Leasing Strategy
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Leasing Strategy
Here's a question I could use a little help with. My lease for a 2001 C320 runs out in January. I have every intention of leasing a new E and am very much interested in the E55. Seeing all the postings about the wait lists have made me wonder when I should start talking to my dealer if I really do want to get the E55.
Seemingly, I would be wise to start soon to ensure that I secure a vehicle by the time the lease is up. However, depending upon the wait time, would I be better off holding back a few months for some of the real antsy folks to pay premiums for theirs? I will be looking to lease for probably another 36 months with 12K to 15K miles. per year
Any suggestions? I'm in Atlanta by the way so I have several dealerships to work with for options although I have been happy with the one (Atlanta Classic Cars) I leased my C from. Thanks in advance.
Jeff
Seemingly, I would be wise to start soon to ensure that I secure a vehicle by the time the lease is up. However, depending upon the wait time, would I be better off holding back a few months for some of the real antsy folks to pay premiums for theirs? I will be looking to lease for probably another 36 months with 12K to 15K miles. per year
Any suggestions? I'm in Atlanta by the way so I have several dealerships to work with for options although I have been happy with the one (Atlanta Classic Cars) I leased my C from. Thanks in advance.
Jeff
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I leased my C32 from ACC also. My lease is up in 10/04. I knew that I wanted the new E55 and put a deposit a year ago there. Back then I was 18th on their list. RBM was similar wait. If you are serious about the E55 in January, I would start talking now. Your best bet might be taking a car ordered by someone else who backed out. Only drawback is no choice on options.
Another option is the new Buckhead MB dealer opens it's doors 6/2. I would assume that their wait list would be limited because they are new? Anyway good luck. I drove the new E55 at Daytona last week. As if I couldn't wait for my lease to be over before, The E55 is truely unbelievable.
Another option is the new Buckhead MB dealer opens it's doors 6/2. I would assume that their wait list would be limited because they are new? Anyway good luck. I drove the new E55 at Daytona last week. As if I couldn't wait for my lease to be over before, The E55 is truely unbelievable.
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Originally posted by scott C32
Another option is the new Buckhead MB dealer opens it's doors 6/2.
Another option is the new Buckhead MB dealer opens it's doors 6/2.
Thanks for the rest of the info. I was thinking that might be the case. If so then I might pass on the E55. To be honest I like the things I hear about it, but I was more interested in it for the distinctiveness (didn't want a soccer mom E) as opposed to the performance.
Jeff
