Hello fellow Leasehackrs. I’m a long time lurker and recent subscriber. My family just grew by one and I’m now in need of a 3rd row. The new vehicle will be my wife’s primary car and I would like to get her something nice. I would like to be in it no more than 700 a month and a max of 2k DAS.
I know a lot of you will tell me to search and I have. I’m interested in the following vehicles that have 3rd row options. Do you guys think I can easily get into one of these? I’m new to leases and am not confident in haggling but I’m no sucker either.
I’ll add to the above posts and say Volvo is your best bet, the aviator is brand new and the x5 is freshly redesigned, gle leases ok, the Volvo is the best bet.
Agree that the xc90 is the only vehicle on your list sure to be within budget, and also agree that you should add the Q7 as it will be within budget too.
Xc90 imo has better exterior aesthetics than the Q7, and more rear cargo space (this is measurable, not an opinion). The v6 Q7 offers a far superior driving experience, the second row is amazing (35/30/35 layout, middle seat latch, lots of legroom), and imo the interior is just more luxurious and refined. I’m not a fan of xc90 all touch screen layout, so I prefer Q7 tech as well.
I just wrapped up shopping for the same thing, the XC90 came very close to being purchased, but I went with a Ford Expedition -see my thread on it from today… I tested the discovery, gls, xc90, vw atlas, Q7, and chevy traverse, etc… just to see the options open to me on 3 rows… Atlas size was excellent, but was way under powered for my driving taste, XC90 had all the gizmos and felt good enough, the Q7 has a 3rd row that is not usable in my opinion in a regular basis. GLS was out since its getting a new body, Q7 is only getting a refresh, not all new body, so it may not be a huge change if you’re into it… For comparison, I am coming from driving a 2017 Range Rover, so luxury definitely mattered to me, and my Expedition purchase has been satisfying, with 3 full size second and 3rd rows of seats as well as space to haul all the required family gear without issues. My first domestic purchase, and satisfied, I owned Audi A6, A4, Benz Eclass, BMW 3 series etc… so it was big jump into a Ford.
Really the major change is the touch based interface. I think the rest of the interior, including virtual cockpit, is the same. I have a Q7, and IMO, it’s never been the best looking vehicle in its class, so any minor update to the exterior won’t make a difference. Supercharged v6 is being replaced by a turbo v6, so that’s not a huge difference.
I’d test drive the new a6 to see if you even like the all touch interface; lots of people don’t.
I wouldn’t cross the Q7 off your list just because of an impending refresh. It’s widely regarded as the best in class. It’s fantastic for families. The biggest drawback is that the second row is so spacious, it does reduce the third row and rear cargo space.
I hack them myself, but just based on what I see brokers posting on the forum, reaching out directly and inquiring, I think you’re right in the right neighborhood.
