Best Lease Car Deals Available? (Vol 4)

[5to1]

Zoon said:

I think they are one of the most ridiculous things on current cars, saw a bloke with one yesterday, it took him longer to open the boot than it does to open and close one manually. Complete waste of money.

Largely agree apart from two caveats:

1) If you have gesture opening (kick to open) and are often loading/unloading, I guess it can make sense.

2) If you have a composite boot combined with strong springs (as on my 6GC), which has a habit of popping open when you try to slam it shut (particularly on a wet day when you can't get as much purchase on it).

[Yipper]

5to1 said:

Zoon said:

I think they are one of the most ridiculous things on current cars, saw a bloke with one yesterday, it took him longer to open the boot than it does to open and close one manually. Complete waste of money.

Largely agree apart from two caveats:

1) If you have gesture opening (kick to open) and are often loading/unloading, I guess it can make sense.

2) If you have a composite boot combined with strong springs (as on my 6GC), which has a habit of popping open when you try to slam it shut (particularly on a wet day when you can't get as much purchase on it).

Women like electric trunks / boots when they are juggling babies, kids, shopping, rain, heavy boot-lids, etc. Men like them as status symbols or shiny gadgets (sad, but true).

[Actus Reus]

I like electric boot lids because I've knackered my back and it's so easy to push the button and walk away. If you do that they're no slower than a normal boot, and save you the effort. First world problems and all that, but there you have it. It is, I believe, possible to fold one's own wing mirrors in too...

[ilikejam]

Yipper said:

5to1 said:

Zoon said:

I think they are one of the most ridiculous things on current cars, saw a bloke with one yesterday, it took him longer to open the boot than it does to open and close one manually. Complete waste of money.

Largely agree apart from two caveats:

1) If you have gesture opening (kick to open) and are often loading/unloading, I guess it can make sense.

2) If you have a composite boot combined with strong springs (as on my 6GC), which has a habit of popping open when you try to slam it shut (particularly on a wet day when you can't get as much purchase on it).

Women like electric trunks / boots when they are juggling babies, kids, shopping, rain, heavy boot-lids, etc. Men like them as status symbols or shiny gadgets (sad, but true).

I used to think they were stupid. Then I ended up with a car that had one and it's one of the first things I look for on the kit list now (although it has been standard on my last few cars, I'm not sure if I'd pay for it as an option...).

The point is you can open it from a distance with the key so that it's already open when you get there - no waiting. Then you just press the button and wander off while it closes - no waiting.

[5to1]

Actus Reus said:

I like electric boot lids because I've knackered my back and it's so easy to push the button and walk away. If you do that they're no slower than a normal boot, and save you the effort. First world problems and all that, but there you have it. It is, I believe, possible to fold one's own wing mirrors in too...

Heretic! Someone get a fire going....

[QuartzDad]

QuartzDad said:

Our 335d went back last month. Two wheels had 4" kerb scrapes and the underside of the front bumper was pretty chewed.

£201 in total which I thought was OK.

And that £200 obviously went straight to Network's bottom line as it's now appeared on Autotrader at a back street dealer with new front and rear spoilers, side skirts and 20" wheels.....

[wemorgan]

QuartzDad said:

And that £200 obviously went straight to Network's bottom line as it's now appeared on Autotrader at a back street dealer with new front and rear spoilers, side skirts and 20" wheels.....

That shouldn't bother you as it makes no difference to you, only to the next 'buyer'.
We all know the T&C when we sign them.

[5to1]

QuartzDad said:

And that £200 obviously went straight to Network's bottom line as it's now appeared on Autotrader at a back street dealer with new front and rear spoilers, side skirts and 20" wheels.....

But I guess the point is the damage detracts from their bottom line. So wether they repair using that £200 or sell as is and use the £200 to compensate the bottom line remains the same.

[Alexs3]

Hi Guys,
I have come across this deal and seem interested.

Can anyone let me know if this is a good deal?
Is this due to a face-lift model soon due?

Mercedes Benz c300h
3+23
355
8,000 miles
4 weeks delivery


It is with Arval financing. Has anyone dealt with them before...
I just done a quick online search and am reading some real horror stories.
Would appreciate any feedback.

[Fast Bug]

C Class facelift is due end of Q2, I believe it will be revealed at Geneva in March but don't quote me on that. I know there will be a few new engines being introduced, but beyond that I have no clue

[jonwm]

ilikejam said:

Just took delivery of my 5008 from Neva Direct. Had never heard of them before but they've been really good to deal with and would happily recommend them. First contact to delivered via transporter in 20 days

Nice, I keep getting told 30.11.17 might call them tomorrow

[TechnicPuppet]

Can't remember if I posted this already but if anyone is looking for a GTE it's 5/6 months delivery now unless you get lucky.

[Burwood]

Fast Bug said:

C Class facelift is due end of Q2, I believe it will be revealed at Geneva in March but don't quote me on that. I know there will be a few new engines being introduced, but beyond that I have no clue

Assuming it has the new digital cockpit too?

[Teebs]

TechnicPuppet said:

Can't remember if I posted this already but if anyone is looking for a GTE it's 5/6 months delivery now unless you get lucky.

Seems to be the same time frame for c350e /330e and GTE. Suspect all the noise regarding diesel being evil has pushed more people towards looking for an EV option.

[TechnicPuppet]

Teebs said:

Seems to be the same time frame for c350e /330e and GTE. Suspect all the noise regarding diesel being evil has pushed more people towards looking for an EV option.

I just liked the savings myself but yeah it's probably that.

[Fast Bug]

Burwood said:

Fast Bug said:

C Class facelift is due end of Q2, I believe it will be revealed at Geneva in March but don't quote me on that. I know there will be a few new engines being introduced, but beyond that I have no clue

Assuming it has the new digital cockpit too?

We haven't been told. If you have a google you'll see 2 different dashes on prototypes, so I haven't a clue. It wouldn't surprise me if it was offered as an option at least though

[nickfrog]

Yipper said:

Women like electric trunks / boots when they are juggling babies, kids, shopping, rain, heavy boot-lids, etc. Men like them as status symbols or shiny gadgets (sad, but true).

You're getting annoying now. You were funny to start with, but now not so much. The novelty factor has worn off, if you like.

[Live2kite]

https://www.contracthireandleasing.com/independent...

3+23 283£ with 15k miles??!!!

Mercedes-Benz Gle Diesel Estate
GLE 350d 4Matic AMG Line Premium 5dr 9G-Tronic

[Actus Reus]

GLE was posted above - it's a mistake.

[Live2kite]

Actus Reus said:

GLE was posted above - it's a mistake.

yeah, sorry, it felt unreal, did not realised it was already dismantled here