leasing

[jimb]

Hi guys,

I am doing some research trying to find out the residual values of cars so i can figure out what cars are most worthwile for me to lease. I havent found much Canadian info apart from RBCs online leasing calculator though. Does anyone know of others?

I also found 3 software packages but Im not sure how good they are, anyone here tried these?

lease kit: http://www.leaseguide.com/leasekit.cfm
lease wizard: http://www.leasewizard.com/html/kitcontents.html
http://www.autoleasingsoftware.com/New/canadianprices.htm

[aquannavyseal]

not a hot deal. wrong form.

[blibbertibs]

Try posting here:

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=40

[agent86]

i b l.

[jimb]

my bad. thanks for moving

[Pete_Coach]

I think you are going about this wrong.
First, you need to decide what kind of car you want. Then you need to decide whether you want to lease or buy.
There is no vehicle "worthwhile" leasing or buying if you don't need one. The flip side is there is no vehicle "worthwhile" leasing or buying if it is a financial decision alone. Financially responsible folks (:) )will tell you a bus pass is cheaper and the occasional rental can get you through.
You have to like what you are going to drive for the next 3, 4 or more years. If you get something purely to fit your wallet, then you may not like it.

[jimb]

yes you are right. I tend to work things backwards haha. But things are different for me. I though about it this way: Car is definitely a necessity for me, life and work wise. Buying is out of the question as I move countries every 2-4yrs; and being cost focused i weed out car prospects based on affordability first and foremost. Then decide which ones I like within the budget. but of course your right, you must like the car you purchase. nothing wosre then being stuck with garbage

[Pete_Coach]

I can fully understand living within financial boundaries you have set. I would forget the software and figure how much you want to put down and what you wish to pay monthly and go shopping for something you like. Consider your situation as long term rental.
Every week in the automotive section of your local paper there will be all sorts of lease deals. Start there and get an idea of what you can get for your money. Go serious shopping at the end of a month, that is when dealers have to get their targets made and you may squeak out a reat deal with a dealer that his blow his sales target.