New to Leasing
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New to Leasing
Hey guys, the wifes mdx is paid off and she wants a new car (yes she gets the better wheels). I'm considering leasing, audi has a decent program for their new A4s. Question I have is, if I trade in the MDX, how does that work, say the vehicle is valued at 14,000 and the money down to begin the lease is only 4500. Where does the rest of the money go? Can I put all of it down and never have a lease payment? Im confused.
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Earth-bound misfit
I looked into it briefly before buying the TSX. Unfortunately, they limit the amount you put down, so you have to still make monthly payments.
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You dealer should accept the MDX as trade-in and give you 14k or whatever you can haggle for. This is applied to the sale price.
I've leased and bought at the end of the term the last three cars I've owned and I'll probably do the same with my TL-S. I like the flexibilty of handing over a lemon back to the dealer or keeping a good one. I've had pretty good luck so far with good cars by avoiding Detriot/German makes
People give the risks of being locked into a lease, but the fundamental personal finance rule is: never live beyond your means.
I've leased and bought at the end of the term the last three cars I've owned and I'll probably do the same with my TL-S. I like the flexibilty of handing over a lemon back to the dealer or keeping a good one. I've had pretty good luck so far with good cars by avoiding Detriot/German makes
People give the risks of being locked into a lease, but the fundamental personal finance rule is: never live beyond your means.
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I had a Scion tC financed on which I owed $11k. It was worth $14k. When I leased my tsx, the dealer gave me $14k for it. They gave Toyota $11k and I asked for a check for the balance. Got a $3000 check from the dealership. I prefer to put $0 down on a leased car, just in case something happens to the car, I get to keep the would-be deposit.
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I had a Scion tC financed on which I owed $11k. It was worth $14k. When I leased my tsx, the dealer gave me $14k for it. They gave Toyota $11k and I asked for a check for the balance. Got a $3000 check from the dealership. I prefer to put $0 down on a leased car, just in case something happens to the car, I get to keep the would-be deposit.
I just went through with leasing an 08 Audi A4 SE in June, so if you have any questions, or would like to know the deal I got...ask away.
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Hey guys, the wifes mdx is paid off and she wants a new car (yes she gets the better wheels). I'm considering leasing, audi has a decent program for their new A4s. Question I have is, if I trade in the MDX, how does that work, say the vehicle is valued at 14,000 and the money down to begin the lease is only 4500. Where does the rest of the money go? Can I put all of it down and never have a lease payment? Im confused.
Consider this. If the you get into a serious accident in the first few months of the lease and the car is totaled, the $14k is completely lost. Even with collision and gap insurance, no portion of the $14k down payment is ever refunded.
Again, the appeal of leasing is to be in a new car every 3 years or so, having peace of mind in a new car warranty, and keeping more cash in your pocket to maximize your cash flow. You can't do that when your money is tied up in a large down payment for a lease.
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Consider this. If the you get into a serious accident in the first few months of the lease and the car is totaled, the $14k is completely lost. Even with collision and gap insurance, no portion of the $14k down payment is ever refunded.
worst case scenario leasing: you trade in, you sign new lease, drive off the lot, get totaled within 5m, insurance pays for the car and you're out of 14k
worst case scenario buying: you trade in, you sign new purchase, drive off the lot, get totaled within 5m, insurance cuts you and the dealership a check.
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