Guys,
I am in a dilemma and could use a bit of your help. I have had the chance to test drive a Fiesta ST, as well as MkVI GTI. My dilemma concerns my purchase of a Fiesta ST and a MKVII GTI.
My purchasing criteria:
-Fun to drive
-Reasonably priced(Lease or Finance, with payments under 390 with $0 down(5 years finance or 3 years lease))
The Volkswagen dealer offered me a lease deal of $333 with 1,999 down with payments for 35 months, which accounts to $13,545 over three years($387 overall per month). Lease buyout would be around $14,000(based on a 55% residual value). Car is a base model with lighting package. MSRP of 27,000
The Fiesta ST can be purchased/financed for 5 years with payments of $390/month with no money down. MSRP of @25,000
My dilemma comes down to whether or not I would want to upgrade my vehicle after three years. If I do decide to upgrade after 3 years of owning the FiST, how much would I be able to get if I trade in the vehicle? I will most likely want to get a new car after 3 years. It would either mean turning the ST into a track car, or turning in GTI to upgrade to a Corvette.
I like the grown up feel of the GTI, but I have not had the chance to drive a MKVIII yet. I have driven a MKVI Golf R which was fun, but felt a bit isolated from the driving experience. The power was nice, and the car felt solid, but did not put a huge grin on my face. Let me know what you guys thought of the MKVIII GTI and the Fiesta ST after you drove it.
Please feel free to chime in and voice your opinion.
Anas
I am in a dilemma and could use a bit of your help. I have had the chance to test drive a Fiesta ST, as well as MkVI GTI. My dilemma concerns my purchase of a Fiesta ST and a MKVII GTI.
My purchasing criteria:
-Fun to drive
-Reasonably priced(Lease or Finance, with payments under 390 with $0 down(5 years finance or 3 years lease))
The Volkswagen dealer offered me a lease deal of $333 with 1,999 down with payments for 35 months, which accounts to $13,545 over three years($387 overall per month). Lease buyout would be around $14,000(based on a 55% residual value). Car is a base model with lighting package. MSRP of 27,000
The Fiesta ST can be purchased/financed for 5 years with payments of $390/month with no money down. MSRP of @25,000
My dilemma comes down to whether or not I would want to upgrade my vehicle after three years. If I do decide to upgrade after 3 years of owning the FiST, how much would I be able to get if I trade in the vehicle? I will most likely want to get a new car after 3 years. It would either mean turning the ST into a track car, or turning in GTI to upgrade to a Corvette.
I like the grown up feel of the GTI, but I have not had the chance to drive a MKVIII yet. I have driven a MKVI Golf R which was fun, but felt a bit isolated from the driving experience. The power was nice, and the car felt solid, but did not put a huge grin on my face. Let me know what you guys thought of the MKVIII GTI and the Fiesta ST after you drove it.
Please feel free to chime in and voice your opinion.
Anas