I was wondering..... what would the dealer do if you decide to remove the badges and clear the headlights on a lease once you return it? will you have to pay for the "damages"

 

Removing the badges not a biggy. They can slap new ones on there. Or when debadge the car throw the emblems in the glove box so when you do return the car back you have them to put back on. As far as the headlights you are modifying them so it could be a potential issue.

 

Do you plan on purchasing it after the lease? This car will give you many years of happiness. If you know you're going to buy it when the lease expires, I say do it. If you clear your headlights, install switchbacks so your turn signals are amber when they light up.