I should decide by next week whether it not I'm placing an order.
Trying to get a hold of a demonstrator first. I have to know what it's like on fuel in the real world.
The 5k miles a year is a massive issue - however, it's 6p per mile for anything over. Might be worth paying the extra each year for over clocking the allowance.
Just for reference if you did 15k a year (covering the average use of most of us) ... costs are as follows using the website and current figures.
5K per annum limit
Personal Leasing
£230.40 per month (incl. VAT)
Initial payment
£1152.00 (excl. VAT) - £1,382.40 inc VAT
2 Year Lease Cost = £5,529.60
Excess Mileage charge of 10000 miles @ 6pence per mile = £6000 per year (Total £12,000)
Total 2 Year Cost doing 15k miles per year (minus fuel, insurance etc) = £17,529.60
15k Per Annum limit.
Personal Leasing
£487.45 per month (incl. VAT)
Initial payment
£2,437.26 (excl. VAT) - £2,924.71 inc VAT
2 Year Lease Cost = £11,698.80
Excess Mileage charge = £NONE
Total 2 Year Cost doing 15k miles per year (minus fuel, insurance etc) = £11,698.80
So you would be far better off taaking a higher mileage lease policy.
That being said, if you were doing that sort of miles and could afford a larger deposit you would probably be better off with a HP deal from a dealer.