Sarnie

My thing, would be that after 18 months of leasing you have nothing to show for your money, e.g no car to sell or px against the next one..... Same as renting a house I guess - some prefer to do that whilst others mortgage themsleves to the hilt, pretending they can afford what they can't. Incidentally for what, when is that investment ever realised whilst you're alive Granted, but in todays market renting is often as expensive if not more so than buying Also, from a biz persective, if the car was bought then the balance will be reducing month by month. And, If business dictates then the car could be sold to realise the capital (albeit that the monthly payments would continue) What happened to the old concept of just buying something when you have the money for it ?? It no longer exists - until it all goes pear-shaped when the mind is (so I'm told) re-focussed If the housing market goes tits up again like it did in the early 90's.. there will be more than refocussing needed Hence the BoeBR coming down last month, the market was at breaking point........

My thing, would be that after 18 months of leasing you have nothing to show for your money, e.g no car to sell or px against the next one..... Same as renting a house I guess - some prefer to do that whilst others mortgage themsleves to the hilt, pretending they can afford what they can't. Incidentally for what, when is that investment ever realised whilst you're alive Granted, but in todays market renting is often as expensive if not more so than buying Also, from a biz persective, if the car was bought then the balance will be reducing month by month. And, If business dictates then the car could be sold to realise the capital (albeit that the monthly payments would continue) What happened to the old concept of just buying something when you have the money for it ?? It no longer exists - until it all goes pear-shaped when the mind is (so I'm told) re-focussed Or the BoeBR hits 15% again and people default on everything

Never thought about house buying in those terms before Dorian.., very thought provoking.... Hence the inception of Lifetime mortgages Bugger that... I pay enough to the taxman , vatman etc..without giving it a finance house as well I agree mate, I was pointing out what options are available to benefit from spending a lifetime of paying off a house. Whats the point in sitting on a mortgage free house, especially when peoples pensions annuities are providing bugger all and livving in poverty. Assett rish, cash poor?

My thing, would be that after 18 months of leasing you have nothing to show for your money, e.g no car to sell or px against the next one..... Same as renting a house I guess - some prefer to do that whilst others mortgage themsleves to the hilt, pretending they can afford what they can't. Incidentally for what, when is that investment ever realised whilst you're alive Granted, but in todays market renting is often as expensive if not more so than buying Also, from a biz persective, if the car was bought then the balance will be reducing month by month. And, If business dictates then the car could be sold to realise the capital (albeit that the monthly payments would continue) What happened to the old concept of just buying something when you have the money for it ?? Old news mate.

Never thought about house buying in those terms before Dorian.., very thought provoking.... Hence the inception of Lifetime mortgages

My thing, would be that after 18 months of leasing you have nothing to show for your money, e.g no car to sell or px against the next one..... Same as renting a house I guess - some prefer to do that whilst others mortgage themsleves to the hilt, pretending they can afford what they can't. Incidentally for what, when is that investment ever realised whilst you're alive Granted, but in todays market renting is often as expensive if not more so than buying Also, from a biz persective, if the car was bought then the balance will be reducing month by month. And, If business dictates then the car could be sold to realise the capital (albeit that the monthly payments would continue)

Pies? Ewoks?

At singing? holding a microphone? Closing her eyes, opening her mouth, sticking her tongue out............

Lol no need to blush...I am a HUGE transformers geek as you can tell probably my biggest interest apart from cars to be honest. Have more than enough toys, statues & DVD's to last me a life time I think...but always want more lol Thanks again for the welcomes guys Neil lol,got back into them about 3 years ago and since have spent over £3k on g1 stuff I love transformers too

class jay Only 5 months behind

Middle one looks 'adept' also

Totally agree, Sarnie. The rear diffuser and spoiler are a complete joke. It may appeal more if it was painted a decent colour.

Well I might buy one if the pic looks good

Thats hideous

My thing, would be that after 18 months of leasing you have nothing to show for your money, e.g no car to sell or px against the next one.....

Will we get to see the calender pages? Wanna see my car

Whats with all the Sweaty Socks lately????

Hmmmmmmmm This is the first non GT pack zed on pistonheads: http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/311375.htm £17k but it is 3 yrs old and a bit overpriced imo. An 18 month old car right now is a 06 plate almost 56. There was a blue 07 non GT posted on here for £20k ish. Based on that I would hazard at a guess of about £18k for an 06 non GT zed based on a new price of £26,265. I assume your weighing up whether to have the GT pack? Nope. I'm weighing up whether to cancel my new car order as delivery doesn't seem to be getting any nearer. So, whats depreciation got to do with you cancelling your order? Surely if they're taking the ****, they are taking the ****. Not directly related but I'm leasing the car to free up cash for the business. We've got off to a flying start, which is great but will mean cashflow becomes very tight around next Spring/Summer. The increased turnover means I could actually do with spending a bit less on the car to give me some more flexibility when things get tight so I've been thinking about cancelling the order, something I can do without penalty given the delays. Back to the original question, the depreciation was just to give me an idea about how good my original deal was in comparison to buying. Pretty good actually! Decisions, decisions! Without knowing the specifics, surely there can't be much in it per month to buy the car e.g finance than leasing it? Hard to tell with out all the info.... The big difference is that lack of capital tied in a lease vehicle and the ease of disposal. Fair enough, but 18 X £____ = dead money imo

Nice So whats happening to it? Sold? PX'd?

PM me some details mate?

I think only the rear needs lowering.........

Why is your house boarded up?

Do you love Jdm's ? Or are you a jdm lover

Get clever with your answers.....!! Oh I do, I told one kid I had done 220 mph in it

Hmmmmmmmm This is the first non GT pack zed on pistonheads: http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/311375.htm £17k but it is 3 yrs old and a bit overpriced imo. An 18 month old car right now is a 06 plate almost 56. There was a blue 07 non GT posted on here for £20k ish. Based on that I would hazard at a guess of about £18k for an 06 non GT zed based on a new price of £26,265. I assume your weighing up whether to have the GT pack? Nope. I'm weighing up whether to cancel my new car order as delivery doesn't seem to be getting any nearer. So, whats depreciation got to do with you cancelling your order? Surely if they're taking the ****, they are taking the ****. Not directly related but I'm leasing the car to free up cash for the business. We've got off to a flying start, which is great but will mean cashflow becomes very tight around next Spring/Summer. The increased turnover means I could actually do with spending a bit less on the car to give me some more flexibility when things get tight so I've been thinking about cancelling the order, something I can do without penalty given the delays. Back to the original question, the depreciation was just to give me an idea about how good my original deal was in comparison to buying. Pretty good actually! Decisions, decisions! Without knowing the specifics, surely there can't be much in it per month to buy the car e.g finance than leasing it? Hard to tell with out all the info....