Team Hummer,
You make some good points about the 72-month lease being a long time, etc. But here is the thing: I am using it 100% for business (I have a 98 Saab for my personal use)and will wrap it with "KICK ASS IN COLLEGE" advertising material (
http://www.kickasscampus.com). Thus, The American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 gives me an immediate tax deduction to $25,000. In addition, I can take normal depreciation (20%)on the remaining value. I may not even keep it for 72 months anyway OR, more likely, I may pay it off early. As for the truck being 9 years old, keep in mind I drive a 98' Saab and will until the steering wheel falls off so I tend to keep vehicles. And the beauty of this truck is that the body style will remain fairly constant. And as an impact advertising vehicle, this thing will never go out of style.
**Now then, my real question is -- is this thing priced right?**
Because if it is the right price and the right color for resale, this really may be a pretty good deal for me.
As for the repair issue, I would never go to the dealer unless I had a warranty, are you kidding me?
I attach some pics. As I said, the interior is perfect with DVD/TV.
All the best,
Gunnar Fox