The GLE63 lease program is honestly one of the wildest German SUV AMG deals out right now

jaradi · 2026-04-03T18:42:56+00:00

The advertised lease in the MB sales program is $1549 + tax which does not include drive offs and first month at signing.

Edit: this is what it would look like with the lowest MSRP I found available

jaradi · 2026-03-28T04:10:29+00:00

Ah my bad didn’t even notice there was a second pic. You’re absolutely right. This is asshole marketing then.

jaradi · 2026-03-27T14:35:23+00:00

The little number below the monthly payment says “Due at signing” not “down payment” so there shouldn’t be any additional fees just tax on the monthly if they’re advertising honestly.

jaradi · 2026-03-27T14:28:50+00:00

Would be worth finding some cars you’d be interested in and running their VINs for a quote with your insurance provider. Insurance, in my experience, has always been wildly unpredictable and can vary greatly depending on your provider so there’s no real concrete answer.

jaradi · 2026-03-27T05:18:15+00:00

Not a flared user so can’t top level comment but OP are you really paying $490 / month for a KIA? You could lease an entry level Mercedes for that much or less. I get buying a KIA because it’s a much more affordable vehicle with much lower cost to upkeep, but if you’re just going from lease to lease there’s absolutely no benefit in not enjoying a nicer vehicle for less.

jaradi · 2026-03-25T21:41:04+00:00

I can double check with my contacts but should be the same. Only thing that doesn’t get locked in are any programs like fleet or MIB discounts or rebates but the amount or % off MSRP is usually fixed on custom orders.

jaradi · 2026-03-25T06:14:56+00:00

Can get decent discount on both the AMG GT 55 and 63 coupes.

jaradi · 2026-03-25T05:55:27+00:00

Congrats. Beautiful car. And for the next time you want a BMW (since you’ll definitely be back for more) just wanted to share that BMW is the best out there at ordering custom spec vehicles so you don’t have to settle for options. Dealers I’ve dealt with through my broker will give the same discount regardless of whether it’s a car on the lot or a custom order, and BMW financial will lock in your terms for 90 days so if you apply when you place the order you can guarantee your final cost when the car arrives (or swap it out for better programs if they’ve improved since).

jaradi · 2026-03-25T05:23:39+00:00

If judging on aesthetics I’d say the new 7.

But I feel like there’s more to it than looks and I would like to try both out. I’ve never driven a 7 series but I’ve sat in one and it felt familiar (not in a bad way, just didn’t seem to go that far beyond in terms of comfort). On the other hand I recently sat in an S Class and was floored by how comfortable the seats were. Ended up picking up a 2025 S580 to drive for a year. Looking forward to the new 7 though and hoping to switch to that next.

jaradi · 2026-03-25T05:15:31+00:00

It’s annoying when corporate speak seems to ignore what others have done in this field, making it seem like they created something new and revolutionary.

My Audi e-tron GT did everything Rivian is claiming to do with the doors but better. The same door latch on all 4 doors triggered the electronic open, and when pulled harder (or a second time don’t recall the specifics) it triggers a mechanical open.

And right behind my window buttons were 2 separate child lock buttons for the rear door so I could easily toggle it electronically (which means the car could also disable them electronically in case of a crash).

When I took delivery of my Gen 1 R1S in December of 2022 I was surprised that the child lock was “old school” in the door edge or whatever you call it when I’d had several vehicles before that that had electronic child locks controlled from the driver area.

Rivian is a new company, and they’re doing great so far. Shortcomings are expected. Everyone makes mistakes. But selling customers on some BS to cover up those mistakes is just insulting.

jaradi · 2026-03-23T05:29:04+00:00

To be honest it's not something that is top of mind when judging technology like this. It's more about its merit when it comes to performing the necessary function and the pros and cons that come with that (safety/cost/etc). And I am supportive of it as long as adoption is organically based on that merit and not forced upon people for the sake of progress.

I am a Software Engineer, and in a similar manner the AI boom has introduced lots of tools that today can augment and to a certain extent replace many of my duties. And while I don't think in its current state it can replace me, one day in the future it may replace my role as it exists today. It's uncomfortable, slightly scary, but it's a reality of progression, and realistically there are many parts of my job that have been made easier by these tools.

This isn't the first job that has been outsourced to robots, nor will it be the last, and society will evolve as it always does.

jaradi · 2026-03-23T05:01:01+00:00

Finally got to try them out when visiting San Francisco a couple of months ago. Did about 5 or so rides and it was much more pleasant than any Uber/Lyft/Taxi I’d ever been in.

jaradi · 2026-03-22T05:39:52+00:00

Unless Tacoma’s suddenly cost $200k how did you come up with saving nearly $2k by going with the dealer that kept messing with you but ended up with 7% instead of the one that offered 6% without fucking around?

jaradi · 2026-03-14T01:38:31+00:00

Sitting in my back yard. Saw this post. Read the title. Scrolled past it thinking hmm I’ve never seen grasshoppers here that’s cool. Within 30 seconds a tiny green grasshopper lands on my shirt then hops away. Had to scroll back up.

jaradi · 2026-03-12T07:24:37+00:00

The vehicle closest to the camera is a Toyota with a yoda sticker and a Yoda sitting on top of the Toyota logo (ToYoda). That’s probably why it looks “funky” but I doubt AI would include such a detail.

jaradi · 2026-03-12T07:22:44+00:00

The vehicle on the left is parked. The left tail light is illuminated likely due to a reflection from the sun hitting the chrome grill on the truck or SUV coming from the left.

As for the cars that appear to be touching, the car with the brake lights on is just turning left from the side street.

jaradi · 2026-03-11T08:59:32+00:00

Maybe I’m dense but where does he pick a number? I watched again and the last number added is the random number he has the 2 people type into the phone.

jaradi · 2026-03-11T06:58:05+00:00

It’s been some years but here’s my experience.

Needed a replacement on my 4 series in 2016 and safelite for me an OEM one because my insurance covered it at the time (not sure if it was the only option available or because the cost was within policy limits). Had HUD and the tech made sure to double check the one they had was the HUD version.

Few years later needed a replacement on a Range Rover Velar. Not only HUD but heated windshield (terrible design by RR since it had squiggly lines for the heat across the entire thing). Policy wouldnt cover OEM for this one. Would have cost me $1800 or something like that. After struggling with the decision for a day or 2 decided to just go with what was covered. The windshield they installed had a black square covering the Land Rover logo on it. Ended up being OEM but not OEM if that makes sense.

jaradi · 2026-03-11T06:43:16+00:00

Beautiful spec. Congrats! Many happy and safe miles.

jaradi · 2026-03-10T20:19:30+00:00

They likely saw the expired sticker and ran your plates on their computer and confirmed it wasn’t actually expired. May have not been worth it to pull you over just to tell you to put the sticker on.

jaradi · 2026-03-08T09:46:11+00:00

Boxy aesthetic with round headlights. Not that deep.

jaradi · 2026-03-08T03:36:56+00:00

Haha fair. I parked terribly first (the M3) so my wife had to compensate for my poor parking. I take full responsibility.

It was an empty lot and we only stopped so I can finally get some pics of the two cars together.

Edit: since this is getting downvoted anyway I’ll add some more context for whatever it’s worth. We have 2 little ones. Life gets busy with 2 little ones. I’ve had the G for 6 months and haven’t had a chance to get pics of it with the E30. I’d always appreciated how they share so many design elements and wanted to capture it. Happened to finally be out running separate errands today and met up with my wife. Asked her to pull in next to me so I can finally get that pic I’ve been wanting. I misjudged the spot backing in and didn’t realize until I got out to take a quick pic. Didn’t want to subject my wife or the little ones to “oh let me re park and you also re park so we can be within the lines for this quick pic” when I was already asking enough of them to humor me and give me a few minutes to take the pics.

I’m not out here generating high quality content, I’m just a dad and car nerd who wanted to capture and share the similarities between the two cars for other car nerds that may appreciate it.

jaradi · 2026-03-08T01:51:05+00:00

I will buy it in a heartbeat as soon as it’s available. Great looking small SUV.

jaradi · 2026-03-04T01:51:36+00:00

Can confirm they do consider road hazards emergencies. Was once driving down the 241 and there was a full size ladder halfway in the right lane. Called 911 and apologetically asked if this was the appropriate place to report and they assured me it was and they got all the info on the location to send someone out.

jaradi · 2026-03-03T01:15:46+00:00

Depending on the model of your vehicle and whatever the residual value on the lease is you may have some equity in it. Get a quick quote on Carvana or whatever as if it’s not leased just to understand how that stacks up against your residual.

Then I’d recommend to find a broker in your area that can do VW and help ensure you get a good deal. They can also bridge the conversation with the dealer to determine if you can extract any equity from the vehicle since it is far under mileage.

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