Lease Programs Lotus

[sobemike]

I am thinking of leasing a lotus v8(my first one). I have been pushed away from buying/leasing one due to the small number of banks that want to do anything with Lotus (hell my bank doesn't eve have Lotus listed as a car in their chart). After going through this process for a few years and settling for Porsches. I want my long time dream of owning lotus come true. If anyone knows of any banks/lease companies in US that work with lotus cars, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. I want to lease so I have the option of getting rid of the car if I have a hard time reselling it. BTW, is it hard to sell Lotuses? is the market really soft for these cars? Thanks...MA

[solar]

hi call kevin rose at don l. leasing. 954 968 7900, tell him Matt Green referred you to him for lotus financing. They will give you the best financing rates on lotus for the whole country that i could find. also very nice guys and easy to work with. Please mention that Matt Green with the black s4s referred you and let me know if you call kevin,

cheers
Matt Green
black s4s

[sobemike]

Thanks, I will definetely call him. But I want to keep my options open, anyone else?

[kmaier]

While at Palm Beach Motor cars a week ago (having some work done on mine) there was a 2000 V8 in metallic yellow on the pre-owned lot that they pulled into the showroom. Had less than 8000 miles on it. Maybe they do leasing.... I don't know. You could always call them and ask.... 561-659-6206.

Regards, KM
2000 V8

PS - they may have some other Lotus inventory as well.

[Manuelin]

Checkout www.peoplefirst.com They'll finance any car with a VIN#, even a person-to-person purchase. Everything can be done online and in a few minutes.
Check them out.

[madmike]

Manuelin said: Checkout www.peoplefirst.com They'll finance any car with a VIN#, even a person-to-person purchase. Everything can be done online and in a few minutes.
Check them out.

He wants to lease the car though.

Me, I have mine financed through Peoplefirst, and they are fantastic.

If I were you, I'd buy, not lease. If the car is in good shape you'll be able to sell it.

[solar]

don l. has a lease purchase program were you get low payments and a balloon that you can pay cash at the end or refi. but remember not to budget yourself tight with this car, you will need extr$ for maintenance and upgrades. I figure about 150-500 month for maint and upgrades plus insurance so dont strecth too thin with financing....

[sobemike]

Thanks!!! I couldn't stop about the fact you mentioned I would be spending up to $500 a month on maint. of this car...does this car have so much problems. I had heard it was virtually a trouble free car. Please tell me a little more about it. If I am gonna spend over 1200 a month on car (including maint & payments) I would just get the 996 twin turbo.

[solar]

i say 150 - 500 because i like to have my car well kept including at least 1 detail a month oil change every 3 mos or more and consistent upgrading. like brakes, hoses, stereo stuff, cosmetics etc.

If you detail your car yourself ,and find a good local lotus guy you could get away with just the fluid and filter changes and annual brake pads for under 50$ a month. If you have a major done add some more. Its really about your car. If its well sorted and well maintained you will not sufer. Consider even a like price ferrari (348) and the car is downright cheap to maintain. Porsche arent rare or exotic cars so i wouldnt put em on the same page as lotus...screw the 996 thats a bubbymobile..imo : )