[G37daysAWeek]

Lexus definately does not have better resale than Infiniti. However, Lexus is beginning to play the same game as BMW and Benz where they have over inflated residuals that are subsidized by the factory. Also, just because the payment is higher than you expected doesnt mean the residual is bad. With the economy the way it is, banks have tightened up on the loans they are giving out and therefore you might see some money factors that have been bumped up recently. I would look at the whole breakdown of the lease before you jump to any conclusions. Also, if you are looking at a Lexus promotional lease ad, make sure you are comparing with IS350. Also, remember all ADVERTISED leases are usually 10,000miles/year so if you are working numbers at an Infiniti dealership with 12k or 15k per year, that adds about $20/month plus tax for each incriment you go up. Keep in mind you also pay sales tax on your monthly payment....ie: here in Orange County (CA) a car with a 10k/year lease payment of $400/month that someone then bumps to 12k/year would be something like $420ish plus tax (about $453). Also keep in mind that if you are putting $0 (literally NOTHING) down at lease signing, you are way under what those lease advertisements are looking for (usually a couple thousand, unless youre Audi) and you are also rolling additional costs (registration, document fees, tire tax, county fees, security deposit {if applicable} into your lease).

I see your point but just be sure to compare apples to apples and look at the TOTAL lease breakdowns...I had an IS350 for 9 months prior to my G37S and I'd never go back...haha P.M. me if you have more questions or anything...

Cheers!! (sry for the long post)