Mahan Sajadi has only had the coveted license to drive in pink and green for a few days: on Thursday he passed the driver’s license test, today, on Tuesday, the 25-year-old is sitting in the “sales to employees” sales room and signing the contract for his first car: an Opel Astra Hybrid in carbon black. He proudly accepts the papers and keys. “The used car market is overheating at the moment, new cars have long delivery times,” says the 25-year-old, “so it’s worth its weight in gold to have a relative at Opel.”
With the “Family & Friends” program, novice drivers could choose from Opel models with short delivery times and immediately available #OPEL2GO models. And the attractive offers are just a few mouse clicks away: you can find them in the OpelStore staff under the category ‘Find a car’. “It’s worth stopping by more often: what’s on offer varies from day to day,” says Keywan Hemmati, Head of Marketing and Communication at “Sales to Employees”. Since not all #OPEL2GO models are always displayed online on a daily basis, he recommends that customers make a personal consultation appointment if necessary. This can also be done online: You can easily book a consultation in Rüsselsheim under “Appointments”.
“What is particularly important to me as a novice driver are the many assistance systems that are on board.”
Five days after passing his driving test, the 25-year-old signs the leasing contract for his first car together with his Opel family.
Just a few moments later he drives from the farm in his Astra Hybrid – thanks to the #OPEL2GO offer.
And the offer is popular: “I had to learn that you have to be quick,” says Mahan Sajadi. On his first visit to Rüsselsheim at Mainzer Strasse 95, it was the Opel Mokka Electric that he liked right away. But the #OPEL2GO model was already taken the next day. However, he quickly found what he was looking for elsewhere: he chose an Astra Hybrid with the “Elegance” equipment variant. “What is particularly important to me as a beginner,” says the 25-year-old, “are the many assistance systems that are on board.” stop, the blind spot warning informs me if a vehicle is approaching from behind.” He particularly appreciated the cross-traffic warning, which when reversing warns of what is approaching within a radius of 40 meters, when he pulled out of a parking space on the first test drive learned, says the driver’s license novice.
Purely electric commuting
He starts the engine at the touch of a button: “That’s what I call quiet! And that’s not even the electric mode.” For him, there’s no question that he will drive his plug-in hybrid almost exclusively in electric mode. “It’s ten kilometers from home to work – perfect for commuting purely electrically.” Mahan Sajadi works in downtown Mainz – “I can charge at work, there are several charging stations in the immediate vicinity.” About Pentecost is a family visit in Hanover. The Astra Hybrid should then be challenged for the first time on the long route – “I’ve already looked for the charging stations along the route.”
“More comfortable than my sofa!”: The driver’s license holder is already looking forward to going to a family reunion in Hanover over Pentecost – among other things to be able to extensively test the ergonomic active seat.
“I’ll get my next Opel in nine months. Maybe already the Astra Electric?”
Nine months, 0.9 percent lease
Mahan Sajadi opted for a 0.9 percent lease with a nine-month term. “These conditions are really attractive. And in nine months I’ll get the next Opel,” he says, “maybe it will work out with the all-electric Opel Astra Electric.” He intends to change his Opels regularly for two or three years – and then decide on one permanently. “Even if it’s going to be difficult, I can already foresee that,” says the driver’s license newbie.
Quick start for family and friends
Every Opel member can quickly help not only family members, but also friends and acquaintances to get a vehicle from the current model range (1) – and at the best conditions. “Family & Friends” is the name of the offer. There is currently a wide selection of #OPEL2GO vehicles that are ready to be picked up, which can be viewed at the local sales outlets and taken directly with you. And if you are not in such a hurry, you will find a large selection of vehicles with short delivery times online in the OpelStore staff at wir-fahren-opel.de. For example, the Opel Corsa GS for a monthly leasing rate from 282 euros. Only while stocks last, of course.
April 2023
(1) The leasing contract is concluded between the active or former Opel employee and Opel. The active or former employee and the Family & Friends user are jointly and severally liable for the right to payment of the monthly usage fee and, if applicable, a monthly service fee.
Photos: Rudolf Mehlhaff/Opel