InFluential_Magazine_May_June_2017

IN FLUENCE
Lifestyle
THE LOWDOWN ON
LEASING
A
fter all, it seems very attractive
on the surface — so attractive
that leases accounted for onethird
of all vehicles sales nationally
in 2016. Taking a closer look though,
you may be surprised to see there’s
more than meets the eye in some
lease offers. So, here are a few needto-know
nuggets about leasing a car.
Cash Up Front is Required.
If you’re thinking that leasing gets
you out of needing cash for a down
payment, think again. That low
IF YOU’RE IN THE
MARKET FOR A NEW CAR,
YOU MIGHT BE THINKING
ABOUT LEASING.
monthly payment you’re after comes
with upfront costs like taxes, registration,
tags and other fees all due at signing.
This could cost you thousands of
dollars. And, if you want to lower the
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