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Mercedes-Benz R-Class Lease Questions

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What is this discussion about? Mercedes-Benz R-Class, Mercedes-Benz R63 AMG, Car Leasing, Wagon, SUV


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Re: R350 payoff quote more than residual [nato] by kyfdx HOST
Feb 17, 2009 (4:11 am)
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Replying to: nato (Feb 16, 2009 8:20 pm)

Most likely, they are including sales tax..
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Debating buying '06 R350. 27-mon lease ends on 3/2. MBF offered $13,388 by tmblweed0429
Mar 14, 2009 (8:46 pm)
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Replying to: kyfdx (Feb 06, 2009 4:07 am)

kyfdx, you are 100% correct. I am glad to see someone who understands what is going on out there. It amazes me that people think a company like MB Finance doesn't have a right to sell an asset for whatever price they choose. I am sure if nm_socal owned a car, he or she would feel they have a right to put whatever price they wanted on it.
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Re: Debating buying '06 R350. 27-mon lease ends on 3/2. MBF offered $13,388 [tmblweed0429] by nm_socal
Mar 15, 2009 (2:30 am)
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Replying to: tmblweed0429 (Mar 14, 2009 8:46 pm)

Greetings, everyone. I absolutely agree that being the owner of this car, MB Finance gets to set its price. My contention was from their own angle: why not make more money *AND* have a satisfied customer.
 
They knew how much they would get for the car, when they sell it directly to a dealer or at an auction. The lease return manager at the local dealership confirmed this: $19,500 - $20,500. So, why not negotiate with me for less than $25.5k, but still a lot more than they'd get anywhere else?
 
In comparison, the dealer offered to sell me a certified (CPO) 2007 R350, with nearly the same options as mine, and the same mileage, for $26,500. It made no sense to buy mine, and at the end, I walked away.
 
Thanks, everyone, for their contribution on this forum.
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Re: Debating buying '06 R350. 27-mon lease ends on 3/2. MBF offered $13,388 [nm_socal] by pinerivergal
Mar 15, 2009 (7:31 am)
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Replying to: nm_socal (Mar 15, 2009 2:30 am)

Thanks so_cal, I was wondering what you had decided.
 
I too, am going to walk away. When I started looking at what I could get for 25-30K, I can get a CPO Infiniti or Audi that has 2 more years warranty on top of the original offered, so it doesn't make sense to me to buy my R when I will be at 39 months in June. A local Infiniti called up MBF and my payoff at 36 mos was $37K, and they were still interested in doing the deal! Seeing as I have to replace the tires at $800+, it's a no brainer to walk away.
 
Doesn't change the fact that I've loved driving this car for 3 years. And that these boards have been invaluable. Thanks everyone, also!
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May Incentives/Programs by amcdad
May 05, 2009 (6:18 am)
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Hi kyfdx,
  
Do you have the lease factors/residuals/cash incentives for May for the R350 and the Bluetec R320? Looking at 36 months/15k miles. Thanks!
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'07 R350 27mo lease end buyout price by mattkwon
May 12, 2009 (6:39 am)
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Hi friends,
I have '07 R350 with p2 and navi. Mileage is 20K.My 27mo lease ends in July 09. Residual is $35k but MBF offered me $30k
Is there anyone who knows recent auction price? and 30k is reasonable price?
Thanks!
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Re: '07 R350 27mo lease end buyout price [mattkwon] by jayrider
May 13, 2009 (6:10 am)
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Replying to: mattkwon (May 12, 2009 6:39 am)

Wait until the last week before turn in and see what the deal is then. ask your dealer to show you the auction price at that time or find a used car dealer and pay him $20 to check current prices.
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Re: '07 R350 27mo lease end buyout price [jayrider] by irishrogue1
May 13, 2009 (6:20 am)
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Replying to: jayrider (May 13, 2009 6:10 am)

it doesnt work that way. go back and read the posts on this thread. you have to deal with MBF directly - the dealer has no control over this process. MBF adjusts buyout prices from time to time based on inventory and auction prices. their buy out prices always seem to be a few thousand above auction. you can get a good deal but not a great deal as compared to going to auction and buying someone elses off lease car. for me it was worth the $2-3k more to get my car that I know was babied and has low mileage and the color/options i like.
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Re: '07 R350 27mo lease end buyout price [irishrogue1] by jayrider
May 13, 2009 (7:04 am)
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Replying to: irishrogue1 (May 13, 2009 6:20 am)

You get the deal price from MBF one week before the turn in. Then you can check auction prices to see where you stand.You rarely buy any car at auction price unless you are a dealer. I agree the car you owned and like is worth the extra bucks. There are cpo R350's priced at about 30k. Most are in the low to mid 30's.Of course listed prices do not necessarily reflect actual dealer selling prices in this economy. There are a lot of 07's for sale online. Don't know if that means anything re what they will sell for or how long they will sit on the lot.

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