Decided we needed a cheap family car on lease...

[Frasers Cup]

Our current family car is getting on a bit so I decided that we needed something practical and relatively well equipped.

Got what I think was a great deal on a brand new Renault Kadjar 1.3 S edition in Flame Red. (one of my favourite colours especially in the sun.) It has a gold base coat under the red so it really pops in bright light.

Had it for two days now, had to wait nearly 2 months for it due to the lock down. Got it on a 2 year lease deal with 12000 miles a year for £185 a month. Its the second top spec in the range and comes with led headlights and taillights, panoramic glass roof, reversing camera, ambient lighting, cruise, Lane keep assist, tyre pressure monitors, keyless go etc etc.

I wanted a BMW like I had before but with two young kids I couldnt bare watching it get trashed... Plus the Mrs drives it most of the time... I think i got a good deal on this. Its retail is £25k and now the lock down has been lifted, for the same spec that I got for £185 a month its now costing you £250...

It drives quite well, is quiet inside even on the motorway and has a decent boot and space in the back.

Opinions welcome..

 

[Usr117063]

"Opinions welcome.."

 

[Frasers Cup]

So...

 

[Usr117063]

What opinions are you expecting? Its just an ugly modern car, what is there to say? It looks like it was modeled off a clown shoe

 

[Frasers Cup]

Don't think it's that bad. It gets decent reviews and is well specced for what I paid..

 

[RacingBeaut]

Check leaseloco

 

[Frasers Cup]

Starts at over £200 a month on that site with only 10k miles a year... Still cheaper than the price they are wanting now from the lease company I got it from..

 

[Bluebeard]

Opinions welcome....

My opinion is; what a waste of £180 per month.

But the world would be boring and s**t if we all liked/did the same things.

It suits you and your happy. (And flame red is banging!!) 👍

 

[Frasers Cup]

What would you suggest as a cheap new family car on a lease with this spec level and size for this sort of money a month?

It may not be everyone's cup of tea but for a new car with 12000 miles a year I think £185 a month is a bit of a bargain... At least you like the colour I suppose 😂

 

[Tez.]

I wanted to buy the mrs a Kia xceed or a Dacia duster . She told me to f**k right off and has bought a new engine for her Audi . Lol

 

[Frasers Cup]

I've just seen your new purchase Daniel. You've spent £16k on a clapped out old Sierra which I think is a complete waste of money... But like you said the world would be a boring place if we all liked the same thing 😂🤣

 

[davo172]

I've just seen your new purchase Daniel. You've spent £16k on a clapped out old Sierra which I think is a complete waste of money... But like you said the world would be a boring place if we all liked the same thing 😂🤣

But the boring clapped out Sierra will be gaining more in value a month than you are paying out on a lease 🤣
It will be an event everytime you drive it it's an icon.

But tbf I think you got a great deal and the spec and colour are nice.

 

[Cads]

It’s horses for courses and as has been said if this makes you happy then crack on.
I’ve always favoured the buying a shed route over leasing.
Five years ago I paid half what you’ll pay over 2 years for a Mazda 6. In that time I’ve still not spent in MOT’s and maintenance what you’ll pay over the full term. And I’d still get about £600 for it now.
I don’t have to worry about parking dings, Kids trampling all over it, mileage and it still looks decent and goes well enough for a family hack.
Just my opinion.

 

[Inequality Street]

Wow amazing deal and such an awesome car for the money! I’m really jealous you managed to bag that, truly impressive. Well done fine sir! Bravo. (Is this a better response for you?

I've just seen your new purchase Daniel. You've spent £16k on a clapped out old Sierra which I think is a complete waste of money... But like you said the world would be a boring place if we all liked the same thing 😂🤣

Meow. Go back and stroke your Kadjar you oddball.

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

We were paying £240 a month for the Nissan equivalent Qashqai which I thought was good and that was a lease taken out three and half years ago.

It was a decent enough car to use as a family bus but I didn’t particularly like it.

Your not going to get many fans of this type of car on a forum like this no matter how cheap it is.

Our new ST line Kuga is heaps better and worth the extra sovs.

 

[Frasers Cup]

Wow amazing deal and such an awesome car for the money! I’m really jealous you managed to bag that, truly impressive. Well done fine sir! Bravo. (Is this a better response for you?



Meow. Go back and stroke your Kadjar you oddball.

How is a needing a new lease for the family with nothing to worry about for 2 years make me an oddball? You and Daniel seeing each other? 😂

But the boring clapped out Sierra will be gaining more in value a month than you are paying out on a lease 🤣
It will be an event everytime you drive it it's an icon.

But tbf I think you got a great deal and the spec and colour are nice.

When it's not broken down or rusting away.. I needed something that we didn't need to worry about for 2 years and is practical enough for the family. I know it's not a porsche 911 gt3 but it's also something I don't mind the kids scuffing up inside and covering everything with food etc..

 

[Frasers Cup]

We were paying £240 a month for the Nissan equivalent Qashqai which I thought was good and that was a lease taken out three and half years ago.

It was a decent enough car to use as a family bus but I didn’t particularly like it.

Your not going to get many fans of this type of cat on a forum like this no matter how cheap it is.

Our new ST line Kuga is heaps better and worth the extra sovs.

Tbh I bought it as a family hack that I don't need to stress too much about and I know it won't be an event every time I drive it. But sometimes needs must and i think it suits the purposes of what u need it for just now...

 

[Frasers Cup]

It’s horses for courses and as has been said if this makes you happy then crack on.
I’ve always favoured the buying a shed route over leasing.
Five years ago I paid half what you’ll pay over 2 years for a Mazda 6. In that time I’ve still not spent in MOT’s and maintenance what you’ll pay over the full term. And I’d still get about £600 for it now.
I don’t have to worry about parking dings, Kids trampling all over it, mileage and it still looks decent and goes well enough for a family hack.
Just my opinion.

Yeah and I would normally do that. But I wanted something relatively reliable and has a warranty and breakdown cover with it for the two years of owning it. Plus it's nice to have something new and not used or needing a bit of work.. I'd never buy it outright as the depreciation on them is horrendous but I think for the amount I paid its a good deal. But you are right I do worry about people opening the door on it in car parks and a used car to smoke around in would be less to worry about in that sense. However I've bought quite a few used cars and have been stung with some big bills when things go wrong..
I had a 330d in which the clutch and flywheel needed replacing then the dpf got blocked up. I just don't want unexpected bills at over £1k a time...

 

[Philip.]

What an odd thread.

You got any more photos of it?

 

[Frasers Cup]

What an odd thread.

You got any more photos of it?

Odd how come? The reactions to my choice?

I haven't really taken any more.

I'll put some more up since there are so many fans of it! 😂😂🤣🤣

 

[Philip.]

Odd how come? The reactions to my choice?

I haven't really taken any more.

I'll put some more up since there are so many fans of it! 😂😂🤣🤣

The car is decent enough but the thread was only going to go one way with comparison the what Daniel has just bought 😂

Whack some more pictures up of the car and the interior 👍🏼

 

[Frasers Cup]

The car is decent enough but the thread was only going to go one way with comparison the what Daniel has just bought 😂

Whack some more pictures up of the car and the interior 👍🏼

Haha yeah I guess so. But the cars couldn't really be any different and have been bought for completely different purposes 😂 I'll get some up later if everyone can contain their excitement 😂🤣😂🤣

 

[Brookie.]

Some odd responses on here. He's not posted saying 'how awesome is my new car?'.

I think it's a great deal for a brand new family car, especially on the mileage you got. It's not that bad looking either. Good colour too.

We can't all spend our whole lives driving round in a 15 year old hot hatch.

 

[Frasers Cup]

Just took some more pics there for the fan boys and the people that are on the edge of their seats 😂😂

 

[Mork of Ork]

It's fine, good spec for the price but I prefer SUV looking cars in darker colours. I'd prefer a Kuga myself but you probably won't get one for that price.

It's a perfectly adequate family car, but you'd probably get better reactions on Mumsnet than on a car enthusiast forum.

 

[Frasers Cup]

Some odd responses on here. He's not posted saying 'how awesome is my new car?'.

I think it's a great deal for a brand new family car, especially on the mileage you got. It's not that bad looking either. Good colour too.

We can't all spend our whole lives driving round in a 15 year old hot hatch.

Thanks Brookie. Cars are bought for different purposes. This was bought so we don't have any reliability worries hopefully and I don't need to worry about mots etc.

It may not be fancy but I think it should serve its purpose well. I like performance cars as much as every other car guy. But sometime you need something practical and hopefully reliable..

 

[botfch]

Eh it’s a boring daily doesn’t really warrant its own thread, we already have a lease thread after all.

 

[Bluebeard]

I've just seen your new purchase Daniel. You've spent £16k on a clapped out old Sierra which I think is a complete waste of money... But like you said the world would be a boring place if we all liked the same thing 😂🤣

Your car is costing you money. Mine is making me money.

Why are you getting so butt hurt about what some strangers on the internet thing about a rental car??

Strange bloke.

 

[Starlet_gt]

I'm not that fussed on them but seems a good enough deal. Tough crowd!

 

[Frasers Cup]

Eh it’s a boring daily doesn’t really warrant its own thread, we already have a lease thread after all.

I thought this section I posted in was general automotive? We can't all drive hot hatches and have the cash for new audis and bmws?😂

 

[Frasers Cup]

Your car is costing you money. Mine is making me money.

Why are you getting so butt hurt about what some strangers on the internet thing about a rental car??

Strange bloke.

And what about all the money you are spending to get the rough Sierra up to a decent condition? I beg to differ that your car won't cost you more money.. And you call me strange? 😂😂

 

[AdDaMan]

Kuga's are horrendous. Awful awful boats.

How much was the initial payment on this?

 

[Frasers Cup]

Like I said cars are bought for different reasons and purposes. I needed something new and reliable with a warranty as a family car. You bought a car as you have always wanted it as an investment.

No need to he nasty about it especially being a moderator. Should be setting an example...

 

[DrR]

How is it so small inside?

 

[Bluebeard]

And what about all the money you are spending to get the rough Sierra up to a decent condition? I beg to differ that your car won't cost you more money.. And you call me strange? 😂😂

Ok.

 

[Frasers Cup]

Kuga's are horrendous. Awful awful boats.

How much was the initial payment on this?

It was £1700 down which I realise is quite a bit but I guess we all have different reasons for buying different cars.

 

[Bluebeard]

Like I said cars are bought for different reasons and purposes. I needed something new and reliable with a warranty as a family car. You bought a car as you have always wanted it as an investment.

No need to he nasty about it especially being a moderator. Should be setting an example...

You asked for opinions. I gave you mine and now you’re upset because you don’t like it... 🤦‍♂️

 

[AdDaMan]

It was £1700 down which I realise is quite a bit but I guess we all have different reasons for buying different cars.

Well then its not £185 a month is it. Its more like £255 which isnt quite as great.
I got a Seat Ateca for £280 a month 15kpa and its a far superior car imo.

 

[Kev@KAM]

I'm paying £185 a month for a 5 year old BMW 328i - I wanted more car than what I could afford on a new car but I can see the added benefits of inclusive perks
The kids love it as you can kick it out of junctions slightly sideways in sports mode and it drives well so suits what I need. Downside would be the way kids seats sit against the bulge in the seats for the rear wheel arch but thats always been a BMW problem.
Costs wise after a year i've got to do the brakes and give it a full service

 

[terryc101]

£1700 and £185 a month doesn't seem that great now.

I've just got a Kia Xceed for £130 a month with no initial payment, wouldn't start a thread about it mind.