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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 12:47 PM
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Somebody want to take over my lease?



I have the itch to get something new and was wondering if there was any interest in someone taking over my lease? I'm thinking $8k or obo and you just take over the lease.

Currently have 42months remaining on my lease (5yr lease). Monthly is 1194.90 before tax. 7500miles allowed and I am currently 3106 miles under the limit.

This is the first time I'm trying to see if anyone would want to take over my lease (+$8k obo). If there's no interest I'll just keep the car, not the end of the world to be stuck with a nice SL.

2007 50th Anniversary Edition
10,116 miles on the clock
2 sets of wheels - 20" Carlsson BE 1/11 and the stock wheels.
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Uber Optik 60% tint on all windows
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V1 Radar Detector hardwired included
50th Edition luggage
Bluetooth module
2 sets of floor mats...one says AMG to get dirty and the other one says 50th Edition.

PM or email (itzkirb@gmail.com) me if you have any questions or an offer

Thanks

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Old Dec 29, 2007 | 02:53 AM
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Would zero down and take over lease make more sense?

$2.5k down and take over lease?

$5k down and take over lease?

I know there are deep discounts on SL's now so I'm almost willing to take ZERO and only offer the stock wheels.

Just trying to get a sense of what is reasonable?

Thanks
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Old Dec 29, 2007 | 05:39 AM
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I think you are asking way too much. Zero down would be alot better. Even with that, evidently some SL's are leasing for $900/mo with a little down.....it is the downside of them updating the style this next year and then again in 2 years. The car will be 2 updates old by the time the lease comes out and noone is going to want to be paying $1200/month then.

That is why I always really wanted to lease but pretty much no car stays the same for even 3 years anymore (AKA the life of a lease).....some sort of restyle is done and you are paying top dollar price for an old model.

I would think you wouldn't have too much of a problem getting 1200/month w/nothing down from a buyer.
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Old Dec 29, 2007 | 11:59 AM
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mjr24...

please tell me where the 900.00+ deals can be found.

last night, i made a tentative SL550 lease deal for my GF with <2,000 down for 1450.00 / 39 mo / 10k mi on a 110k car. i thought that was fairly good. if not, then please tell me otherwise.

thanks very much.
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Old Dec 29, 2007 | 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by mjr24
Zero down would be alot better.

I would think you wouldn't have too much of a problem getting 1200/month w/nothing down from a buyer.
OK, I'll do it! That itch is hard to scratch!

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I have the itch to get something new and was wondering if there was any interest in someone taking over my lease? Just take it! ZERO Down on approved Mercedes Financial Credit of course.

Currently have 42months remaining on my lease (5yr lease). Monthly is 1194.90 before tax. 7500miles allowed and I am currently 3106 miles under the limit.

This is the first time I'm trying to see if anyone would want to take over my lease. If there's no interest I'll just keep the car, not the end of the world to be stuck with a nice SL.

2007 50th Anniversary Edition
10,116 miles on the clock
Carlsson lowering module
Huper Optik 60% tint on all windows
Clear Bra'd
V1 Radar Detector hardwired included
50th Edition luggage
Bluetooth module
2 sets of floor mats...one says AMG to get dirty and the other one says 50th Edition.

PM or email (itzkirb@gmail.com) me if you have any questions or an offer

Thanks

PS- If you'd like the Carlsson Wheels we can work something out.
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by david_101
please tell me where the 900.00+ deals can be found.

last night, i made a tentative SL550 lease deal for my GF with <2,000 down for 1450.00 / 39 mo / 10k mi on a 110k car. i thought that was fairly good. if not, then please tell me otherwise.

thanks very much.
dave
Yes. Where are the $900 deals?
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Old Jan 4, 2008 | 01:25 AM
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Yes. Where are the $900 deals?
Mark Matias, W.I. Simonson in Santa Monica.
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Old Jan 4, 2008 | 01:41 AM
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You are paying the $1400/mo because the MSRP was $110k.

Are most dealers not getting rid of new SL's for 85-90 now?
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Old Jan 4, 2008 | 01:54 PM
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Itzkirb,

I think your revised offer is very competitive against other leaseswaps out there. If you haven't already, see what 07 550s are offered for on leasetrader.com.

BTW, I received the SL print off your site a couple of months ago. Your transaction provider did a good job. It looks great framed and hanging in the garage.
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Old Jan 4, 2008 | 03:12 PM
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Yes. Where are the $900 deals?
haha, ya. $900 deals... i'll take two.
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Itzkirb
OK, I'll do it! That itch is hard to scratch!

New Ad.



I have the itch to get something new and was wondering if there was any interest in someone taking over my lease? Just take it! ZERO Down on approved Mercedes Financial Credit of course.

Currently have 42months remaining on my lease (5yr lease). Monthly is 1194.90 before tax. 7500miles allowed and I am currently 3106 miles under the limit.

This is the first time I'm trying to see if anyone would want to take over my lease. If there's no interest I'll just keep the car, not the end of the world to be stuck with a nice SL.

2007 50th Anniversary Edition
10,116 miles on the clock
Carlsson lowering module
Huper Optik 60% tint on all windows
Clear Bra'd
V1 Radar Detector hardwired included
50th Edition luggage
Bluetooth module
2 sets of floor mats...one says AMG to get dirty and the other one says 50th Edition.

PM or email (itzkirb@gmail.com) me if you have any questions or an offer

Thanks

PS- If you'd like the Carlsson Wheels we can work something out.



OK, anyone interested in just assuming the lease? PM me if you or anyone you know is interested.

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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 10:46 PM
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What I find the most surprising is people buying new SL550's for $110k. That's SL65 AMG money!
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 08:44 AM
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Check out Carleasedepot.com Kind of similar site, you can legally have another individual assume your existing lease with the same terms.

There you can actually type in your state or city into the search box(nobody else has this) and then see the results.
Car Lease Depot is totally free of charge. Also right now you can post your ad for free.

For more information, feel free to brows the
http://www.carleasedepot.com/takeover_lease.php
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Old Oct 1, 2008 | 01:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Addicted2Speed
What I find the most surprising is people buying new SL550's for $110k. That's SL65 AMG money!
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 02:06 AM
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LOL...love the response to a post that has been 8 months since the last response.
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