The New Volvo XC90 Debuts on LeaseCompare.com Top 10 List

    CINCINNATI--May 8, 2003--Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS), an innovator in online direct-to-consumer auto leasing, released a list of the top 10 most requested vehicles from its popular auto leasing website www.LeaseCompare.com for the first quarter of 2003. Honda covers the model field with a sedan, van, and SUV all ranked in the top 10 for new car leasing requests. -0-

The Top 10 Most Requested Models

New Car Rankings                                

1st Qtr   4th Qtr                               
2003      2002        Make & Model               
----      ----        ------------
  1         2         Infiniti G35             
  2         1         Honda Accord             
  3         3         Acura MDX 4WD            
  4         4         BMW 330 Series           
  5         6         Audi A4                  
  6         8         Mercedes Benz E Class    
  7         7         Honda Pilot              
  8         5         BMW 325 Series           
  9         nl(a)     Honda Odyssey            
  10        nl(a)     Volvo XC90 AWD           


Used Car Rankings                             
                                               
1st Qtr   4th Qtr                              
2003      2002        Make & Model             
----      ----        ------------
  1         1         Porsche 911 Carrera      
  2         7         Chevrolet Corvette       
  3         8         BMW 330 Series           
  4         4         Mercedes Benz S Class    
  5         2         BMW 5 Series             
  6         3         Porsche Boxster          
  7         5         Mercedes Benz CLK Class  
  8         nl(a)     BMW X5 Series            
  9         9         BMW 7 Series             
  10        nl(a)     Mercedes Benz E Class    
                                               

nl(a) = cars that previously did not rank

    While Honda made a strong showing in requests for new car leases, the all new Volvo XC90 makes its debut on the list this quarter. Crossover vehicles such as the Acura MDX 4WD and Honda Pilot are a popular and growing segment because they combine the benefits of a sedan and sport utility.
    Used car leasing requests continue to be dominated by luxury models. Mercedes, BMW, and Porsche are steady favorites. Leasing a luxury late-model vehicle has grown in popularity as consumers in an uncertain economy try to keep monthly expenses to a minimum by leasing.
    "Low financing rates will continue to be attractive to consumers and are driving the strong used car leasing market," notes Tarry Shebesta, president and owner of ACS.
    LeaseCompare.com, as the name suggests, provides a tool to instantly evaluate financing options from a number of sources. Customers can lock in the lease quote they like and apply for credit online. As an independent leasing company, ACS facilitates the entire leasing process.

    About Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (www.acscorp.com)

    Based in Cincinnati, Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS) is a leading provider of consumer automotive services, including car buying and leasing, fleet resources, vehicle remarketing, and used vehicle sales.
    Founded in 1989, ACS's mission is to provide services that enhance the experience of buying or leasing a car. ACS achieves this by leading the industry with innovative proprietary technology, superior customer service, and years of industry experience.

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