Hi i would just like to say im from the uk and i found ur channel recently and i am addicted to it wish we had dealerships like yours so committed and passionate well done you 😊
I am sure your service department is up to their eyeballs in work but would love for you to interview them. I am very interested in their opinion about maintenance cost and durability on ICE as opposed to EV. You didn't say if 4k discount was the usual January discount or is better than years past so is it the same better or worse?
The 4k discount is an incentive that is independent of a dealer discount and we have not had any incentive of that size on a core model since before COVID, so it's a big deal! I have had several requests to interview the service department so I'm definitely interested in getting that on the docket!
$4k off a Mercedes with an already high markup isn’t a great deal - Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler have cars for $25k off right now. I’d keep waiting, folks; the tide will continue turning and consumers are aware.
I can improve the verbiage. The concept is to take negative equity you have in a long term commitment with something you don't like / doesn't meet your needs and move it into a short term commitment (lease) and get you back to square one in a reasonable amount of time.
I feel like if Mercedes just cut MSRP’s by 5% they would attract more customers and sell more cars and not need incentives. Because when you look at sticker price or online configurator price and see much higher prices than just a few years ago for less horsepower than the old days. A 2007 E350 has more horsepower than a 2025 E350 for example.
@@CarQuizzical The 350 was the base model 15 years ago, the 550 was the middle which is more powerful a the E450 now. An E63 of 10 years ago would smoke the new E53 and who knows if there will even be another E63, seems like Mercedes doesn't want to make one.
@@BenzsandBowTiesAgreed many contributing factors and not saying your dealership, but many dealerships put markups and add ons over long term relationships.
Hi Doug, i don't see any C63's on your website. Hopefully you so some real life examples of payment scenarios as you did in your last video. Hopefully there is a compelling deal out there in January. Thanks again
I will most definitely make a video later this week when the programs are fully loaded into the pricing tools. I will check into the C63 as they should most definitely be on the site.
invoice is a joke number now. 10 yrs ago....invoice and MSRP had a large difference. now, not so much, very close to MSRP. if you buy at invoice, you aren't even getting a deal
We are very land locked in an old dealership space that offers little to no room for the inventory we have.. in a few years we'll have a beautiful new dealership in a new location with ample parking!
You forget unless you have no trade your trade if it’s MB just lost that much more value as who would buy a used one when I can buy a new one for $5k more…
It's a fair point you make but new car markets and used car markets operate much more independently than you would think. It is actually quite fascinating and would make for a great study in physcology. If you need any proof, look at Toyota, for example, where used Toyotas, even several years old will often sell for at or just below MSRP of comparable new models. Logic would dictate this would make zero sense.. just go and buy a new one for the same money or a few hundred / thousand more. BUT, it has been this way for years.
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Hi i would just like to say im from the uk and i found ur channel recently and i am addicted to it wish we had dealerships like yours so committed and passionate well done you 😊
Thank you so much for watching even from the UK!
Just keep waiting people. Prices will keep coming down. The cracks are now valleys in the car market.
There is an opportunity cost associated with waiting!
Just hope the tariffs don’t kill the German built mercs….
I am sure your service department is up to their eyeballs in work but would love for you to interview them. I am very interested in their opinion about maintenance cost and durability on ICE as opposed to EV. You didn't say if 4k discount was the usual January discount or is better than years past so is it the same better or worse?
The 4k discount is an incentive that is independent of a dealer discount and we have not had any incentive of that size on a core model since before COVID, so it's a big deal!
I have had several requests to interview the service department so I'm definitely interested in getting that on the docket!
Love the Barbour jacket
Thank you!
$4k off a Mercedes with an already high markup isn’t a great deal - Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler have cars for $25k off right now. I’d keep waiting, folks; the tide will continue turning and consumers are aware.
Any incentives on the E Class??
Business owner incentives on purchases, and incentivized lease rates
"bury negative equity" think about that
I can improve the verbiage. The concept is to take negative equity you have in a long term commitment with something you don't like / doesn't meet your needs and move it into a short term commitment (lease) and get you back to square one in a reasonable amount of time.
How you looking for a CLE convertible? From OH originally and would fly into CLE and drive it back to GA.
Send him an email dog
Have a nice selection of CLE convertibles and we now have some very nice money on them
@@BenzsandBowTies I will be in touch
The C63’s are on there. I was looking for an “AMG” category of vehicles but they are in with the other C Class.
Thanks Doug!
Perfect!
I feel like if Mercedes just cut MSRP’s by 5% they would attract more customers and sell more cars and not need incentives. Because when you look at sticker price or online configurator price and see much higher prices than just a few years ago for less horsepower than the old days. A 2007 E350 has more horsepower than a 2025 E350 for example.
yeah but you really gotta compare the old 350 to the new 450s because they bumped the 350s down
@@CarQuizzical The 350 was the base model 15 years ago, the 550 was the middle which is more powerful a the E450 now. An E63 of 10 years ago would smoke the new E53 and who knows if there will even be another E63, seems like Mercedes doesn't want to make one.
That is one way you could go about it, but I don't see that ever happening, so incentives will be the preferred path to getting pricing in line
This is great news! I was hoping that I didn't have to wait until December 2025 lol
No need!
I'd love to get a CPO'd R129 SL600 lol
And Dealers had no part in inflating the market 😂
Don’t give dealers that much credit… a market can only exist with buyers and sellers. If there are too many buyers the price goes up and vice versa.
@@BenzsandBowTiesAgreed many contributing factors and not saying your dealership, but many dealerships put markups and add ons over long term relationships.
Any great deals on GLE450? Thanks!
We are looking to place a custom order for e450 or e53. Lmk
Would love to help you with this!
Amg Incentives on remaining 2024 GT55?
Yes!
Hi Doug, i don't see any C63's on your website. Hopefully you so some real life examples of payment scenarios as you did in your last video. Hopefully there is a compelling deal out there in January. Thanks again
I will most definitely make a video later this week when the programs are fully loaded into the pricing tools. I will check into the C63 as they should most definitely be on the site.
When we back to invoice discussions?
We sell back of invoice all the time, I don’t think it’s very relevant in 2025
invoice is a joke number now. 10 yrs ago....invoice and MSRP had a large difference. now, not so much, very close to MSRP. if you buy at invoice, you aren't even getting a deal
How about sprinter vans
I will have to get with my Sprinter manager to hear about the new programs!
Because Benz corp office in Atlanta is trying to drive sales. What Benz needs now is a Lexus Tx like suv and that’s coming
Driving sales is absolutely what we love to see! Let's get these cars on the road!
Always buy nearly new here in the UK, got £10,000 off of new price on a 6 month old 2,900 miles A Class which I believe you don't have in the States.
Love my UK people! Yes, we no longer have the A class here
I have negative equity in my lease and curious to know what option would be best for me.
Talk to a financial advisor not a car salesman
How far into your lease are you?
Why would you talk to a financial advisor about something they know little about?
@ I’m about 8 months in on the lease and really want to get into something different. Not sure what options I have available.
Enjoy your UA-cam channel
Thank you, Seth!
Why are your vehicles in a large garage for winter
We are very land locked in an old dealership space that offers little to no room for the inventory we have.. in a few years we'll have a beautiful new dealership in a new location with ample parking!
What about GLE?
2024 GLE's have nice incentives!
@@BenzsandBowTiesI didn’t catch what are incentives on 2024 gle63? Thank you and love the channel!
You forget unless you have no trade your trade if it’s MB just lost that much more value as who would buy a used one when I can buy a new one for $5k more…
It's a fair point you make but new car markets and used car markets operate much more independently than you would think. It is actually quite fascinating and would make for a great study in physcology.
If you need any proof, look at Toyota, for example, where used Toyotas, even several years old will often sell for at or just below MSRP of comparable new models. Logic would dictate this would make zero sense.. just go and buy a new one for the same money or a few hundred / thousand more. BUT, it has been this way for years.
I’m sure they are
They are :)
He looks like Woody from toy story.
I do!?
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change that thumbnail you look like you’re gonna cry! or maybe its just freezing 😂
Looks like he's pushing out a stubborn loaf.
@@BobsGT235that too 😂
Maybe both!? I need a thumbnail editor!!
Well, if you clicked, mission accomplished! ;)
You can THANK TRUMP!!!!
Amen! Also the people who voted for him!
😂😂😂😂
How many times a day do you think about him?
So dumb
@karl7487 if you are a Democrat asking this then I have to laugh because Trump lives rent free in your heads 247. Trump is all you Democrats think about from the time you get up till the time you go to bed. Throughout the day when bad things happen you blame them on Donald Trump. Everything is Donald trumps fault. Trump derangement syndrome is a very serious condition that requires heavy doses of antipsycotic medication.
CLE coup went down in price because it’s shit, ugly, and not selling
Hey now!
@ ahhhhh! 😳🙈
The top luxury Columbus dealers have beautiful palms in their showrooms 🌴 🏎️ 🤌
Let us know how we can make this happen for your location. We deliver 🚚 🌴
Deals on GT63 coupe? Prices need to come down on those. I will do a single pay lease for $79k or $2,200 a month. boom or i will stick with bmw.
I would love to see prices in that neighborhood but I am not expecting to see those cars get near that price range anytime soon if ever.
Stoped watching bc this guy keeps saying sealy instead of cLe
Interesting
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