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Lexus IS 250 / IS 350 Lease Questions

1165 messages,  Last post on Nov 17, 2009 at 6:18 AM

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What is this discussion about? Lexus IS 250, Lexus IS 350, Lexus IS, Car Leasing, Sedan


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Re: I really need MF data help!!! [valuehunter07] by kingpcgeek
May 06, 2009 (2:40 pm)
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Replying to: valuehunter07 (May 05, 2009 5:33 pm)

It sort of money down. Its called multiple security deposits (MSD). For x amount of deposits (= to your payment) they will reduce the money factor by y. If all is good at the time of return you get all of the deposit back.
 
In the case you stated it doesn't make any sense to me to do it. Without MSD interest rate was 3%, after MSDs it was 1.44%. That is a difference of 1.56%, but they hold onto your $3200 for three years. I can get a better rate putting the $3200 in a ING savings account.
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Re: I really need MF data help!!! [valuehunter07] by greeneyespsu
May 06, 2009 (3:09 pm)
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Replying to: valuehunter07 (May 05, 2009 5:33 pm)

No, as I've said multiple times in this thread, my MF was .00006 (.144%) and my 9 MSDs were total $3825. The original MF was .0007 (1.68%).
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Re: IS 250 Lease Good? [mmarketos] by greeneyespsu
May 06, 2009 (3:14 pm)
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Replying to: mmarketos (Apr 28, 2009 1:07 pm)

mmarketos,
 
This is NOT a good deal. Sorry I didn't see your message til now or I would have responded before. I got a 2009 IS 250 RWD with premium, navigation and 18" for almost $25 less than that per month, including tax (9.25% in CA). Granted, I did put down 9 MSDs to lower the interest rate (no cap cost reduction -- plus I rolled up my acquisition fee), but for that price per month you should at least have the navi and 18" wheels too!
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Re: I really need MF data help!!! [greeneyespsu] by kingpcgeek
May 07, 2009 (5:11 am)
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Replying to: greeneyespsu (May 06, 2009 3:09 pm)

How is letting a company hold $3825 of your money for 3 years at what is essentially a 1.5% interest rate a good deal?
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Re: I really need MF data help!!! [kingpcgeek] by greeneyespsu
May 07, 2009 (11:24 am)
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Replying to: kingpcgeek (May 07, 2009 5:11 am)

Um, how do you figure that I'm lending that money at a 1.5% interest rate? Because the MF (APR) is reduced by 1.5%?? That reduces the percent of what I owe on a $37,656 car by 1.5% interest, not 1.5% of $3825. It's more like almost 15% of $3825 (per year!), so I don't see how that's not a good deal. Plus, unlike interest I'd earn at a bank, I don't have to pay taxes on this "return".
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Re: I really need MF data help!!! [greeneyespsu] by kingpcgeek
May 07, 2009 (12:28 pm)
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Replying to: greeneyespsu (May 07, 2009 11:24 am)

That reduces the percent of what I owe on a $37,656 car by 1.5% interest
You are incorrect, its 1.5% (on an annual basis) of the amount financed, not the selling price.
 
Personally I would rather be in control of my extra $3825, free to put it into anything I want instead of having an auto finance company lock it up for 3 years with very little return.
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Re: I really need MF data help!!! [kingpcgeek] by kyfdx HOST
May 08, 2009 (3:04 am)
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Replying to: kingpcgeek (May 07, 2009 12:28 pm)

The return on the extra deposits is generally 10%-14%, after-tax (since it directly reduces your payment).
 
You should look into it. It's a good deal...
 
regards,
kyfdx
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Re: I really need MF data help!!! [greeneyespsu] by valuehunter07
May 08, 2009 (7:30 am)
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Replying to: greeneyespsu (May 06, 2009 3:09 pm)

greeneyes, so the ORIGINAL MF was .0007 (1.68%)?
 
That's WAY better than what I'm getting quoted right now, which is .00125 (3%).
 
Did the MF go up, or is there something else I can do to try to get it lower?
 
My credit score is 720.
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IS250 lease a good deal? by bmhaven
May 08, 2009 (5:04 pm)
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I would appreciate any feedback on the following lease I was quoted today for a 2009 IS250 RWD AT with premium plus package, HID, 18'' wheels with summer tires, iPod integration and wheel locks.
 
MSRP: $36,506
Selling Price: $33,200
Residual: $18,253 (50% of MSRP)
MF: .00090 (This is the best rate according to Lexus this month)
Term: 36 months/15k miles
Total monthly payment before tax: $461.50
Total out the door with only first months payment and start up fees: $1446.50
Dealer is also throwing in first two scheduled maintenance checkups and Lexus window tints
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Re: April MF and residual on IS 250 RWD [valuehunter07] by Car_man HOST
May 22, 2009 (1:39 am)
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Replying to: valuehunter07 (May 05, 2009 5:22 pm)

You're welcome, valuehunter07. I am not aware of any resource that provides accurate information on vehicles' current lease program to consumers, but if you tell me what state you are in I should be able to give you an idea of what the IS' lease program is like in your area right now.
 
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