Name: Apex
Location: California
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7029 Marcelle Street. Paramount, CA 90723. 562-630-5966
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2008 Subaru Impreza WRX Wagon
24 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00150 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00135 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 47% of MSRP – .00205 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00245 Base Rate
2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STi
24 Month – Residual 67% of MSRP – .00240 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00215 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 49% of MSRP – .00215 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 42% of MSRP – .00245 Base Rate
* Residuals posted are for 15K miles/year. Add 2% to Residual for 12k mi/yr and 3% for 10k mi/yr on all terms
** Rates provided by Tarry Shebesta from Leasecompare.com
My Take: I’m not too fond of the WRX’s hatchback styling, but there is no denying it’s abilities. The residual value is good on the Wagon and STi, however, the STi’s money factor could use some help. Unfortunately, the payments will still hang around the $400+ range with my recommended drive-off (1st month payment + fees) for the higher-end models.
36mo/12k – lease rate 2.75% ( 0.00115) – residual 60%
36mo/15k – lease rate 2.75% ( 0.00115) – residual 58%
My Take: Haahaa. 60% and 58% residuals for a car that may be discontinued in the near future? I guess it could become a collectors item…then again, gas prices will probably dictate it’s value down the road, which isn’t looking very good right now. If you plan on leasing a Hummer, the numbers are really good right now, but you will probably end up paying all that back in gas. Hopefully, you don’t have to commute far if you decide to get one of these behemoths. Expect lease payments of around high-300s to low 400s with the typical drive-off.
Fusion I4 SE
36mo/10.5k – lease rate 2.5% (.00104) – residual 52%
My Take: Talk about an odd lease, 10.5k miles per year? and the residual drops to 52% after 3 years? If I were Henry Ford, I’d be haunting someone’s dream right about now. I think that the Fusion is actually a decent car and consumers (based on Edmunds.com) seem to think highly of the Fusion (9.5). The Edmunds editor’s gave it a 7.8 which is a “GOOD”. Thats pretty sad, since when is getting a “C+” considered “Good”? Someone’s standards are a bit low.
2008 BMW Z4 3.0si Coupe
24 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 35% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 27% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
2008 BMW Z4 3.0i Convertible
24 Month – Residual 70% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 35% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 28% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
2008 BMW Z4 3.0si Convertible
24 Month – Residual 70% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 34% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 28% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
2008 BMW Z4 M Coupe
24 Month – Residual 66% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 35% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 28% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
2008 BMW Z4 M Convertible
24 Month – Residual 66% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 37% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 30% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
* Residuals posted are for 15K miles/year. Add 2% to Residual for 12k mi/yr and 3% for 10k mi/yr on all terms
** Rates provided by Tarry Shebesta from Leasecompare.com
My Take: Summer is here and BMW has dropped their MF and kept their residual values the same as in May for the Z4. That means you will be leasing this car will come out to be a bit less than last month (probably around $5-$10). Not much, but with every else going up in price around us, it’s better than nothing.
2008 BMW 328Ci Coupe
24 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 32% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
2008 BMW 328xi Coupe
24 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 41% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 33% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
2008 BMW 328i Sedan
24 Month – Residual 66% of MSRP – .00165 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00165 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 33% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
2008 BMW 328xi Sedan
24 Month – Residual 66% of MSRP – .00165 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00165 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 33% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
2008 BMW 328i Wagon
24 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00235 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00235 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 37% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 31% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
2008 BMW 328xi Wagon
24 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00235 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00235 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 38% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 31% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
2008 BMW 328i Convertible
24 Month – Residual 68% of MSRP – .00230 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00230 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 44% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 35% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
2008 BMW 335i Coupe
24 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00210 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00210 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 32% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
2008 BMW 335xi Coupe
24 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00210 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00210 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 41% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 33% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
2008 BMW 335i Sedan
24 Month – Residual 66% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 33% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
2008 BMW 335xi Sedan
24 Month – Residual 66% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 41% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 34% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
2008 BMW 335i Convertible
24 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00215 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00215 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 42% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 33% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
2008 BMW M3 Coupe
24 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 42% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 33% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
2008 BMW M3 Sedan
24 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 42% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 34% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
2008 BMW M3 Convertible
24 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 49% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 31% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
* Residuals posted are for 15K miles/year. Add 2% to Residual for 12k mi/yr and 3% for 10k mi/yr on all terms
** Rates provided by Tarry Shebesta from Leasecompare.com
My Take: Looks like the M3s have a higher money factor than last month while the non-convertibles have become more “lease-friendly” with the introduction of a lower money factor. I still think BMWs in general are overpriced, despite th fact that they one of the best cars on the road. With the dollars being weaker and things around us getting more expensive each week, I personally can’t justify a BMW anymore. However, for those who can afford it, this is the Ultimate Driving Machine.
FX35 AWD
24mo/12k – money factor .00095 – residual 66%
24mo/15k – money factor .00095 – residual 65%
36mo/12k – money factor .00094 – residual 55%.
36mo/15k – money factor .00094 – residual 54%.
My Take: Unless you really need a V8 powered SUV (for towing stuff), the FX35 should be sufficient for most families. Gas prices nowadays seem to dictate how consumers buy cars, so I can’t help but recommend the FX35 over the FX45. With the new FX50’s release being right around the corner, Infiniti seems to be trying to move the FX to make room on their lots by offering a low money factor for their leases. Now might be the time to pounce of the FX if that’s what you are in the market for.
24mo/12k – money factor .00131 (3.15%) – residual 64%
36mo/12k – money factor .00131 (3.15%) – residual 54%
My Take: The Malibu is actually a very good looking car compared to it’s predecessor. It has a much higher quality feel compared to many of the GM cars out there. Since it’s a relatively new car, reliability is still in question. However, if you are looking for an alternative to the Altima, Camry or the Accord, the Malibu isn’t half bad. The MF is decent and the 24mo lease seems to hold a rather high residual value. The 36mo lease seems to take a huge 10% hit in residual value, but spread over an extra 12 months will still make the payments lower than the 24mo lease.