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Should I put money down on a lease?

Controversial advice: $0 down or very little (just first payment + fees). Here's why: if the car is totaled or stolen in month 2, insurance pays the leasing company, but your down payment is gone. GAP insurance doesn't refund down payments. Never put $3K-5K down on a lease.

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David was so knowledgeable and made this a wonderful experience .
David was so knowledgeable and made this a wonderful experience .

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It was a “fun” way to make a car purchase. Mark V. and the whole team were responsive, informative, and very friendly! Can’t wait to purchase the next one!! (😬🤪) Thank you!! Ulla & Bill

It was a “fun” way to make a car purchase. Mark V. and the whole team were responsive, informative, and very friendly! Can’t wait to purchase the next one!! (😬🤪) Thank you!! Ulla & Bill

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Using Vantage simplifies purchasing a new car and ending a lease. The new car and the paperwork is brought to you and they take away the old leased vehicle. It takes10 minutes. They shop among many dealers to find the best value. Very Satisfied.
Using Vantage simplifies purchasing a new car and ending a lease. The new car and the paperwork is brought to you and they take away the old leased vehicle. It takes10 minutes. They shop among many dealers to find the best value. Very Satisfied.

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Recently bought a car through Vantage Auto Group and can’t say enough how great they were. Their process was seamless and they made buying a car a great experience. highly recommend Vantage Auto Group!

Recently bought a car through Vantage Auto Group and can’t say enough how great they were. Their process was seamless and they made buying a car a great experience. highly recommend Vantage Auto Group!

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Vantage Auto Group is the best! They were supper helpful and made the process so easy. Will totally use them again and tell others!
Vantage Auto Group is the best! They were supper helpful and made the process so easy. Will totally use them again and tell others!

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From start to finish, it was a It was a “great experience buying a car“. Who knew? The people at Vantage were thorough and very quick.The Car was delivered into our driveway and a great guy got me signed up, paired up & familiar with the dash.I only wish I had some cash on me for a tip!

From start to finish, it was a It was a “great experience buying a car“. Who knew? The people at Vantage were thorough and very quick.The Car was delivered into our driveway and a great guy got me signed up, paired up & familiar with the dash.I only wish I had some cash on me for a tip!

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Easy to work with, responsive and made the whole experience worthwhile. I would recommend to anyone to go through Mark and the Vantage team

Easy to work with, responsive and made the whole experience worthwhile. I would recommend to anyone to go through Mark and the Vantage team

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