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June 2008 Lease Rate for 08 Mercedes Benz C-Class

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2008 Mercedes C300 Luxury
24 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00250 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00260 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 47% of MSRP – .00260 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 42% of MSRP – .00330 Base Rate

2008 Mercedes C300 Luxury 4matic
24 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00240 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00260 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 47% of MSRP – .00260 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 42% of MSRP – .00330 Base Rate

2008 Mercedes C300 Sport
24 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00250 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00260 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 47% of MSRP – .00260 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 43% of MSRP – .00330 Base Rate

2008 Mercedes C300 Sport 4matic
24 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00240 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00260 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 47% of MSRP – .00260 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 43% of MSRP – .00330 Base Rate

2008 Mercedes C350 Sport
24 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 43% of MSRP – .00330 Base Rate

2008 Mercedes C63 AMG
24 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00365 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00330 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00330 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 43% of MSRP – .00330 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: The rates/residuals for the C-Class have not changed from the May Rates. So if you were hoping to get into a C-Class this month, you might want to wait a bit longer. I think the best MF and Residual combination right now is the 24mo lease (add 2% residual for 12k mile leases) for the C350 Sport. Now, whether you can get one at invoice, that’s another story.

June 2008 Lease Rate for 08 Honda Odyssey

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Odyssey EX-L
36mo/12k – money factor .00077 – residual 56%
36mo/15k – money factor .00077 – residual 54%

Odyssey Touring
36mo/12k – money factor .00077 – residual 54%
36mo/15k – money factor .00077 – residual 52%

My Take: As I type this, the Odyssey commercial is on TV. How funny. Anyway, the Odyssey is by far the best minivan on the market. That is my personal opinion of course. I think the money factor is excellent right now and the residual, like all Honda’s is very good. Look to net a nice EX-L model for under $400 a month and $1000 or less at signing. If you need a family hauler and don’t want to resort to the Yukon and its “excellent” MPG, the Odyssey is worth your attention.

The Wall: L’s 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX MR

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Name: L
Location: California

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Clear Bra Entire Hood
Clear Bra on Entire Hood

Volk Racing CE28 18 x 8.5\
Volk Racing CE28 18 x 8.5″

Ralliart Carbon Fiber Front Lip
Ralliart Carbon Fiber Front Lip

Beatrush Undertray
Beatrush Aluminum Underpanel

Defi 60mm Gauges
Defi 60mm Gauges

Hella 85115 Horns
Extremely Loud Hella 85115 Horns (to “alert” people on cell phones who drift into my lane)

RIDE Gets New Look and Other News

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I’ve been planning the new look for some time now. I’m hoping most of you find it a bit more simplified compared to that last version. Some of the pages are set to change and new features will be coming…soon, hopefully.

In other news, gas prices are at an all-time high, my wife paid over $60 ($4.53 for regular) to fill up about 14 gallons worth of gas. Pretty depressing isn’t it? Lucky for me, I work around 5 miles from work so I don’t have to fill up as often, however, every time I do fill up, OUCH!!! Over the weekend, I picked up a bicycle and took a trip to work and back. I’m looking at a 40 minute (each way) trip at a moderate cruising speed. I can’t see myself doing this more than twice a week though, otherwise, it defeats the purpose of leasing a G37.

I have found a boat load of lease rates, they are coming, so hang in there a bit longer. I will get those out to the masses as soon as I can. Anyway, please let me know what you think of the new look.

Thanks!

June 2008 Lease Rates for 09 VW Tiguan

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2009 Models
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Wagon S – 6/6/08
24 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00251 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00251 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 49% of MSRP – .00271 Base Rate

2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Wagon SE – 6/6/08
24 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00251 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00251 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 49% of MSRP – .00271 Base Rate

2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Wagon SE 4Motion – 6/6/08
24 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00251 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00251 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 49% of MSRP – .00271 Base Rate

2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Wagon SEL – 6/6/08
24 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00251 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00251 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 49% of MSRP – .00271 Base Rate

2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Wagon SEL 4Motion – 6/6/08
24 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00251 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00251 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00271 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: This is by far the ugliest name for a car EVER! What is this? Crossover between a Tiger and an Iguana? Or maybe this car was assembled in Tijuana, Mexico? Perhaps it just sounds much better in German…I haven’t driven this car yet, so I can’t say much beyond the ugliness of the name. Rates are high as expected for a new 09 model so lets not all start rushing to VW dealerships just yet.