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Hi everyone, new to the forums, used to browse edmunds before…this is way better!

So been reading and learning a lot these last few days. I currently have a 2014 honda civic lease 10K/36 (can’t believe I missed the 3k asian conquest cash from chevy) that I have to give back in May.

I am open to the type of car as long as it is roughly the same size as the civic. I currently pay $128 a month, so would be looking for something at or below that price in the Tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT, PA) unless they ship.

Please let me know any suggestions on deals, thanks!

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That is a nice payment, did you have to put anything down to get there?

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No $0, I will look at the paperwork again but I had to do bank fee, dmv, first month, and maybe taxes upfront. I believe in NY it is tough to roll it in. But I will double check later tonight

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Yes, the downpayment and drive-off fees are not the same. Most deals here (for apples-to-apples) are at $0 down and then the drive-off fees are calculated separately – rolled in or paid up front.

Also, shipping adds extra cost. $500/36 = +$14/mo, realistically maybe $800/36 = +$22/mo

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Got it, then yes I believe it was $0 down. But once I get back home I will look at the lease to see exactly what was paid (how it was structured).

Okay so maybe no shipping given +22/mo

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There is still a $1,500 lease conquest from Chevy which would make a nice payment on a Cruze or Trax.

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Whoa, if this is the actual numbers its not bad at allll

2017 CHEVROLET CRUZE LT SEDAN LEASE FOR: $79/MO 24 MOS., MSRP: $23,415

let me try to work the hackr calc to see if it lines up

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any idea if i could return my lease early? since my end date is in the middle of may.

also i believe honda gives me $1000 - 1500 for minor dings and dents. i have scratches on the back bumper from parking in NY. i will schedule an inspection soon to see if everything is covered (fingers crossed)…i would think they try to screw me during those.

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Keep in mind this is NJ so doc fee will average 350-450.

You’ll need to add TTL.

I don’t know what the $500 GM Auto Show rebate is, or how to qualify for it. If you don’t but get Farm Bureau $500 (join 4 weeks ahead of signing your deal) instead, that would be a wash.

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Also - if you don’t need the fully loaded top model, you could try to replicate this deal for less:

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The sales rep I just called said no more $1500 asian conquest :frowning:

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Maybe @chevyphil can answer whether $1,500 conquest still exists.

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http://www.boston.com/cars/specials/boch/chevy.html

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yeah that would be amazing, anything under 100$ I would jump on. given i can return my current lease a little early. i’m also 2-3k below the 30k miles.

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You can get a Rogue S with all of the limited options, for about 158 a month

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out of luck with the conquest rebate

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thanks for the recc!

looking to stay below my current payment of $128.

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The Asian rebate was $3000 last month. I think there still is a $1500 rebate, but I’m not sure which brands it applies to in April.

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still chatting with him and asking him to clarify that point, thanks for bringing it up!

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