Good mornin' all, TGIF & Welcome to the end of the world.

 

Well the end did happen folks Tadcaster is in Monte heaven

(Wait a minute it's snowing here!!! )

My monte is still on jackstands and undercover oh no!!!! This is Monte Hell!!!!!







Morning friends! Bad humor I know. Lansing is getting dumped on with snow

 

Thanks Space. Buying versus leasing does look more expensive. I did also have the salesman price out the same exact car as a purchase, just for the hell of it.

2013 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ $26,885 (RS package)

Lease:
3 year lease - $1,500 down - $276/month

Purchase:
5 year finance - $6,000 down - $378/month

I also checked another Chevrolet dealership and their same lease terms on the same car is at $286/month. Part of me wants to lease because I'm not really planning to keep this car long term and, if my needs change in 3 years or so, I'm not stuck with a second car I bought. However, if for whatever reason I do want to buy the car when the lease is up, I can do that. It will not be a business lease so this will all be out of my pocket. I'm mainly looking for something newer with better gas mileage than the truck I'm driving as my second vehicle right now, and also so that I can keep the mileage and normal wear down on the Monte. I am driving the truck 100% right now since the Monte is in storage, but when the car is out I try to drive that as much as possible because the truck sucks gas and isn't as fun to drive. If I had the Cruze, I'd drive that more than I drive the truck on a normal basis. The Suburban gets an average of 13 mpg while the Cruze gets 30. So, like I mentioned earlier, I'd be saving at least $100 each month in gas.

 

Good Luck `Matt,
So you are getting a open end lease with the option to buy at the end of your lease...Is there a set purchase price @ the time ?
Do they have an estimate of the residual value of the Cruze ?
You did not post your mile limitations & what the cost is `if you go over ? I think it's hard to determine what the Cruze will be worth @ the end of the lease..., but I still would want a open end lease vs a closed end lease...

Are you going to sell or trade the Suburban ? Did you check your insurance cost on your lease ?
Wish you good luck on getting what you want & can afford

 

Top 3 reasons people like to buy over leasing.

1. You own the car
2. You aren't limited to mileage caps.
3. You can do whatever you want with the car.

Top 3 reasons someone leases

1. They get a new car every 3 years
2. They pay less per month
3. Tax break

 

Morning Everyone, so far we are still here, & a lease isnt a bad way to go, ive been looking into a Dart to lease, if you already own a car a lease is a pretty good way to go

 

Good Morning `Mike,
It's great that our world survived & you got another day to start our Member's `Blog Thank You!

Why do you want/need another car ? You have your Monte, SRT, Mazda, Escort, Ford Edge & more I don't know about Why do you want a `Dart....

Do you want to Dart around town ?, instead of Edge'in around town ?


Have you driven the Dart ? The turbo version or the 2.4L ? What model do you like ? Have you driven one ? I've only seen one on the road (but, I don't get out much) LOL

Look 4ward to your reply...
Wish you a Happy New Day ~> EnJoy

 

Ah yeah, sorry about that. I'm looking at a 10k mile (possibly 12k) per year lease since I'd still be driving the Monte sometimes. My Dad said it's about .27 cents a mile when you go over (from what he's seen). Insurance is $103/month on the Cruze LTZ. I would not be trading in the Suburban as it is my Dad's truck and our primary tow vehicle.

I have also considered buying a used Cruze LTZ as opposed to leasing a new one. I've come across nice 2011's at $18-$20k. I found a nice looking 2011 LTZ (basically the same as the new one I test drove yesterday) with 37k miles for $17,995. Yes that mileage is high, but I'm not planning on driving the car everyday. I'd maybe put 10k miles on the car per year, so over 5 years that average would be back down to 13-14k miles/year.

I'm actually going to call about this 2011 LTZ today just as another option. I want to lay out as many options as possible to see what works best.

 

Hi `Matt,
It's great to read that you are taking your time & exploring your options...I would also check on sites like www.cars.com & www.autotrader.com for the Cruze or other used low miled similar rides in your area of Michigan...

Wish you good luck on getting what you will like & enjoy driving 4-Sure...Keep us updated `OK...

 

Specifications >

VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, front-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan

BASE PRICE: SE, $16,790; SXT, $18,790; Rallye, $19,790; Limited, $20,790; R/T, $23,290

ENGINES: turbocharged and intercooled SOHC 16-valve 1.4-liter inline-4, 160 hp, 184 lb-ft; DOHC 16-valve 2.0-liter inline-4, 160 hp, 145 lb-ft; DOHC 16-valve 2.4-liter inline-4, 184 hp, 171 lb-ft

TRANSMISSIONS: 6-speed manual, 6-speed dual-clutch automatic with manual shifting mode, 6-speed automatic with manual shifting mode


DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 106.4 in
Length: 183.9 in
Width: 72.0 in Height: 57.7 in
Curb weight (C/D est): 3200–3350 lb

PERFORMANCE (C/D est, 160-hp engines):
Zero to 60 mph: 7.6–7.9 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 16.2–16.4 sec
Top speed: 130 mph
FUEL ECONOMY (C/D EST):
EPA city/highway driving: 25–27/36–39 mpg

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