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Does putting money down lower my lease payment?
Yes, a larger drive-off (down payment) reduces your monthly payment because it lowers the capitalized cost that gets spread across the lease term. However, putting money down on a lease carries risk: if the car is totaled or stolen early in the lease, you lose that down payment because insurance pays the leasing company, not you. Many advisors recommend keeping drive-off payments minimal and letting the monthly payment absorb the full cost.
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I had the pleasure of working with Sarah to find me a car. She was incredible! I called her needing a car and I had my car within a couple of days, while also meeting my price point and the specific style of car I wanted. Sarah is so approachable, knowledgeable, friendly, and reliable.Vantage Auto Group as a whole is a very dependable company and I couldn't recommend them more. They deliver your car to your house on time and are knowledgeable about the car and any questions that you have. I am so happy with how this process went and recommend Vantage Auto Group to anyone looking for a car!
I had the pleasure of working with Sarah to find me a car. She was incredible! I called her needing a car and I had my car within a couple of days, while also meeting my price point and the specific style of car I wanted. Sarah is so approachable, knowledgeable, friendly, and reliable.Vantage Auto Group as a whole is a very dependable company and I couldn't recommend them more. They deliver your car to your house on time and are knowledgeable about the car and any questions that you have. I am so happy with how this process went and recommend Vantage Auto Group to anyone looking for a car!
Ava Ilyse
Had a great experience, our rather urgent needs were addressed promptly and professionally. Thank you, Elka Green, for your recommendations! We’ll come back, happy customers.
Had a great experience, our rather urgent needs were addressed promptly and professionally. Thank you, Elka Green, for your recommendations! We’ll come back, happy customers.
Victor O
Rodger P
Working with Vantage Auto Group was a real pleasure. They made the leasing process easy, without any of the normal stress of going to and dealing with the dealership. This is my second time working with Dave and his staff and it was as smooth the second time as it was with the first lease.
Working with Vantage Auto Group was a real pleasure. They made the leasing process easy, without any of the normal stress of going to and dealing with the dealership. This is my second time working with Dave and his staff and it was as smooth the second time as it was with the first lease.
William Jenkins
We had some unfortunate events with 2 cars, Vantage made it all the difference in getting us back to normal. They were extremely easy to work with, amazing service and attention to detail, and made buying a car a fantastic experience.
We had some unfortunate events with 2 cars, Vantage made it all the difference in getting us back to normal. They were extremely easy to work with, amazing service and attention to detail, and made buying a car a fantastic experience.
Sameer Joglekar
We just bought our 3rd car from Dave and his group. They make it so easy not having to go to a dealer, I wouldn't do it any other way. You tell them exactly what you want, they find it, get you a great deal and deliver it.....need I say more!!! Dave is a true professional.
We just bought our 3rd car from Dave and his group. They make it so easy not having to go to a dealer, I wouldn't do it any other way. You tell them exactly what you want, they find it, get you a great deal and deliver it.....need I say more!!! Dave is a true professional.
John Pepe
Nomi Hassan
Dave was a pleasure to work with; simple, easy, and straight to the point. The car is beautiful - will definitely be using him again. Thank you!!!
Dave was a pleasure to work with; simple, easy, and straight to the point. The car is beautiful - will definitely be using him again. Thank you!!!
Brittany Smith
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