Originally Posted by alistairg

Downpayment on a lease = bad plan, it's forfeit money if the car is totalled.

Multiple security deposits however likely worth it, as the money will earn less in your savings account than it will reducing your payment, and that money you'll get back at lease end.

Deal is probably not bad - I was aiming for $500 over invoice when I ordered my V8 a few weeks back, but dealer held at around $1200 over.

Congratulations!