Cancel lease order before delivery - update

[Darlo]

Just a quick question please.

I have a Golf R estate on order. Currently in transit according the tracker. Having second thoughts and tempted by an m140i. Don’t want this to turn in to an R vs m140i debate... just want to know is there a penalty for cancelling prior to delivery. I have put no money down only signed the paperwork at the time of ordering.

Thanks in advance

Darlo

[SRGTD]

What does it say in the lease contract terms and conditions that you signed?

[Darlo]

The only thing I’ve signed is the finance application. No mention of any cancellation fee.

[I wanted a GTi]

The only thing I’ve signed is the finance application. No mention of any cancellation fee.

If you've only singed the finance application and not paid a deposit then there is no penalty.

As for the 140i vs an R, head says R but heart says rear drive 

[Darlo]

The only thing I’ve signed is the finance application. No mention of any cancellation fee.

If you've only singed the finance application and not paid a deposit then there is no penalty.

As for the 140i vs an R, head says R but heart says rear drive 

Thanks for your reply. I’m test driving an m140i tomorrow so will decide after that.

I really do love the golf r but really wanted a hatch as did the Mrs. The estate is still a great looking car and I’m sure I won’t be disappointed. However I’ve had two mk7 GTI (one man one dsg), i drive her gtd a fair bit and had an S3 between the gti’s. As you say just fancy going back to bmw for while, with the shadow edition you get a really good spec for only £8 more a month than R with same deposit. RWD and 340bhp it probably edges it on the fun factor!

Will decide over the weekend!

[CocoPops]

Still find it funny how cars  are measured by “its only £8/month extra”. Still the headline cost that I measure cars by.

[fredgroves]

My only comment would be make sure that you get a reasonably long test drive of the BMW, because I found the driving position absolutely terrible.

I'm also no fan of their 8 speed auto box either, its not DSG...

[Darlo]

Well a little update for those that are interested.

The advertised m140i lease deals advertised at the minute are difficult to get on a personal lease as BMW finance require either proof of a car allowance (I don’t get) or a letter from your company to say you require your car for business use (which I don’t be able to get).

So the Golf R looks like it will be parked on my drive in a couple of months!

[Jim_mk7.5]

Still find it funny how cars  are measured by “its only £8/month extra”. Still the headline cost that I measure cars by.

For most people, that's the only figure what actually matters these days..

[Darlo]

 

I should perhaps quantify my “£8 a month more”.

I look at value for money... for my £8 a month extra I’m getting heated leather seats and HK sound system amongst other things that the R doesn’t have. Plus ive hammered VW’s over the last few years so a change would be nice.

The m140i and R are both fantastic cars. Each have their merits and let’s face I won’t be disappointed in either