Fun car for $400 payment

[max_boost]

What's out there available for 48month lease, 20 or 24k/year at $400ish payment?

I already have a golf tsi for the gf. I was looking at a base manual wrx (feeling a bit ricer) that checks in at $406. TLX is another option.

Anything you can think of or anyone buy anything recently feel free to chime in. Keep the budget balling alive.

[JohnnyHockey]

Infiniti Q50?

Sorry just checked, over 400.

[01RedDX]

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[gram]

I have a 2015 WRX. I would suggest that it is a great car to buy (it's really fun to drive) but and a big but.....you have to live with a terrible stereo, it is very hard to drive smoothly (many people I know that have driven manuals extensively have issues with it) and the paint quality is awful on these cars. Be ready to shell out for 3M, a stereo (at least a deck and new front speakers) The other thing that kind of sucks is that it comes with summer only dunlop tires, you will have to replace those too.

The WRX is great if you add about 3K to the price tag to cover those items. I absolutely love mine, just hate the paint and the stock stereo really.

I was also looking at the TLX, great choice if you can do V6 and AWD for that $400 payment. It's a much more expensive car than the WRX though.

[ercchry]

V6 mustang or focus st comes in at $400/mnth

[NoPulp]

Wrx for year round fun.

Mustang if you want 3 seasons fun. The v6s have a bad rep, but the newer ones would be plenty of power and fun. The ecoboost would be in the 400s I think if you wanted to spend a bit more.

[ercchry]

I had a '12 V6, so same motor and it had lots of pickup at higher rpm, very vtec-ish... New ones have irs and 3.15 final gears and still come standard with an lsd... Rented a vert in Maui and it was great on the twisty roads... Even with the auto

[max_boost]

That Caddy deal is nuts. How is that payment calculated? On the website shows $700+ :nut:
Super tempting :bigpimp:

[zieg]

I'm gonna counter the Mustang idea by suggesting the new 2016 Camaro. Looks like you can get yourself into at least a 1ss (455 hp) for well inside your budget, and keep in mind these things are mopping the race track with M3s.

[ercchry]

Originally posted by ZiG-87
I'm gonna counter the Mustang idea by suggesting the new 2016 Camaro. Looks like you can get yourself into at least a 1ss (455 hp) for well inside your budget, and keep in mind these things are mopping the race track with M3s.

A $50k car for $400 a month? :nut:

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

Golf GTi. Start a VW car club with the GF.

Profit.

[Xtrema]

Originally posted by max_boost
That Caddy deal is nuts. How is that payment calculated? On the website shows $700+ :nut:
Super tempting :bigpimp:

$47K car, $14K off as down payment. Lease for 2 years, residual is 50%.

I think in the other thread, you can walk away with that ATS cheaper than a fully loaded 4 cyl Accord, cash.

As lease deal goes, I don't think anyone is gonna will beat that.

The funny thing is, Cadillac's residual is so low, I just don't think they can move them with normal lease without knocking 30% off MSRP like this ATS.

[Mitsu3000gt]

Shit for $299/mo maybe I should swap the Civic for an ATS :rofl: You'd have to deal with CUE but it's hard to beat the price.

What dealer is it? It's not obvious in the Kijiji ad. I might actually do this haha.

[bigbadboss101]

Yes payment is lower than my wife's 2013 Fit although ours is a 4 year lease. Hard to beat that price.

[zieg]

Originally posted by ercchry


A $50k car for $400 a month? :nut:

He said lease, right? I dunno, I just went to the website and built a base 1ss and it was in the 3s...

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[ercchry]

Originally posted by ZiG-87


He said lease, right? I dunno, I just went to the website and built a base 1ss and it was in the 3s...

Wasn't working on mobile... But that's nuts, guess it makes sense if the ats is $300... $400/month lease (48month) gets you a $30k ford

[Redlyne_mr2]

frs?

[NoPulp]

Originally posted by ZiG-87
I'm gonna counter the Mustang idea by suggesting the new 2016 Camaro. Looks like you can get yourself into at least a 1ss (455 hp) for well inside your budget, and keep in mind these things are mopping the race track with M3s.

I think you are looking at bi-weekly?

1ss came up as $626 monthly for 48month lease with 0 options selected for me.

[zieg]

Oh, that could be. derp. Wonder what the Lt goes for then..

[Aleks]

Right now the deals are the ATS as everyone is mentioning.
2015 Q50 RWD (not sure what's left for stock) they have a $5000 lease incentive, but poor rate. If paying cash it can be had in the low $30,000 range :nut:

And there is always the GTI. With your Golf you may qualify for lease loyalty break?

[riander5]

Originally posted by ZiG-87
I'm gonna counter the Mustang idea by suggesting the new 2016 Camaro. Looks like you can get yourself into at least a 1ss (455 hp) for well inside your budget, and keep in mind these things are mopping the race track with M3s.

:clap:

Im on board, but while we are totally ignoring OP's request lets get him into a real M3 Beater and just get the gt350r

400, 1000, no big deal

[NoPulp]

Originally posted by ZiG-87
Oh, that could be. derp. Wonder what the Lt goes for then..

2016 1LT with no options selected is $432/month for 48month lease.

How do the folks in the trailer park afford dem der cars? :thumbsup:

[Pacman]

I would think an FR-S or the Ford Focus / Festiva would be fun and a cheap payment.

[Mitsu3000gt]

Nevermind found it :thumbsup:

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

Originally posted by Mitsu3000gt
Does anyone know what dealership the ATS deal is at? I don't see it on Cadillac.ca. I tried to contact the person but did not hear back.

GSL.

[Sugarphreak]

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[88CRX]

Originally posted by max_boost
TLX is another option.

Join the TLX Gang :rofl:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/88crx/IMG_0981_zpsyljmgmfo.jpg

[Skyline_Addict]

Originally posted by Sugarphreak
Fiesta ST

Finally.

You were surprisingly delayed for this one.

[Sugarphreak]

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[Aleks]

No deals on Fiesta ST. It leases out poorly right now, over $400.

[Strider]

Originally posted by Aleks
2015 Q50 RWD [...] can be had in the low $30,000 range :nut:

This was intriguing, so I looked around a bit. No RWD to be had anywhere because the demand is too low... was actually told that the last RWD that Hyatt brought in was a 2014 and it sat around for a year.

[D'z Nutz]

Originally posted by max_boost
TLX is another option.



Originally posted by 88CRX
Join the TLX Gang :rofl:

Never even occurred to me that TLX would be synonymous with "fun".

Ford Fusion fits your budget haha

http://media2.fdncms.com/orlando/imager/u/original/2482235/screen_shot_2016-04-05_at_4.07.51_pm.png

[K3RMiTdot]

Originally posted by 88CRX
[B]

Join the TLX Gang :rofl:



+1!

[nykz]

Don't think the TLX even with the deals right now are close to $400/month, unless you get the base model. Tech/Elite models are probably over $500/month.

[88jbody]

how much is the golf R? I pay $520/month on a 40k car loan. so probably need to get something under 35k to do it

[max_boost]

Any of these cars have the comfort mode access like on the BMW's

Basically you start your car, have it running and then leave it and lock it via fob. Locking it via key is okay too....lol just makes it handy for running errands i.e. deliveries

[know1edge]

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[88jbody]

my sonota turbo has push to start, so do the elantra if you get a limited. but most cars wont let you lock by remote if you leave it running, most you will need to use the key to lock after the doors are all closed.

[Sugarphreak]

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[ercchry]

Originally posted by Sugarphreak


Fiesta ST has that, plus a really good hill-start assist if you happen to get stuck in traffic

Why would you lease this when the focus st is the same damn price.... You can fit like twice the Chinese food in a focus :nut:

[Sugarphreak]

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[ercchry]

He was looking at grand caravans at one put... I feel like practically has to fit in at least a little bit

[zhao]

Originally posted by Strider


This was intriguing, so I looked around a bit. No RWD to be had anywhere because the demand is too low... was actually told that the last RWD that Hyatt brought in was a 2014 and it sat around for a year.

I dislike awd as it offers zero benefit to me, and am trying to find a newer 3 series that isn't a base model.... seems like everyone buys x-drive as the first option they check on these things...

[max_boost]

Gonna get more details on the ATS and if it's available for 3 or 4 year lease.

What about this? Budget baller no charge maintenance? Lol

CADILLAC NO-CHARGE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE PROGRAM

General Motors of Canada Limited offers a special customer package for owners of Cadillac vehicles purchased in Canada. The Canadian Cadillac No-Charge Scheduled Maintenance Program provides these customers with scheduled maintenance at no cost, concurrent with the 4-year / 80,000-kilometre Base Warranty Coverage period in the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. In addition, courtesy transportation is provided to Cadillac customers during maintenance visits.

[dirtsniffer]

Originally posted by zhao


I dislike awd as it offers zero benefit to me, and am trying to find a newer 3 series that isn't a base model.... seems like everyone buys x-drive as the first option they check on these things...

My brother has a white f30 335 sport rwd. His lease is up in June so he would sell.

[InRich]

I test drove the new 2016 Camaro SS and I was incredibly impressed! you should look at em :burnout:

[ercchry]

Originally posted by InRich
I test drove the new 2016 Camaro SS and I was incredibly impressed! you should look at em :burnout:

Is it a.... "Super car" :rofl:

[InRich]

^ you an idiot? or just acting like one?

[Xtrema]

Originally posted by InRich
I test drove the new 2016 Camaro SS and I was incredibly impressed! you should look at em :burnout:

Seems nice for a summer car.

[ercchry]

Originally posted by InRich
^ you an idiot? or just acting like one?

:rofl:

I love your posts, never change :thumbsup:

[Sugarphreak]

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[Kavy]

Originally posted by max_boost
Gonna get more details on the ATS and if it's available for 3 or 4 year lease.

What about this? Budget baller no charge maintenance? Lol

CADILLAC NO-CHARGE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE PROGRAM

General Motors of Canada Limited offers a special customer package for owners of Cadillac vehicles purchased in Canada. The Canadian Cadillac No-Charge Scheduled Maintenance Program provides these customers with scheduled maintenance at no cost, concurrent with the 4-year / 80,000-kilometre Base Warranty Coverage period in the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. In addition, courtesy transportation is provided to Cadillac customers during maintenance visits.

That was a large factor in me going with the ATS over BMW this time around. My first service they picked my car up from work left a CTS loaner then dropped off my car at work the next day.
I did a 4 year finance however not a lease as I got a ridiculous price on a 15.

[shakalaka]

Man these Cadillac deals are tempting me as well. Are they only on the 'regular' Cadillac's or on 'V' cars as well? Is there someone here that works for Cadillac? Wouldn't mind talking numbers to see what trading in the M3 for one of the V's gets me. Wouldn't like to get into a lease as for my needs it suits me better than financing. If someone here works there, please PM.

[Mitsu3000gt]

Originally posted by shakalaka
Man these Cadillac deals are tempting me as well. Are they only on the 'regular' Cadillac's or on 'V' cars as well? Is there someone here that works for Cadillac? Wouldn't mind talking numbers to see what trading in the M3 for one of the V's gets me. Wouldn't like to get into a lease as for my needs it suits me better than financing. If someone here works there, please PM.

It's a Cadillac ATS Standard (base model), 2.0T AWD and the only real options are CUE and sunroof. They are demo cars, not brand new. Window sticker is ~$47K ($40K base + CUE, Sunroof, some trim pieces, Freight & PDI get you to $47K) and buyout is ~$28K so you will definitely want to be giving it back after 2 years based on what I see on Auto Trader right now. 15,000km/year max at that price. No similar lease deals on the coupes, V's, etc. The ATS-V in the show room is ~$90K :eek: but they have huge cash incentives ($10-15K) on just about everything in there right now, so they must be having trouble selling them.

[shakalaka]

Yea I did some research last night and discovered that. So the payments on the V's will not be anything special from the sound of it. And I don't think I am quite ready to switch my current car for an ATS, unless it's a V or something. lol.

[max_boost]

Originally posted by Mitsu3000gt


It's a Cadillac ATS Standard (base model), 2.0T AWD and the only real options are CUE and sunroof. They are demo cars, not brand new. Window sticker is ~$47K ($40K base + CUE, Sunroof, some trim pieces, Freight & PDI get you to $47K) and buyout is ~$28K so you will definitely want to be giving it back after 2 years based on what I see on Auto Trader right now. 15,000km/year max at that price. No similar lease deals on the coupes, V's, etc. The ATS-V in the show room is ~$90K :eek: but they have huge cash incentives ($10-15K) on just about everything in there right now, so they must be having trouble selling them.

Ah I knew I was forgetting something. So it's a used/demo car? What's the mileage? 3k? I guess it doesn't really matter since it's a lease and giving it back.

Normally I don't care what the gf thinks when it comes to my cars but I brought up the idea of me driving a Caddy and she vetoed it so hard it caught me off guard lol She said I should just get another Porsche i.e. Cayenne lol oh man she's so silly sometimes. :rofl:

[shakalaka]

^Are you bored of your 911 or something? I'd consider trading my car for a bit if you just want a change. Haha.

[Kavy]

Originally posted by max_boost


Ah I knew I was forgetting something. So it's a used/demo car? What's the mileage? 3k? I guess it doesn't really matter since it's a lease and giving it back.

Normally I don't care what the gf thinks when it comes to my cars but I brought up the idea of me driving a Caddy and she vetoed it so hard it caught me off guard lol She said I should just get another Porsche i.e. Cayenne lol oh man she's so silly sometimes. :rofl:

My 15 performance model was not a demo and was well under 40k. I too didn't think I would ever drive a caddy but after a test drive and a price that rivaled a civic it was a no brainer for my work car.

[max_boost]

No no not bored of the 911. I'm keeping that thing forever. My 328 lease is ending this year so browsing for another daily driver to bomb around and have fun with.

Of course one can easily up the budget to $500 and have more vehicles to pick from but the research shows at $400 lol the ATS is the best deal so far and only 2 years too! Other vehicles to get the $400 payment are 4 year leases haha :eek:

[Mitsu3000gt]

Originally posted by Kavy


My 15 performance model was not a demo and was well under 40k. I too didn't think I would ever drive a caddy but after a test drive and a price that rivaled a civic it was a no brainer for my work car.

Does that mean they did this lease deal last year too?

[Strider]

Originally posted by Kavy
My 15 performance model was not a demo and was well under 40k. I too didn't think I would ever drive a caddy but after a test drive and a price that rivaled a civic it was a no brainer for my work car.

This one's ~$35k out the door for a 2.0T awd luxury, I think. If you got a performance for around that, definitely interested in the details.


Originally posted by Mitsu3000gt
Does that mean they did this lease deal last year too?

His sounds more like a one-off deal.

They did have a lease deal for about the same price out east last year though... I don't think there was anything like it here.