Leasing a car? What?s the trick and is it worth it? - GoFuckYourself.com

Phil · 03-23-2006, 08:45 PM

4 years ago a bought S-type jaguar and now piece of shit is falling apart. Warranty is done and I have to pay shit load out of my pocket. I lost count of how many things broke in this car but now that its coming out of my pocket I no longer wish to deal with it.
I?m seriously considering leasing the car and just leaving it after 2-3 years. Whats the catch? I have never lease the car and always paid for it upfront.

Downtime · 03-23-2006, 09:02 PM

there's no trick to it really. i think it's just up to personal preference, leasing a jaguar is different than leasing a toyota. if you plan on traveling a lot, i wouldnt least it because they usually only give you around 10 or 11k miles a year.

Grapesoda · 03-23-2006, 09:09 PM

I lease . . . on my third lease now . . . I walk before the probs start. . . the entire time I have the car it's under warrenty . . if ya drive a lot, lease more miles and stick a few $$$ in the bank everynow and agian to cover the miles . . don't pay down t to lower yer lease . . remember you're gaining no equiity by a large down payment . . . . but talk with yer tax guy before you decide

Phil · 03-23-2006, 09:20 PM

You just gave me an idea. Thanks?

Rictor · 03-23-2006, 09:50 PM

Here's some lease advice:

Opt for a 2 year lease, that way you get a new car every 2 years and get rid of it well before it starts to have problems.

Find an employee that works for whatever company you want to lease a car from. These guys can usually buy/lease 4 or 5 cars a year with their employee discount and can pass that discount on to others if they wish. I usually bum a green slip off my dad or brother when I buy any Chrysler product since they both work(ed) at Chrysler. If I want a GM car, I have an aunt that worked there and can hook me up.

Watch the paper for lease deals. The best deals are usually around the time the new stock comes in or around tax time.

Never pay what they want you to pay...talk them down to the lowest possible price, then tell them it's still too much and walk out (but make sure they have your phone number on some paperwork you started to fill out). You'll get a phone call later saying they decided to come down a few more bucks.

SleazyDream · 03-23-2006, 09:53 PM

i always lease - cars are an expense and not worth owning and it was too much hastle to haggle on tradding every 2-3 years. now it's just easier.

Phil · 03-23-2006, 10:14 PM

I?ll have new car by Monday..

03-23-2006, 08:45 PM	#1
Phil Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7,659	Leasing a car? What?s the trick and is it worth it? 4 years ago a bought S-type jaguar and now piece of shit is falling apart. Warranty is done and I have to pay shit load out of my pocket. I lost count of how many things broke in this car but now that its coming out of my pocket I no longer wish to deal with it. I?m seriously considering leasing the car and just leaving it after 2-3 years. Whats the catch? I have never lease the car and always paid for it upfront. __________________ Ask Phil

03-23-2006, 09:02 PM	#2
Downtime Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2004 Location: America. Posts: 7,320	there's no trick to it really. i think it's just up to personal preference, leasing a jaguar is different than leasing a toyota. if you plan on traveling a lot, i wouldnt least it because they usually only give you around 10 or 11k miles a year. __________________ #27024067

03-23-2006, 09:20 PM	#4
Phil Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7,659	You just gave me an idea. Thanks? __________________ Ask Phil

03-23-2006, 09:53 PM	#6
SleazyDream I'm here for SPORT Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phone # (401) 285-0696 Posts: 41,470	i always lease - cars are an expense and not worth owning and it was too much hastle to haggle on tradding every 2-3 years. now it's just easier. __________________ This dog, is dog, a dog, good dog, way dog, to dog, keep dog, an dog, idiot dog, busy dog, for dog, 20 dog, seconds dog! Now read without the word dog.

03-23-2006, 10:14 PM	#7
Phil Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7,659	I?ll have new car by Monday.. __________________ Ask Phil

03-23-2006, 09:09 PM	#3
Grapesoda So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Montana Posts: 46,238	I lease . . . on my third lease now . . . I walk before the probs start. . . the entire time I have the car it's under warrenty . . if ya drive a lot, lease more miles and stick a few $$$ in the bank everynow and agian to cover the miles . . don't pay down t to lower yer lease . . remember you're gaining no equiity by a large down payment . . . . but talk with yer tax guy before you decide

03-23-2006, 09:50 PM	#5
Rictor Old Timer Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 12,208	Here's some lease advice: Opt for a 2 year lease, that way you get a new car every 2 years and get rid of it well before it starts to have problems. Find an employee that works for whatever company you want to lease a car from. These guys can usually buy/lease 4 or 5 cars a year with their employee discount and can pass that discount on to others if they wish. I usually bum a green slip off my dad or brother when I buy any Chrysler product since they both work(ed) at Chrysler. If I want a GM car, I have an aunt that worked there and can hook me up. Watch the paper for lease deals. The best deals are usually around the time the new stock comes in or around tax time. Never pay what they want you to pay...talk them down to the lowest possible price, then tell them it's still too much and walk out (but make sure they have your phone number on some paperwork you started to fill out). You'll get a phone call later saying they decided to come down a few more bucks.