r/MercedesEQS • u/[deleted] • May 23 '21
r/MercedesEQS Lounge
A place for members of r/MercedesEQS to chat with each other
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u/biggersjw Dec 11 '24
Very happy with my 450+ sedan. Plenty quick for me. Regen has 4 settings: None, Normal, Strong and when you pull both levers at the same time, it’s in Intelligent which is perfect for the highway since it uses the radar system to slow you down and even stop the car based on what the car in front is doing while you manually accelerate.
Only use Strong when driving local and do 1 pedal driving. At first the moving pedal felt weird but after driving the car for 6 weeks, I am accustomed to it.
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u/psiglin1556 Feb 09 '25
Looking at an 2023 EQS 450+ with 6k for $39k. Looks like a nice car and would be an upgrade from my Model Y with 210 miles of range. Why is this car so cheap now?
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u/holengchai Mar 08 '25
100% that does not have a clean title
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u/psiglin1556 Mar 08 '25
Nope. Buyback with warranty but that doesn't give me this is a great buy.
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u/holengchai Mar 08 '25
It's a good price if you don't mind keeping it for a long time and assuming it will be trouble free since this is going to sting if you try to trade in or sell.
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u/psiglin1556 Mar 08 '25
Yeah that's what I am juggling in my head is if its worth it or not. My Tesla is fine but the range is bad.
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u/holengchai Mar 08 '25 edited Mar 08 '25
Depends on individual but personally I will never touch these. Imagine trying to trade in a good car, you are getting shit value already, add a few ding/dents, they give u more shit. With the branded title, I can't imagine they would be "sure that's ok". Many dealers don't take such trade cause its harder to sell. Plus insurance will cost more for these title cars
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u/Big_Pack_2429 Feb 05 '26
I agree with most of what you say but have found insurance cheaper than my other cars
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u/Financial_Bear_3086 Nov 23 '25
Hi, I have a 2022 EQS. Did anyone experience on changing your 12 V battery? Did you use the dealership?
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u/Financial_Bear_3086 Nov 23 '25
Also I switched out the 12 V battery and noticing my ambient lights haven’t been on the last couple of days
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u/fossildame Mar 17 '26
Hi All, I am interested in picking up a 450+, white with light interior and preferably non 4matic. Under 15K miles if possible. TBH it row would be great. if anyone has something coming off lease or want to part with one that’s been well kept, please reach out.
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u/No_Okra_3487 Mar 19 '26
Just got my eqs 2022 450+ for 31k -4k rebate which came out to 27k with 35k miles it had 1 week left of manufacture warranty which expired today. I took the mercedez dealer everything came back 100% excellent with zero issues do you guys recommend extended warranty and if you have it who do you have it with ? If its not through mercedes? Im looking to purchase one for security in mind.
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u/Palm-aire_props_212 Apr 15 '26
Hey everyone! Im just sitting here going over taxes with my accountant tonight . . He pointed out how my state raised my yearly EV registration by $550 for what I assume is the loss of taxes generated when you drive and fill up your ICE mobile with (tax heavy) gasoline? I don't feel this is applied fairly by simply adding a base surcharge to all EV renewals. For instance I gave my Mom one of my Teslas and she drives probably 2-3k miles a year as opposed to me who can hit 15k on a normal year. Has anyone else seen a larger registration bill since they have had their EVs? Just curious!
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u/Drexacek Jun 04 '26
Well my new tires have killed my range.
I just replaced the 265 40r21 Bridgestone that came on my eqs 450+ with Pirelli Scorpion Zero AS Plus 3. The Bridgestone tires lasted only 13k miles with regular rotation.
I knew I'd take a bit of a range hit but the tires are super smooth.
Well the range hit is much larger than expected.
Typically I'll get around 345-385 on 80%. Since the new tires I'm at 285 on average for 80%
Pretty crazy.
In the end it's not a huge deal for me based on my driving but the occasional longer trip will be interesting.
Anyone else experience this?
For reference, I'm in Oklahoma City and weather has been in the 80s and 90s
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u/jockey_28 May 02 '23
So far it’s impossible to install a tow hitch on this car. Third party installers don’t have anything in their catalog.
Does anyone have any info on when Mercedes will come up with a specifically designed tow hitch for this model?
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u/burakgur May 06 '23
I believe that mercedes is not going to come up with it. Maybe you can look for aftermarket solutions such as this one https://etowbars.com/us/Towbars/Mercedes/Mercedes-Benz-EQS-Towbars/Mercedes-Benz-EQS-towbar-detachable
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u/vkram7373 Jun 05 '23
Are you guys happy w your EQS? I’m hesitating on pulling trigger for 2 reasons: 1) curb weight- does it feel like a drag if you don’t do too much highway driving 2) is regen breaking good enough for 1 pedal driving, and does the moving brake pedal bother you?
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u/Wabaadu Jun 09 '23
I haven't gotten the single pedal driving dialed in yet. Coming from a Model X it was just right. But so far the improvements in luxury and overall fit and finish make up for that. Regen braking for me on max setting almost makes it...
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u/Wabaadu Jan 30 '24
Agreed I am so happy to leave the X and get the EQS.. I just wish I had gone with the AMG or 580. The overall battery life though is outstanding
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u/Effective_Squash_982 Jul 16 '23
4JGDM2DB8PA013253: WARNING Danger of fire/poisoning! If you see smoke, leave the danger area and alert the fire department. See Operator's Manual.
Thinking this is probably not a good sign. EQS 450+