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Should a new grad lease or buy their first car in NJ?
Leasing often makes more sense for recent grads: lower monthly payments, no long-term depreciation risk, and flexibility to change vehicles as your life situation evolves. Buying makes more sense if you plan to keep the car for 7+ years, drive high miles, or want to build equity. For most new grads in NJ, a 36-month lease is the practical starting point.
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Great service! Sean worked with me over a couple of weeks to get a car that fit my budget and that I love. They delivered the car right to my house with a full tank of gas, signed some paper work and I was done. 100% would recommend.
Great service! Sean worked with me over a couple of weeks to get a car that fit my budget and that I love. They delivered the car right to my house with a full tank of gas, signed some paper work and I was done. 100% would recommend.
Peter Foltz
Best car buying experience however the people were more than gracious, polite, timely, and Health with every single detail of the lease experience. I cannot recommend them enough.
Best car buying experience however the people were more than gracious, polite, timely, and Health with every single detail of the lease experience. I cannot recommend them enough.
d morgan
Outstanding experience from beginning to end. Hard to beat excellent customer service and attractive prices. Highly recommend.
Outstanding experience from beginning to end. Hard to beat excellent customer service and attractive prices. Highly recommend.
Hank D'alessandro
Purchase went smoothly and stress-free
Purchase went smoothly and stress-free
Carol Roseto
Great experience from start to finish with the team. Made the process very easy and worked with us through the whole process, answering any and all questions. And actually returned all phone calls and texts. Ended up with the car we wanted at the price we wanted.
Great experience from start to finish with the team. Made the process very easy and worked with us through the whole process, answering any and all questions. And actually returned all phone calls and texts. Ended up with the car we wanted at the price we wanted.
Jeremy Golden
Stephen Perrone
I had an amazing experience working with Mark Viegas! He helped me get a leased vehicle without ever having to step foot in a dealership. Mark handled all the negotiations, worked within my down payment and monthly budget, and made the entire process stress-free. The best part — he even had the car delivered right to my home! I couldn’t be happier with how smooth and easy everything was. Highly recommend Mark if you want a professional who truly takes care of everything from start to finish.
I had an amazing experience working with Mark Viegas! He helped me get a leased vehicle without ever having to step foot in a dealership. Mark handled all the negotiations, worked within my down payment and monthly budget, and made the entire process stress-free. The best part — he even had the car delivered right to my home! I couldn’t be happier with how smooth and easy everything was. Highly recommend Mark if you want a professional who truly takes care of everything from start to finish.
Jessica
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
My experience with Vantage has truly been exceptional. The group’s streamlined purchasing process and attention to personal needs is highly commendable. I will surely be taking advantage of their services again.
My experience with Vantage has truly been exceptional. The group’s streamlined purchasing process and attention to personal needs is highly commendable. I will surely be taking advantage of their services again.
Debra Sullivan