Expat Ride - Car Leasing/Financing for Expats
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Re: Expat Ride - Car Leasing/Financing for Expats
I've just signed up to Consumer Report along with the add on subscription for "Cars Best Deals Plus" using this the AutoSource quotes look to be within ~$400 of their best price targets, which boost confidence that they are offering a reasonable service. Also suggests there is not that much room to haggle.
The primary reason for getting a loan against the car is for credit rating so intent putting down 50%+ deposit.
But I take the point about checking up on the incidentals given my quote only gave the monthly payments and no details on upfront costs, although they did confirm there was no penalty for early repayment.
Steve
The primary reason for getting a loan against the car is for credit rating so intent putting down 50%+ deposit.
But I take the point about checking up on the incidentals given my quote only gave the monthly payments and no details on upfront costs, although they did confirm there was no penalty for early repayment.
Steve
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I am! Very impressed with it so far
If you told me when we got here 10 years ago that one day I'd be driving a truck I'd have laughed my b0ll0x off, but its like an insidious creeping disease that starts taking over.....it starts slowly with the odd "you're welcome" or "have a nice day" slipping out, then you start slipping in the odd ter-may-doe and thinking that the portions aren't really that big, then bang you wake up one morning and there's a friggin truck parked in the drive, and you realize that all hope has gone.
The final nail will be when I can say "y'all" with a straight face......................
If you told me when we got here 10 years ago that one day I'd be driving a truck I'd have laughed my b0ll0x off, but its like an insidious creeping disease that starts taking over.....it starts slowly with the odd "you're welcome" or "have a nice day" slipping out, then you start slipping in the odd ter-may-doe and thinking that the portions aren't really that big, then bang you wake up one morning and there's a friggin truck parked in the drive, and you realize that all hope has gone.
The final nail will be when I can say "y'all" with a straight face......................
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Re: Expat Ride - Car Leasing/Financing for Expats
I am! Very impressed with it so far
If you told me when we got here 10 years ago that one day I'd be driving a truck I'd have laughed my b0ll0x off, but its like an insidious creeping disease that starts taking over.....it starts slowly with the odd "you're welcome" or "have a nice day" slipping out, then you start slipping in the odd ter-may-doe and thinking that the portions aren't really that big, then bang you wake up one morning and there's a friggin truck parked in the drive, and you realize that all hope has gone.
The final nail will be when I can say "y'all" with a straight face......................
If you told me when we got here 10 years ago that one day I'd be driving a truck I'd have laughed my b0ll0x off, but its like an insidious creeping disease that starts taking over.....it starts slowly with the odd "you're welcome" or "have a nice day" slipping out, then you start slipping in the odd ter-may-doe and thinking that the portions aren't really that big, then bang you wake up one morning and there's a friggin truck parked in the drive, and you realize that all hope has gone.
The final nail will be when I can say "y'all" with a straight face......................
Can't see myself going the truck route, but never say never... Large(ish) SUVs have been my sin. Never would have dreamt of having one in the UK, but here I really enjoy being in one. It's true though how we acclimatize, I'm still trying to recover from the fact that I acclimatized to the portion sizes
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Re: Expat Ride - Car Leasing/Financing for Expats
Haha, my in-laws continually have me saying "Y'all!". They think it's hilarious when I say it.
Can't see myself going the truck route, but never say never... Large(ish) SUVs have been my sin. Never would have dreamt of having one in the UK, but here I really enjoy being in one. It's true though how we acclimatize, I'm still trying to recover from the fact that I acclimatized to the portion sizes
Can't see myself going the truck route, but never say never... Large(ish) SUVs have been my sin. Never would have dreamt of having one in the UK, but here I really enjoy being in one. It's true though how we acclimatize, I'm still trying to recover from the fact that I acclimatized to the portion sizes
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Re: Expat Ride - Car Leasing/Financing for Expats
I am! Very impressed with it so far
If you told me when we got here 10 years ago that one day I'd be driving a truck I'd have laughed my b0ll0x off, but its like an insidious creeping disease that starts taking over.....it starts slowly with the odd "you're welcome" or "have a nice day" slipping out, then you start slipping in the odd ter-may-doe and thinking that the portions aren't really that big, then bang you wake up one morning and there's a friggin truck parked in the drive, and you realize that all hope has gone.
The final nail will be when I can say "y'all" with a straight face......................
If you told me when we got here 10 years ago that one day I'd be driving a truck I'd have laughed my b0ll0x off, but its like an insidious creeping disease that starts taking over.....it starts slowly with the odd "you're welcome" or "have a nice day" slipping out, then you start slipping in the odd ter-may-doe and thinking that the portions aren't really that big, then bang you wake up one morning and there's a friggin truck parked in the drive, and you realize that all hope has gone.
The final nail will be when I can say "y'all" with a straight face......................
#21
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Depending on your visa situation i.e. is it work based, then there is no harm in approaching VW directly as they do an expats scheme. I have emailed a couple of dealers in the area I am moving to - one was happy to provide some indicative figures (he quoted $349 per month on a Golf GTi with $1250 down at a rate of 'about 1.5%). I don't think I could beat that through Expat Ride or Intl Autosource, plus if there a few dealers in the vicinity then I am happy to play them off against each other.
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Re: Expat Ride - Car Leasing/Financing for Expats
Depending on your visa situation i.e. is it work based, then there is no harm in approaching VW directly as they do an expats scheme. I have emailed a couple of dealers in the area I am moving to - one was happy to provide some indicative figures (he quoted $349 per month on a Golf GTi with $1250 down at a rate of 'about 1.5%). I don't think I could beat that through Expat Ride or Intl Autosource, plus if there a few dealers in the vicinity then I am happy to play them off against each other.
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Depending on your visa situation i.e. is it work based, then there is no harm in approaching VW directly as they do an expats scheme. I have emailed a couple of dealers in the area I am moving to - one was happy to provide some indicative figures (he quoted $349 per month on a Golf GTi with $1250 down at a rate of 'about 1.5%). I don't think I could beat that through Expat Ride or Intl Autosource, plus if there a few dealers in the vicinity then I am happy to play them off against each other.
#24
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Had a call with Autosource today. The guy was really helpful. I've asked for options on both lease and finance on a Ford Escape. Seems like the pricing is good, but just to be sure, I've contacted the local Ford dealer for a competitive quote.
I was impressed though.
I was impressed though.
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By the way, I have had quotes from Autosource before, on a Ford. The guy I was dealing with said that Ford will only do expat deals with L1 visa holders. Anyone know if this is true as I am going on an E2? I intend to visit some Ford dealers when I go in a couple of weeks time (for a short visit) but if anyone knows whether they will lease directly to E2 holders that would be useful!
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they said L-1 to me. Mind you, that may have been about leasing.
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By the way, I have had quotes from Autosource before, on a Ford. The guy I was dealing with said that Ford will only do expat deals with L1 visa holders. Anyone know if this is true as I am going on an E2? I intend to visit some Ford dealers when I go in a couple of weeks time (for a short visit) but if anyone knows whether they will lease directly to E2 holders that would be useful!
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Re: Expat Ride - Car Leasing/Financing for Expats
By the way, I have had quotes from Autosource before, on a Ford. The guy I was dealing with said that Ford will only do expat deals with L1 visa holders. Anyone know if this is true as I am going on an E2? I intend to visit some Ford dealers when I go in a couple of weeks time (for a short visit) but if anyone knows whether they will lease directly to E2 holders that would be useful!
#30
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Will just have to go to a dealers and see what they say!