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LeaseCompare.com Names Most Requested Vehicles to Lease -- Fuel Efficient and Hybrid Models Dominate, Prius up 500%
CINCINNATI, July 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS), the leader 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 . Information was collected during the first half of 2008 from more than three million lease quote requests.
"We have seen a huge increase in requests for hybrid models with the Toyota Prius up over 500% from the last half of 2007," says Tarry Shebesta, President of ACS and a certified lease consultant. "And, for the first time, used hybrid demand is increasing because of the waiting list for many of the new models."


  The Top 10 Most Requested Models

  New Car Rankings

  1st Half    2nd Half
  2008        2007    Make & Model
  1           10      Mini Cooper
  2           4       Honda Accord (h)
  3           1       Chevrolet Corvette
  4           4       Toyota Camry (h)
  5           6       Honda Civic (h)
  6           nl*     BMW M3
  7           7       BMW 328
  8           nl*     Toyota Prius Hybrid
  9           10      Nissan Altima (h)
  10          nl*     Honda CR-V

  Used Car Rankings

  1st Half    2nd Half
  2008        2007    Make & Model
  1           1       Chevrolet Corvette
  2           2       Porsche 911
  3           7       Infiniti G35
  4           5       Honda Civic (h)
  5           4       Audi A4
  6           nl*     Mini Cooper
  7           9       Honda Accord (h)
  8           3       BMW M3
  9           nl*     BMW 328
  10          nl*     Nissan Altima (h)

  nl* = not previously listed
  (h) = hybrid available for this model

A complete list of how every vehicle ranks can be found at http://www.LeaseCompare.com .

"High fuel prices are helping to drive demand in hybrid vehicles," comments Shebesta. "Additionally, smart people realize that leasing, not buying, hybrids make sense, especially right now. With the improvements in technology coming out every year, they know that they can turn in the hybrid at lease-end, and not have to worry about selling a car with out-dated technology."

Shebesta also notes that, "Leasing protects consumers from fluctuating fuel prices as witnessed by the current drop in values of the pre-owned SUV market. Those who leased are simply walking away at the end of their term and leasing a more fuel efficient vehicle."

A comparison of all hybrid models and lease payments are available here: http://www.leasecompare.com/hybrid_car_lease_quotes.php

LeaseCompare.com provides an interactive tool to instantly evaluate new and used vehicle leasing options from a number of banks and credit unions. Customers can lock in the lease offer they like and apply for credit online.

About Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (http://www.acscorp.com)

Based in Cincinnati, Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS) is a leading provider of direct-to-consumer auto leasing, online vehicle marketing, and auto leasing software development. 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.

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LeaseCompare.com Names Most Requested Vehicles to Lease -- Fuel Efficient and Hybrid Models Dominate, Prius up 500%



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theoptimisticpessimisttheoptimisticpessimist - 7/24/2008 3:59:42 PM
+11 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
I'd skip the Prius and go for the Mini. While less fuel efficient, exponential more fun.

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damikcodamikco - 7/24/2008 4:05:46 PMView My AgentSpace
+5 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
I agree, i geuss it depends on your personal tatse


theoptimisticpessimisttheoptimisticpessimist - 7/24/2008 4:08:47 PM
+5 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
exponential = exponentially, rats.


auto001auto001 - 7/24/2008 5:32:24 PM
-4 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
I guess you want to get to know your chiropractor really well :)


ktu01ktu01 - 7/24/2008 10:29:39 PM
+2 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
Wasn't the Accord hybrid dropped after 2007? Unless the 2008 listed here are leftover models.

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DieselRulesDieselRules - 7/25/2008 1:59:30 AM
+4 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
Hybrid Shmybrid!!!
In the UK you can buy a tiny Civic Hybrid that gets 50.4 MPG.
Or a larger, safer, more comfortable Accord Diesel that gets 51 MPG and doesn't need to have toxic batteries replaced in a few years.
Tiny hybrid or larger, safer, more efficient diesel???
What's with all this hype over hybrids?

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