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CarMan And Dwynn 2005 Acura TL by captchaos145
May 05, 2005 (8:46 am)
Guys I have put out some questions and I have a cpl more. I am plugging in the #'s into the lease calculator and my numbers and the dealer's numbers are not the same. I am putting $2,500 down but the sales guy is saying that approx. $1,400 is going towards inception fees so only $1,100 is going towards the cap cost so in my mind a negotiated price of let's say $32,000 minus $2,500 should be a net cap cost of $29,500. Thay are saying it is only $30,900 $32,000 minus the $1,100.) Is this correct? Also the destination fee is $570. Can this be waived or should it be added to the invoice price in my mind prior to negotiating the sale price?
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Re: 05 EX-L Pilot - Is this a good lease deal ?? [eva3b] by dwynne
May 05, 2005 (9:07 am)

Replying to: eva3b (May 05, 2005 8:28 am)

Sounds like BS to me. The truck already has the "Immobilizer" stuff, and the EX models have an actual alarm - not just keyless entry. It is listed here:
 
http://automobiles.honda.com/models/specifications_full_specs.asp?ModelName=Pilot&Category- =ALL
 
and if you look at the Handa web page (the alarm for the LX is just $254.40 but you have to put it in yourself) it says:
 
Security System
Genuine Honda Pilot security system kit. Remote operation, door ajar warning, auto relock function, lights dome light on disarm, sounds horn and flashes lights when triggered, glass breakage detector, door and trunk sensors. Also adds Keyless entry feature. Includes everything necessary for install including fully integrated wiring harness.
 
2003-2004 LX Models Only (EX model comes from the factory with an alarm)

 
http://www.handa-accessories.com/pilelect.html
 
So the dealer is blowing smoke - besides that is why you pay the big bucks for insurance.
 
Dennis
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Re: 05 EX-L Pilot - Is this a good lease deal ?? [eva3b] by dwynne
May 05, 2005 (9:10 am)

Replying to: eva3b (May 05, 2005 8:34 am)

The fee is likely the same for a Honda or an Acura leased in NY, only $595 for the rest of us. You should work with your state representatives to get the Vicarious Liability Laws repealed. This is non-negotiable no matter which state you live in.
 
Dennis
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Residual based on purchase price or MSRP? by ch7656
May 05, 2005 (9:32 am)
I always thought the residual value was based on a % of MSRP...now that I am getting close to closing a deal on a Honda Odyssey I see that they are calculating the residual based on our negociated purchase price...is this typical...have I been wrong all along? Is this a trick up the dealers sleeve? Is this something specific to Honda leases?
 
TIA
 
Chris
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Re: 05 EX-L Pilot - Is this a good lease deal ?? [dwynne] by steevo
May 05, 2005 (9:33 am)

Replying to: dwynne (May 05, 2005 9:10 am)

Repealing them is highly unlikely. THe way I figure it, it discourages leasing..whcih means more balloon note deals..which means more Tax revenue per new car sale for the State.
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Re: What can I do? [steevo] by dwynne
May 05, 2005 (9:42 am)

Replying to: steevo (May 05, 2005 8:35 am)

A Maxima is a nice car, as is the new Altima. With the 3.5 in the Altima I don't know that I look as much as the Maxima
 
$379 sounds like a round number that a dealer came up with. I prefer to negotiate a really low price on the new car, negotiate a fair deal on the trade, then get the buy rate on the lease. This will almost never come with a $379 or $399 a month price - more like $341.17 or something. Generally if you just go by payments you are paying too much.
 
If they bring back the 24 month lease deal that can be a good deal, but that is normally not as sweet a deal as 36 months since so much of the depreciation happens that first year. Now when they have those special really high residuals then 24 months lease make "sense".
 
Does NY make you pay tax on the whole purchase price? I think they do, so then you should only pay on the different between the purchase price and trade in allowed. $30k new car $10k trade = tax on only $20k. If they do not, then there may not be much tax benfit from the trade - so you might come out better selling the car yourself.
 
Dennis
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Re: CarMan And Dwynn 2005 Acura TL [captchaos145] by dwynne
May 05, 2005 (9:47 am)

Replying to: captchaos145 (May 05, 2005 8:46 am)

Destination fee is the charge for delivering the car to the dealer. The dealer cost and your cost on this are the same, so no room to negotiate it.
 
A lot of dealers are now leaving this out of their quotes, since this makes their deal sound better VS someone else. When comparing prices you have to get a quote that includes the car, destination, and any dealer or doc fees. If you don't, you can't really compare deals - or like you can't the number to work out since your price on the car does not include these fees. You negotiated $32,000 for the car (only) is seems, then they add the lease acquisition fee, the destination fee, and any dealer fees on top of this number. So your money does not go as far towards the cap cost reductions.
 
BTW, most folks recommend against paying any money down on a lease.
 
Dennis
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Re: Residual based on purchase price or MSRP? [ch7656] by dwynne
May 05, 2005 (9:48 am)

Replying to: ch7656 (May 05, 2005 9:32 am)

Every properly done lease I have ever seen the residual is based on % of MSRP, not your negotiated sales price.
 
Dennis
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Post # 19705 by leroybrown71
May 05, 2005 (10:06 am)
Hi,
I posted a question regarding a lease on a 2005 Lincoln Navigator , post # 19705, and I haven't heard a response.
I was wondering if I could get a bit of help.
 
Thanks.
 
LB
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Leasing a Nissan Pathfinder in NY state by woof167
May 05, 2005 (10:25 am)

Replying to: adgridley (Apr 14, 2004 2:14 pm)

I am considering leasing a Nissan Pathfinder in NY state.
I don't now the various lease options.
Can you help?

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