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Replying to: jeff15 (Mar 13, 2005 3:21 pm) Which dealer is offering this deal? What would be your residual value on this casr after the 3 yr lease? (12K?)
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Dear car_man: I am thinking about leasing a 2005 Acura MDX Touring or 2005 Acura MDX Touring/w Rear DVD. I'd like to know the following information and possibly what the monthly payment would be on a 39 mo. lease  15,000 miles per year/w 0 down for each. (1) the residual and what value, i.e. list, MSRP, negotiated price, the residual applies to. (2) the money factor I guess I could calculate the rest from there. Also, is Acura currently offering any specials or offers and does Acura have any dealer holdbacks, etc. right now? Thanks. |
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Replying to: sxg (Mar 16, 2005 9:22 am) |
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For a Seattle area Acura TL 2005 without Navi, the MSRP appears to be $33,100 + $570 dest. charge. I can apparently purchase this car for $32,800 plus tax. I read in a post that Money Factor for this car should be .00220 and Residual Value is 60%. If I want to lease this for 36 months with 12,000 miles/yr,what should I expect to pay monthly with $1,000 down? How much if $2,000 down? Is there always an additional lease acquisition fee paid up front to Amer. Honda Fin. Corp? Thanks. |
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Replying to: sxg (Mar 16, 2005 9:32 am) |
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Replying to: jbtwo (Mar 16, 2005 6:52 am) >> Infiniti G35 or M35 >> Acura TL >> Cadillac STS >> Toyota Avalon Most folks would say to take the trad in money in cash, and use what you have to on the upfront stuff (acquition fee, title, first month's payment) and put the rest in the bank. As to the cars you are looking at, if you are shopping the ES you might was well just get a Camry or the Avalon - really nothing special (to me) about the cheapest Lexus. The G35 is an interesting car - so-so interior but really nice/quick motor. Rear styling is so-so (in the sedan) and back seat is a little cramped. Can be had for $500-750 over dealer cost, which makes for a good deal. M35 is a lot nicer - larger back seat and better/newer design w/same motor. Can't get a deal right now, so you have to let the dealer make $5-6k in profit to get one. If you look at the M34 also look at the GS300. Same no deal, high markup problem but should be looked at. Has backseat leg and head room issues, though. TL: can't bring myself to love this car - why not just get the Accord? In fact, get the Hyrbid Accord w/NAV and just lots of MPGs and decent acceration plus a $1,000 tax credit (I think it is this year) STS: don't care for the new "edgy" styling myself and GM reliability will probably not be up to the others cars you list. Avalon: Interesting car. Used to me another "get a Camry" like the ES, but the new car in the Limited trim is interesting. Loaded with NAV, smart cruise, rain sensing wipers, etc is still a decent price compared to the other cars. Huge back seat and new, powerful motor. Interior trim is love it or hate it, in light colors I don't like it - but in darker colors looks OK. Also a new model, so most dealers are not dealing much (yet). Dennis |
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Replying to: Car_man (Mar 16, 2005 5:19 am) |
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Carman, Can you tell me what Saab's current Smartbuy (I am in New York - no GM leases here) incentives are for a 2005 9-3 Arc Convertible? I am interested in a 23 month Smartbuy with 12k/year - taxes in, $0 up front. A couple of dealers have given me $720/month computed as set forth below - which seems high to me. MSRP: $44,800 Selling Price: $40,800 Residual: $30,700 Interest: 2.9% Taxes: $3620 Up Front: $0 Thanks in advance, |
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Replying to: itrolls (Mar 16, 2005 12:01 pm) |
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