Volkswagen's First SUV Debuts on LeaseCompare.com Top 10 List
CINCINNATI--Oct. 3, 20030, 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 third quarter of 2003. The Touareg, Volkswagen's first SUV, debuts on the top 10 new cars with the Honda Odyssey falling off.The Top 10 Most Requested Models New Car Rankings 3rd Qtr 2nd Qtr 2003 2003 Make & Model ---- ---- ------------ 1 1 Infiniti G35 2 3 BMW 330 Series 3 2 Honda Accord 4 4 BMW 325 Series 5 8 Audi A4 6 5 BMW 5 Series 7 9 Honda Pilot 8 7 Acura MDX 9 6 Mercedes Benz E Class 10 NL Volkswagen Touareg Used Car Rankings 3rd Qtr 2nd Qtr 2003 2003 Make & Model ---- ---- ------------ 1 1 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 3 BMW 330 Series 3 2 Chevrolet Corvette 4 5 BMW 5 Series 5 4 Porsche Boxster 6 7 Mercedes Benz CLK Class 7 NL BMW 7 Series 8 6 Porsche 911 Turbo 9 NL Audi A4 10 8 Mercedes Benz S Class NL = not previously listed
The 2004 imports, like the Touareg, are appealing lease choices due to their naturally higher residual values. The fact that these vehicles tend to hold their value and that leasing offers attractive monthly payments continues to drive leasing of these new models.
The vehicles on these lists are being leased by an increasingly savvy public. "Alternative financing sources, like LeaseCompare.com, have shown steady growth," notes Tarry Shebesta, president and owner of ACS. "Even those consumers who choose to lease through traditional means, like dealers or banks, are using online sources for information and price comparisons."
LeaseCompare.com, as the name suggests, provides a tool to instantly evaluate leasing 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.