FThornton666

M.S.R.P.* $84,620.00
Exterior Color (Metallic paints are standard for this model.)
Pewter Metallic1 $0.00
Interior Color
Stone Leather $0.00
Wood Trims
Burl Walnut Trim $0.00
Options
Active Body Control $3,150.00
Distronic $3,070.00
Electronic Trunk Closer $490.00
Keyless Go $1,060.00
Packages
317 Comfort Pkg/w Dynamic Seats $2,100.00
321 AMG Sport-Package $5,310.00
Accessories
Chrome Door Handle Protectors $79.00
Wheel Locks $69.50
SIRIUS Satellite Radio $679.00
Gas Guzzler Tax $1,000.00
Total $101,627.50

What have S500s with these type of options gone for? Also what dealer would you recommend in the LA Area. Keyes European is probably out of the question. To many problems with the current cars we have. If you wanna know just ask. Ive visited Calabases and i loved that place. It was clean, had a great selection of S-Classes, and also had a huge selection in general. Ive visited Auto Stiegler and it felt like a production line.

DMI+RY

The above mentioned car (brand new, in stock or ordered) would be quite possible to buy @ $94.6K (i.e. $1K over dealer's invoice + dealer will make an additional $3K on hold back - $4K profit - more than enough )
NOTE! I heard there is a $5K Dealer's rebate fo S-Class available - please check this info.

Litespeeds

If I were you, I would lease new and buy used. These cars take a very big hit on depreciation and if you find a car that is about 2-3 years old, you can save alot of money. My S-Class was purchased new for $93K and some change and after 3 years and 54K miles, I bought it for only $39K with an extended warranty.
I know some people just don't like to purchase used cars due to the mentality of there must be something wrong with it that is why they are selling it. Have you ever thought that people get tired of the same old thing and want to upgrade or have some change in their lives? Driving an S-Class is not fun but is definitely relaxing. If you want the best of both worlds, you will go with an S55 so you can have the best of both worlds but you will definitely pay the price.

Lexino

If your getting a used car your better off leasing ( 3-4 years) because when you buy the car its already 3-4 years old. Most of the people that buy(new) vehicles from MB were 95% leased vehicles, thats how the pre-owned inventory is loaded because of the leased drop offs, because MB would not buy a previously financed vehicle to put it on their inventory doesnt work like that . So lets say you pick an S5 that was previously leased for 3-4 years and you will atleast keep this car for the next four so by the time you done with the car its already 7 to 8 years old. What leasing would do even though your paying larger interest your monthly is very low, cheaper insurance, by the time you are dropping off your car the MB residual is calculated at market price for 7-8 year olds for that particular models in this case the S5. In canada S5 8 years old dont go for more than $29Gs the residual is around $28Gs so lets say you sell you car for $30 you end up saving extra 2Gs and time for a new ride. Or you can just drop you car off and get another newer drop off or if you business has flourished ;-) get a brand new one. But your better off with a lease unless offcourse your paying cash right away than thats the best.

Lexino

at 4.9% leasing rate which is MB standard (4 years) your paying in interest 46.4% of the residual so lets say your end value is $28gs over 4 years your paying $13gs in interest. always better to lease a already leased vehicle. unless your paying cash like i bought mine cash 2 years ago the sticker price was $123Gs CAD i paid cash so i got a special price i only paid $117Gs CAD

FThornton666

I guess you can say we are weird. We just think that its better to buy new because if you buy used you werent there for the cars break in period.

Superboy65AMG

95% of new Mercedes aren't leased. More like 45%. Leases are for wanabees, sorry to say.

Lexino

well i wouldnt know if leases are for wannabees or not i bought mine cash..if you want to buy not finance than yes i agree with you guys buying cash is the best way to go..how did u get the idea that lease is for wanna bees superboy i thought all these finanial options were there for convinience...its better for some to pay cash/ for some to finance/ and for some to lease...

FThornton666

I dont know where you get this. With a lease in 2-3 years you can get yourself another car, with no problems. Sometimes buying isnt the way to go.

gbahri

HAHHAHA Leasing is not for wannabees. In fact, if you leasing means you have money to spend. When you lease, it means you want a new car ever 3, or 5 years. It means your going to always pay car paymets. If you have that kind of dispensible cash then more power to you.

Lexino

thank you Dancing Benzos and Gbahri finally some guys that know what they are talking about because they might actually own a S class

Lexino

one more time i agree with you totally Dancing with lease is for people who love to drive another vehicle in 2-3 years totally right...i leased my Lexus IS300 soon its gonna be over and i will get a pre-owned GS 04 also on a lease

MBZFAN55

Actually the primary benefit of leasing vs buying is the Internal Revenue Service. Using the "purchased" vehicle in a business environment limits your deduction to a maximum depreciation under $40k regardless of the price, with the the deduction limited to either "straight line" or "accelerated". Leasing on the other hand is an "expense", regardless of the amount (assuming a percentage business use). The leasing deduction is usually substantially greater for those who have a business.

Lexino

that was very informative MBZ thanx...