I have never thought leasing a car was a good idea unless it is for someone who wants to drive a new car every few years and doesn't mind always having a car payment. I haven't had a car payment for years and I prefer to pay cash for a car and drive it for a couple years and get another one. The reason for the lease is for taxes and as a business expense. If it were my decision, I would definitely rather buy a used car. I have never driven a Passat and I'm not usually a VW fan because I have concerns about reliability. But, with a lease of a new car, I suppose that wouldn't be an issue with a warranty.
I really like the looks of the Impala. When they still had the 3800 engine (years ago), I thought they were excellent cars. My wife had a charger a few years ago (2010 Model) and I did like the room. It had the 3.5 engine. I don't know if they make the 2.7 engine anymore, but I understand they are total junk. The 3.5 seemed plenty peppy. I know a few police officers and Highway Patrol guys that love their chargers. But, they have the hemi engines in those. -----Original Message----- From: Curt Raymond [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, August 15, 2016 10:15 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT leasing a car I know companies like to lease stuff since it keeps it off the ownership books but with that kind of mileage it'd probably make more sense to own or even to rent which is kind of a strange thought. I'd add the VW Passat to the list, they're big and roomy, the gas engines are pretty zippy, sadly I think you still can't get a TDI. The new Impala is supposed to be something special, I'm hoping they hit the rental fleet pretty soon, I'd like to try one. The Sonatas are very nice, much nicer than the equivalent Toyota for for less money. Camry is super boring and you'll lose it in parking lots full of identical cars. I've been there, had to click the key fob to figure out which car was mine... The Charger can be a decent car if its not got a horrible rental car transmission. I'm stunned that Chrysler still makes garbage cars for rentals. They make people think the cars are way worse than they are. They make a very good engine these days but still make rotten sloppy slushboxes. On the other hand the upper end transmissions like the 9spd in my parent's Cherokee are smooth as silk... -Curt From: Donald Snook via Mercedes <[email protected]> To: Mercedes Discussion List <[email protected]> Cc: Donald Snook <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, August 15, 2016 11:07 AM Subject: [MBZ] OT leasing a car I MAY have a new job opportunity that includes a new car lease. I am not sure about the details yet and therefore I am speculating about the terms. So, this may be a bit of day dreaming. Given what I am guessing is a monthly lease amount, I am wondering which vehicle would be best. I don't think a Mercedes would meet the $ criteria. So, here are some possible options: Ford Taurus Chevy Impala Nissan Altima Dodge Charger Hyundai Sonata (although the Genesis would be nice, but probably too much $) Toyota Camry Any opinions on these? I know that's a broad question. I like bigger cars (I'm 6'3" and 250). So, I think the Taurus and Impala would be the roomiest. I have heard a lot of good reviews about the "zero gravity" seats in the Altima. I might be driving as much as 600 miles a week. This could make leasing a car very difficult because putting that many miles on it could be prohibitively expensive. Don Snook _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
