[AaronEhrenreich]

Hello Everyone, i'm American and I live in Italy, do you recommend Long Term Rental? I found this offer http://www.ilnoleggioalungotermine.it/blog/showroom/audi-q2/#.WgBmw2jWw2w
I like Audi Q2 , but BMW x2 it's a beautiful car http://www.ilnoleggioalungotermine.it/blog/showroom/bmw-x2/#.WgBnGmjWw2w

What Car do you Recommend?

 

[AaronEhrenreich]

...or this http://www.ilnoleggioalungotermine.it/blog/showroom/bmw-x3/#.WgCQUWjWw2w The price is very interesting.
I'm really undecided. Could you help me, please?

 

[OSL282]

Which car you go for is a matter of personal choice but the Audi may prove to be more reliable....... Oh and I'm not Audi Biased, my other cars are Citroens.......

Long term rental is a bit like 'contract hire' or a 'PCP' contract here in the UK.

Basically you will have an annual mileage limit which if exceeded will result in additional payments at the end of the rental plus the car will need to be returned in 'pristine' condition.

Any marks or perceived faults will have to be paid for, usually at extortionate rates unless you get the work done before you hand the car back and with the reputation of Italian drivers, well....... :twisted:

Plus you have paid out a lot of money with nothing to show for it.

If you get a loan to buy the car (plus a deposit from yourself) you can negotiate a discount off the selling price and then when you sell the car and clear any outstanding finance you should still have cash left over.