Best Lease Car Deals Available? (Vol 10)

[angeldust1]

How is 2018 these days?

[Paulog13]

slipknot1 said:

Paulog13 said:

I’ve got a 24 hour test drive of a Lexus RZ tomorrow as I too am seriously considering one. Will provide my feedback on Monday….

Keen to hear if they have this elusive update to help the range a little.

Well, I had the 24 hour test drive of the Lexus RZ 450E, it was a Premium model so not as great a specification as the Takumi model which would be my choice. This car did not have the software update to increase the range, but on speaking to the salesman he mentioned it adds around 20-30miles to the real world range.

Pro's of the car, nice interior with the Premium model having the Faux leather. All touch points very nice, although the rear armrest not having the cupholders covered or any storage space within it was a bit of a surprise. My brother has a 2022 Lexus RX450H and it definitely feels of a higher quality due to real leather on the seats etc.

The drive of the RZ is great, very quiet and smooth with progressive braking. The fact that you can adjust the re-gen braking with steering wheel paddles is great. Ride quality is great, very supple and controlled with very little body roll. The acceleration off the line is impressive, It doesn't snap your head back, although some tests put the 0-60MPH as only 4.8 seconds. The interior is very spacious especially in the rear and it has a 500+ cubic foot boot as well as load space under the boot floor for the charging cables etc. Interior storage is good although it is strange not having a glovebox on the car due to the radiant heaters in the Premium+ models up, for driver and front seat passenger in the under dashboard area.

The amount of safety kit on board is impressive, although there are constant sound alerts for speed, distance to car in front and other collision avoidance measures. You can mute some of these via the infotainment system, but as it was a demonstrator model I thought it best to leave them all on. The infotainment system is excellent, very clear, intuitive, and it is good having physical controls for the cabin temperature and volume controls.

I drove it in both urban and motorway settings and I averaged 2.9 KWH. This gives it an indicated range of around 207 miles in my estimation, and having covered around 80 miles in the 24 hours I had it, I don't think the range would cause me any anxiety and is the only downside in my opinion.

The cabin ambience at night is good with some great lighting features on the doors etc.

I personally think the Premium model is nothing special due to the black plastic wheel arch extensions and other exterior trim. The Premium+ and Takumi models are worth the extra money in my opinion.

I know the lease deals seem attractive, but I can get a Takumi Bi-Tone model with protection pack (£355), illuminated door sills (£345), and home charger (£1310) via a salary sacrifice on a 2 year, 10K Miles per annum for £831.00 gross, or £520.00 net, which includes insurance, maintenance, tyres etc.

It is the most value for money that I can see on my firms salary sacrifice scheme (via LeasePlan) and all things considered I'm probably going to place an order after the Easter break.

Edited by Paulog13 on Wednesday 27th March 19:14

Edited by Paulog13 on Wednesday 27th March 19:22

[rawws]

Quick question applying a lease why do different finance companies use different approval criteria. Trying to lease a car only 266 pcm 1+24 deal and got declined with excellent credit score and have leased on the past, do they want people to pay more upfront to approve?

[oscipop]

rawws said:

Quick question applying a lease why do different finance companies use different approval criteria. Trying to lease a car only 266 pcm 1+24 deal and got declined with excellent credit score and have leased on the past, do they want people to pay more upfront to approve?

That’s a really interesting question. I’ve mainly had cars via VWFS and my credit score is good but not excellent. I have put down a mix of 1 to 9 months and never had an issue. Only other make is Hyundai which I did on a 1 months down and again no issue and was with Hyundai. I’ve been leasing VWs for around 10 years now.

Thinking about it I did get turned down for the Merc EQC before Xmas as is was not with Mercedes finance. So potentially it’s where finance is via a third party.

I’m sure they’ll be people on here who will have better insight into the industry

[ArturR2]

9300 said:

jmaok said:

Mrmckenzie74 said:

First post here!

Keen to thank you all for your inputs and sharing of deals ??

Hoping this post helps someone.

I've just secured one of the Jeep Compass deals:
£294pm | 1+11 | blue Shade | 8k miles | (10ppm for excess mileage) | No charge cable

As of 11:30 there were 2 left:

£309.60pm | 1+11 | blue or black | 8k miles | 10ppm for excess mileage.

The extra cost is for the charge cable which I believe comes with these cars a package.

My understanding is that they have to be registered by the end of the day, so be swift.

Speak to Nick or Oli at the Read Motor group in Derby.

Edited by Mrmckenzie74 on Wednesday 27th March 12:12

Out of interest. Did you approach them with the deals linked off here and see if they'd match?

As someone who is now looking for a lease, curious whether people just buy from the links. Or print off a deal and try their luck in the local dealers?

What spec and engine was this please? im interested

I’d imagine it’s on Limited.

I Managed to secure the Trailhawk spec last night at £330pm 1+11months 10k miles Red which is the base/free colour.

[Mrmckenzie74]

jmaok said:

Out of interest. Did you approach them with the deals linked off here and see if they'd match?

As someone who is now looking for a lease, curious whether people just buy from the links. Or print off a deal and try their luck in the local dealers?

I called around a few dealers, mentioning that I had seen a deal on leasing.com and asked if they would match it. Found this was the best offer as it included a choice of colour whereas the majority of places (that I checked) all had red as the only option around £300 pm and then an additional £50-£60pm for any other colour.

[ivrytwr3]

ArturR2 said:

I’d imagine it’s on Limited.

I Managed to secure the Trailhawk spec last night at £330pm 1+11months 10k miles Red which is the base/free colour.

That sounds good. Business or Personal? Any link or contact details?

[Mrmckenzie74]

9300 said:

jmaok said:

Mrmckenzie74 said:

First post here!

Keen to thank you all for your inputs and sharing of deals ??

Hoping this post helps someone.

I've just secured one of the Jeep Compass deals:
£294pm | 1+11 | blue Shade | 8k miles | (10ppm for excess mileage) | No charge cable

As of 11:30 there were 2 left:

£309.60pm | 1+11 | blue or black | 8k miles | 10ppm for excess mileage.

The extra cost is for the charge cable which I believe comes with these cars a package.

My understanding is that they have to be registered by the end of the day, so be swift.

Speak to Nick or Oli at the Read Motor group in Derby.

Edited by Mrmckenzie74 on Wednesday 27th March 12:12

Out of interest. Did you approach them with the deals linked off here and see if they'd match?

As someone who is now looking for a lease, curious whether people just buy from the links. Or print off a deal and try their luck in the local dealers?

What spec and engine was this please? im interested

It's a 1.3 PHEV Limited.

[ArturR2]

ivrytwr3 said:

ArturR2 said:

I’d imagine it’s on Limited.

I Managed to secure the Trailhawk spec last night at £330pm 1+11months 10k miles Red which is the base/free colour.

That sounds good. Business or Personal? Any link or contact details?

It was a last minute deal for the month. Not sure what the new support is for this quarter yet but once I’ve taken delivery of it in the next 10 days or so I’ll ask for another deal for you guys and post the full details here.

It’s a PCH.

If you want a point of contact Kevin at D Salmon Cars Colchester Jeep dealership has been outstanding, I rarely have such an honest experience with dealers as they don’t like how I’m straight to the point but this guy has been brilliant.

PS: if you ring up please say Artur has recommended him, I said I would and like to make good on my words.

Edited by ArturR2 on Thursday 28th March 09:38

[vishal-4aks7]

mr immune said:

Just got this through from Central Vehicle Leasing, seems a bargain for the car advertised. Apologies for messy info below and no image.


Central (UK) Vehicle Leasing
Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm
Call 01952 222552
[e-mail]

• MAD STOCK DEAL** Only 7 Available

BMW i5 M SPORT - From Only £229.99 !!
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-BUSINESS ONLY-
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Bmw I5 Saloon 250kW eDrive40 M Sport 84kWh 4dr Auto
Business Contract Hire from
£230.00 + VAT
Term 24 Months
Mileage Rental 6,000 pa *
Initial Rental Business £3,000.00 + VAT
Admin Fee £150.00 + VAT

• If contract mileage is exceeded, excess mileage charges will apply.

• IN STOCK** [BUSINESS ONLY]

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Other Terms & Mileages - Maintenance can be quoted on all terms
Business Contract Hire
Term
(Months) Initial Rental
(+vat) Mileage
(per year) Monthly Rental
(+vat) Enquire
now
24 £3,863.88 (12+) 6000 £321.99 Enquire

24 £3,000.00 6000 £230.00 Enquire
8000 £259.99 Enquire
10000 £289.99 Enquire
15000 £369.99 Enquire

24 £349.99 (1+) 6000 £349.99 Enquire
£379.99 (1+) 8000 £379.99 Enquire
£409.99 (1+) 10000 £409.99 Enquire
£479.99 (1+) 15000 £479.99 Enquire
(Please enquire for other terms and mileages not listed above.)

Did anyone place an order for this? interested to know what spec you got?

[rich_miller7]

Business Deal but anyone interested in this -

https://www.marshall.co.uk/audi/business-offers/q4...

[bigup]

Out with the old:



In the with new

[335dTot]

bigup said:

Out with the old:



In the with new

I know you’ve not had it long but what’s your first impressions of the A4?

I have one coming soon.

[GaryG182]

bigup said:

Out with the old:



In the with new

Congrats. I do think most of us returning Kodiaqs will miss them though.

[George3g]

I’ve also picked up my white A4 Avant 40 TFSI Tech Pack from Slough Audi, (Sytner Affinity) cracking car, thanks to whoever posted it!

[bigup]

George3g said:

I’ve also picked up my white A4 Avant 40 TFSI Tech Pack from Slough Audi, (Sytner Affinity) cracking car, thanks to whoever posted it!

Ace! just a heads up, automatic folding mirrors when locking is off by default, you need to go into the settings and enable it.

also the rear led lights will do the animation thing only at night when you lock the car, the front ones do it day and night.

i was relieved to find that it didnt have keyless entry, ones less thing to worry about with al the thefts going around

[bigup]

335dTot said:

I know you’ve not had it long but what’s your first impressions of the A4?

I have one coming soon.

So far, really nice! its my first Audi and very impessed, I watched so many videos of the car that its like I already knew the interior inside and out lol,

Drive is smooth, sterring wheel is good quality, interior lighting at night is very nice

it also looks great, but cant help but feel the black edition would look nicer in the flesh

Just working out how to use the MMI and Audi app next.

Tech pack has some decent toys, the matrix lights are great but dount id ever use the auto parking assist feature.

[Sheepshanks]

bigup said:

i was relieved to find that it didnt have keyless entry, ones less thing to worry about with al the thefts going around

If you're thinking of relay theft, the fobs have motion detect and shut down when at rest.

[Backtobasics2]

Best Least Car Deals Available, has become sadly anything but

[Luke.]

Backtobasics2 said:

Best Least Car Deals Available, has become sadly anything but

They're still out there. My EQC arrived earlier today. £359 a month for a £75k car... (9 months up front, but whatevs).