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Posted on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 2:32 PM
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Si_
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Firstly, is there a difference between Private Lease of a vehicle, and Contract Hire?
I don't think I can get a car under the company car rules unless the umbrella company offer them - and I can't get into the part of their website which would tell me this yet. When you see the lease etc quoted as 6+35, the "6" is just a deposit, right? You do get that back? I appreciate these are stupid questions, but I haven't done this before. I'm looking at this because there seem to be some stupidly good deals out there. Eg Kia Sportage for £160 pcm. Talk to me. Pros, cons, etc. Alternative is getting a relatively cheap snotter as I suspect my car is worth pennies, and I don't want a big outlay.
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Posted on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 2:41 PM
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exiges
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Si_ said... When you see the lease etc quoted as 6+35, the "6" is just a deposit, right? You do get that back?
Nope, they keep the 6. Which is why 6+35 monthly payments is much cheaper than 3+35. It's all about cashflow I guess, but I've only ever gone for 3+XX And yes, Sportages are fantastic value.
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Posted on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 2:41 PM
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Dinny_G
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Si_ said... When you see the lease etc quoted as 6+35, the "6" is just a deposit, right? You do get that back?
Nope...
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Posted on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 3:17 PM
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Si_
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So how can they call that a deposit? It's a front-loaded balloon payment!
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139.0001BHP on supermarket UL, glovebox open, hood down, seats reclined at a jaunty angle.
My mats are blank.
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Posted on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 3:21 PM
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mattcambs
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We just took delivery of a Leon. 3+35 inc vat, sevicing, tyres, 15k miles per year = £225 per month.
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Posted on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 3:23 PM
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CCC4U
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I have been thinking about the exact same thing recently.
Had problems in the past with cars and can do without the hassle of buying second hand but cannot afford to buy new outright. A personal lease with just tax to pay sounds like a good idea and just hand it back at the end.
Anyone had any problems with this setup before?
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Posted on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 3:33 PM
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exiges
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CCC4U said... A personal lease with just tax to pay
Often they throw the tax in too.
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Posted on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 4:11 PM
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Jobbo
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Si_ said... So how can they call that a deposit? It's a front-loaded balloon payment!
You don't get the deposit back on a PCP you know 
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Posted on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 4:14 PM
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Si_
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Maybe I don't understand deposits correctly. To my mind that is a downpayment.
I guess it's a non-refundable deposit. Either way, hmm. Thought it looked too good to be true.
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Posted on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 4:23 PM
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Jobbo
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Si_ said... Thought it looked too good to be true.
Just add it all up and it isn't too good to be true, it's just what it costs. Still a good deal, just avoid the naughty deals on 6+ because that allows the broker to quote a lower monthly fee when in reality it's not a fair comparison.
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Posted on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 4:26 PM
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Si_
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NotoriousREV said... You don't get the deposit you put down on your house or on a car bought on normal finance either
Look at it like renting a house. I'd expect to get my deposit back.
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Posted on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 4:57 PM
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Foz
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If the total payable is cheaper using payments of 3/6 up front then use whichever costs you te least 
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Posted on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 5:15 PM
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SimonB
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Deposit? lol - wally.
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Posted on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 6:29 PM
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mattcambs
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Jobbo said... Si_ said... Thought it looked too good to be true.
Just add it all up and it isn't too good to be true, it's just what it costs. Still a good deal, just avoid the naughty deals on 6+ because that allows the broker to quote a lower monthly fee when in reality it's not a fair comparison.
Best way to compare deals is to use 3+ 35, 10k miles, inc VAT.
Also check what the excess mileage fee is. Some deals are as high as 12p + VAT per mile. Ours is 7.92p inc VAT.
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Posted on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 6:33 PM
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ShockDiamonds
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mattcambs said... We just took delivery of a Leon. 3+35 inc vat, sevicing, tyres, 15k miles per year = £225 per month.
What's the spec on that please Matt?
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Posted on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 7:23 PM
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carlos
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mattcambs said... spec Speak to Ed at Wessex. He is very helpful. Tell him I sent you
Good deal on a yeti on there to 
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Posted on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 7:29 PM
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Diesel Taxi
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Nearly 11k after 3 years and nothing to show at end doesn't sound that great to me. Would be better off buying a 2 year old one for 10~ and either getting a loan or steam into the savings?
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Posted on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 7:35 PM
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carlos
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Diesel Taxi said... Nearly 11k after 3 years and nothing to show at end doesn't sound that great to me. Would be better off buying a 2 year old one for 10~ and either getting a loan or steam into the savings?
If you have a pretentious wife who wanted a new family wagon, that less than 11k for a new maintained kid carrier looks OK.
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