[SteveC]

Couple of years ago you guys highlighted the MB SLK 6+23 lease at £199 + VAT and my daughter's been driving the deal of decade ever since. Her lease is coming to an end and of course she now faces the problem of finding a similar type of car for anything like the same money.

Having driven Audi TTs and the SLK, her main criteria is performance (under 6.7 seconds 0-60), so 2 or 4 seats, saloon, coupe or cab would all be fine

Anyone know of some bargain basement leases for under £350 monthly with the prerequisite performance?

[DanTheManc]

Bookmark and have a read of this thread on pistonheads. Some great deals get posted.

lease deals thread


http://www.cars2vans.com/contract-hi...back-19921.cfm

http://www.gateway2lease.com/z_ford_...p#.U7In2XpwYm9

http://www.contracthireandleasing.co...golf/31754392/

[misterS3]

Taking this one for an example

http://www.gateway2lease.com/z_ford_...p#.U7In2XpwYm9

That's £6k to own the car 2 years. But you can buy it new for just around £15750 (drivethedeal.com) and i'd guess it would be worth quite a bit more than £10k in 2 years time.

[DanTheManc]

Originally Posted by misterS3

Taking this one for an example

http://www.gateway2lease.com/z_ford_...p#.U7In2XpwYm9

That's £6k to own the car 2 years. But you can buy it new for just around £15750 (drivethedeal.com) and i'd guess it would be worth quite a bit more than £10k in 2 years time.

But 99% of people won't be cash buyers, so even though the car costs £15750 you will have to pay interest on top of the purchase price meaning the overall cost in comparison will be more.

I get what you're saying and leasing generally works out better on expensive cars but it's also a good way of getting into a brand new car with only paying a small deposit and low monthlies. Albeit not necessarily the bargain of the century.

[djgandy]

Originally Posted by DanTheManc

But 99% of people won't be cash buyers, so even though the car costs £15750 you will have to pay interest on top of the purchase price meaning the overall cost in comparison will be more.

I get what you're saying and leasing generally works out better on expensive cars but it's also a good way of getting into a brand new car with only paying a small deposit and low monthlies. Albeit not necessarily the bargain of the century.

I'd add though, if you are changing cars every 2 years and after only 8k miles per year, you are not short of money

The fiesta bought, over 4 years is a lot cheaper.

But I guess there are people who just like getting their wife a new car every 2 years?

[misterS3]

Originally Posted by DanTheManc

But 99% of people won't be cash buyers, so even though the car costs £15750 you will have to pay interest on top of the purchase price meaning the overall cost in comparison will be more.

I get what you're saying and leasing generally works out better on expensive cars but it's also a good way of getting into a brand new car with only paying a small deposit and low monthlies. Albeit not necessarily the bargain of the century.

Ah yeh very good point.

Need to look past myself!! I buy cars in cash like a crazy fool! (actually that's a lie - the fast datsun was funded at 3.9% which was less than my offset mortgage)

[misterS3]

Originally Posted by djgandy

I'd add though, if you are changing cars every 2 years and after only 8k miles per year, you are not short of money

The fiesta bought, over 4 years is a lot cheaper.

But I guess there are people who just like getting their wife a new car every 2 years?

Who buys their wife a new car every 2 years! (Palmnuts need not apply)

Either she is very good or very bad....or both!!

I'd love an ST3 at circa £15800 and get rid of the OH's 59 polo 1.2. But she's looking to switch to Social Work (student for next 2 years) and claims she needs a normal car to drive people about in (and doesn't a flash car while a student either), and the ST3, X5 or Fast Datsun don't meet that criteria. Plus the Polo is hers...Pffffftt. She's just boring!

[djgandy]

Originally Posted by misterS3

Who buys their wife a new car every 2 years! (Palmnuts need not apply)

Either she is very good or very bad....or both!!

I'd love an ST3 at circa £15800 and get rid of the OH's 59 polo 1.2. But she's looking to switch to Social Work (student for next 2 years) and claims she needs a normal car to drive people about in (and doesn't a flash car while a student either), and the ST3, X5 or Fast Datsun don't meet that criteria. Plus the Polo is hers...Pffffftt. She's just boring!

Speaking of Palmnuts, he's got another SLS and a new M3 lol

That guy must lose more on depreciation than I earn lol

[SteveC]

Originally Posted by DanTheManc

Bookmark and have a read of this thread on pistonheads. Some great deals get posted.

lease deals thread


http://www.cars2vans.com/contract-hi...back-19921.cfm

http://www.gateway2lease.com/z_ford_...p#.U7In2XpwYm9

http://www.contracthireandleasing.co...golf/31754392/

Hi there,

Thanks for the information.....the Golf looks interesting. Lot of car for the money

[dobbo99]

Originally Posted by djgandy

Speaking of Palmnuts, he's got another SLS and a new M3 lol

That guy must lose more on depreciation than I earn lol

I saw that too. Good luck to him!

[dobbo99]

prices on the M125 look very appealling, Ive asked for quotes.

[SteveC]

Yeah, indeed you're right. Let me know how you get on

[225_AB]

If you mean the 135 here are some figures from another site

Here are some contract hire quotes from BMW. Whilst these may not be as cheap as some "others" but we guarantee
supply and will not leave you stranded.

If you need any other advice or quotes please contact our Corporate Sales Manager Paul Cue.

Paul.cue@inchcape.co.uk

3 Door

M135i 3dr – Manual
Metallic Paint
Business Media

Business Contract Hire – 2 Years

BCH – 6+23 – 8,000 Miles Per Annum – Non Maintained = £252.14 + Vat

BCH – 6+23 – 10,000 Miles Per Annum – Non Maintained = £260.31 + Vat
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M135i 3dr – Automatic
Metallic Paint
Business Media

Business Contract Hire – 2 Years

BCH – 6+23 – 8,000 Miles Per Annum – Non Maintained = £264.92 + Vat

BCH – 6+23 – 10,000 Miles Per Annum – Non Maintained = £273.09 + Vat
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5 Door

M135i 5dr – Manual
Metallic Paint
Business Media

Business Contract Hire – 2 Years

BCH – 6+23 – 8,000 Miles Per Annum – Non Maintained = £268.30 + Vat

BCH – 6+23 – 10,000 Miles Per Annum – Non Maintained = £276.81 + Vat

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M135i 5dr – Automatic
Metallic Paint
Business Media

Business Contract Hire – 2 Years

BCH – 6+23 – 8,000 Miles Per Annum – Non Maintained = £283.10 + Vat

BCH – 6+23 – 10,000 Miles Per Annum – Non Maintained = £291.27 + Vat

[stupot]

Originally Posted by djgandy

Speaking of Palmnuts, he's got another SLS and a new M3 lol

That guy must lose more on depreciation than I earn lol

Sorry this is off topic, where do you keep up to date with Palmnuts car changes now, not seen one of his posts for ages? Enjoyed his reviews and the justification/man maths for the changes were something else!

[225_AB]

Originally Posted by stupot

Sorry this is off topic, where do you keep up to date with Palmnuts car changes now, not seen one of his posts for ages? Enjoyed his reviews and the justification/man maths for the changes were something else!

I think he is on pistonheads

[djgandy]

F30 forums too, just click his profile and review posts

[MEGA]

Originally Posted by stupot

Sorry this is off topic, where do you keep up to date with Palmnuts car changes now, not seen one of his posts for ages? Enjoyed his reviews and the justification/man maths for the changes were something else!

He's still around - but I must admit I mostly keep up with him through social media these days ...

He's already talking about the M3 on F30post though, just have a look!

Dave

[DanTheManc]

Very cheap Corsa VXR any good?

http://www.allcarleasing.co.uk/car-l...9#.U8Tz3VRwZaQ

[dobbo99]

Originally Posted by dobbo99

prices on the M125 look very appealling, Ive asked for quotes.

I actually meant 225, but the deal I was sent was made up I think......



Seen as the Golf R deals have gone as well, the Seat version looks good:
http://www.appliedleasing.co.uk/busi...80-5dr-9860768

[225_AB]

Originally Posted by dobbo99

I actually meant 225, but the deal I was sent was made up I think......



Seen as the Golf R deals have gone as well, the Seat version looks good:
http://www.appliedleasing.co.uk/busi...80-5dr-9860768

Do you mean the 225D or the 235?

[dobbo99]

Originally Posted by doc_ab

Do you mean the 225D or the 235?

stop it! confusing me!

I had an email with an offer for a 225d m-sport for under £300 inc VAT.
But they havent responded to my interest, and looking at other prices that was definately way too cheap.
Will see if I can find the email.

[Marshall878]

Originally Posted by dobbo99

I actually meant 225, but the deal I was sent was made up I think......



Seen as the Golf R deals have gone as well, the Seat version looks good:
http://www.appliedleasing.co.uk/busi...80-5dr-9860768

The Golf R deals were a complete shambles!

Something like 95% of the deals were cancelled by VW because lease companies were trying to submit personal lease customers as business users!

Some very miffed people about atm.