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Nope, not even close. Depreciation was roughly $4k - so not bad for a Volvo, but certainly not a money maker.
Congrats on the WRX…that’s a REALLY fun punch. And it’s one of those times that there’s no heartache over not getting the new version.
heck, no, that's not bad at all. How long did you have that one? Did it have plates on it yet?
Speaking of which, the wife asks me today "why didn't you put the plates on the mach-e?" Really?
Oh, I am SO EXCITED I'll be driving a rally car. Definitely feel happier about this one than anything since the Charger. This could be a long-term commitment.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
As much as I’d like to have a punch this year, unless something happens such as the TL needing an expensive repair or worse our fleet will remain the same.
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
Q, nothing wrong with having 1 keeper when the rest of the fleet is a revolving door. Or 2 soon, since I assume the Sprinter will be a long term keeper too. Plus they have warranties and won't have needs, so nothing to take up your time!
and with all these crazy tax credits, I probably should have tried to find a plug in too. P-style of course.
Forgot to go into a little more detail on this exchange thus far. I have dealt with no fewer than FIVE people at this dealership to this point.
My first contact was with a woman with whom I texted and emailed. Maybe she was pulled off when, on Sat, I got one of those “Hey, this is the GM. Let me know if you have been taken care of.” and I replied explaining I sent my quote and have not heard back for 48 hrs.
I texted her again this morn and she finally wrote back about how they’ve been trying to figure out how to work with NJ etc. I then got a call from a sales manager. We went over the numbers and all was good, although they thought NJ charges tax on full sales price. Then got a call from the finance manager (FM). He tells me “I’ll be your only contact from now on.” Ok, cool. Later on, a low-level dude (LLD) calls me to collect some info and confirm numbers yet again. FM emails for some more info, DL, etc. Then comes that phone call in the car I previously mentioned. This is back to LLD. At first, he goes on about the numbers and comes to the conclusion that, with my $2500 DAS, I’d be at 440. Ummm… no. Mind you, I’m the one driving.
So I run down the numbers for him. “You have 6.625% tax on the cap cost? You have .00085 MF? You have 57% RV?” …. “Oh, no, sir. That’s the problem.” He was taken aback that I knew all the above. But he had me at 15k. “Ok, sir, now I match your numbers. Thank you.” So I say he intrigued me a bit with the finance talk. He says 2500 down is about 440 (hence why he originally thought the finance and lease were same numbers). I said “well, I’d feel better at 225, so I’ll put a little more down. Should be …. About $4000.” He does some clicking. “Geesh. You are good with math. 422.xx.” Ok, let’s do that. Done.
My wife could only shake her head at me out-mathing the poor kid, who is sitting at a computer, while I’m driving. I let him know I have done this A LOT.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
I have done that same deal a bunch of times on the phone, or sitting at the salesguys desk. It is amazing how hard it is for some people to do math in their head or believe somebody else can (though plenty can't seem to do it with a calculator or computer either).
I hadn't been keeping up on the '22 Civic Si info. Occurred to me last night to see how that stacks up to the sporty compacts I'm looking at. Dealer close to me even has my preferred color in stock (orange). $28k seems not too bad these days. But then I read up on it. Very disappointed to find out they have stepped backwards in a big way performance-wise. Scratch that off the list.
If you can find a dealer to sell you an Si at MSRP, may as well buy it, enjoy it, and flip it.
I would.
Flippers Beware! Looks like Ford is on to your plans:
I found a nice M2C at a borderline reasonable price- three pedals, Exec. Pkg. and slick top. Full BMW service history- but unfortunately black on black. Rats.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
I found a nice M2C at a borderline reasonable price- three pedals, Exec. Pkg. and slick top. Full BMW service history- but unfortunately black on black. Rats.
I found a nice M2C at a borderline reasonable price- three pedals, Exec. Pkg. and slick top. Full BMW service history- but unfortunately black on black. Rats.
@roadburner said:
I found a nice M2C at a borderline reasonable price- three pedals, Exec. Pkg. and slick top. Full BMW service history- but unfortunately black on black.
Rats.
I found a nice M2C at a borderline reasonable price- three pedals, Exec. Pkg. and slick top. Full BMW service history- but unfortunately black on black. Rats.
We’re all getting M2’s this year. It’ll come to you soon enough.
Just as an FYI, as I did not know this. A neighbor has a Honda Accord on a 3 year lease. Over the holidays he told me he was going to try to flip it like I was flipping some of my recent purchases.
Well, spoke with him yesterday. Asked him how the flip was going. He said HONDA will not let him flip his Accord. Not sure how that’s possible. But apparently, he took it to CarMax and talked to CARVANA. Both told him Honda has been disallowing resales/trade of their leased vehicles.
I told him that doesn’t sound right. But, asking the gurus here, have you heard of this?
I noticed on my latest lease statement for the Polestar that the payoff amount had gone up by a few thousand. When I inquired about it, they said they are now required to add the sales tax to the payoff amount.
My thoughts…every lease contract has a buyout clause so they can’t prevent you from buying it out, but that requires the payment of sales tax. I think they can deny someone other than the lessor (like a dealer) from buying the lease out.
Flipping makes a lot less sense if you have to go through the buyout process prior to selling or trading it.
I’m not surprised Honda followed the others and won’t allow a third party buyout.
Volvo is incredibly restrictive on their leases. No transfers, no third party buyouts. Only way out is to buy it and pay taxes or trade to a Volvo dealer.
Just as an FYI, as I did not know this. A neighbor has a Honda Accord on a 3 year lease. Over the holidays he told me he was going to try to flip it like I was flipping some of my recent purchases.
Well, spoke with him yesterday. Asked him how the flip was going. He said HONDA will not let him flip his Accord. Not sure how that’s possible. But apparently, he took it to CarMax and talked to CARVANA. Both told him Honda has been disallowing resales/trade of their leased vehicles.
I told him that doesn’t sound right. But, asking the gurus here, have you heard of this?
Yep, many of the captive banks are disallowing their lessees from selling the car to a 3rd party, like Carvana or CarMax.
Given that you don't really own the car, the banks don't feel like you should profit off of it, in this crazy market.
Yes, a lot of companies stopped allowing 3rd party buyouts at your buyout amount. I believe the contract was written to allow that. Basically you can do it, and pay tax, but to trade it 3rd party, they can do it at current market price, set by them.
This was always the case, but usually, never an issue since buyout was more than the trade offer.
My Acura lease statement always showed a buyout figure each month, and it did include my sales tax. When I sold to Carvana, AFS deducted that out (this was before they cracked down) so I got more than I expected.
Your neighbor can still sell it. He just has to buy it first, which means paying tax, which will reduce his profit. Unless he trades it in and gets a credit, but he gets shorted by the tax doing that.
One more thing. I believe this doesn’t apply if you take it to one of their dealers. So he could in theory sell it to a Honda dealer at his buyout, and pay no tax, some come out ahead if they match the car max offer
Just as an FYI, as I did not know this. A neighbor has a Honda Accord on a 3 year lease. Over the holidays he told me he was going to try to flip it like I was flipping some of my recent purchases.
Well, spoke with him yesterday. Asked him how the flip was going. He said HONDA will not let him flip his Accord. Not sure how that’s possible. But apparently, he took it to CarMax and talked to CARVANA. Both told him Honda has been disallowing resales/trade of their leased vehicles.
I told him that doesn’t sound right. But, asking the gurus here, have you heard of this?
As our poster buddies have said, “it’s tough to out-bank a bank”. :@
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
I wouldn't assume scam. Darned thing was only $80k new. no auction data to rely on, unfortunately. Only 1 passed through, nearly a year ago, and hit $28k. Could have been a wreck for all I know. A couple of non-S models went through in June: $56k for 5k miles and $51k for 30k miles.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
I found a nice M2C at a borderline reasonable price- three pedals, Exec. Pkg. and slick top. Full BMW service history- but unfortunately black on black. Rats.
We’re all getting M2’s this year. It’ll come to you soon enough.
Not me, I’m holding out for my coworker to come back from Florida with his old Ford Ranger. I won’t participate in the dealer market until prices normalize just on principle.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
So I have a standing offer for $55k on my current Jeep. I'd love to cash out today, but really need it until a replacement arrives. Rental rates are through the roof up here in the PNW.
Any thoughts/suggestions?
(ZHP not an option - on summer tires, sitting in the garage)
2025 Jetta GLI Autobahn, 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xE
@nyccarguy said: @qbrozen - I’ve heard the balance of the RX8 is just superb. Besides a set of winter shoes, with a manual transmission (and zero low end torque) it might make a good south Jersey winter car. Ground clearance might become somewhat of an issue.
I know you’ve read up on these. Before you mentioned it, I would have never known to put “regular” oil in it, not synthetic.
Which is a big reason why it is so scary to buy a used one. When well cared for, a rotary can go a long way. They are RARELY well cared for.
I wonder how "special needs" the Mazda owner's manual made the RX8 seem, or was it really customer neglect.
'18 Porsche Macan Turbo, '16 Audi TTS, Wife's '19 VW Tiguan SEL 4-Motion
So I have a standing offer for $55k on my current Jeep. I'd love to cash out today, but really need it until a replacement arrives. Rental rates are through the roof up here in the PNW.
Any thoughts/suggestions?
(ZHP not an option - on summer tires, sitting in the garage)
So I have a standing offer for $55k on my current Jeep. I'd love to cash out today, but really need it until a replacement arrives. Rental rates are through the roof up here in the PNW.
Any thoughts/suggestions?
(ZHP not an option - on summer tires, sitting in the garage)
I can understand not wanting to be without AWD/4WD in your area. Tough situation given current lead times on things.
Friend or family have anything to borrow/rent? Again it’s such a long time, its quite an ask.
Roll the dice and buy a $3k beater? Highly risky in this crazy market. Whatever you get is liable to be barely roadworthy and you certainly don’t want to be driving your kiddo around in that.
Hold off on the order until the worst of winter has passed and use the ZHP?
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited Velvet Red over Wicker Beige
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
So I have a standing offer for $55k on my current Jeep. I'd love to cash out today, but really need it until a replacement arrives. Rental rates are through the roof up here in the PNW.
Any thoughts/suggestions?
(ZHP not an option - on summer tires, sitting in the garage)
So I have a standing offer for $55k on my current Jeep. I'd love to cash out today, but really need it until a replacement arrives. Rental rates are through the roof up here in the PNW.
Any thoughts/suggestions?
(ZHP not an option - on summer tires, sitting in the garage)
So I have a standing offer for $55k on my current Jeep. I'd love to cash out today, but really need it until a replacement arrives. Rental rates are through the roof up here in the PNW.
Any thoughts/suggestions?
(ZHP not an option - on summer tires, sitting in the garage)
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When your next Maverick comes in, you'll be on a multi year streak(3 if you got the RDX in 2020).
depending on what happens with some ancillary family members it is possible there could be another car or 2 filter through also.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Congrats on the WRX…that’s a REALLY fun punch. And it’s one of those times that there’s no heartache over not getting the new version.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
Speaking of which, the wife asks me today "why didn't you put the plates on the mach-e?"
Really?
Oh, I am SO EXCITED I'll be driving a rally car. Definitely feel happier about this one than anything since the Charger. This could be a long-term commitment.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
Combined 10K of rebates on that MSRP, what a world we live in
and with all these crazy tax credits, I probably should have tried to find a plug in too. P-style of course.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Forgot to go into a little more detail on this exchange thus far. I have dealt with no fewer than FIVE people at this dealership to this point.
My first contact was with a woman with whom I texted and emailed. Maybe she was pulled off when, on Sat, I got one of those “Hey, this is the GM. Let me know if you have been taken care of.” and I replied explaining I sent my quote and have not heard back for 48 hrs.
I texted her again this morn and she finally wrote back about how they’ve been trying to figure out how to work with NJ etc. I then got a call from a sales manager. We went over the numbers and all was good, although they thought NJ charges tax on full sales price. Then got a call from the finance manager (FM). He tells me “I’ll be your only contact from now on.” Ok, cool. Later on, a low-level dude (LLD) calls me to collect some info and confirm numbers yet again. FM emails for some more info, DL, etc. Then comes that phone call in the car I previously mentioned. This is back to LLD. At first, he goes on about the numbers and comes to the conclusion that, with my $2500 DAS, I’d be at 440. Ummm… no. Mind you, I’m the one driving.
So I run down the numbers for him. “You have 6.625% tax on the cap cost? You have .00085 MF? You have 57% RV?” …. “Oh, no, sir. That’s the problem.” He was taken aback that I knew all the above. But he had me at 15k. “Ok, sir, now I match your numbers. Thank you.” So I say he intrigued me a bit with the finance talk. He says 2500 down is about 440 (hence why he originally thought the finance and lease were same numbers). I said “well, I’d feel better at 225, so I’ll put a little more down. Should be …. About $4000.” He does some clicking. “Geesh. You are good with math. 422.xx.” Ok, let’s do that. Done.
My wife could only shake her head at me out-mathing the poor kid, who is sitting at a computer, while I’m driving. I let him know I have done this A LOT.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
https://fordauthority.com/2022/01/2022-ford-f-150-lightning-will-come-with-one-year-no-sale-provision/
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Rats.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
kids today say wrap it.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Wrap it
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There is no better way to get under a dealer’s skin than being able to calculate your own lease. They just aren’t used to it.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD, 2025 Toyota Camry SE AWD
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
Well, spoke with him yesterday. Asked him how the flip was going. He said HONDA will not let him flip his Accord. Not sure how that’s possible. But apparently, he took it to CarMax and talked to CARVANA. Both told him Honda has been disallowing resales/trade of their leased vehicles.
I told him that doesn’t sound right. But, asking the gurus here, have you heard of this?
I noticed on my latest lease statement for the Polestar that the payoff amount had gone up by a few thousand. When I inquired about it, they said they are now required to add the sales tax to the payoff amount.
My thoughts…every lease contract has a buyout clause so they can’t prevent you from buying it out, but that requires the payment of sales tax. I think they can deny someone other than the lessor (like a dealer) from buying the lease out.
Flipping makes a lot less sense if you have to go through the buyout process prior to selling or trading it.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
I’m not surprised Honda followed the others and won’t allow a third party buyout.
Volvo is incredibly restrictive on their leases. No transfers, no third party buyouts. Only way out is to buy it and pay taxes or trade to a Volvo dealer.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
Given that you don't really own the car, the banks don't feel like you should profit off of it, in this crazy market.
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This was always the case, but usually, never an issue since buyout was more than the trade offer.
My Acura lease statement always showed a buyout figure each month, and it did include my sales tax. When I sold to Carvana, AFS deducted that out (this was before they cracked down) so I got more than I expected.
Your neighbor can still sell it. He just has to buy it first, which means paying tax, which will reduce his profit. Unless he trades it in and gets a credit, but he gets shorted by the tax doing that.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
https://vermont.craigslist.org/ctd/d/vergennes-2014-louts-evora-supercharged/7431430658.html
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2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
no auction data to rely on, unfortunately. Only 1 passed through, nearly a year ago, and hit $28k. Could have been a wreck for all I know. A couple of non-S models went through in June: $56k for 5k miles and $51k for 30k miles.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
I travel rt. 22a quite often. Next time I’m by there I’ll look to see if it’s parked on somebody’s lawn.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD, 2025 Toyota Camry SE AWD
Any thoughts/suggestions?
(ZHP not an option - on summer tires, sitting in the garage)
Borrow your wife’s car
Which is a big reason why it is so scary to buy a used one. When well cared for, a rotary can go a long way. They are RARELY well cared for.
I wonder how "special needs" the Mazda owner's manual made the RX8 seem, or was it really customer neglect.
You can even keep your Jeep keychain.
Eliminator addition. Audition. Whatever, you get the point.
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Friend or family have anything to borrow/rent? Again it’s such a long time, its quite an ask.
Roll the dice and buy a $3k beater? Highly risky in this crazy market. Whatever you get is liable to be barely roadworthy and you certainly don’t want to be driving your kiddo around in that.
Hold off on the order until the worst of winter has passed and use the ZHP?
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2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
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Well, haven’t we had like ALL the cars between us? Doesn’t leave much room for originality.
Ferrari, Lambo, McLaren, Aston Martin, Bentley, Bugatti, Rolls, and Porsche need more representation here.
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