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2588 messages, Last post on Nov 22, 2009 at 6:04 PM
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Replying to: AXM23 (Oct 02, 2009 8:35 pm) |
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I have a 2005 Honda Pilot EX that I leased at the end of 2004 for 30 months. At the end of the lease I extended it for another 2 years which actually goes month by month. I am having financial case flow problems where the lease payment of $360.00 per month is difficult to pay. Im thinking of turning in the Pilot to the Honda dealer and ending the lease. I have some questions concerns so that I dont get blindsighted with extra charges. 1. First problem is that Im over around 20,000 miles. I know they will charge me for this. 2. I installed an aftermarket DVD/Nav system. SHould I pull this out and install the stock system? Also there is an overhead screen that might leave marks if I take it down........should I leave it? 3. Small crack in the windshield.........should I get one of those windshield repair companies to fix it? Not sure if the damage deductible will cover any of this. Also just wondering if I bought a lesser price used car from them if they would be able to absorb some of the possible charges into the sale of a used car? I would appreciate any help or advice on this. I have never had to turn in a lease car before so not sure what to expect. Thanks
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Replying to: jet757f (Oct 29, 2009 5:55 pm)  0.20/mile. The mileage is prorated for your extension. You can negotiate a bit on the final price they give you. I have done it and got it reduced by $200. 2. Remove the after market DVD/screen. The car should be in OEM condition. Honda will charge you for removing the DVD and restoring it to original condition.Small scuffs and marks are OK. 3. If the crack is too small leave it. Get the inspection done and then see how much the total comes up to. Honda gives you up to $1500 towards wear and tear, so if the total minor repairs total to less than 1500 you dont have to pay anything. see the buy out on the Pilot, it might be cheaper to just buy it out. If not anything could be worked out with a dealer He will just rool over what you own on this car for mileage on to the used car loan. Best of luck.
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Replying to: rallystar1 (Oct 29, 2009 6:33 pm) My big concern with the overhead screen is that there may be holes where they mounted it. Not sure if some plastic plugs will cover them.
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Replying to: jet757f (Oct 29, 2009 7:04 pm)
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Replying to: jet757f (Oct 29, 2009 7:04 pm) I did look under the overhead screen and there are mount holes and a square cutout for the wires into the headliner. So Im planning on just leaving the overhead screen there when I return it to the dealer. I dont think that I have a choice. Anyone have any ideas on how they will handle this?
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Replying to: jet757f (Nov 02, 2009 5:25 pm)
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Replying to: jayrider (Nov 03, 2009 8:35 am) I just found out that they do the inspection. I went to the Honda dealer where this will be returned and the Sales Manager seemed to indicate to me that if I left upgrade equipment that it will not be a problem. As he mentioned the inspection company has no idea which equipment was on the Pilot when I leased it. So I guess I will leave the overhead screen and see what happens.
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Replying to: tex18 (Nov 02, 2009 7:58 am) Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum |
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Replying to: jet757f (Nov 03, 2009 9:31 pm) I have leased several Hondas in the past, and I have always found the independent inspectors that Honda Finance uses to be very fair in evaluating the condition of my vehicle. I haven't had to pay a dime for excess wear and tear yet. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum
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