Current lease is up and decided on a 997S. Visited several dealers in the area and there are "QUITE A FEW" '06 leftovers. Delaers are aggressive in the discounting. (Did not know there is a least 10-12K markup in the MSRP of the 997S over DEALER invoice) Car I am looking at stickers at $90,370.(Dealer invoice $79,112)
What should I offer? Should i deal for an '07 since residual is probably higher?

Thanks, Chris

 

If you can find the color/option you are looking for in 06, then go for it.
but if u r getting a lease, take a look side by side similar option car which has better lease rates etc and go from there.

 

I can get you into an '05 997S Basalt, full black leather,Bose, 6CD changer,sport chrono,19"classic wheels , metal door sills, adaptive sport seats, chrome exhaust tips,heated seats, auto dim mirrors,car cover with 5500 miles. Never been in the rain. $75,000.

 

That is certainly an attractive price but I am looking for a lease deal (business expense)

 

do u have any pix of that car?
sounds like a winner to me.
full leather. kewl and sports chrono///

 

Do you turn you leases in or sell them outright before the lease is up?

If you sell them outright 06' over 07'. The reasoning is that you will have a low milage 06' instead of a high milage 07'.

Good luck!

 

Yeah great if you want a two year old car and are not leasing. I agree if its for a business expense, such as in my case, you are better of getting new. Residuals are at its highest when they are new and the more equipment the vehicle has. It is really a toss up ownership vs business expense (lease).

 

Where are you located? Are you a private party selling or a dealer?

 

At the end of my lease I always hand the car in.

 

pm sent to you

 

I am in St. Louis and am selling the car myself. The car will not be available until later this year when my '07 C2S Cab. arrives.