Well, I guess its nearly official that my CL-S is no more. Now, to replace it:
I was looking at lease rates and found these figures: (all rates +/- little bit for 36 mos)
CL-S $600
330Ci $670
330iS $600
A4 2.8 $540
S4 $650
TTs $550
M3 $impossible to find

So I guess that even though the CL-S is $10k cheaper, that doesn't help the lease any. Any of you lease and if so, what payments? Based on a 36mos/12k $0 down.
Now, I'd love the 330Ci but I think that insurance is going to kill me. So, whadya guys think?

 

Are those with taxes included those payments?....because they all suck.

CL-S should be approx $430-$450/month, 36months, 12k/year, tax and tags up front, no cap red.

330Ci should be around $595-$611 for a nicely equipped car ($41,500 MSRP), same terms as above.

Not sure on the A4- but wouldn't pay $540/month for it thats for sure.

The S4 sounds about right.

The TT, assuming its a 225Q- is not that good....my buddy leased one for 39months, 12k/year, tax and tags up front, no cap red...$459/month- every option except Nav. Since its 36 months and if its absolutely loaded to the hilt...$550 may not be out of line.

Even though most cars residuals took a shit in the past 5 months...the lower interest rates make up for alot of it...since you are so close to 2002 models, I would suggest you wait- since its the end of the year (car wise), "most" cars residuals go up for the new year- since interest rates won't be going up, a higher residual will only help you.....the discounts may not be as aggressive for an early 02- but it should still work in your favor.

Beltfed
01 CL-S
00 Viper GTS



[This message has been edited by Beltfed (edited 06-21-2001).]

 

Personally, I'd be all over the 330Ci 5-speed since it's such a small difference in rates, if you're leasing now (no '02 CL-S 5-speed yet). The TT would be fun also though.

Sounds like Beltfed knows his stuff though so you probably want to push harder for better numbers...

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