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Lease Termination Fees and other costs

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Re: so, here's my situation [psumommyof2] by qbrozen
May 07, 2009 (12:09 pm)
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Replying to: psumommyof2 (May 07, 2009 11:20 am)

That's how it happens. A change in lifestyle. I did the same thing with my first lease.
 
There is always a way to justify switching NOW. For instance, how much are the miles costing you right now? Say, for instance, you have a $400 payment plus $200 in excess miles each month. That's like having a $600 payment. In which case, depending on what you are looking to get into, rolling the remaining $1600 might not seem like such a bad idea. If you wait, you are still paying $1600 PLUS another $800 in miles.
 
Of course, there are huge holes in this argument. It just depends on how much you want to convince yourself.
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Advice by JayManCpa
May 14, 2009 (6:14 pm)
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2007 Dodge Charger R/T 469/month
 
I could use some advice. I'm currently 6,000 miles over my lease and have five months left.Obviously I would like to turn the car in early but no dealer will 'eat any of my payments. Is it worth it to just pay the overage at the end of the lease or try to turn the car in early? I think I will owe about 2400 in overage. I was thinking about waiting until I had two payments left and just roll the final 1,000 of payments into my new lease. I would save about 400 but would still have the extra 1,000 on my new lease.
 
The is my 1st lease and I made the mistake of not getting enough miles... I also have a minor dent and my drivers side key entry is damaged from someone trying to break into the car. Should I try to get this fixed thru insurance(500 deductible) and will they really hammer me when I turn this bad boy in?
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Re: Advice [JayManCpa] by volvomax
May 15, 2009 (7:58 am)
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Replying to: JayManCpa (May 14, 2009 6:14 pm)

Rolling $1000 into a new lease to save $400 doesn't sound like good math to me.
 
You will be charged for any damage to the car,so you might want to get that fixed prior to turn in.
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Re: Advice [volvomax] by JayManCpa
May 15, 2009 (10:05 am)
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Replying to: volvomax (May 15, 2009 7:58 am)

Do they send me a bill after they inspect the car or I have to pay it as soon as I turn the car in? Maybe I should just get an estimate and see if it is worth having it paid thru my insurance.
 
I know 400 to save 1,000 does not make sense. But the 1,000 is spread out over 39 mos. If the new lease payments fit into my budget it might make sense.
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Re: Advice [JayManCpa] by dtownfb
May 15, 2009 (10:46 am)
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Replying to: JayManCpa (May 14, 2009 6:14 pm)

Bite the bullet and continue with the lease until the end. Try to minimize driving the the best you can. Turning in a lease early will be expensive and will compound the situation by making your next lease even more expensive. Definitely get your car fixed before turning it in.
 
Before you lease another vehicle, ask yourself should you be leasing a vehicle? The low payment may be nice but the situation you are in now tells me that maybe buying is the better option for you.
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Re: Advice [JayManCpa] by volvomax
May 17, 2009 (10:59 am)
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Replying to: JayManCpa (May 15, 2009 10:05 am)

they will send you a bill after you turn the car in.
Getting an estimate is a very good idea.
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Lease Termination - Repaired Damage (Help!!!) by tmjohnson39
Jun 15, 2009 (10:12 am)
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Help!!! We are at the end of a 5 year lease on a Chrysler Pacifica(would never do it again). The leasing company's inspector gave the car raving reviews and recommended no penalty charges for wear and tear. Now with 2 weeks before turn in we received a letter advising that we should buy the car to avoid a charge we will be responsible for regarding alleged "frame damage". The car was in an accident where the rear quarter panel was replaced. The repairing dealer stated that there was "no frame damage". Leasing company is claiming quarter panel replacement, which is immaculate, from factory and unable to detect by looking at it, substantially diminishes the cars value and we will be responsible for the difference between market value and what they sell it for. What can we do?
Lease states "I also recognize that if the vehicle has suffered frame damage or substantial other damage, even though the damage may have been repaired, the value of the vehicle will be substantially less than the value of an identical vehicle which has not had frame damage or suffered other damage." Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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Re: Lease Termination - Repaired Damage (Help!!!) [tmjohnson39] by gbosley
Jun 15, 2009 (10:27 am)
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Replying to: tmjohnson39 (Jun 15, 2009 10:12 am)

wonder if you called your consumer affairs office at state attorney general office and ask if you got a clear from inspection can they do that , or should you take it to a state motor vehicle inspection have car inspected again and have pictures with time stamp on pictures if that could help you
 good luck ,
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Re: Lease Termination - Repaired Damage (Help!!!) [tmjohnson39] by volvomax
Jun 16, 2009 (11:04 am)
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Replying to: tmjohnson39 (Jun 15, 2009 10:12 am)

Who is the leasing co??
I have never seen a contract that can penalize you for having an accident.
If it IS in the contract, you might be SOL.
Probably gonna have to get a lawyer.
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Re: Lease Termination - Repaired Damage (Help!!!) [volvomax] by tmjohnson39
Jun 17, 2009 (8:01 pm)
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Replying to: volvomax (Jun 16, 2009 11:04 am)

Thank you! Leasing company is CULA. They fed us a line at the time of signing and have not lived up to the promises they made. Now this!!

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