Lease Options - CR-V
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Lease Options - CR-V
I know a few guys here lease, I've not done this before, but there seems to be some good options around. Lings have the new CR-V (poverty spec) at £260 a month on a 3+23 @ 10k miles.
For what is a £22k car, this looks like it offers pretty good value to me.
I've mulled the idea of the second hand route as we need more doors and space as have another little'un on the way and the 3 door civic has run its course.
My thoughts are, sell the civic cash (circa 8k) and finance the lease off the back of that lump sum, at the end of 2 years we have spent 6k for trouble / worry free motoring. In the same time, the civic would be worth say 5k, or an older bigger car would still depreciate, plus require MOT and general maintenance.
The previous 2, 5 ish year old cars I've had from 'premium' brands have required a new cylinder head (2k) and a complete VANOS overhaul (10k), so my nervousness in the second market can be justified. Prior to them however, on older cars, my record was spotless and I even made money on some cars!
At 3-5 years old (the wife doesn't want much older), it seems all the troubles lie and you can easily get a bad un.
For around £250 a month, a new CR-V seems like pretty good value if you want a new car without any hassle of maintaining it, it will surely depreciate more than 6k in 2 years if you were to consider buying it cash.
I might sign the deal tomorrow, before I do, any advice / thoughts?
For what is a £22k car, this looks like it offers pretty good value to me.
I've mulled the idea of the second hand route as we need more doors and space as have another little'un on the way and the 3 door civic has run its course.
My thoughts are, sell the civic cash (circa 8k) and finance the lease off the back of that lump sum, at the end of 2 years we have spent 6k for trouble / worry free motoring. In the same time, the civic would be worth say 5k, or an older bigger car would still depreciate, plus require MOT and general maintenance.
The previous 2, 5 ish year old cars I've had from 'premium' brands have required a new cylinder head (2k) and a complete VANOS overhaul (10k), so my nervousness in the second market can be justified. Prior to them however, on older cars, my record was spotless and I even made money on some cars!
At 3-5 years old (the wife doesn't want much older), it seems all the troubles lie and you can easily get a bad un.
For around £250 a month, a new CR-V seems like pretty good value if you want a new car without any hassle of maintaining it, it will surely depreciate more than 6k in 2 years if you were to consider buying it cash.
I might sign the deal tomorrow, before I do, any advice / thoughts?
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I know a few guys here lease, I've not done this before, but there seems to be some good options around. Lings have the new CR-V (poverty spec) at £260 a month on a 3+23 @ 10k miles.
For what is a £22k car, this looks like it offers pretty good value to me.
I've mulled the idea of the second hand route as we need more doors and space as have another little'un on the way and the 3 door civic has run its course.
My thoughts are, sell the civic cash (circa 8k) and finance the lease off the back of that lump sum, at the end of 2 years we have spent 6k for trouble / worry free motoring. In the same time, the civic would be worth say 5k, or an older bigger car would still depreciate, plus require MOT and general maintenance.
The previous 2, 5 ish year old cars I've had from 'premium' brands have required a new cylinder head (2k) and a complete VANOS overhaul (10k), so my nervousness in the second market can be justified. Prior to them however, on older cars, my record was spotless and I even made money on some cars!
At 3-5 years old (the wife doesn't want much older), it seems all the troubles lie and you can easily get a bad un.
For around £250 a month, a new CR-V seems like pretty good value if you want a new car without any hassle of maintaining it, it will surely depreciate more than 6k in 2 years if you were to consider buying it cash.
I might sign the deal tomorrow, before I do, any advice / thoughts?
For what is a £22k car, this looks like it offers pretty good value to me.
I've mulled the idea of the second hand route as we need more doors and space as have another little'un on the way and the 3 door civic has run its course.
My thoughts are, sell the civic cash (circa 8k) and finance the lease off the back of that lump sum, at the end of 2 years we have spent 6k for trouble / worry free motoring. In the same time, the civic would be worth say 5k, or an older bigger car would still depreciate, plus require MOT and general maintenance.
The previous 2, 5 ish year old cars I've had from 'premium' brands have required a new cylinder head (2k) and a complete VANOS overhaul (10k), so my nervousness in the second market can be justified. Prior to them however, on older cars, my record was spotless and I even made money on some cars!
At 3-5 years old (the wife doesn't want much older), it seems all the troubles lie and you can easily get a bad un.
For around £250 a month, a new CR-V seems like pretty good value if you want a new car without any hassle of maintaining it, it will surely depreciate more than 6k in 2 years if you were to consider buying it cash.
I might sign the deal tomorrow, before I do, any advice / thoughts?
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I have to say (heresy!) that a cancer-engined CofE with the leather trim is a remarkably pleasant and practical thing. I would probably prefer the 2.4 proper engine but we don't get it over here.
I personally cannot deal with the understeer (absolutely necessary in such a tall vehicle without the benefit of 4WS) but I can really see why people like them. A Honda one can still see out of, and put loads of stuff into. Seats actually better than an XC90, pleasant ambience...
Beware that the poverty spec C0fE is FWD to assuage the falling-sky brigade. You will probably want the 4WD option and need to pay more.
Having said that, I cannot see anything wrong with leasing a car like that - are you really going to cover it in mods?
Honda reliability plus 3 year warranty is painless motoring for that price. Would you rather pay 40K for a Hang Over Ewok which will probably break down as soon as you look at it sternly, but has apparently far more kudos to those with no clue about engineering?
I personally cannot deal with the understeer (absolutely necessary in such a tall vehicle without the benefit of 4WS) but I can really see why people like them. A Honda one can still see out of, and put loads of stuff into. Seats actually better than an XC90, pleasant ambience...
Beware that the poverty spec C0fE is FWD to assuage the falling-sky brigade. You will probably want the 4WD option and need to pay more.
Having said that, I cannot see anything wrong with leasing a car like that - are you really going to cover it in mods?
Honda reliability plus 3 year warranty is painless motoring for that price. Would you rather pay 40K for a Hang Over Ewok which will probably break down as soon as you look at it sternly, but has apparently far more kudos to those with no clue about engineering?
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I have to say (heresy!) that a cancer-engined CofE with the leather trim is a remarkably pleasant and practical thing. I would probably prefer the 2.4 proper engine but we don't get it over here.
I personally cannot deal with the understeer (absolutely necessary in such a tall vehicle without the benefit of 4WS) but I can really see why people like them. A Honda one can still see out of, and put loads of stuff into. Seats actually better than an XC90, pleasant ambience...
Beware that the poverty spec C0fE is FWD to assuage the falling-sky brigade. You will probably want the 4WD option and need to pay more.
Having said that, I cannot see anything wrong with leasing a car like that - are you really going to cover it in mods?
Honda reliability plus 3 year warranty is painless motoring for that price. Would you rather pay 40K for a Hang Over Ewok which will probably break down as soon as you look at it sternly, but has apparently far more kudos to those with no clue about engineering?
I personally cannot deal with the understeer (absolutely necessary in such a tall vehicle without the benefit of 4WS) but I can really see why people like them. A Honda one can still see out of, and put loads of stuff into. Seats actually better than an XC90, pleasant ambience...
Beware that the poverty spec C0fE is FWD to assuage the falling-sky brigade. You will probably want the 4WD option and need to pay more.
Having said that, I cannot see anything wrong with leasing a car like that - are you really going to cover it in mods?
Honda reliability plus 3 year warranty is painless motoring for that price. Would you rather pay 40K for a Hang Over Ewok which will probably break down as soon as you look at it sternly, but has apparently far more kudos to those with no clue about engineering?
I briefly drove a CR-V 6 cylinder (Russian overstock). As to be expected a nice motor but as it was meant for long highway trips i finally opted for the 2.2 diesel. Excellent tool for that job especially with a trailer.
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being poverty spec it is a 2ltr petrol making a measily 156bhp, so quick it aint, but that that is not my concern to be honest, I have a kart now for my thrills and driving on the road is (to me) just a means to an end. I miss the high days and holidays out in the Elise and S, but at the moment, have no intention in paying for something for the odd occasion that the opportunity arises. Combined we do less than 8k a year.
It is low spec and if I were looking long term I would want the diesel with a few niceties, but for around £250 a month, it just seems like a lot of car. Let's see if I sign up for it tomorrow.
It is low spec and if I were looking long term I would want the diesel with a few niceties, but for around £250 a month, it just seems like a lot of car. Let's see if I sign up for it tomorrow.
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Why not call around for the best deal of the moment and not limit yourself to one car.
I ended up massively up-graded over my initial 'budget motoring' idea once I got digging.
With some stock clearance or new promotional lines out there, and runout models, there are exceptional leases about.
I will say with certainty though, looking at leasing Honda or as company cars in the last six years they have always been expensive.
The very latest CR-V is, however, a much better iteration and worthy of a hard look IMO.
Checked out the 3+23 price of a well loaded Qashquai?
I would give Freedom Vehicle Contracts a call and see what's going this week
CR-V iVTEC with Cruise and 17" alloys at £232, 3+23 , 10k miles.
http://www.freedomcontracts.com/view...304&Business=0
And I would like a beer for just saving you so much money
(I have used this company for the Merc)
Steve
I ended up massively up-graded over my initial 'budget motoring' idea once I got digging.
With some stock clearance or new promotional lines out there, and runout models, there are exceptional leases about.
I will say with certainty though, looking at leasing Honda or as company cars in the last six years they have always been expensive.
The very latest CR-V is, however, a much better iteration and worthy of a hard look IMO.
Checked out the 3+23 price of a well loaded Qashquai?
I would give Freedom Vehicle Contracts a call and see what's going this week
CR-V iVTEC with Cruise and 17" alloys at £232, 3+23 , 10k miles.
http://www.freedomcontracts.com/view...304&Business=0
And I would like a beer for just saving you so much money
(I have used this company for the Merc)
Steve
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Just signed for the crv at 237 on a 3+23, I had a look ar8und online and nothing else really suits. Its cheap enough and only 2 years which was a must for me as dont want to tie in long trrm on anything like this. Now I just need to sell the civic....
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I get met paintfor 237 so a little cheaper, e wentfor blend in black, otherwise same car. Honda told me this is a honda uk deal and they get £100 handling fee so no real margin. The wife gets a big bunch of flowers too 