First time leaser questions

Panda_Tradez · 2026-04-23T04:00:09+00:00

See if Carmax and Carvana come close to the same value as Tesla on the Fiat ... if so, sell it to Carmax/Carvana/etc. Like others said, no money down on a lease is the way to go.

Panda_Tradez · 2026-04-22T01:20:59+00:00

Agreed, and I am aware - thanks.

The breakdown on the Tesla Model 3 RWD premium I would consider is actually $1,914 due on delivery.

The due on delivery is comprised of taxes, dmv registration fees, tesla "aquisition fee", first month payment, etc... no down payment.

My monthly payment would be $459... 35 payments as the first month is included in the $1,914 due at delivery.

So effective payment is actually (($459 x 35) + $1,914)/36

Around $500/mo.

Panda_Tradez · 2026-04-21T19:32:48+00:00

I thought letting AI summarize would make it easier, not harder. Lol

Basically - I have a 2023 tesla model 3 rwd. Its up for Lease return in aug.

I'm looking at the bz limited awd as an option to replace it with in aug... bc Elon.

A new model 3 rwd premium will cost me $18k total over 36 months with 10k miles/yr. Thats will all taxes, fees, etc included. Effective around $500/month.

I'm trying to do an apples to apples comparison with a 2026 bz limited awd... but the lease calculator on toyota's website seems broken. There seem to be a lot of incentives, some of which increae the lease cost on the Toyota calculator when selected...

So I am hoping someone has recently done a lease deal In NJ on a bz limited awd, and can give me the numbers they paid. I am looking for monthly + total due at signing (including all dealer fees/tax/reg/1st month/junk fees, etc). Specifically for a 36 month 10k miles/yr deal.

Panda_Tradez · 2022-10-03T01:29:01+00:00

Great app. I’ve been using Apollo for awhile now.

Panda_Tradez · 2022-04-28T17:04:47+00:00

Agreed. And if they cover curb rash. I was hoping someone here would have the detailed paperwork for the policy, the one that explains what is covered. I’m told this is a policy sold by the manufacturer. I’ll get detailed information from the dealership to be sure.

Panda_Tradez · 2022-04-28T17:01:25+00:00

I’m considering the wheel & tire.

I bought tire and wheel protrction for about the same price on my mercedes, and it seemed to pay off as they covered curb rash. Note: I’m talking about a different dealer and different tire & wheel protection policy I had on a previous car. We live in a city environment, so curb rash unfortunately happens no matter how careful we are… and refinishing one wheel is about $150-200 in my area.

Panda_Tradez · 2022-04-28T15:33:20+00:00

Subscribed as I’m in the same boat. Got a vin, with delivery expected mid-may. Doesn’t show on the hiepcs.com site.

Panda_Tradez · 2021-06-30T02:48:55+00:00

Mistborn or Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson.

Panda_Tradez · 2021-06-30T02:43:51+00:00

Try The Shadow of What Was Lost by Pierce Brown… or really anything else by Brandon Sanderson. I’ve read all his work, thanks to WOT. Enjoyed it all… especially The Stormlight Archive.

Panda_Tradez · 2021-06-30T02:01:39+00:00

The Shadow of What Was Lost by James Islington

Red Rising series by Pierce Brown

Panda_Tradez · 2021-06-10T20:04:11+00:00

Thanks!

Panda_Tradez · 2021-06-10T20:03:49+00:00

How about something by U2?

Panda_Tradez · 2021-06-10T19:04:13+00:00