Topic: money factor
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2010 Mazda CX-7, CX-9 Lease Rates – November 2009
My Take: Wow, the residual values are SO ugly on the CX-7, its really a good thing the MF are low. The CX-9 is a bit better,...
My Take: Wow, the residual values are SO ugly on the CX-7, its really a good thing the MF are low. The CX-9 is a bit better,...
G posted a blog entry
2009/2010 Lexus RX, IS Lease Rates – November 2009
My Take: A bit low on the IS numbers this month, but this should give you an idea of what Lexus’ “December to...
My Take: A bit low on the IS numbers this month, but this should give you an idea of what Lexus’ “December to...
G posted a blog entry
2009/2010 Infiniti FX and EX Lease Rates – November 2009
My Take: Overall, the lease rates look decent on the 2010 EX. 2009 EX residuals are a bit low, but so are the money factors;...
My Take: Overall, the lease rates look decent on the 2010 EX. 2009 EX residuals are a bit low, but so are the money factors;...
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2010 Nissan GT-R Lease Rates – November 2009
My Take: I personally would never lease one of these due to such a high money factor. If they were to ever bring it down by...
My Take: I personally would never lease one of these due to such a high money factor. If they were to ever bring it down by...
G posted a blog entry
2010 BMW 6-Series, Z4, 7-Series Lease Rates – November 2009
My Take: None of these rides are cars that I normally shop for, so I don’t have too much to say about them. The lease...
My Take: None of these rides are cars that I normally shop for, so I don’t have too much to say about them. The lease...
G posted a blog entry
2010 BMW X3, X5, X6 Lease Rates – November 2009
My Take: BMWFS seems to be throwing around the $2500 customer cash like its a great deal or something. As I mentioned to you...
My Take: BMWFS seems to be throwing around the $2500 customer cash like its a great deal or something. As I mentioned to you...
G posted a blog entry
2009 Infinit G37 Lease Rates – November 2009
My Take: Not the complete G37 lease rates for all trims, but I’m trying here. Here’s what I’ve found so far....
My Take: Not the complete G37 lease rates for all trims, but I’m trying here. Here’s what I’ve found so far....
G posted a blog entry
2010 Porsche 911, Boxter, Cayenne, Cayman, Panamera Lease Rates – November 2009
My Take: Some Porsche numbers for November here. Didn’t feel the urgency to post them since they are so bad. I’m...
My Take: Some Porsche numbers for November here. Didn’t feel the urgency to post them since they are so bad. I’m...
G posted a blog entry
2010 BMW 5-Series Lease Rates – November 2009
My Take: As expected, the 5-Series did take a pretty significant jump on the money factor, making financing the lease loan...
My Take: As expected, the 5-Series did take a pretty significant jump on the money factor, making financing the lease loan...
G posted a blog entry
2010 MINI Cooper Lease Rates – November 2009
My Take: High residual values make the MINI a fairly good lease despite the higher than average money factor. Just make sure...
My Take: High residual values make the MINI a fairly good lease despite the higher than average money factor. Just make sure...
G posted a blog entry
2010 Audi Q5, Q7 Lease Rates – November 2009
My Take: Q5 and Q7 numbers got worse overall, but not by much. AFS didn’t lower the MF enough to compensate for the drop...
My Take: Q5 and Q7 numbers got worse overall, but not by much. AFS didn’t lower the MF enough to compensate for the drop...
G posted a blog entry
2010 Audi A8, TT Lease Rates – November 2009
My Take: The money factors are not too bad for the A8 and TT. Unfortunately, not good enough for cars whose residual value...
My Take: The money factors are not too bad for the A8 and TT. Unfortunately, not good enough for cars whose residual value...
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2010 Audi A6 Lease Rates – November 2009
My Take: Supercharged mentioned in the October post for the A6 if this car would qualify as a “Lease to Buy”. My...
My Take: Supercharged mentioned in the October post for the A6 if this car would qualify as a “Lease to Buy”. My...
G posted a blog entry
2010 Audi A3, A4, S4, A5, S5 Lease Rates – November 2009
My Take: Money factors dropped from last month, but so did the residual values. That should pretty much keep you around the...
My Take: Money factors dropped from last month, but so did the residual values. That should pretty much keep you around the...
G posted a blog entry
2010 Mercedes Benz CL, CLS, R, S, SLK Lease Rates – November 2009
My Take: Not reall feeling the rest of the 2010 MB line up. Either the residuals are too high low or the the MF is too low...
My Take: Not reall feeling the rest of the 2010 MB line up. Either the residuals are too high low or the the MF is too low...
G posted a blog entry
2010 Mercedes Benz G, GL, GLK, ML Lease Rates – November 2009
My Take: YES! The GLK FINALLY GOT A DROP IN MF! Nothing too significant, but better than nothing. The MLs are also getting MF...
My Take: YES! The GLK FINALLY GOT A DROP IN MF! Nothing too significant, but better than nothing. The MLs are also getting MF...
G posted a blog entry
2010 Mercedes Benz E-Class Lease Rates – November 2009
My Take: Bummer huh? Not exactly what you were hoping for I bet. Well, the E-Class gets no love this month, and I suspect that...
My Take: Bummer huh? Not exactly what you were hoping for I bet. Well, the E-Class gets no love this month, and I suspect that...
G posted a blog entry
2010 Mercedes Benz C-Class Lease Rates – November 2009
My Take: Wow, damn MBFS for making do this on a Friday night! Regardless, I couldn’t skip town without posting the latest...
My Take: Wow, damn MBFS for making do this on a Friday night! Regardless, I couldn’t skip town without posting the latest...
G posted a blog entry
2010 BMW 1-Series Lease Rates – November 2009
My Take: Just like the 3-series, the 1-series is also getting a little bit of love from BMWFS. However, there isn’t a...
My Take: Just like the 3-series, the 1-series is also getting a little bit of love from BMWFS. However, there isn’t a...
G posted a blog entry
2010 BMW 3-Series Lease Rates – November 2009
My Take: Happy Friday everyone! I’ll be out of town this weekend (again) so I’ll leave you with the latest BMW...
My Take: Happy Friday everyone! I’ll be out of town this weekend (again) so I’ll leave you with the latest BMW...
G posted a blog entry
2010 Honda Odyssey Lease Rates – November 2009
My Take: Wow, the Odyssey has better lease rates than an Acura MDX. Not the same ride, obviously, but they are both technically...
My Take: Wow, the Odyssey has better lease rates than an Acura MDX. Not the same ride, obviously, but they are both technically...
G posted a blog entry
2010 Acura RDX, TL, TSX Lease Rates – November 2009
My Take: No cash on the RDX and TL, but the TSX V6 is getting $1500 cash for the base and $2000 for the Tech. The residuals...
My Take: No cash on the RDX and TL, but the TSX V6 is getting $1500 cash for the base and $2000 for the Tech. The residuals...
G posted a blog entry
2009 Acura MDX Lease Rates – November 2009
My Take: There is $2,000 dealer cash available on remaining 2009 MDX. I’m not sure when the 2010s will be rolling in, but...
My Take: There is $2,000 dealer cash available on remaining 2009 MDX. I’m not sure when the 2010s will be rolling in, but...
G posted a blog entry
2009/2010 VW Tiguan, CC, Jetta, GTI, Golf, Eos Lease Rates – October 2009
My Take: Took me longer than expect to wrap up all the lease rates I’ve found, bit this is the last bit. I do have...
My Take: Took me longer than expect to wrap up all the lease rates I’ve found, bit this is the last bit. I do have...
G posted a blog entry
2009/2010 Nissan Altima, Maxima Lease Rates – October 2009
My Take: 2009 Altima and Maxima sedan numbers look pretty good. The residual could be higher, but we’re so late in the...
My Take: 2009 Altima and Maxima sedan numbers look pretty good. The residual could be higher, but we’re so late in the...
G posted a blog entry
2010 MINI Cooper Lease Rates – October 2009
My Take: The 2010 MINI numbers as not as good as the 2009 models due to a huge hit on the residual values for the newers...
My Take: The 2010 MINI numbers as not as good as the 2009 models due to a huge hit on the residual values for the newers...
G posted a blog entry
2010 Mazda CX-9 Lease Rates – October 2009
My Take: Very attractive money factors here. Not so much the residual values. You would have to lower your mileage allowance to...
My Take: Very attractive money factors here. Not so much the residual values. You would have to lower your mileage allowance to...
G posted a blog entry
2010 Lincoln MKS Lease Rates – October 2009
My Take: It’s not every day I post an American made vehicle’s lease rates, so enjoy it while you can. How does it...
My Take: It’s not every day I post an American made vehicle’s lease rates, so enjoy it while you can. How does it...
G posted a blog entry
2010 Lexus RX350 Lease Rates – October 2009
My Take: The money factor on the 2010 RX isn’t very attractive right now, but the residual value is. You will need to do...
My Take: The money factor on the 2010 RX isn’t very attractive right now, but the residual value is. You will need to do...
G posted a blog entry
2010 Subaru Outback, Impreza, Legacy Lease Rates – October 2009
My Take: Since I didn’t feel like splitting the different Subaru models, I’m decided to cram them all into one...
My Take: Since I didn’t feel like splitting the different Subaru models, I’m decided to cram them all into one...
G posted a blog entry
2009/2010 Lexus IS Lease Rates – October 2009
My Take: 2009 IS looks alright still, so be sure to check out any remaining 2009 models if you are in the market for an...
My Take: 2009 IS looks alright still, so be sure to check out any remaining 2009 models if you are in the market for an...
G posted a blog entry
2009 Infiniti EX, FX Lease Rates – October 2009
My Take: As expected, the lease rates for the EX and FX are pretty solid. Compared to the competition (ML, Q5, Q7, X3 or X5),...
My Take: As expected, the lease rates for the EX and FX are pretty solid. Compared to the competition (ML, Q5, Q7, X3 or X5),...
G posted a blog entry
2010 Mercedes Benz S-Class Lease Rates – October 2009
My Take: I’m only posting this as a courtesy and to remind you to avoid the S-Class like the plague.Visit THE LIST for...
My Take: I’m only posting this as a courtesy and to remind you to avoid the S-Class like the plague.Visit THE LIST for...
G posted a blog entry
2010 Hyundai Genesis Lease Rates – October 2009
My Take: As you know, my wife was quite impressed with the Genesis Coupe at the OC Auto Show. So much that she was dissing my...
My Take: As you know, my wife was quite impressed with the Genesis Coupe at the OC Auto Show. So much that she was dissing my...
G posted a blog entry
2010 Honda Odyssey Lease Rates – October 2009
My Take: Not much to say about the Odyssey. The numbers look so-so, but expect the lower end models without RES and NAV to have...
My Take: Not much to say about the Odyssey. The numbers look so-so, but expect the lower end models without RES and NAV to have...
G posted a blog entry
2009 Acura TL, MDX Lease Rates – October 2009
My Take: Alright peeps. This has been both a slow month and a busy month for me. Slow meaning that a lot of the lease rates...
My Take: Alright peeps. This has been both a slow month and a busy month for me. Slow meaning that a lot of the lease rates...
G posted a blog entry
2010 Acura TSX Lease Rates – October 2009
My Take: I think the base TSX V6 looks pretty good. Get into a 10k miles per year and you are looking an excellent residual and...
My Take: I think the base TSX V6 looks pretty good. Get into a 10k miles per year and you are looking an excellent residual and...
G posted a blog entry
2010 Audi A6, S6, A8 Lease Rates – October 2009
My Take: The S6 and the A8 do not look very good this month. The A6 on the other hand, looks decent. They could have improved...
My Take: The S6 and the A8 do not look very good this month. The A6 on the other hand, looks decent. They could have improved...
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2009 Mercedes Benz CLK, G, SL, SLK Lease Rates – October 2009
My Take: There are still some decent leases on leftover 2009 Mercedes Benz models, but you’ll have to be aggressive with...
My Take: There are still some decent leases on leftover 2009 Mercedes Benz models, but you’ll have to be aggressive with...
G posted a blog entry
2009 Infiniti G37 Lease Rates – October 2009
My Take: Lease rates on the G37 are practically unchanged from September. I’ve added the G37X coupe to the mix. I will...
My Take: Lease rates on the G37 are practically unchanged from September. I’ve added the G37X coupe to the mix. I will...
G posted a blog entry
2010 Mercedes Benz ML, R Lease Rates – October 2009
My Take: The R-Class is a very “market-specific” vehicle, so its not for everyone. As you can see, the lease rates...
My Take: The R-Class is a very “market-specific” vehicle, so its not for everyone. As you can see, the lease rates...
G posted a blog entry
2010 Audi TT Lease Rates – October 2009
My Take: It’s official. Audi FS is run by a bunch of weirdos. In August, the MF was under .00200 for most TTs. In...
My Take: It’s official. Audi FS is run by a bunch of weirdos. In August, the MF was under .00200 for most TTs. In...
G posted a blog entry
2010 Audi Q5, Q7 Lease Rates – October 2009
My Take: The Q5 numbers look unchanged from September while the Q7’s money factors dropped a tad. The residual values...
My Take: The Q5 numbers look unchanged from September while the Q7’s money factors dropped a tad. The residual values...
G posted a blog entry
2010 Mercedes Benz GL, GLK Lease Rates – October 2009
My Take: A big “BOOOO” goes to MB Financial Services for keeping the GLK a crummy lease still. Come on guys, the...
My Take: A big “BOOOO” goes to MB Financial Services for keeping the GLK a crummy lease still. Come on guys, the...
G posted a blog entry
2010 Audi A5, S5 Lease Rates – October 2009
My Take: A5/S5 never looked this good. Really. It’s been a while. This still far from a “THE LIST” candidate,...
My Take: A5/S5 never looked this good. Really. It’s been a while. This still far from a “THE LIST” candidate,...
G posted a blog entry
2010 Audi A3, A4, S4 Lease Rates – October 2009
My Take: This is a VERY good month to get into a 2010 Audi. Pick up the phone, make some calls or shoot off some emails if you...
My Take: This is a VERY good month to get into a 2010 Audi. Pick up the phone, make some calls or shoot off some emails if you...
G posted a blog entry
2010 Mercedes Benz E-Class Lease Rates – October 2009
My Take: I bet you were waiting for the 2010 E-Class lease rates to come down, huh? Nope, not this month, I get the feeling...
My Take: I bet you were waiting for the 2010 E-Class lease rates to come down, huh? Nope, not this month, I get the feeling...
G posted a blog entry
2010 Mercedes Benz C, CL, CLS Lease Rates – October 2009
My Take: 2010 C-Class remains unchanged since September. I do like the lease rates on these rides, but it all depends on the...
My Take: 2010 C-Class remains unchanged since September. I do like the lease rates on these rides, but it all depends on the...
G posted a blog entry
2010 BMW Z4 Lease Rates – October 2009
My Take: I’ve been busy with real life these past few days so I haven’t had much of a chance to address questions...
My Take: I’ve been busy with real life these past few days so I haven’t had much of a chance to address questions...
G posted a blog entry
2010 BMW 6-Series, 7-Series Lease Rates – October 2009
My Take: Same lease rates, different month. As stated before, the numbers look exactly the same as September’s. If you...
My Take: Same lease rates, different month. As stated before, the numbers look exactly the same as September’s. If you...
