11/27/2015
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 has Arrived at Atlanta Classic Cars!
11/17/2015
Mercedes-Benz Comparison: 2015 GLK350 vs. 2016 GLC300
The all-new GLC300 is scheduled to arrive in December! One dropped by today and someone happened to park a GLK next to it! I thought it was the perfect opportunity to so a side-by-side comparison.
The new GLC is the direct replacement for the outgoing GLK. The new nomenclature tells you it is the SUV aligned with the C-Class sedan. It is larger, plusher and less boxy than the GLK.
11/16/2015
Driven to Delight – A Mercedes-Benz USA Book!
From the author of similar books about The Ritz-Carlton, Zappos and Starbucks comes a new case study of how MBUSA has shifted focus from just “TheBest or Nothing” in engineering to also”Driven to Delight” forthe customer experience.
Someone called me “a company girl” the other day so obviously I have already read the excerpt and pre-ordered on Amazon.
It is a fascinating look behind the scenes at processes and decisions that directly impact how I do my job. I thought you might find it interesting too!
11/14/2015
Mercedes-Benz C450 AMG Video Review
11/09/2015
Bertie’s European Delivery Photo Book!
I had forgotten to make a photobook for Bertie after our European Adventure! I finished it last night and ordered it from Shutterfly.com. For $30 I uploaded 30 pictures, picked the layout and they’ll send me a lovely softcover book of my road trip. Makes a great holiday gift!
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11/06/2015
The Mercedes-Benz GLC300 at Atlanta Classic Cars!
11/03/2015
What Do I Do If I am Over Miles in My Lease?
Today is the One Year Anniversary of when I got my new car! I generally lease for 36 months with 12,000 miles a year. As you can see, I am a little over on my miles. People frequently ask me what to do when they are over miles so I am going to use myself as an example.
Step 1: Evaluate
I am currently over by 1260 miles. at $.25/mile that is $315. If I continued at this rate I would owe $945 in over mileage charges when I turned in the lease on November 1, 2017. I have several options available to me and there is no reason to panic!
By the way, I did the 12,000 mile per year lease knowing that I would likely go over. I looked at the 15,000 mile lease as well but it was $30 more per month and Iknew I wouldn’t be that high so I opted for the lower payment and possible over miles charges.
Step 2: Options
- I can drive this car for 2 more years, owe less than $1000 in mileage charges and not worry about it.
- I can call Mercedes-Benz Financial right now and add mileage to my lease, raising my payment slightly, so that I don’t have a bill at the end.
- I can plan to buy the car at the end of the lease for the residual value and there are no mileage fees charged. If you are WAY over then this is sometimes the best option.
- I know that Mercedes-Benz Financial generally offers a 3-5 month Loyalty Accelerator that will let me pull-forward into a new lease without any penalty. So, that gives me a 3000 to 5000 mile cushion that is perfect for what Iactually plan to do which is turn it in 3-5 months early with just under 36,000 miles and get my next car!
Step 3: Keep Driving!
With these options in mind there is no reason to worry about going over miles in the lease. As long as you knew the plan going into the lease, and set it up properly, you do not need to restrict your miles or worry!I consider leasing an easy way to get a new car every 2-3 years with nosurprises.