Sorry missed your post- Had the work done at Rockville.

and i undertand that the resid. is higher for shorter term leases....but any car i have ever priced, the 36 is less than the 24 especially if finance rate is the same...

and by the same token...a white c2 launch for 36 mo at 750 plus ttt is a good deal as well with sale price at 65k

what is rdr'd

They're right. The residual is ALWAYS higher for a shorter term lease. The money factors are the same; however only 36 month leases qualify for the certificate program. The 'launch car' has been most likely 'RDR'd' meaning it won't qualify for the certificate program. Jack Lin loves his car and paying $500 bucks a month LESS then a normal C2S lease deal is stupid. I'd jump on it.

That lease deal is what it would cost for a typical Mercedes E Class. No brainer for a car that's twice the price.