Staque
Well-known member
In Albany, NY. Hello everyone. Lurker, thinking of buying, checked the FAQ, blah blah...
Local Dealer wants $22,850 for a used (1,000 mile certified) 2012 SL. It was a dealer rental that they're now selling.
I'm looking at a 2013 S + charge as an alternative. (MSRP $28,800+1300+850-7500 = $23,450.
The biggest pro I see of buying new is having a battery that's not a year old with unknown treatment, and availability of the 6.6KW charge package. Biggest pro of the 2012 is that it is SL, however the most meaningful SL difference is the navigation system?? (The S comes without the rear camera, but adding the charge package adds that, too.)
Given that there's probably some wiggle room on the 2013's price (I hope?) I'm wondering how meaningful you believe the other 2012-2013 changes are. Hybrid heater? B-Mode regen? Alloy wheels? Actually, lack of cruise control might be a drag.
What are the thoughts of the experts? Are there any killer SL features I would be kicking myself for if I went with the 2013 S? Or is battery age really an issue? I've tried to negotiate the 2012 down, but they won't budge. I think it's going to sit in their showroom forever, but maybe I'm wrong about that and they will eventually sell it. Maybe to someone that can't take advantage of the tax credit.
Thanks, everyone!
Local Dealer wants $22,850 for a used (1,000 mile certified) 2012 SL. It was a dealer rental that they're now selling.
I'm looking at a 2013 S + charge as an alternative. (MSRP $28,800+1300+850-7500 = $23,450.
The biggest pro I see of buying new is having a battery that's not a year old with unknown treatment, and availability of the 6.6KW charge package. Biggest pro of the 2012 is that it is SL, however the most meaningful SL difference is the navigation system?? (The S comes without the rear camera, but adding the charge package adds that, too.)
Given that there's probably some wiggle room on the 2013's price (I hope?) I'm wondering how meaningful you believe the other 2012-2013 changes are. Hybrid heater? B-Mode regen? Alloy wheels? Actually, lack of cruise control might be a drag.
What are the thoughts of the experts? Are there any killer SL features I would be kicking myself for if I went with the 2013 S? Or is battery age really an issue? I've tried to negotiate the 2012 down, but they won't budge. I think it's going to sit in their showroom forever, but maybe I'm wrong about that and they will eventually sell it. Maybe to someone that can't take advantage of the tax credit.
Thanks, everyone!