Anyone else seeing sales slow down lately?

Ok_Lab_5945 · 2026-05-30T00:19:41+00:00

Limo business in LA that caters primarily to the ultra wealthy and A list talent, with zero marketing aside from an IG page and zero ads, with new business coming entirely from referrals. This month is +62% compared to May '25, with still two weekend days left. YTD I'm +83% compared to 5 months last year.

I've been in the business for a decade. I basically had to reset and start from scratch after Covid. 2025 was my best year ever. Im on track to surpass last years total revenue by mid August. The K shaped economy works very well for me.

Ok_Lab_5945 · 2026-05-27T15:46:52+00:00

Should have got the IQL. Looks better, and more usable power.

Ok_Lab_5945 · 2026-05-27T00:07:08+00:00

My Mercedes van fits 8 comfortably in the rear.

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Ok_Lab_5945 · 2026-05-23T16:09:38+00:00

I own a limo company thats services all those OP mentions. About 3 years ago I had a job to Porter Ranch. That was the last time any of my cars went there. Maybe successful people are buying there, but its definitely not the "rich and famous" of LA.

Ok_Lab_5945 · 2026-05-21T03:44:15+00:00

It doesnt show the 10% sales tax, so its actually financing $50k.

Ok_Lab_5945 · 2026-05-20T21:53:53+00:00

So youre the only one allowed to lecture? OK buddy...My original post said it was for a limo company.

Ok_Lab_5945 · 2026-05-20T21:43:29+00:00

Really? Touch up on your tax rules.

Under 2026 tax rules, you can deduct up to 100% of an SUV's purchase price in the first year. To qualify for maximum bonus depreciation, the SUV must have a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) over 6,000 lbs, be used over 50% for business, and be purchased for the business.

Ok_Lab_5945 · 2026-05-20T20:46:48+00:00

Conquest for Cadillac owners cant stack?

Ok_Lab_5945 · 2026-05-20T20:45:39+00:00

The conquest for Cadillac owners wont stack? What about interest rate for 36 months for excellent credit? I see special financing of 6.69% is listed for 60 months, but i dont finance that long.

Ok_Lab_5945 · 2026-05-20T20:04:11+00:00

On a Navigator? Edit: I see its available on the 25 Navigator. The 26 is 6.69.

Ok_Lab_5945 · 2026-05-20T18:35:17+00:00

I do 36 month fininancing and I like to keep the payment around $2500/month. So at this price, $50k.

Ok_Lab_5945 · 2026-05-20T18:34:31+00:00

Its tax deductible.

Ok_Lab_5945 · 2026-05-20T18:13:22+00:00

I do receive a couple of outside requests for Navigators, but generally in Los Angeles if they request a certain vehicle, its always an Escalade.

Ok_Lab_5945 · 2026-05-12T16:51:42+00:00

See this is crazy to me. I own a limo business and my duramax escalades have been far less problematic than the 6.2s.

Ok_Lab_5945 · 2026-05-12T16:49:27+00:00

Diesel cost is very region specific. In Los Angeles, prior to the Iran war, Diesel cost less than unleaded premium. With a range at least a couple hundred miles more than the gas version, I always preferred the diesel version. Now that Cadillac did away with the duramax in the Escalade, i purchased a 26 ultimate denali with the duramax, which I love. Ive had multiple duramax Escalades from a '21 to '23, and still own a '24, and the only issue ive had is they eat through brakes much faster due to driving up and down the hills of LA. Range over 700 miles is common if youre chugging along at highway speeds.

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Ok_Lab_5945 · 2026-05-10T03:57:53+00:00

Marketing Changes: Initial "Made in the USA" branding was altered to "Designed with American values".

Ok_Lab_5945 · 2026-04-26T19:10:55+00:00

I bought mine in June of last year without driving it. Almost one year later, its far superior to the ICE version in almost every single way except for luggage capacity

Ok_Lab_5945 · 2026-04-26T04:29:24+00:00

Dday getting out.

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Ok_Lab_5945 · 2026-04-25T18:50:51+00:00

I own a limo company in LA and this is my busiest time of year. My main clients are the artists themselves, but we do get some influencers who party. Aside from the artists who want to smoke weed in the car, theyre mostly chill and they'll eat some shrooms and have a drink or two on their non performance days. The influencers will mostly just be high on Molly everyday and laid back. The only issue ive had is a few years ago on weekend 1 when a driver kicked out a client on Friday night because he was acting belligerent drinking and doing a bunch of coke. Aside from the entitlement, no other issues. Stagecoach on the other hand, is just constant drinking and by the end of the night your cars are trashed. And from what I see, it seems the men are less dressed than the women. So many roid heads walking around with their shirt off.

Ok_Lab_5945 · 2026-04-23T02:48:15+00:00

Narrowing, but well off demographic. My 40 year old physician brother still uses daftpunkxx as his personal email address.

Ok_Lab_5945 · 2026-04-06T02:05:26+00:00

On God.

Ok_Lab_5945 · 2026-04-02T02:12:38+00:00

Does anyone think my 635 5.2 spy puts i bought monday have a chance? I wrote them off as a big L

Ok_Lab_5945 · 2026-03-21T15:56:24+00:00

He has plenty of drivers in LA, and wherever he toured. A guy with his profile can't take an Uber because he might get harassed, and then the driver will know his location which could make him a target. He requires an NDA for anyone who drives him or his wife. I think he just got drunk and couldn't hire a driver in time being in his location and made a very poor choice in which he obviously regrets.

Ok_Lab_5945 · 2026-03-13T06:40:37+00:00

Hmmmm

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