LeaseTrader.com vs. leasing a new vehicle
Posted By RichC on March 3, 2008
Leasing a car is a popular option when shopping for a new car and it makes sense in some situations. In fact as prices of new cars rise, so do the number of people opting for leasing since the initial monthly outlay is generally lower. According to Motorweek, over 17 million Americans are now in automobile leases. The long running PBS automotive television program offered some advice to those considering leasing and clearly points out the pluses and minuses. Besides the mileage overage charge, which got me in trouble back in the 1990s, Yolanda Vazquez points out that other overlooked costs are the acquisition fee, disposition fee and the “dreaded” early termination penalty.
An interesting option for those wanting out of a lease is LeaseTrader.com, a site that matches up those wanting to save money by opting for a secondhand lease and those needing out of a lease. If you are looking for low cost option, this might be a great place to get a deal from someone willing to “pay you” to acquire their lease? Check out the video clip below.
The Geneva Auto Show will have another new clean diesel vehicle which would probably appeal to families here in the U.S. — the 
For those of you with a taste for performance AND a sport utility vehicle that could use some biodiesel, checkout the diesel version of the Porsche Cayenne expected in 2009. Industry analyst Peter Schmidt indicated the the primary motivation for the diesel Porsche Cayenne is the cost of fuel and improving emissions in diesel technology. The engine fitted into the Cayenne will be an Audi built 3.2 liter twin turbo V6 and Automotive News Europe states that this 300 HP SUV will return about 30 mpg. (no indication whether this vehicle will make it to North America in 2009) See 
In a press conference on Thursday, President Bush referenced his administration’s heavy investing in renewable fuels and the problem this expansion creates as it competes for food crops (particularly corn based ethanol). The President stressed that we also “need more oil and gas exploration and for less money to be spent on foreign oil.” These remarks came as some areas of the United States have seen pump prices hit $4.00 per gallon. Its possible with summer around the corner that prices could go even higher, and this could make an already sluggish economy more vulnerable to recession. We can only hope that the Federal Reserves interest rate moves and the tax rebates headed in our direction this May will make a difference. My concern is that this extra cash will be spent on foreign oil or credit card debt and that this will leave very little tax rebate left to stimulate the American economy. (segment of the press conference below)
Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, John McCain and Mike Huckabee were or are speaking Monday and Tuesday in and around Cincinnati Ohio. I could barely contain myself watching the local news interviewing those showing up to 
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While doing a few calculations, it might even save a few bucks to fly from Cincinnati to Orlando rather than drive … if you consider the cost of miles on an automobile. Here’s the 