M6 vs A8 Hellcat
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I can't speak to the Hellcat M6 vs A8 But I can say I am looking at leasing one and want the M6. I bought a 2012 GT with an M6 and loved it. I talked myself into an A6 in my 2014 GT because the usual "It's faster", 90% of the time it is more convenient", etc. I hate it. I put a blower on it hoping it would make it more "fun", it didn't. It just made it more fast.
The only reason I'm contemplating getting rid of it is the automatic. I even looked for 2013-2014 M6 to transfer over everything but then there's that whole MT-82 @ my 6xx+ rwhp thing. I even looked at the GT350 but for the same money as the HC, IMO there is no comparison in looks or performance. I just want something fun to drive. The only automatic I ever drove that was semi fun was Porsche's PDK.
The only reason I'm contemplating getting rid of it is the automatic. I even looked for 2013-2014 M6 to transfer over everything but then there's that whole MT-82 @ my 6xx+ rwhp thing. I even looked at the GT350 but for the same money as the HC, IMO there is no comparison in looks or performance. I just want something fun to drive. The only automatic I ever drove that was semi fun was Porsche's PDK.
Sounds like you need a GT500 or a Cobra lol
I understand the damages part. My Ex leased a car and my father has leased several, however I've never heard of them whipping out a paint gauge to measure depth.
Yeah I keep going back and forth because I always wanted a GT500 but then I would have had 3 S197's. But iI do still love the looks of them.
And what happens when that abused first year Hellcat becomes a total money pit as the blower, trans and engine all go out? I'm basically $35k into my Cobra that I'll be lucky to unload for $18k.
Any major issue on a used HC basically means you could have bought a brand new one and had Dodge fix it for free.
It depends on you. If you are the type where you don't think an automatic will suite you then go manual.
I just couldn't do an automatic regardless how much faster it is, I rock a manual in my M3 & in my Viper.
I just couldn't do an automatic regardless how much faster it is, I rock a manual in my M3 & in my Viper.
Go for the A8. I have a 2015 Hellcat A8. The A8 is a blast to drive. I drove stick for 20 years i don't miss it at all.
Nothing down and $600 a month...better read the fine print. They are going to get you in the end. Leases make since if you can write off the expense on your taxes...other than that...bad deal all the way around. Just my 2-cents.
600 a month, plus insurance, plus fuel seems outrageous and doesnt make financial sense to me. Or perhaps i just dont make enough money to understand how this is a good thing for you.
That seems high. But if you bought an old cobra, i could see that happening. I assume the cobra is paid off. If it is not and you are paying 5k a year to keep it going, that was a bad decision to start off with. But i am an outsider judging you which is not respectful on my part.
Your math is sound and i did the same thing when i leased my Charger R/T and Ford 150. I do regret leasing my truck because my intended use for the truck has changed..ie hauling and now i wish i could get out of my lease. One of the biggest problems with leasing is you are struck with the payments and in your case $600 worth. You are committed to $21,000 in payments. S*** happens employement, bills,angry wife wants a bigger house or kids....etc..
That is $10,000 in broken garbage. I'm basically coming to the conclusion there is now way to have a fun/performance car and not have it cost you $500 a month. Either in payment, parts, mods or repairs.
Oh yeah, I could never lease a truck, I'd destroy it as that is what they are met for.
But I also hear you on the lease issue. FCA doesn't let you sell your lease, so you are on the hook, where payment based you can always take a bath or something to get out of it.
I am buying a Hellcat with a manual because I find it more fun and engaging. I bought my 2015 GT with a stick because it would be more fun when I track it at the road course. I don't plan on drag racing the hellcat so the performance times delta doesn't really matter to me.
Driving a $70,000+ vehicle for ~$600 a month doesn't financial make sense to you?
Not when you have to give it back after lease term and you have nothing to show for after all those payments.
But, its OPs money and its his decision. Unless its like $99 bucks a month, Ill never lease another vehicle based on my experience.
But, its OPs money and its his decision. Unless its like $99 bucks a month, Ill never lease another vehicle based on my experience.
I view it as an extended rental. And you can always buy after lease term ends.
However, you still get to drive a $70,000 vehicle for 3 years, for $600 a month. Something you CANNOT do while buying.
I dont keep cars longer than 2-3 years anyway. And people mod leased vehicles all the time.
What went wrong? I blew my L motor in 14 months. That was a 12k bill.
When you can get a civic for 20k nearly brand new, no! Again, my personal income may be the problem here. I see all too often someone driving a nice car or truck, pulling a nice new boat etc. The bank owns it all. I hate car notes. But i'm in the oil field and it isnt steady.
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