I have been reading a lot on the forum recently. Trying to get idea of what is leasing well at the moment. It seems my best bet, is Infiniti Q50 or if I went standard brand Mazda 6 only cause that is really the only standard brand car I really like. Does anyone have any suggestions? I do not need anything big, small sports sedan like the size of a 3 series or the Q50 will do nicely.
320i often gets to around that price, IIRC. Not sure if it’s sporty enough for you. If you want >= 300 HP, Q50 is probably your best bet…
FWD or RWD?
Changes everything.
I would prefer RWD. But that is not a deal breaker
It’s hard to get a real sports sedan for the 350 range. Im biased and have never believed the Q50 to be a real sports sedan. Ive test driven them and I was never impressed. I am totally biased and that is purely my opinion.
I think a Mazda6 Grand Touring is your best bet with the 2.5t engine if you don’t mind FWD and if it can be had for 350.
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I guess sports sedan is not the right description. Sporty Sedan lol with decent performance. Don’t want a boring looking and driving vehicle like an Accord or Camry. Though that is my opinion
Oh, I know what you mean. I’d rather take an Accord with the 2.0T over the Q50 3.0 any day.
Q50 just… Isn’t a great car. I test drove both new and used Q50s to compare and even certified Q50s with about 25k miles felt unhinged and loose. I think the technology and platform is just so dated, probably why they can be easily had with 10k off sticker.
I understand what your saying, the infotainment system looks dated from pictures. Idk if that is true in person
- 1 vote for Mazda 6! It looks and drives good.
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It is dated in person. One of the most cumbersome infotainment systems I’ve ever used.
Q50 or a 3 series would probably your best bets in that price range.
If I were to spend closer to 400? Would my options change much?
You talking about the one with the turbo or regular 4 cylinder?
What would you suggest then? I have owed two Hondas. Nothing wrong with them, just don’t want another Honda lol
Mazda 6 GT if you don’t want an Accord Sport 2.0T.
Too bad, I don’t think A4 can be had that low, probably closer to 400-450 a month.
There is always the kia Stinger. However, I’m in the process myself of selling back the car to Kia for their poor customer service. So… Great car, terrible service.
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The KIA Stingers didn’t look like they had very good lease deals from my research. I do like the vehicle though
MF is high and residuals are low. A lot of cash on the table though for incentives. I think you can get a premium 2.0T for about 350 a month. Just look out for those fuel pump issues.
I unfortunately have to take insurance premium into the equation lol I’m under 25, so can’t imagine insurance will be good on the Stinger for me
You’d be surprised, my stinger gt is cheaper on insurance than most other cars I had. Doesn’t hurt to get insurance quotes.
Also, if you’re concerned about insurance premiums on a Stinger, then they won’t be better on a Q50 or BMW 3 series. You should get some quotes to get an idea of what would happen.
Hmm I will have to look into it