For family and dog reasons I'm getting ready to get rid of my Insignia 2.0 cdti (160) and I pretty much have my heart set on a Freelander.
Looking at a GS or XS I Have been thinking of leasing but beginning to wonder if it's more hassle than it's worth.
Rather than leasing, Taggart's have deals at £299 per month and £349 per month for 4 years with a balance of hand it back at the end.
Not really sure what to do. Any advice appreciated.
I'm just in the process of (hopefully) buying a new 110. I have spoken to quite a few people about this, i know some people swear by leasing, and say you can get a really good "buy it out" price at the end of the lease, however, i've not found any good lease options, i am also wanting to customise it a fair bit, so, it's probably not for me.
Personally, i'd speak to a few different dealers and negociate a bit, obviously you'd be in a better bargaining position if you sold the Insignia privaetly (good cars btw, just bought my missus one) but, you may not be in a position where you could either have 2 cars at once or be without a car for a period of time...
There is obviously the finance option, I understand you are often better off seaking the finance from a private company than through a dealer, however, i'm personally not one for finance (I come from the school of "if you can't afford it you don't have it*"
*except for houses)
You'll get a lot of people knocking the freelander (or gaylander as it is commonly called) however, the F2 is actually a very good car, a friend took his to Morocco with us and it performed very well and i've driven loads on long term loan from work and have been very impressed with them.
good luck
