BRIANHO13
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- Spring, TX
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RedHeep
NAXJA #1499
- Location
- Landenberg, PA
Sober but eating ice cream.
- Location
- Harrisburg, NC
Agreed.
Eh, to each their own. I bought a new car and fully intend on keeping it for a loooooong time. The piece of mind of having something new and not having to worry about somebody else's lack of maintenance is pretty nice.
As for the Jeeps in question...I had a Compass as a rental not too long ago. Bare bones 100% base model. I wasn't a fan. Felt pretty cheap inside, has one of those stupid CVT transmissions that I absolutely despise (not that she'd really notice/care about that) and really didn't have many options on it at all from the factory. Don't think it had bluetooth....or maybe I couldn't figure out how to work it. Only had one 12V outlet in it, which sucks when I need to run my GPS and charge my phone at the same time. Didn't get to try out the AWD as I was in Florida on a bright sunny day. Any maint. costs included in the lease from Chryco/Fiat?
uncc 'rents cars every week' 99xj
terrehautian
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Terre Haute
If you do not drive a lot, leasing is smart. If you drive a lot of miles, it isn't good at all. I've had thoughts of getting something bigger to drive daily lately. With a lack of car payment lately, having one again is a big motivator to not get a bigger vehicle. We did look at a one year old vehicle with 14k on it. It was nice and I was only going to have a 10k loan after trading in my car, but I didn't know if it was going to fit into the garage and we didn't really need it at the moment. If I was to get something brand new, I would love to get a Honda Pilot 4wd, they cost 37k brand new though.
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- Location
- Michigan
For the situation, she lives 3 hours away, has a bf that knows how to call AAA to fix a flat tire, and is constantly pouring money into her 04 Taurus because I'm too far away to fix it for her.
She wants a "suv", this is what she can afford with knowing she'll not have any repair cost for the term of the lease. She lives 2 miles from work so the mileage isn't a factor.
If you buy new, and make 3 years of payments, you'd be lucky to get payoff. Leasing you can walk away. Who knows what her life will bring in the next few years.
I think this is a wise decision for HER.
She wants a "suv", this is what she can afford with knowing she'll not have any repair cost for the term of the lease. She lives 2 miles from work so the mileage isn't a factor.
If you buy new, and make 3 years of payments, you'd be lucky to get payoff. Leasing you can walk away. Who knows what her life will bring in the next few years.
I think this is a wise decision for HER.
- Location
- Michigan
But she doesn't have the skills.
I'm all about buying cars for $300 and driving them for a while and making big profit.
I'm all about buying cars for $300 and driving them for a while and making big profit.
- Location
- Clarkdale, AZ
I agree, leasing sounds like it could be the best bet for her.
I'm real happy with my "new" 96, needed a bunch of little things, still a few more to fix, but I'll be into it for maybe $2k and I should be good for another 5-6 years. The son-in-law is upgrading from his Infiniti QX4 to my good old 94 2-door, he needs something that doesn't need a bunch of expensive work, and will cheap and easy to fix when it does need work. And I'll be happy to help him work on it when it needs it.
- Location
- Sheboygan, WI
As long as she stays under the mileage limit per year, it sounds like it would be a good choice.
After owning newer vehicle for a daily driver that requires minimal maintance it is nice not worrying if a vehicle will make it to the destination or not. My DD jetta will be getting replaced at 100k before the real problems start, 83k now bought at 50k.
altrocker1
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Iowa
Dan...in her situation, leasing sounds like the best option. I've though about leasing a car for melissa. That way the dealer can deal with all the BS and maintenance when I'm not at home and I don't have to worry. Peace of mind is worth a lot
POLAR_JEEP_04
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Ohio
What about a Honda CR-V or pilot? Hondas are almost bulletproof and when shit does break it's usually a cheap and easy fix.
- Location
- Michigan
If it's under warranty the whole time it's leased, what's cheap fix have to do with anything?
She really wants the Jeep logo.
She really wants the Jeep logo.
- Location
- NE Indiana
Lease the jeep, if she's happy, you're happy.
For $300 a month she can't go wrong and you have less work on other peoples vehicles.
No one in here but hobag owns one and his drunk opinion doesn't count today.
mac 'I get it' gyvr
For $300 a month she can't go wrong and you have less work on other peoples vehicles.
No one in here but hobag owns one and his drunk opinion doesn't count today.
mac 'I get it' gyvr
- Location
- NE Indiana
Picked this baby up today.
Bring on the snow.
And the pos trailer got new lights and wiring today...
mac 'after working all night and day' gyvr
BRIANHO13
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- Location
- Spring, TX
Our compass has the 5spd auto we did get the larger 4cy and the good sound system. It is just front wheel drive.
22000 miles and 0 issues
22000 miles and 0 issues
poorboy87
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Linton Indiana
Dont get a used Volvo... Thats a used money pit.
- Location
- 29°58'28.9"N 99°15'15.5"W
I'd get a 10 year old BMW. Those are awesome!
kmanxj5050
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Reed City Michigan
I'm having bad luck with radiators lately. Wife's XJ rad has been leaking. Wore out near the tanks and seeping out of there. Just got a new one off Advance auto and 2 gallons of antifreeze for 88 bucks!!! Dealligg $50 off FTW!
XJ&CHZ4ME
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Unionville, MO
Dan, sell her the Weiner Box. It is dependable, she can live in it, it has very few things that could go wrong with it, and if she wants to move, she can with the turn of a key. There, I have solved all the problems. Now back to the regularly scheduled talk of bacon and boobs.
Cheese "problem solver" Man
:disclaimer: -a lease sounds like a perfect fit for the situation. It is less than a new car pymt, any work is covered under the agreement, you make payments on a new car and in 3 yrs you are lucky to get the trade value, if you bought a new vehicle and wanted $300 pymts you would be financed out to some stupid long term (assuming that she is not putting down a large down pymt) and lucky to have any real value in the vehicle in comparison to the minimal equity vested. A lease is like renting, if you just want it for a specific purpose or time frame, that is fine, it is not for everybody, but it works for some. I say go for it.
Cheese "problem solver" Man
:disclaimer: -a lease sounds like a perfect fit for the situation. It is less than a new car pymt, any work is covered under the agreement, you make payments on a new car and in 3 yrs you are lucky to get the trade value, if you bought a new vehicle and wanted $300 pymts you would be financed out to some stupid long term (assuming that she is not putting down a large down pymt) and lucky to have any real value in the vehicle in comparison to the minimal equity vested. A lease is like renting, if you just want it for a specific purpose or time frame, that is fine, it is not for everybody, but it works for some. I say go for it.
