more prefer the understated elegance of PP. Also, there are so many other great brands out there to explore.
I agree, the other AD wanted to sell me something other than Rolex. If you try to purchase a new Rolex and they don’t know you, good luck. I’m glad you’ve moved away from Rolex. Patek is a great watch. The new Rolex has a much better movement than the old ones. 70 hours reserve and they keep much better time than the old ones.
What do you expect, they switched from a V8 in the G 550 to a 6 cylinder. I have a G 63 ordered.
Agreed, I think MB made a mistake and watered down the brand by putting a V6 in the 550. I don’t think it will impact sales though as demand in general is strong. However, I do think it will make the G63 even more in demand than it already is.
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Agreed, I think MB made a mistake and watered down the brand by putting a V6 in the 550. I don’t think it will impact sales though as demand in general is strong. However, I do think it will make the G63 even more in demand than it already is.
I watched a review last night on the 550, although the HP is there and it does seem to "pop" off the line it lacks the linear and long pull the V8 offers. I'll remain open until I drive a 550 and see for myself but the 63 is definitely a level up.
Total new W465 G 500/550 inventory now sits at no less than 459 nationwide (United States).
Help us understand....is this alot? I do know alot of the in stock inventory is very similar in build spec. Alot of Black, olive green and silvers on the dealer lots. I've started to see a few White, Arabian Greys start to trickle in now.
Help us understand....is this alot? I do know alot of the in stock inventory is very similar in build spec. Alot of Black, olive green and silvers on the dealer lots. I've started to see a few White, Arabian Greys start to trickle in now.
The dealers were all sent one launch vehicle. They weren’t able to spec them meaning Mercedes sent them and they weren’t able to choose the options or colors on the launch vehicles.
The dealers were all sent one launch vehicle. They weren’t able to spec them meaning Mercedes sent them and they weren’t able to choose the options or colors on the launch vehicles.
That's what I figured. Not to mention that some dealers are still trying to charge anywhere from $10K-$20K ADM on a 550...... Mercedes should have allowed those dealers more flexibility on the launch vehicles. I ordered a custom 550 build for Nov/Dec delivery but would have gladly taken a launch vehicle if I could have made changes to the build. My guess is these launch 550s will continue to sit.
Launch edition vehicles are usually loaded. Don’t think the dealers will have trouble selling them but they are probably trying to max out their profit considering these are MY 2025 cars and we are still in Aug 2024. They don’t feel any pressure on dealing at this point.
Hoping to get an Arabian Grey with Red Pepper interior, but only if MSRP only as well (as a matter of principle). Curious why all the launch colors are boring colors like white and black. This thread has been interesting to read thank you!
Launch edition vehicles are usually loaded. Don’t think the dealers will have trouble selling them but they are probably trying to max out their profit considering these are MY 2025 cars and we are still in Aug 2024. They don’t feel any pressure on dealing at this point.
Once delivered, they're carrying them. Carry gets rich quick.
Hoping to get an Arabian Grey with Red Pepper interior, but only if MSRP only as well (as a matter of principle). Curious why all the launch colors are boring colors like white and black. This thread has been interesting to read thank you!
Seems like a majority of people want black and white, so it'll be easier to sell vehicles that customers did not spec in those colors.
Arabian and red is a great combination and one I've been considering as well.
buy a Lexus made in Japan if you want world class paint quality.
I remember when Car and Driver (or some other auto magazine?) ran a story about a flagship four door luxury car comparison, and they said that the Bentley Turbo R’s paint job put the LS/Celsior, S-Klasse, and 7er to shame (this was in the early 1990s).
I remember when Car and Driver (or some other auto magazine?) ran a story about a flagship four door luxury car comparison, and they said that the Bentley Turbo R’s paint job put the LS/Celsior, S-Klasse, and 7er to shame (this was in the early 1990s).
my 2024 G 63 has a better finish than my 2021 G 63 had. There’s still a couple spots on my 24. I had paint correction and ceramic coating on both. My 25 G 63 is going to be hyper blue magno. I’m going to have it ceramic coated also.
my 2024 G 63 has a better finish than my 2021 G 63 had. There’s still a couple spots on my 24. I had paint correction and ceramic coating on both. My 25 G 63 is going to be hyper blue magno. I’m going to have it ceramic coated also.
Same. My 21 was mystic blue and had so much orange peel that it was visible from a good distance and people mistook it for a feature and not a flaw. Akin to exposed carbon fibre. My 24 is Mars Red (or Jupiter, I always confuse the two.) and has a much smoother finish.
Same. My 21 was mystic blue and had so much orange peel that it was visible from a good distance and people mistook it for a feature and not a flaw. Akin to exposed carbon fibre. My 24 is Mars Red (or Jupiter, I always confuse the two.) and has a much smoother finish.
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