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IntelliChoice Announces June Gold Star Lease Winners

12 June 1999

    Topping IntelliChoice's(R) list of the best automotive lease values for the twelfth consecutive month is a 1999 Saab 9-3. For the third consecutive month, the convertible model has the lowest effective net interest rate. The rate is under 1 percent when all leasing costs are considered. These costs include lease term, monthly payment, down payment, end of lease purchase price, net capitalized cost, vehicle price, residual discount, fees and deposits, mileage penalty and maintenance discount.

In total, thirteen vehicles made the list.

    The June Gold Star Lease winners are:

Model                          Ttl Net      Ad Rate    Term   Up Front
                               Int Rate      Month            Costs(a)

1999 Saab 9-3 Convertible       0.76%        $399      36      $3,393 
1999 Oldsmobile Alero GX -      2.19%        $219      36        $0   
     Coupe
1999 Oldsmobile Alero GX -      2.19%        $219      36        $0   
     Sedan
1999 Saab 9-3 5 Door            2.23%        $289      36      $3,183 
1999 Chevrolet Blazer 4WD       2.48%        $299      36      $1,623
1999 Chevrolet S-10             2.96%        $163      36       $163
1999 Buick Regal LS C.M.I.      3.02%        $299      36       $299  
1999 Chevrolet Tracker 4WD      3.46%        $225      36       $475
1999 Isuzu Trooper S            4.01%        $309      48       $804  
1999 Buick Century Custom       4.14%        $289      36       $289  
     C.M.I.
1999 Isuzu Rodeo LS 4WD         4.39%        $289      48      $1,084 
1999 Pontiac Grand Am SE        4.43%        $224      36        $0
1999 Saab 9-5 SE                4.71%        $399      36      $3,393

Model                         Expiration Date      Availability


1999 Saab 9-3 Convertible        06.30.99            National
1999 Oldsmobile Alero GX -       07.01.99            National
     Coupe
1999 Oldsmobile Alero GX -       07.01.99            National
     Sedan
1999 Saab 9-3 5 Door             06.30.99            National
1999 Chevrolet Blazer 4WD        06.30.99       AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI,
                                                ID, MT, NV, OR, UT,
                                                 WA, WY and select
                                                counties in ND, NE,
                                                    NM and SD.
1999 Chevrolet S-10              07.31.99       AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI,
                                                ID, MT, NV, OR, UT,
                                                 WA, WY and select
                                                counties in ND, NE,
                                                    NM, and SD.
1999 Buick Regal LS C.M.I.       07.01.99       CA, ID, OR and WA.
1999 Chevrolet Tracker 4WD       06.30.99       AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI,
                                                ID, MT, NV, OR, UT,
                                                 WA, WY and select
                                                counties in ND, NE,
                                                    NM, and SD.
1999 Isuzu Trooper S             06.30.99            National
1999 Buick Century Custom        07.01.99       CA, ID, OR and WA.
     C.M.I.
1999 Isuzu Rodeo LS 4WD          06.30.99            National
1999 Pontiac Grand Am SE         07.01.99       AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI,
                                                ID, MT, NV, OR, UT,
                                                 WA, WY and select
                                                counties in ND, NE,
                                                    NM, and SD.
1999 Saab 9-5 SE                 06.30.99            National

(a) Does not include tax, license or registration. Totals for June may be higher in some areas. See Gold Star Lease Evaluation for details.