Affordable Leasing - POLL

flexthelegend · Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 6:54 pm Post subject: Affordable Leasing - POLL

Ok people I going and run a poll here.

It is common knowledge that prices are inflated in Trinidad even considering the inclusion of MV tax and VAT etc. Currently leasing a car in Trinidad is as expensive as purchasing it because of the round-robin the dealership does through the banks.

If a company was to offer affordable leasing options what would you think will be the best option(s) -

1) One Year lease with option to purchase
2) Two Year lease with option to purchase
3) Three Year lease with option to purchase

Also, which auto makers do you prefer to lease -
1) VW
2) Audi
3) MB
4) BMW
5) Mazda
6) Infiniti

Thanks.

DTAC · Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 7:41 pm Post subject:

I'd say a two or three year lease with a purchase option. I assume that the leasing would include everything but gas. As for the maker, I'd go with Audi, BMW or Mercedez Benz.

bcozier · Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 8:46 pm Post subject:

3) Three Year lease with option to purchase
AND

1) VW or 2) Audi

flexthelegend · Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 9:18 pm Post subject:

Ok people this has been well noted.

Your dreams are likely to become a reality this year.

Definitly VW and Audi.

Amoung the VW tell me what you would rather see on the road -

1) GOLF GTi or R32
2) SCRIOCCO
3) EOS
4) PASSAT CC

All Audis will be avaialble except A6, A8

devrat · Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 1:33 am Post subject:

Interesting..will stay tuned for more info Very Happy

TriniVdub · Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 2:31 am Post subject:

Scriocco R for two - three year with option to purchase. As for the R32 its gonna be way to expensive when it comes to importing due to the size of the motor.

Mazdout · Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 7:51 am Post subject:

Great poll. Two - three year lease with option to purchase and 1)VW and 2)Audi. I would like to see the latest model MK6 Golf 1.4 TSI and MK6 GTI Golf/Rabbit. For fleet/company purchases mostly. It would even be more persuasive, if the local distributors and our government dept. were to give an incentive inside the deal - too many taxes have deterred such decision making when it comes to choosing your fav. preference.
Let's face it. Yes, companies have budgeted for new car purchases. However, one would be more humble in their choices and probably go with what's not on the list above. Even if they were TDI engines.

Creating options/policies of such would help keep the economy sustained rather than slowing it down. Scriocco R engine that ups power from 197bhp to 207bhp, R32, EOS, Audi range and Infinite G37 Coupe such cars was designed for safety, comfort, personality, oh yes and did I mentioned speed. But I'd way my options on other brands as well.

TriniVdub · Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 2:46 pm Post subject:

Mazdout · Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 3:52 pm Post subject:

...there you go. Which makes the Scriocco R leaving the asphalt when turning corners at high speed. But great for straight road at quick transmission dsg progressions.

TriniVdub · Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 4:23 pm Post subject:

Mazdout · Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 7:42 am Post subject:

thanks for the update TriniVdub.

flexthelegend · Posted: Sun Jul 05, 2009 12:19 am Post subject:

Thanks for the input.

As I promised everything has been considered and the ball has been rolling. The will be a reality before the year is out and you will not be disappointed!

Keep leaving feedback with models that you may wants to see. Note that most of the models mentioned is this thread are on the shortlist!

adri 2nr · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 3:26 pm Post subject:

Leasing of 3 years with the option of purchase would be most attractive for companies, I know of several companies doing this right now.

My views are VW and Benz

Slow Poke · Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2010 10:24 pm Post subject:

whats the latest with this?

DJ Q · Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 7:53 am Post subject:

Mazdout · Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 10:49 am Post subject:

By the time you handle the R32 you may keep for 2 yrs....lol.

Is it that the local dealer is now going to get heavy competition with these euro's?

flexthelegend · Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 10:52 pm Post subject:

Yes folks,

This initiative is still on. Details will come very soon. In fact a "very special" A5 is almost here. Stay tuned

TriniVdub · Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2010 12:28 am Post subject:

Mazdout · Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2010 10:08 am Post subject:

most new models come into T&T 2-3yrs after product launch/tests, if we're getting any R's it'll be the tail end of the 32's stocks which are out internationally. So he may be right TriniVub...lol.
There's even R Passats and R Jetta GTI being manufactured.

GOLF 5 R32

GOLF 5 R

DJ Q · Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2010 10:24 am Post subject:

R32 is sexier

The one question no one asked.

What kinda PRICES these leases going to be?

flexthelegend · Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2010 7:52 pm Post subject:

$5500-$10500 with some additional requirements

Slow Poke · Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2010 9:57 pm Post subject:

which are ? how soon you looking to start?

TriniVdub · Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2010 11:04 pm Post subject:

flexthelegend · Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2010 11:49 pm Post subject:

Additional requirements relate to financial strength and also 15k km per year on the odometer just to name some basic points. Everything is in gear for this year. Starting with A3 and up to A5

TriniVdub · Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 12:08 am Post subject:

Mazdout · Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 8:58 am Post subject:

Some of the Jetta R's have already been sold. Don't wanna jump the post.

Some comps just use it for one year or two Trinivub. Five years I'd purchase instead.

DJ Q · Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 9:20 am Post subject:

flexthelegend · Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 4:15 pm Post subject:

Go to the bank and ask them what your installment would be for an A5 3.2. I'll bet it would be more than $10500. Do the same for a TTS and an RS3.

DJ Q · Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 8:02 am Post subject:

At 5 yrs $10,500 yields to $630,000

If you can afford $10K a month plus gas why not just buy the damn car

geodude · Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 2:23 am Post subject:

any updates on this??