Not sure why in the world I've waited until tonight to ask this question...But I need to some advice from anyone with experience in leases...

First...

1. Do I need to turn the car into the dealership in which I leased it from? There is a dealership much closer and convenient to my work location that I'd prefer to leave it with.

2. Does the answer to #1 change any if you had left MSD's with the dealer at lease signing?

3. I've had my pre-inspection done...Do I need to make any further appointments or simply show up?



4. Most important question...I've been busy as can be for months...Haven't had a moment (ok I've also been a bit lazy) to get my aftermarket high flow cats and borla exhaust removed from the vehicle...What happens if anything should I turn the car in with these bolt on mods still on the car? Could I be stuck into having to buy the car for any reason? Is there anything I'm missing here?

Question 4 is by far the most important...

5. What happens if I dont turn it in tomorrow and rather show up on August 5th? Do I pay a pro-rated amount of my monthly payment for those extra days? Or will I be on the hook for an entire extra month?


Thanks so much

 

You need to take those mods off. They may not take it back if you don't remove them. I would call your leasing company and tell them you would like to extend your termination date for a week or so. They should be ok with it, just let them know, but don't tell them about the mods. While you're on the phone with the leasing company, ask them if you can go to a dealer closer to your home to turn in the lease.

 

1. No, any dealer.

2. No, You gave MSDs to Infiniti Financial, Not the dealership itself.

3. Just show up.

4. They can and prob will charge you the cost of an oem exhaust. Just go to a shop first and get them removed.

5. I returned my sedan at least a week late and i dont remember getting charged extra.

 

they charged me $250 for leaving my Injen intake on in my previous G35 coupe (I did leave the stock intake in the trunk for them lol)

 

Take all mods off the car before returning it.

 

take all the mods off, including stickers....

also hope you had a preinspection done on your car

NOT EVERY DEALERSHIP WILL TAKE IT BACK..... I would call the original dealership. If dealerships do not have the space for their off lease cars and only enough for their returning clients, they won't take in yours -- and which is better b/c let's say you bring it to another dealership where they damage it and you signed a waiver -- it's all on you

 

Thanks everyone for the solid and sound advice...I called IFS and they told me I have a 10 day grace period before I need to pay for an additional month...I will be taking all the mods off and bringing it back...

I was also told I need to contact a dealership before returning as they could not have space for the car...This is good to know...

On a positive note...Found out I have about 800 more miles remaining then I originally thought!!! Wooooo...More WOT runs with the Borla and Berks before taking them off...

Thanks everybody for the quick responses...

 

Perhaps enjoy a couple of WOT runs with them off...