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P New set of wheels I may” look familiar To ease the pain, Dun- can extended my pay- ment plan over five years or 60 months. The end result was, I'd own the car at the end of the payment ‘period. Under ordinary cirâ€" cumstances, I look for- ward to the experience with greet anticipation. The lease on my cur- rent car, a 2006 Malibu, 317. Naturally, like 1 conâ€" tinually advocate, I want my business to stay in Stouffville. For these are the folks who, without question, support my sev- eral fund-raising endeav- ours It’s a way of showing my appreciation. I find it fun, travel- ing from dealer to dealer, negotiating the best pos- sible deal. Unfortunately, General Motors, Ford and Daim- ler-Chrysler have, with a few model exceptions, kissed the leasing busi- ness goodbye. “A figure on a threeâ€" year lease? You won't want to hear it," he continued. “It’s a whole new ball game," Duncan Giles of Giles Chevrolet explained as I, hat-in-hand, ventured into his oflice. I didn't, for, without exaggeration, it would undoubtedly break my GM i‘n fixbridge. offered the similar 60-month plan as Giles at about the same monthly "Ibo i'ich f0} a newspa- per delivery boy. Bill admitted he was very aware of my partiality “butthingshave changed," he added. Jim Bartley, a sales sparkplqg gt _Wlllianlson’s_ That’s not what I want- ed to hear. “Only a few leased models are available,” he said, “but give me time, I’ll work something out." Since 1952, I’ve owned or leased 28 cars, many of them Fords. All have served me well. I'm a Fond man at heart. “Five years," I agonized, “I should "soilong." “You will," he empa- thized, “and then some.” I wanted to borrow his crystal ball. 'Bill Houston at Hous- ton Ford was equally understanding. t’s tire-kicking time. Every three years, the inevitable rolls ground. I go shop- ping for a new set of (fl Theirs was a lease-to- buy. I wanted a lease-to- buy-back, an arrangement GM no longer offers. Too bad! In my overall search, Markham’s Markville Toy- ota had a proposal that best fit my pocketbook. It was a four-year lease with a purchase option after 48 months. While tempting, there's an embarrassing draw- back. How could I explain to Duncan, Bill and Jim the reason there's a Camry parked in our drive, when it comes to seeking dona- tions for my favourite charity? When duly washed and waxed, it looks like new as well. The post-lease price is $8,781. ' I'd be biting the hands that feed me! Mth a May deadline date fast approaching, there’s little time to tarry. It’s now or never. Realizing this, I'm seri- ously considering keeping the ride I currently drive. Since it's clocked only 60,000 clicks, the ’06 Mai- ibu runs like new. My'Iim Hortons’ cofiee acquaintances tell me this is the way to go, despite the fact the car will even- tually require tires, brakes, exhaust and mufller. A horse and buggy would fill the bill. 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