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#44 of 71 Re: 09 Honda Fit Lease [Car_man] by leetchie69

Aug 25, 2009 (8:48 pm)

Replying to: Car_man (Aug 25, 2009 3:18 am)
Hi Car_man,
 
It would be for a Honda Fit Sport w/o Navigation

#45 of 71 Re: 09 Honda Fit Lease [leetchie69] by Car_man HOST

Sep 04, 2009 (3:41 am)

Replying to: leetchie69 (Aug 25, 2009 8:48 pm)
Thanks for the additional information, leetchie69. Through September 8th, Honda Finance's 36 month, 15,000 mile per year residual value for a 2009 Fit Sport with Navigation is 56%.
 
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#46 of 71 2010 Honda Fit lease support question by pjp9543

Aug 05, 2010 (9:39 am)

Hello, Car_man--
 
Honda recently began offering "Closed-end lease for 2010 Fit 5 Speed Automatic (Model GE8H2AEW) for $210.00 per month for 36 months with a no capitalized cost reduction available to customers who qualify. . . ." It's here: http://tiny.cc/6f1hh
 
They also offer a "Closed-end lease for 2010 Fit 5 Speed Automatic (Model GE8H2AEW) for $149.00 per month for 36 months with a $2,250.00 capitalized cost reduction available to customers who qualify. . . ." I would qualify for either package.
 
I've never leased before--so I'm educating myself about the ins/out (although I do know some parts of leasing and terminology). These terms seem acceptable. I know this is a general question, but do you have advice to offer? Which deal is "better?" We would prefer the manual transmission sport model--would dealers deal?
 
They also offer financing at 0.9. Less preferable, we would likely not buy a new car outright. Any thoughts are welcome. If too general a question, thanks for reading. I'm in western MA.
 
PJP

#47 of 71 Re: 2010 Honda Fit lease support question [pjp9543] by accordguy0325

Aug 09, 2010 (4:58 pm)

Replying to: pjp9543 (Aug 05, 2010 9:39 am)
Hello
 
I hope you don't mind my weighing in but I just leased a 2010 Fit Sport and figured I may be of some help on the subject (or so I hope).
 
I noted your question " Which deal is "better?" in regards to whether putting money down is better than not doing so. I think the less money you put down on a lease the better.
 
As Honda ultimately owns the car during your lease, I think putting zero down is a better deal for you and your checkbook. One scenario I just recently became aware of is, suppose you put a few grand down and total the car in 6 months from now - or its stolen... The money you put down is NOT recoverable as gap insurance only covers what you owe to Honda on the lease and its residual value.
 
My 2010 Fit Sport automatic with only taxes, title, and registration down is 239.00 a month. A Fit Sport with a manual should be between the base auto and sport auto in terms of money payment (maybe around 225-230 ?).
 
I'd do a search of some local dealers and find which ones have sport manuals in stock and head on down to make a deal. Virtually any/every car can be leased !
 
Good luck !

#48 of 71 Re: 2010 Honda Fit lease support question [pjp9543] by Car_man HOST

Sep 17, 2010 (4:46 am)

Replying to: pjp9543 (Aug 05, 2010 9:39 am)
Welcome to the wonderful world of leasing pjp9543. Since you are new to it, you definitely should check out the following informative articles on the subject that are available here at Edmunds.com: 10 Steps to Leasing a New Car and Calculate Your Own Lease Payment.
 
In short, the easiest way to get a good deal on a leased vehicle is to shop around for the lowest possible selling price and then have the dealer that you decide to go with calculate your vehicle's monthly payment using its buy rate lease money factor.
 
As official Honda advertisements, both of the leases that you referenced are reasonable. However, most automakers' official advertised payments usually leave a little meat on the bone so to speak. I wouldn't be surprised if you were able to beat the selling prices that either of these deals is based upon by a couple hundred dollars if you are in an area that has a decent level of competition.
 
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#49 of 71 MF and residual percent for Nov by space_pilot

Nov 02, 2010 (8:40 am)

Hi Car_man!
 
Do you have the MF and residual percentages for a base manual Fit and sport manual Fit for november?
 
I have to lease a car this month and was hoping that Honda was still providing good incentives on this car.
 
Thanks so much!

#50 of 71 Re: MF and residual percent for Nov [space_pilot] by Car_man HOST

Nov 10, 2010 (7:01 pm)

Replying to: space_pilot (Nov 02, 2010 8:40 am)
Greetings space_pilot. I certainly do.
 
Honda Finance's November buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a base 2010 Fit with 15,000 miles per year are .00033 and 57%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top aka "Super Preferred" credit tier.
 
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#51 of 71 Is this a good lease deal? by ellie137

Nov 14, 2010 (3:53 pm)

The dealer offered us the following lease package for the 2010 Honda Fit:
$1999 cap cost
$ 595 acquisition fee
$ 93 monthly fee
$ 329 documents fee
$ 125 registration
 
Then, $93/mo for 3 years, and the option to purchase at 60% MSRP.
 
Is this a good deal? We are in Massachusetts.

#52 of 71 Deal review by saravah

Nov 30, 2010 (1:11 pm)

Hi folks,
 
I am thinking of leasing a Honda Fit and, as I'm a first-time leaser, I've done a lot of research but wanted to see if anyone could kindly weigh in on the deal.
Here are the numbers from a CT dealer:
 
MSRP: $17,160 (Honda Fit Sport Manual)
Selling price: $15, 739
Acq fee: $595
Money factor: .00033
Residual: 59%
 
No money down, but I will pay the following up front:
Dealer's conveyance fee: $399 (legal in CT)
Title & Reg: $155
 
So, for 36-mo lease at 12,000 miles
Base monthly= $181.22 + 10.87 tax
 
If any one has any thoughts, please share asap!! I would like to buy the car today if it's a good deal.

#53 of 71 Re: Deal review [saravah] by sooznd

Dec 04, 2010 (10:31 am)

Replying to: saravah (Nov 30, 2010 1:11 pm)
saravah- i don't know much about leasing, but after reading the post prior to yours with a monthly payment of $93 vs. your $181, I wonder if they are offering you a good deal.

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