Lease - To wait or take the plunge...

[Chris101]

So my current lease is coming to an end in June 2017.
In Jan 2017 we enquired about leasing a Skoda Kodiaq (we require a 7 seater SUV) and was hoping to pay a maximum of £350 a month for the top spec however at the time the best price they could offer was £375 (3+23, 10k PA).
The dealer advised us to wait until April 2017 where prices could drop - a risk we took.

Now in April for the same car/spec the prices have actually increased...Now it will cost us over £500 per month!!!
I know there has been changes recently with the VED increase, which hasn't helped our cause as well.

Would it be advisable to see if things settle over the next 2 months and possibly reduce or take the plunge on a lower spec while upping our budget to £400 a month?

[jjr1]

You should have consulted a coin and not your salesman.........

[jkh112]

Might not be quite the spec you are after but here:
https://www.centralukvehicleleasing.co.uk/vehicle/...
Is the 7 seat SE-L for £223 per month.

[Chris101]

jkh112 said:

Might not be quite the spec you are after but here:
https://www.centralukvehicleleasing.co.uk/vehicle/...
Is the 7 seat SE-L for £223 per month.

Thanks m8, a big down payment of £3000 inc VAT but still averages to less than £400 a month.
Do I have to take that exact config or can I add options to it?

[Super Slo Mo]

It depends if it's already in stock or if it's built to order.
You would have to phone and find out.

[gazza5]

Only thing with adding options is you pay full wack for it.

Seems strange but would it be cheaper to buy? It has worked out cheaper if you want a lot of options.

I have only just leased my first car (golf r estate) so I have no idea if I would miss some of the options that are on the list as its a well specced car to start with. WOuld of liked blue paint but for the £660 extra I got quoted I wasn't that bothered.

Maybe add up what you want - and see how it works out leasing or buying. I can see strong demand for the Skoda so money off maybe not much if any to start with.

How long is the lease you have been looking at?

[Chris101]

My Dealer is looking to provide me the following -

Edition 1.4TSI 150 DSG (7 Seat) 2WD
36 Months (3+35) 10kpa £400 inc VAT per month

includes -
ISOFIX on front passenger seat
· Electric child safety lock with rear window roller blinds
· Media Command
· Park assist

This seems to be the best deal from the many dealers I have contacted.
Should I bite the bullet and go for it?