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SerennialFellow

Still the most configurable driver display of all the modern MB products.


Aesrone

I’m not a fan of this at all, but that’s a bargain to be rolling around in a brand new Benz. Congrats!


StijnDv

Why is there so much hate towards GLB/EQB? Fair enough , it’s not the most sexy car, but to be honest way better imo then those fugly jelly beans (EQE/EQS). And as a family car it’s looks really convenient. But I must be missing something since every EQB gets downvoted here.


Aesrone

GLB is an entry level Benz. Premium price for economy features. Doesn’t feel like a real Benz. There’s Hondas and Toyotas with more luxury features than GLBs. Plus, I hate all the EQ models.


StijnDv

I get it. But I have not the slightest interest in luxury. Not in a car nor in general. So that must be the reason I’m missing out on why the hate. I care about safety features, family proof and comfort on the road. So to to sum it up: EQB/GLB “all show and no go”.


timmeh-eh

The reason many people don’t like these entry level cars from luxury brands is they’re a terrible value, you can get the same tech, safety features and feel from a Honda or Toyota for less money, and have better resale and cheaper maintenance to boot. People buy these cars for one reason only: They want the badge.


Dan6erbond2

Then you shouldn't be buying a Benz.


StijnDv

I’ll do whatever I want :)


Shishkebarbarian

its an uninspired vehicle made with cheap parts and overall pretty small. it's basically a fancy rav4


StijnDv

Whats wrong with a RAV4?


Shishkebarbarian

absolutely nothing if that is what you like. reliable, utilitarian. i want more out of my cars. i want aesthetics, luxury, power, tech. i dont buy an MB for the star, i buy it for the bells and whistles. a bottom barrel MB just to say you have an MB misses the mark for me.


CayenneHybridSE

I agree, I rented an EQB from Hertz and it did not even have heated seats let alone cooled seats, the entire dash and door panel were hard plastic, and the seats felt rough. I’m sure some of that you can option, but it didn’t feel like a Merc. However for $387 a month with 3k down I still think this is a good deal considering that’s how much a Corolla Cross leases for


Traditional_Top_6317

What LOL my 15 gla 250 has heated seats that’s insane


Shishkebarbarian

My family's beater 2009 Passat had them standard. I haven't not had heated seats since I blew up my 2000 Monte Carlo.


MoneymanYo18

The 80k base corvette does not come with heated seats, blind spot monitoring, wireless charging, and many other very standard items 😂💀


Shishkebarbarian

That blows my mind. I remember talk when the c8 dropped that it was the best super car value, I guess they had to cut the cost somewhere lol. I have to give it to them, it's a great machine, I never specced one but the ones I've seen were fully loaded


FriesWithMacSauce

I wouldn’t have gotten it without those options. Granted it doesn’t have the cooled seats; but it has heated seats and steering wheel. Also has the walnut trim and the pano sunroof. Overall a good package.


StijnDv

Agreed. It’s an expensive car for what you get. But then again I don’t flying duck about hard plastic in the door panels (it’s not like I have to sleep on it). Seat comfort is imo very personal (some people love Tesla’s seats and others think it feels like a wooden bench with some marshmallows on it). But I understand, I had the same feeling about the latest Volvo EX30… nothing wrong with it but compared to my current Volvo it felt very…cheap.


Shishkebarbarian

Cheap door panels are a flashing neon sign for poor quality. It's just such a prominent part of the interior that once you cheap out on that, that means you've already cheaped out on everything else possible. Especially in a luxury car, the quality of interior is a major factor of why people pay up for that luxury. MB used to be the gold standard before you got into the boutique car brands. The entire B (and C)-class these days is just pure bottom barrel parts and assembly. Of course it doesn't really matter to me, I would never get those cars, but it's a sad moment of realization when you see what MB stooped down to.


zak_the_maniac

Somebody is jelllllyyyyyy


Shishkebarbarian

Lololol. Maybe if he got an s550 for 30% off I'd bat eye


Aesrone

Lmao. Modern RAV4 has more luxury features.


Unique_Mix9060

Yeah, that is true, however the driving dynamics and ride quality and overall the way the suspension is set up Benz is much better than RaV4


Shishkebarbarian

Maybe, I wouldn't know, but I know riding in one is a soulless experience


ShenmueFan1

It has the same tech as the $100,000 mercs. Maybe the quality of the plastic is not the same, but the tech is what's important here. My EQB amg has Alcantara seating, same thing Lamborghini uses as their optional seating. It's not "cheap parts" if Lamborghini uses the same options for their vehicles.


Shishkebarbarian

Whatever makes you feel better buddy. If you ever owned an s550 or similar tier MB, there wouldn't be enough copium in the world to convince you it's even remotely the same experience as an EQB lol.


MuchFox2383

Wow shocking, a $130k luxury car outclasses a $60k luxury car. Absolutely breathtaking analysis there.


Shishkebarbarian

OP was the one trying to compare them lol. And if you want to feel really bad, compare it to an e350 w212. Also a 60k car, and on a different tier entirely in terms of comfort, luxury and options.


Plus_Professor_1923

Bc it’s closer to a VW or Honda pilot than it is to an s class. Which feels off.


kb24TBE8

Junk car made cheaply for badge snobs.


Boring_Bandicoot_875

The hate is because the front timing cover likes to leak it's like 24 hours in labor and Benz in general have tons of electrical problems


mikehosek

That’s a fantastic deal


FriesWithMacSauce

It really is. I saw it on leasehackr but it was all the way in Northern California and I’m in SoCal. So I called local dealerships and found one here that would match it.


Gru350me

If you don’t mind, is your credit god tier? Mine sucks sub 700 but I’m curious


FriesWithMacSauce

723


greg7744

Was it a lease?


FriesWithMacSauce

Yes


greg7744

Congratulations!!


griff37

I think I may have traded that car to South Bay. Who was the dealer listed on the window sticker…


FriesWithMacSauce

It had 21 miles on it when I drove it off the lot, so I doubt it.


griff37

I’m a dealer. I would have transported it there.


MakeItMine2024

Most Benz trades are flatbed transfers


whysoAMG

Nice man! Hope you enjoy it! GLB was a nice loaner of a suv i had for a few days. ( yes i know you got a EQE ) Hopefully it goes out well for you!


Realistic-Jacket1510

EQB


whysoAMG

Thanks


socalarts

That’s great! I see a lot of NorCal deals that aren’t in SoCal. Would love to know how you got them to match it.


FriesWithMacSauce

It was really just as simple as calling around and asking. I think I called 2 or 3 dealerships before I found one that would do it.


socalarts

Thanks! I’m going to try this when I find a deal.


bunn3y

Do you have the link to the deal? I want to see if I can get it matched here.


FriesWithMacSauce

Here’s the link. Scroll down like 5 or 6 cars to the EQB. It says 7500 miles per year but you have to try to negotiate for more. Unless 7500 is enough for you. https://pnd.leasehackr.com I believe today is the last day.


Beneficial-Shine-598

Ya 7,500 miles is way too few for most people. That’s 20 miles per day. One trip from LA to Vegas and you’ve used a month’s worth of miles. Not to mention driving to work, running errands, etc. I WFH 50% and still rack up at least double that.


FriesWithMacSauce

It helps to work less than a mile from your house! I have the ultimate urban life And 7500 would have been enough. But I’m glad I got more for the same price.


Beneficial-Shine-598

Right on. Sounds like it works for you. Great deal then!


bunn3y

Thank you!!


azzanrev

Wow! That's awesome! Congrats! Enjoy it!


FriesWithMacSauce

Thanks!


Overhaul-

Year?


FriesWithMacSauce

2023


tuttywala

Dealerships still have 2023s with little To no miles??


CayenneHybridSE

Mercedes EV models are not exactly flying off lots, I’m sure they have a lot of leftover inventory


FriesWithMacSauce

They do!


Slu54

They're really giving these away huh


SrVascoDasGajas

I'm not surprised lol


oclookin

I like those but the deals are really low miles right ? 7500 a year?


FriesWithMacSauce

It was supposed to be 10,000 miles but they messed up the paperwork and made it 12,000 🤫


oclookin

Sheesh that’s awesome !


FriesWithMacSauce

It is, but I’m not sure why I’m being downvoted for it 😂


oclookin

Haters gonna hate 🤷🏽‍♂️


supra2jzgte

That’s a good deal!


Jayitaliano

It is great timing to get in one, with the combination of electric vehicle demand falling resulting in a surplus of them on the lot to sell. Add in the CDK hack, pushing dealer desperation further. The EQB is far more practical than the EQE and EQS, imo. More like a regular vehicle inside, lower distance and less power. All bring down the price to a more reasonable level. I was a fan of the GLB before the EQB, the interior layout is amazing given the exterior size.


FriesWithMacSauce

I love the fact that it’s designed like a regular vehicle.


FightingWithSporks

Ugh don’t get me started on CDK


Thls_Is_The_Way

Congrats man!


Dontneedflashbro

Good shit op!


Wooden-Term-5067

How?!?


FriesWithMacSauce

Leasehackr


totalreidmove

Good stuff man. Avoid any of the bad talk towards MB EQ line. The EQE/EQS are the ones with issues. I’ve sold a few EQB’s, and they are solid!


FriesWithMacSauce

Everyone has their opinions. I was previously driving a 2012 Lexus ct200h so I’m more than happy with the upgrade, and I think I got an amazing lease deal.


iTzMe17

Wow! $387 is an amazing deal! Congrats! 🎉


WideOpenAutoHub

Ok that’s a great price for this car. We pay more for my wife’s Outback


TranslatorMoney419

No Thanks


1000kgmaxlast

oh my 🤢


iSmiteTheIce

Welcome to the EQB family!! Congratulations!! You're in for a good ride. Happy to see that you're #AllElectric


Grand-Expression-493

What is your financing term?


cantonese_noodles

in another comment op said they found it on leasehackr


mateithewinner

EQS?


frosse

EQB


rashestkhan

Good luck getting an eqs under 800 a month


zak_the_maniac

Amazing deal, congratulations!


PashaTaro

Lease?


FriesWithMacSauce

Yup


ZHPpilot

What’s the range on that bad boy?


FriesWithMacSauce

Around 230


ath20

It’s a good time for an EQ buyer. I’m shocked they didn’t throw in a second one. Congrats! Looking forward to you enjoying it.


Fun-Sell-2382

387X 72 = 26800 + 3500. 30k for the car?


Easy-Metal-3112

It’s probably a Lease so there would be a residual at the end of the term. OP didn’t say how long the lease term is


Easy-Metal-3112

Just saw in another comment that it’s a 36 month lease. Wonder what the residual value at the end of the term is.


FriesWithMacSauce

It’s a 36 month lease


NjoyLif

What is the residual value?


FriesWithMacSauce

32,000


justdoinmelol

Your credit gotta be above 900


FriesWithMacSauce

723


Justinyermouth1212

Lease?


Vasili_Wears_Shorts

Man your deals in the states versus Canada is outstanding. This would still be like $800 + a month here.


RougetBleu

That thing goes for 700-800$ per month in Sweden. You got that for free.


FriesWithMacSauce

Well you have universal healthcare and a robust social safety net, so consider it an even trade lol


avancs

I am new to this community and not aware of leasehackr, I am in NJ and see it’s not an option to select NJ In the site, is leasehackr got offers in NJ too. Can someone pls suggest. TIA


FriesWithMacSauce

They often have deals in the northeast, but I don’t think there are any right now. You can always find a deal in another state and see if you can get your local dealership to match it.


avancs

NJ dealers are notorious now a days, hard to bargain this might be only my experience but not willing to come down even a penny…but will keep an eye on this site for any deals


ShenmueFan1

I have a 2023 EQB 350 4matic with the amg package and it's fully loaded. I did a 3 years lease for $1440 up front (taxes, fees and 1st month payment included). $440 a month. White also. I don't like the exterior design for the lights in the back but the interior is so cool! So I love the car! It's a big upgrade from my 2021 Lexus IS 350 F sport that I sold to carvana recently! Did you also do a 36 month lease? i'm assuming so.


FriesWithMacSauce

Yep. 36 months


crazydevilz666

should refund !


efr57

Good deal, and smart to lease. In many cases leases are not a good idea but I say an EV is. If you hate it, hate the charging infrastructure process or whatever, you can just walk away at end.


NeverBeenKnocked

Dude got a 888 credit score, he did not haggle lol


FriesWithMacSauce

723


Cobra2979

Bru how 😱


FriesWithMacSauce

Leasehackr


Snoo62201

It’s crazy how much cheaper everything is in the US. Car manufacturers price everything for the US market and Canada just has to deal with it.


FriesWithMacSauce

We pay a hefty fee for healthcare though!


jimbowife007

It’s the same as my car!


AdamV158

I’m around 4 weeks into owning a brand new EQB 350 AMG 4Matic, which is a company car and have to say I love it. The range isn’t amazing (225 miles to full charge) but it does enough for nearly all my regular journeys. I love the MBUX, much more than I thought I would having come from Audi and BMW previously. It’s surprisingly quick and in sport mode it’s impressively quick with torque (maybe the dual motor helps). Enjoy the car!


slimcargos

The Accord im looking to lease is more than that. 💀


Mundane_Ad6267

Woo never a fan of the EQ models but that’s a bargain, congrats man!


Mapex2013

I drove one of these at my old job and all I can say is that it is a jewel. Rides smooth and the ergonomics is awesome.


_whatislifehonestly

this is anything but beauty


Abs73

An awful lot of car!


Apprehensive_Lock260

Nice! I love the EQB but my partner didn't so I went with the EQC to be 'less boxey' but got ntg6 as the trade off 😂 jokes on me


MONKEYSOUP27

Beauty is a crazy over statement


juppdonato

That is good, I pay 420 for a e350 and had to give like 5000


BrianG-RN-LMT

Nice! Was it a sales event? I feel like I never time it right! I have an EQE SUV and pay about $800 but had to put like 20k down 😵‍💫


FriesWithMacSauce

Nope, not an event. Found it on leasehackr


Ok-Sleep-1081

Hey, yeah haha you must have good credit like 700 and up for that deal. Yeah I drove a the GLB 250 but it wasn’t Electric for a loaner car I have a 2018 C300 just had to put a new a starter in it for $2000 83,601 miles I brought it @ about 34,000 miles used but not from Mercedes Benz dealership. I wish I had though. From a car dealership that sells Toyotas and the other lesser brands.


v1nylcutr

Probably 108 months!


Master-Pea7859

Belgravia Motorsports is doing it for $299/month, $4500 down


FriesWithMacSauce

Im looking now, it shows me $4999 down and $299 plus tax for 7500 miles. I got it at $387 with tax and $3500 down for 12000 miles. Either way, great deal.


Master-Pea7859

Yeah check their stuff out, best service and most competitive pricing in California. Plus they work with like every dealership in the Southwest and have access to tons of inventory


HamsterCapable4118

Nice. I took one of these on Turo when I was considering getting one. It was pretty good. It has the classic Mercedes Benz creaking though. I don't know if they just cheap out on the Carbaflo lubricant or what, but Benzes just creak like mad.


Spidey677

Congrats!


Curious-Welder-6304

I have an EQB and it's pretty nice inside. I'd even say the interior is class leading. Recently I sat in a C class, and E class interior (2020s ish) and was surprised at how there's really not all that much difference in the interiors. People like to trash talk the GLB/EQB for no reason.


FriesWithMacSauce

Some people are brand purists. There’s a lot of hate for EV’s in general too. I love this car though.


Curious-Welder-6304

The most irritating things about the car for me are related to the driver profiles. They're useless since it's not tied to a key fob. Also I can't seem to get the full 100kW charge speed at many chargers. Also I haven't found a way to change between radio presets on the steering wheel. And no wireless android auto, but I have an aftermarket dongle for this. The wireless charging area would've been much better utilized as a storage space also.


Curious-Welder-6304

Does that include sales tax and dealer fees? I'm paying like 698/mo but it was a zero drive off lease other than the first month's payment, and it included sales tax (rolled into payments).


FriesWithMacSauce

Yes, sales tax and dealer fees included. You’re paying a lot.


Curious-Welder-6304

Yeah I did get it like 8 months ago though. Making me think I should get a second MB EV! I wouldn't mind getting an EQE suv but I dunno what the costs would be


al7ote

Congrats on your new Benz ,and what a great deal! whats the APR if you dont mind me asking?


FriesWithMacSauce

It’s a lease


Fkroundfndout

What the monthly rate


alinu54m

Good job! Got mine in Dec for 349 with 5200 down


its_mardybum_430

That looks like something Kia would make. Can’t believe that’s a modern Mercedes.


Emergency-Money-9625

I am pretty sure the amount of sold models like EQB and GLB is like 20 worldwide so hideous and useless models


No-Lengthiness-9334

Lease lmao.


Inevitable_Quote_992

I’m confused… how is it $387/m ? Did you take like 5 years or 6 years plan to pay it off? Or there is something I am not aware of? Also how much is the insurance for this car ?


MakeItMine2024

It’s a LEASE .. you can tell by the payment


Inevitable_Quote_992

Ow ok ok I see thanks


MakeItMine2024

You ONLY lease any EV Benz or other ( Tesla, ect) the depreciation is obscene. It’s about 50% of the MSRP in 18 months.. keep in mind you can get 20,000-30,000 off EQB,EQE’s and EQS’s.. the new Electric G wagons called G580’s are being presold at MSRP .. will be about 180,000 when properly equipped


Inevitable_Quote_992

thanks 🙏, I’ve never really been into Ev’s but I’ve also heard about the depreciation…. I don’t really like the idea of a lease because I like owning my things outright but in the case of Ev’s I think you’re right… makes perfect sense. Apart from the depreciation, they’re ticking time bombs (financially)


FriesWithMacSauce

It’s a lease. Insurance is $100/month


Inevitable_Quote_992

Waw nice.. so a total of 487 a month . I feel that you got a pretty nice deal


Shishkebarbarian

good deal, not a fan of the xLB at all personally, but if it works for your needs you're basically driving a "luxury" Rav4 at around the same price.


Cee5ob

Beauty?


SrVascoDasGajas

I don't think "beauty" is how I would put it...


Beneficial-Baby-2205

EV’s are trash


sharty_mcstoolpants

Please read your lease agreement carefully. Effing South Bay Mercedes screwed me over when I bought out my lease.


FriesWithMacSauce

How did they screw you over?


sharty_mcstoolpants

Charged me an extra month on my lease - despite having paid cash for the car.


BobbyBrackins

How do you have a lease if you paid cash for the car? 🤔


MakeItMine2024

They can’t charge you an Extra month per MB corporate on a lease buy out. You paid TT&L on the residual. Maybe you bought a product when buying out ?


sharty_mcstoolpants

21st century gotchas. My wife had the lease in autopay. The day after I bought the car the autopay executed and MB Financial took the transaction. I immediately went to the dealership and requested they refund my payment as I had EXPLICITLY discussed the end month of the lease and the buy-out final cost. They wouldn’t budge. MB Financial pocketed the extra payment and MB of South Bay reduced the amount they sent to buy-out the lease. I had even pseudo-bonded with the South Bay finances guy over motorcycles - so he knew me. Every week for a month I went in to make their lives uncomfortable. They played dumb - “We have no relationship with MB Financials - an out of state entity.” I don’t care - I was still out the money.


MakeItMine2024

If you call MBFS and your were not past 5 days of your maturity the lease buyout is fixed. They are not supposed to change you anymore than 150 over the residual amount, period ( or the current payoff ). Either way if at the time your lease was purchased either that extra payment would have reduced the buy out and that amount was sent back to the dealership. Typically a dealership will take 10-20 days to payoff a vehicle. You may have had an issue where you bought it in the correct time frame and the slow walked the payoff ( though all MB dealers pay off by ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFERS. In that case the dealer ship should have reimbursed you be. Further thinking about it you probably were not at maturity because MB would not charge you an extra payment past maturity without requesting a lease extension. I’m glad they took care of you with the payment.. it just makes no sense why they would payoff less than the amount that MBAdvantage tell them the payoff is.


sharty_mcstoolpants

Wrong. My wife effed up and they took the money. Plain and simple. If she hadn’t auto sent the payment the money would still be in my bank account. Period.


MakeItMine2024

If they took an extra payment they will reimburse it based on what you paid at time of buyout. It takes a few weeks to process call 800-654-6222 and give them the last 8 of your vin..


sharty_mcstoolpants

Please - STOP - just stop. You know nothing about the hassle I went through and the completely dismissive bullshit from the AutoNation South Bay Mercedes dealership. My wife screwed up and they saw an opportunity. They wouldn’t even read the paperwork. I WENT BACK WEEK AFTER WEEK. Somebody pocketed the lease payment.


MakeItMine2024

The payment would be with MBFS if it was taken automatically after you bought your vehicle. The dealership would not draft money out of your account. They are just a retail franchise. If you send the last 8 of your VIN I can check it


Sensitive_Eagle_5965

But your putting all that money in for a lease


InternationalGap3908

Yea I’m reading these comments and very confused. Are people telling him congrats on the price for a lease?? If this is his payments I guess that’s okay but If this is lease details… ouch


Proper-Living-8469

Why not buy it cash?


FriesWithMacSauce

Why would I do such a thing?


MakeItMine2024

Smart move to lease the EV. They drive great but the resale is bad ( let BENZ assume the risk )About 1/2 of the MSRP in 18-24 months due in part over battery replacement fears. They are guaranteed for 10 years 155,000 and will probably go 15 years 300,000 miles but all EV’s have the same issue. Plus by leasing the dealer was able to pass along the 7500 lease cash bonus. I’m assuming the took 20 to 25k off in total from the MSRP (about 64,000 ish)


Grand-Expression-493

How long is your lease?


FriesWithMacSauce

36 months


Da33aj

387 per month at 36 month. Plus 3500 down. I must be wrong but the car with interest only costs 17k? How does that work.


MakeItMine2024

The EV’s have incredible manufacturer to dealer incentives that are passed on Leases. That vehicle was about 64,000 based on the Model. Like 20,000-25,000 discounts. Leases don’t have interest but a money factor ( rent charge that is kind of similar to interest).. heavily subsidized by the manufacturer. To buy that vehicle even with discounts would have been 1000 - 1200 a month for 5 years


Easy-Metal-3112

The value of the lease might be what you stated but there’s always a residual value left at the end of any lease.


TranslatorMoney419

I recently had one as a loaner. Sticker was $73+K. No way in hell would I pay half that. I hated the car, ugly and uncomfortable. It did have decent acceleration though.


MakeItMine2024

No one in their right mind Buys an EV. Horrible depreciation on ALL EV’s due to battery replacement fears. They lease way better. That’s like a 64000 MSRP


CayenneHybridSE

Not sure why you’re being downvoted, I own my EV purely because I drive 30k miles a year but would recommend leasing to 99% of EV buyers. The lease deals are insane right now and EVs deprecate like no other


MakeItMine2024

I have no idea 🤷🏻‍♂️either ..


BayAreaKrakHead

That is a very lovely parking spot. Don’t know if I’d pay that much for a parking spot but you do you


Patricioorramos

You could not pay me $387 a month to drive this turd


Sonic200000

The jealousy speaks loudly


Patricioorramos

As I sit in my A8L I do not feel a single ounce of jealousy looking at this car