End of Lease Question
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End of Lease Question
So my lease is up in less than 2 weeks and I have an appointment at the dealership to go over the options this coming tuesday.
I'm currently 42k over in mileage which isn't a huge deal, I leased with the intent on buying ( I wont get into the reasons ) A few scratches and dings, etc.
I'm thinking with sales down and prospects not looking too good with the economy, I might be in a good position to get something new, especially if they have any leftover 08's (just not feeling the new grille)
So my question is, given the mileage (84,XXX ) Anyone think I have a chance a new TL without getting banged over the head?
I'm currently 42k over in mileage which isn't a huge deal, I leased with the intent on buying ( I wont get into the reasons ) A few scratches and dings, etc.
I'm thinking with sales down and prospects not looking too good with the economy, I might be in a good position to get something new, especially if they have any leftover 08's (just not feeling the new grille)
So my question is, given the mileage (84,XXX ) Anyone think I have a chance a new TL without getting banged over the head?
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I think you will have no choice but to buy your car. With 42k miles over you will owe Acura a ton of money for the mile overage. (even at 20 cents a mile, that comes out to $8400) The dings and scratches are nothing to worry about since you have a $1500 damage waiver. What is your residual value?
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You are F'd if you declare your mileage. This is what I would do:
Call the lease acquisition dept. Tell them you want to turn in your car but if they make you an offer you can't refuse, you may buy it outright. DO NOT declare your miles at that time. You should be able to negotiate a price at least 1500 less than residual. I did it twice last month. Do to the economy, they may even go lower. Then buy the car, keep it or sell it. If you turn it in you will be killed on penalty miles added to the old residual. That is not a good move.
Call the lease acquisition dept. Tell them you want to turn in your car but if they make you an offer you can't refuse, you may buy it outright. DO NOT declare your miles at that time. You should be able to negotiate a price at least 1500 less than residual. I did it twice last month. Do to the economy, they may even go lower. Then buy the car, keep it or sell it. If you turn it in you will be killed on penalty miles added to the old residual. That is not a good move.
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What's the market value on your car with 84k miles?
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This all also depends on your leasing bank. Geezer who was your bank that negotiated? I might be in a similar situation a few months from now and I want to buy my car as well. I'm not over the mileage but will be prolly at the time. No where like the OP though. 10k miles at most, but I really do want to buy my car, that was the intent from the begining.
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elegant type s... if you plan on keeping the car, do nothing, just look into getting the best rate on the other half of the car.... ie. wats left to pay
nautica... pm me if you want to hardball for real
nautica... pm me if you want to hardball for real
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I think you will have no choice but to buy your car. With 42k miles over you will owe Acura a ton of money for the mile overage. (even at 20 cents a mile, that comes out to $8400) The dings and scratches are nothing to worry about since you have a $1500 damage waiver. What is your residual value?
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Exactly.
My TSX lease is almost up and after 35 months of being in NYC the car looks like shit. Scratches on the bumpers, dings on quarter panel and door. According to the lease appraisal - damage equals to $700, and I don't have to pay a penny. Gotta love American Honda Financial
My TSX lease is almost up and after 35 months of being in NYC the car looks like shit. Scratches on the bumpers, dings on quarter panel and door. According to the lease appraisal - damage equals to $700, and I don't have to pay a penny. Gotta love American Honda Financial
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