When I ordered my car (in Q1), the dealer asked if I wanted to pay now or when the car was delivered. There was no pressure either way and I opted to wait until delivery.
Current lease: 2025 Omoda 5 Estate 1.6 TGDI [147] Noble 5dr 7DCT
Last lease: 2022 MINI Hatch 2.0 Cooper S Classic Premium 5DR Auto
First lease: 2018 SEAT Leon Sport Tourer 1.8 TSI FR Technology DSG