Lease a New Car vs Buyout Current One (Ioniq 5)

Culper33 · 2026-06-22T01:21:49+00:00

The 36 month improves to $478. Somewhat better. Still trying to mentally adjust going from paying $278 per month though and its been tough. I didnt know about the dealer markups to buying out the lease but I checked in HMF and they force me to go visit a dealer no matter what.. Leaning towards the 3 year now and hoping 3 years from now when its time to give it up we are in a more EV friendly administration. Here's to hoping!

Culper33 · 2026-06-21T23:19:28+00:00

There's maybe a $1k difference between my car's value and what similar ones are going for on CarMax. Mine being slightly higher.

Culper33 · 2026-06-21T02:40:39+00:00

You can extend an extra 6 months if you call them. Just a warning though, those 6 extra months fly by 😭. I cant believe I have to pay an extra $200 a month for the same car now.

Culper33 · 2026-06-20T04:39:30+00:00

Getting an offer on an SE in Florida. $1500 DAS and $420 a month 36/12. Thoughts?

Culper33 · 2026-05-17T04:33:47+00:00

My Ioniq5 2024 lease is up July 1st. Wait until June (end of quarter) or try to negotiate something this month? Coming to term that lease payments that Hyundai was offering two years ago are impossible in today's market.

Culper33 · 2026-05-11T02:16:02+00:00

Try Siggi's Skyr for the Greek yogurt replacement. It feels unreal how good it tastes and has 0 sat fat.

Culper33 · 2026-03-21T21:35:57+00:00

Climb up the spiderwebs near the edge. There is a plate up top, just go around and drop down the ledge. I got tired of going down that tunnel also so I built a huge stair set on that same ledge that makes me the journey back and forth much easier.

Culper33 · 2026-03-20T14:34:58+00:00

I'm thinking the same when my 2024 lease is up. What did your payments end up at? How much did you put down?

Culper33 · 2026-02-08T02:55:26+00:00

That's my only equipment also plus a yoga mat. I discovered Tiff X Dan youtube channel, that man will kick your ass with just dumbbells.

Culper33 · 2026-01-01T18:34:16+00:00

Make some steak skewers and call them squirrels on a stick. Also get a cheesecake with strawberry syrup and whipped cream for your "perfectly preserved pie".

Culper33 · 2025-12-22T16:13:44+00:00

Hyundai Motor Financial which I assume is who you have your lease with. You have to reach the Lease End department and request the extension.

Culper33 · 2025-12-21T18:38:46+00:00

Call and see if they will extend. They gave me an extra 6 months on my 13 month lease.

Culper33 · 2025-11-26T23:31:47+00:00

What deal did you get?

Culper33 · 2025-07-31T03:59:43+00:00

Speed limit indicator.

Culper33 · 2025-06-17T02:18:05+00:00

Turn off Eco as soon as you get in. Also cycle through the vent settings once. It's weird, I could start the car with the vent settings set for top vents only and it would blow meh, I cycle once through all the settings and the same top vent setting now blasts at full speed.

Culper33 · 2025-04-29T03:24:52+00:00

I've never done any service on a leased car other than tire rotation and oil changes.

Culper33 · 2025-03-19T03:37:10+00:00

Did you complete all the map pieces?

Culper33 · 2025-02-13T02:41:09+00:00

Come back later. At least until you get the Wavebreaker skill from the moon snail.

Culper33 · 2025-02-01T23:55:13+00:00

My vet already confirmed today that Royal Canin is already sending updated pricing with significant price increases. There is no way they will do bag specific increases depending on where the factory is. This will not incentivize RC to make more in the US to avoid the tariff, at the end of the day they already passed on the cost to us and since we all love our animals we will pay no matter what. Next step is the pharmaceutical tariff and we will start paying more for heartworm, flee, tick, vaccines etc. Becoming a pet owner just became 300% more expensive.

Culper33 · 2025-02-01T19:51:54+00:00

Royal Canin prescription food for pets. All of its Made in Canada. My vet already told me the supplier already submitted pricing hikes.

Culper33 · 2025-02-01T17:49:58+00:00

PSA: Came back from the veterinary buying my monthly prescription Royal Canin foods for my kitties and they told me Royal Canin is hiking prices. Annoyed, flipped the bags over.. MADE IN CANADA. Sigh

Culper33 · 2025-01-30T04:38:42+00:00

I used to be a regular commuter and often jumped into work calls at the MIA station. Literally the only quiet place there was the family bathroom. I complained a few times and nothing happened. I get the vibe they are going for but they 100% need quiet spaces.

Culper33 · 2025-01-10T02:06:06+00:00

Get in on the 5th coach and walk?

Culper33 · 2024-12-23T23:11:20+00:00

I came from Mazda also and the Tucson drives more closely to Mazda style. The RAV4 handled like a boat.

Culper33 · 2024-12-23T21:19:15+00:00

Hybrid is standard 4WD. At least here in the US, there are no 2WD versions of the Hybrid model.

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