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pinkandblue
Our family is complete, maybe
Member since 9/05 32436 total posts
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Stephanie
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Help me pick my new car
Keep in mind I have a dd who is 11 months and plan to have another in a year or 2....
I am trying to decide between leasing a Hyundai Sante Fe or a Chevy Malibu.....the prices are similar except that since I have a chevy now (trailblazer) that I am turning in, they will roll the amount I owe on the leased car (for over mileage) into the new lease for the malibu
If I put 0 down on the malibu, the payments would be 379/month for 15k miles a year (2.3% interest)
If I put 3,000 down, the payment would be $325
The sante fe payment with 1,000 down would be $320 /month (keep in mind that if I go with the sante fe, I will have to pay checy approximately 2,500 for the over mileage and the early lease turn in)
WWYD?
TIA
Message edited 2/13/2008 2:02:15 PM.
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CathyB
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Re: Help me pick my new car
My MIL and my BIL both had Malibus that they hated. Not sure why.
My ILs love their Santa Fe.
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| Posted 2/13/08 1:52 PM |
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MetsGirl07
LIF O2 Vendor
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Deanna
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Re: Help me pick my new car
love the Sante Fe... its such a nice car!
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| Posted 2/13/08 1:53 PM |
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MrsSchwags
Soccer Baseball Lax Mom
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Jennifer
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Re: Help me pick my new car
my mom had a santa fe and loved it.
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| Posted 2/13/08 1:54 PM |
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Blu-ize
Plan B is Now Plan A
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Susan
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Re: Help me pick my new car
I can't comment on either vehicle first hadn but here are some things to think about.
If you are leasing again with the same car company, they should eat the overmileage charges. Sounds like you have room for negotiation.
Also, check the insurance and gas mileage to get an overall financial picture for both cars.
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| Posted 2/13/08 2:02 PM |
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sunnyplus3
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Re: Help me pick my new car
my mom has a santa fe she loves. The new malibu has won all sorts of awards for being a great car & its now available as a hybrid. 
I don't lease, but it sounds like you could negotiate with chevy. Keep in mind GM just announced their worst quarter EVER in the history of the company.
You could probably buy a car for an excellent price right now.
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| Posted 2/13/08 2:07 PM |
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headoverheels
s'il vous plaît
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LB
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Re: Help me pick my new car
as soon as i can afford it i am getting a santa fe. i LOVE it and everyone i know who has one loves it too. (with and without kids).
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| Posted 2/13/08 2:17 PM |
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danielleandscott
My new 71 Super Beetle
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Scott
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Re: Help me pick my new car
The 2008 Malibu is a great car - so much better than any of the years before.....
If they are going to help you with the money you owe then get the Malibu. What about the Equinox? If you want an SUV.
My sister in law had to do this with her envoy - she was over the miles...She just leased an Acadia
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| Posted 2/13/08 2:34 PM |
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lvdolphins
My Loves!
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Re: Help me pick my new car
I have the Santa Fe and I have no compliants at all.
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| Posted 2/13/08 2:40 PM |
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pinkandblue
Our family is complete, maybe
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Stephanie
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Re: Help me pick my new car
Posted by danielleandscott
The 2008 Malibu is a great car - so much better than any of the years before.....
If they are going to help you with the money you owe then get the Malibu. What about the Equinox? If you want an SUV.
My sister in law had to do this with her envoy - she was over the miles...She just leased an Acadia
equinox is too much for me now, it is about 4k more than the malibu and the sante fe 
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| Posted 2/13/08 2:50 PM |
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LaurenExp
Waiting patiently for baby sis
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L-Diddy EDD 11/11/11 :)
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Re: Help me pick my new car
A co-worker has a Sante Fe and loves it.
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| Posted 2/13/08 3:18 PM |
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twobabies
Praying
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Mrs. Honeybee
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Re: Help me pick my new car
a good friend of mine has the santa fe with two small children. and she loves it.
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| Posted 2/13/08 3:24 PM |
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Gumpslilqtpie
Living the DREAM!!!
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Kimmer
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Re: Help me pick my new car
I  my Sante Fe!!!
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| Posted 2/13/08 3:47 PM |
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Lucky09
2017!
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DW
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Re: Help me pick my new car
With an 11 moth old and another possibly on the way soon, Santa Fe definitely sounds like the way to go!
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| Posted 2/13/08 3:56 PM |
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anonttcer
BOOOO for fall!
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Re: Help me pick my new car
Hyundai's are great cars!
Go for the Santa Fe!
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| Posted 2/13/08 4:32 PM |
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sunflowerjesss
Mommy to 3!
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Jesss, duh.
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Re: Help me pick my new car
My mom is on her 2nd santa fe. Loves it. Has no complaints, and I hear the new one has the 3rd row.
Only thing that makes me lean toward the Malibu is the fact that Chevy will roll over what you owe.
The Santa fe would probably be more practical for you with 1 DC and plans for a 2nd.
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| Posted 2/13/08 4:35 PM |
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Blu-ize
Plan B is Now Plan A
Member since 7/05 32475 total posts
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Susan
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Re: Help me pick my new car
one more thing. A lot of car companies will pay your overmileage fees or remaining lease payments to get you to be a customer. I would still negotiate.
I've heard good things about both cars though.
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| Posted 2/13/08 4:46 PM |
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CunningOne
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Re: Help me pick my new car
I'm going to be odd man out and say to pick the Chevy Malibu.
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