I got very similar deal to Benzo in November 2002. And that included gas gazzler and luxury taxes.
I went shopping to Manhattan (quoted me very high lease rate, simply lied, that's why lease seems expensive), to Sovereign in Brooklyn - (quoted me rate 6% but calculated lease using 7.5%, lied again), at Roslyn at Northern Boulevard the guy wanted to charge me (on 320) Sports package and leather separately - that's ridiculous. I settled at Ray Catena, my guy seemed honest , he game me rate, residual and other lease components just as I expected and he gave me a decent discount too. There were problems but not price-wise.
in Nov 2002 I got E500 Sport loaded to 60K(book price) - 2K (discount) = 58K. I also had to pay gas gazzler tax and lux tax that you dont have to pay now.
7.5% lease rate and 69% residual for 12,000 miles/year
, 39 months.
You may not get such high residual anymore but your rate should be better now.
Hi ToddPhilly, what is the latest status report on your vehicle?
Hi ToddPhilly, what is the latest status report on your vehicle? Mine is lost somewhere between Halifax, N.S. and Vancouver, B.C. probably buried under the snow. [:D]
Mine is scheduled to be built this week. As far as I know, all is on schedule. It sounds like you are very unfortunate about the snow situation. I guess it is always possible that weather conditions can slow up delivery. Just think, it will make it all the more exciting when the car finally comes in! Keep me posted please. I've already ordered new wheels for the car. They'll most likely be here before the car! I'm like a kid with a new toy, but I think we all should be. We're all very fortunate to enjoy vehicles like these.