Why is leasing so hard? Any recommendations please?

[kmpowell]

I really wanted the GTI but I have reconciled myself to the fact it is the R, or the Cupra.

IMO - With the Cupra you'll be left with a compromise, and you'll probably spend two years regretting not getting the one you wanted. The R is a good car, but it's a bit sterile, and will cost you more.

Here's a few 24mth 5Dr DSG deals with the status of "In Stock". You've probably tried but thought I'd post them up anyway, just incase you hadn't seen them...

https://www.carsave.co.uk/


https://www.lvcontracts.co.uk/



No joy with the contact I gave you at Inchcape? 

[mcmaddy]

The Cupra Lux gives you leather interior (why do people not research these things before potentially buying). The Cupra is lighter and has the e-diff so should be quicker and more agile on the move than an R. By all accounts the front tyres don't last long 

[trueblue_ips]

I have tried that one @kmpowell. They only have 3 dr DGSs left unfortunately.
Have tried your contact but he is on a training course this week and not contactable until the weekend, will give him in a call then in a last ditch attempt.
Probably go for the R now though. At the end of the day, I think it's the closest I'll get to a GTI that is affordable and available. Not a bad car to settle on either 

[trueblue_ips]

If the R had the camera and not keyless, I would have said jump on it.

I bet a manual GTI would be wicked fun.

Praying you find something as I'd like to see another Town fan in a GTI!

Hopefully a better season this year @sjw.

Is keyless really that much of a worry on a lease? I just like the idea of starting the car with a button.

[kmpowell]

Is keyless really that much of a worry on a lease?

Keyless isn't a worry at all, it can be disabled on the 7.5 by the driver.

[sjw]

If the R had the camera and not keyless, I would have said jump on it.

I bet a manual GTI would be wicked fun.

Praying you find something as I'd like to see another Town fan in a GTI!

Hopefully a better season this year @sjw.

Is keyless really that much of a worry on a lease? I just like the idea of starting the car with a button.

I would go camera and keyless rather than sacrifice the camera to avoid the keyless. I love my camera! The car would be alright to park without it but with the camera makes it a cinch. I wouldn't want a car without it now.

I originally wanted keyless but I don't regret not having it, the OH's Merc drives me up the wall!