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Re: Repayment of personal property tax! [jab3] by carguy79
Jul 13, 2004 (10:51 am)
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Replying to: jab3 (Jul 12, 2004 6:55 pm)

Personal property tax is not determined by the bank, it is required by some states. I handle lease end for several clients and this is a common fee. Most states I have dealt with, that charge this tax, collect this tax in the arrears. (2003 tax due Jan 1 2004)
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My leasing rip off story -- what to do now by faizur
Jul 13, 2004 (7:24 pm)
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I signed a lease back in Nov. 2000 for 4 years which is due this Nov. Long story short, they cheated me and I signed the lease without understanding it, any way trying to give back the car and get couple of thousands, finally, they agreed to get back the car and will pay for remaining 3 months, but at least I want my personal property tax back and want them to address me an agreement not to charge for excess wears and tears and pay for year 2003 property tax. They might agree with some of those agreements. It is a 2001 honda accord car, 485 monthly payment, 12k/yr, 13K residual, cap cost was 27k, rent charge 9.5K, huh, shame on me.
 
Now I want to know, what should I do? I need a car, but don't have any cash in hand, fair credit history, but stable job and last 45 months of Auto payment.
 
I really appreciate any suggestions and good advice in this regard.
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Re: My leasing rip off story -- what to do now [faizur] by fish8
Jul 14, 2004 (4:23 am)
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Replying to: faizur (Jul 13, 2004 7:24 pm)

I am having trouble following your post. Why are you asking them to pay your property tax? What does that have to do with the car lease? Also, why would the lease company sign something stating that they will waive excess wear and tear charges? Why not just give the car back and be done with it?
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there is more to this by audia8q
Jul 15, 2004 (7:19 am)
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This is the line I have trouble with...
 
"they cheated me and I signed the lease without understanding it.."
 
why try to blame others for your own foolish decision? Why would you sign a financial contract without understanding what your singing?? Did they hold a gun to your head and say "sign or else?"
 
Whatever happend to being accountable for your own actions?
 
FISH8....some states have personal property tax on cars. Here in CT a $20K car will cost you $400-800 per year depending on your town tax rates.
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Re: there is more to this [audia8q] by fish8
Jul 15, 2004 (8:28 am)
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Replying to: audia8q (Jul 15, 2004 7:19 am)

Here in Ga, we have a similar tax...called ad velorum tax. But, my confusion was why would he/she expect the dealer or manufacturer to pay for the tax on the car? That is one's personal responsibility to pay if they own or lease a car.
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Re: there is more to this [fish8] by faizur
Jul 15, 2004 (5:53 pm)
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Replying to: fish8 (Jul 15, 2004 8:28 am)

They put me on a lease saying buying and leasing is same which is not true. That's why I need the Property tax back which I shouldn't pay if I purchase the vehicle what I was intended at that time.
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Re: there is more to this [faizur] by fish8
Jul 16, 2004 (3:30 am)
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Replying to: faizur (Jul 15, 2004 5:53 pm)

It is very unfortunate, but that is not the dealers fault, it is the purchaser's. It is their responsiblity to research and make sure they understand all contracts prior to signing. Here in GA, a salsman can say ANYTHING (lies) to get you to buy the car and it is not illegal.
 
Also, at least in GA, you pay "property tax" whether you buy OR lease.
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Faizur ......... by rroyce10
Jul 16, 2004 (4:08 am)
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.... ** They put me on a lease saying buying and leasing is same which is not true **
 
            If your Real Estate agent said: "buying and leasing is the same", would you still lease the property.? .. come on, lets be honest here, your blaming the dealer for "your" decision ......
 
                           Terry.
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Re: Early Term [hospsafe] by samnoe
Jul 18, 2004 (7:50 pm)
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Replying to: hospsafe (Jul 11, 2004 12:54 pm)

Hi hospsafe,
 
I have now a Ford Windstar lease which ends in Jan. '05, and I got an offer from Ford to lease a new Freestar, and they will waive up to 10 remaining payments on my current lease, so no early termination fees or whatever - just go to the dealer, and ask them for the special offer (I think the name of the program is 'early bird') and that's it. Drive home with the new car.
 
So why "guess" that Ford will not let you out of your current lease. Try to ask them, it couldn't hurt Especially now, that due to the higher fuel prices, sales for the Expedition is dropping and Ford is desperate for sales, so you can get a good deal, maybe for even less money than your old Expedition.
 
I'm not sure about Volkswagen, but if you want to take another VW, sometimes they will allow you to end your lease early. I know some people who got such kind of offers from them. But again, ask them. It doesn't cost you anything, except for some time on the phone (and phone charges if it isn't a 800 number
 
Good Luck!
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Re: Faizur ......... [rroyce10] by blueiedgod
Jul 23, 2004 (7:42 am)
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Replying to: rroyce10 (Jul 16, 2004 4:08 am)

** They put me on a lease saying buying and leasing is same which is not true **
            If your Real Estate agent said: "buying and leasing is the same", would you still lease the property.? .. come on, lets be honest here, your blaming the dealer for "your" decision ......
                           Terry.

 
They were not lying, baloon payments are purchases, not leases. The car is probably registered in Faizur's name.

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