New ML350 lease...need advice
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New ML350 lease...need advice
Hello All...
I am new to these boards and thought I might get some advice from the more experienced users. I am currently within a few days of pulling the trigger on an '07 ML350 lease. I am taking advantage of the currently special MB is offering ($4000 down and $549 per month). I wanted to see if anyone had any input as to what extras I might want to add to the base vehicle. It comes with the premium 1 package and heated seats. I was considering the "appearance package" which has running boards and larger wheels. Is this worth it? Does it affect handling and ride comfort? I really would like to keep the cost down if possible. I just don't want it to look too plain or find out later that I wish I had gotten some other extra. Any advice is welcome.
Thanks!
I am new to these boards and thought I might get some advice from the more experienced users. I am currently within a few days of pulling the trigger on an '07 ML350 lease. I am taking advantage of the currently special MB is offering ($4000 down and $549 per month). I wanted to see if anyone had any input as to what extras I might want to add to the base vehicle. It comes with the premium 1 package and heated seats. I was considering the "appearance package" which has running boards and larger wheels. Is this worth it? Does it affect handling and ride comfort? I really would like to keep the cost down if possible. I just don't want it to look too plain or find out later that I wish I had gotten some other extra. Any advice is welcome.
Thanks!
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i have the 350 with appearance pack and it doesnt come with running boards
but it does come with nice 19 inch wheels, smoked taillamps and the silver grill which enhances the styling, also the driver and passenger windows have a light blue tint
i would recommend this package, and i would also recommend the navigation system
but it does come with nice 19 inch wheels, smoked taillamps and the silver grill which enhances the styling, also the driver and passenger windows have a light blue tint
i would recommend this package, and i would also recommend the navigation system
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Make sure you try a car with running boards first. I have em on my other SUV and while they look cool they are a pain in the butt. They just get in the way when I'm getting in and out of the car. Stepping over them is a bit of a stretch and stepping on them is awkward. I have not tried them on the ML but I sure would not order them without trying them first.
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Make sure you try a car with running boards first. I have em on my other SUV and while they look cool they are a pain in the butt. They just get in the way when I'm getting in and out of the car. Stepping over them is a bit of a stretch and stepping on them is awkward. I have not tried them on the ML but I sure would not order them without trying them first.
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Thanks for the replies so far...
sosh...your comment has got me thinking. I thought the offer was fairly decent (not great but not terrible). I never considered the refundable deposit route. I will call tomorrow to explore those options. Also, I am taking the lease as a business write off as I need all the tax help I can get. The general philosophy, I've heard, is to make higher payments (write off) and a lower down payment (no write off). Has anyone seen a better lease offer than I just outlined?
Thanks again for the advice so far...keep 'em coming!
sosh...your comment has got me thinking. I thought the offer was fairly decent (not great but not terrible). I never considered the refundable deposit route. I will call tomorrow to explore those options. Also, I am taking the lease as a business write off as I need all the tax help I can get. The general philosophy, I've heard, is to make higher payments (write off) and a lower down payment (no write off). Has anyone seen a better lease offer than I just outlined?
Thanks again for the advice so far...keep 'em coming!
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Thanks for the replies so far...
sosh...your comment has got me thinking. I thought the offer was fairly decent (not great but not terrible). I never considered the refundable deposit route. I will call tomorrow to explore those options. Also, I am taking the lease as a business write off as I need all the tax help I can get. The general philosophy, I've heard, is to make higher payments (write off) and a lower down payment (no write off). Has anyone seen a better lease offer than I just outlined?
Thanks again for the advice so far...keep 'em coming!
sosh...your comment has got me thinking. I thought the offer was fairly decent (not great but not terrible). I never considered the refundable deposit route. I will call tomorrow to explore those options. Also, I am taking the lease as a business write off as I need all the tax help I can get. The general philosophy, I've heard, is to make higher payments (write off) and a lower down payment (no write off). Has anyone seen a better lease offer than I just outlined?
Thanks again for the advice so far...keep 'em coming!
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Running board is good if you are short, especially my wife, for our leased ML350 '06. They also look nice too (but that's not the reason to get the board). I agree that it can be cumbersome if you are tall and don't need it. If don't need things, don't get it and it will keep the lease low. I installed the running board myself afterwards and of course will take it off when I return the car. Hope you enjoy the new ML350. I had to bring my car in 4 times for several frustrating problems. hehe..
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I;m paying $420 a month with $7000 down for my 06 ML350 with entertaiment package, so far been happy with it untill yesterday. My power seats on both sides stoped working. I went to the dealer today with this problem and the service advisor told me its a simple seat switch but than 5 hours later she calles me back saying that they have to keep the car for 2 days untill the part comes in witch was some seat module not seat switch.
Lets see what they say tomorrow.
Lets see what they say tomorrow.
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i have the 350 with appearance pack and it doesnt come with running boards
but it does come with nice 19 inch wheels, smoked taillamps and the silver grill which enhances the styling, also the driver and passenger windows have a light blue tint
i would recommend this package, and i would also recommend the navigation system
but it does come with nice 19 inch wheels, smoked taillamps and the silver grill which enhances the styling, also the driver and passenger windows have a light blue tint
i would recommend this package, and i would also recommend the navigation system
Dramatically enhance the exterior of your M-Class. Select the M-Class Sport, including front and rear skid plates, running boards, and a choice of two stylish wheels. Choose between a 19" 5-spoke wheel (R39) or a new bold 19" 6-twin-spoke wheel (20R), both fitted with all-season tires.
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I may be wrong but I've leased several vehicles over the past few year and I never put any down payment or CAP cost reduction. The main reason is if the car is stolen tomorrow or totalled in an accident the insurance company pays off the leasing company but you loose any and all down payment money. Given this risk I woudn't put any money down, including taxes, I have always rolled everything into the payments.
A refundable security deposit is something else and its sounds like a good idea.
btw, I just picked up my ML-350 2 weeks ago and I am very happy with it. I got the P2 package, Heating package, Dual Screen rear entertainment, iPod connector and the AMG Sport package...all leased. The only option I really wanted but couldnt get was the keyless go package. I have this on my other 2 cars and it awesome.
Al
A refundable security deposit is something else and its sounds like a good idea.
btw, I just picked up my ML-350 2 weeks ago and I am very happy with it. I got the P2 package, Heating package, Dual Screen rear entertainment, iPod connector and the AMG Sport package...all leased. The only option I really wanted but couldnt get was the keyless go package. I have this on my other 2 cars and it awesome.
Al
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wife's car2014 ml350
I may be wrong but I've leased several vehicles over the past few year and I never put any down payment or CAP cost reduction. The main reason is if the car is stolen tomorrow or totalled in an accident the insurance company pays off the leasing company but you loose any and all down payment money. Given this risk I woudn't put any money down, including taxes, I have always rolled everything into the payments.
A refundable security deposit is something else and its sounds like a good idea.
btw, I just picked up my ML-350 2 weeks ago and I am very happy with it. I got the P2 package, Heating package, Dual Screen rear entertainment, iPod connector and the AMG Sport package...all leased. The only option I really wanted but couldnt get was the keyless go package. I have this on my other 2 cars and it awesome.
Al
A refundable security deposit is something else and its sounds like a good idea.
btw, I just picked up my ML-350 2 weeks ago and I am very happy with it. I got the P2 package, Heating package, Dual Screen rear entertainment, iPod connector and the AMG Sport package...all leased. The only option I really wanted but couldnt get was the keyless go package. I have this on my other 2 cars and it awesome.
Al
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Actually I haven't even tried the dual screen setup. I only got it because the ML-350 with the AMG package had it. I don't have any kids and don't know when I'll use it. It just came with the ML I wanted. I actually wanted another color as well but to get the deal I got I had to take what they had.
No regrets...car is very nice.
No regrets...car is very nice.
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wife's car2014 ml350
Actually I haven't even tried the dual screen setup. I only got it because the ML-350 with the AMG package had it. I don't have any kids and don't know when I'll use it. It just came with the ML I wanted. I actually wanted another color as well but to get the deal I got I had to take what they had.
No regrets...car is very nice.
No regrets...car is very nice.
