Lease Buyout Gone Wrong!!!
04-20-2010, 10:44 AM
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04-20-2010, 10:45 AM
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Depends on when the lease is up. If it is soon, you're under pressure to decide. If you've got some time, let them simmer...
04-20-2010, 10:50 AM
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My Ride: 2004 550i - AS, SP, CWP, Nav, L7, Rear Sunshades, PDC, Comfort Seats
I have an existing relationship with this CA for about 4 years, why should I expect anything less than the truth. At any rate, they should honor it and keep me happy. Between my family and I, we got 6 cars from this dealership.
04-20-2010, 10:51 AM
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04-20-2010, 10:58 AM
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call bmw fs directly, don't deal with your dealership...
04-20-2010, 10:59 AM
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I agree. It's hard when businesses treat you as "just another client" when you have established a relationship with them.
For me, I would never trust anyone if they screw me with money.
If I can't trust them with word of honor for a few bucks, then I would never be able to trust them with my car (for service and warranty work).
04-20-2010, 11:04 AM
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04-20-2010, 11:18 AM
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Seems pretty black and white unfortunately. Get with BMW FS or the Sales Manager at the dealership and press the price issue. If they refuse to budge you either buy at the higher price or turn it in. You are already past the end of the lease, what arrangement have you made to still be driving the car?
04-20-2010, 11:24 AM
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Seems pretty black and white unfortunately. Get with BMW FS or the Sales Manager at the dealership and press the price issue. If they refuse to budge you either buy at the higher price or turn it in. You are already past the end of the lease, what arrangement have you made to still be driving the car?
04-20-2010, 06:24 PM
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My Ride: 2004 550i - AS, SP, CWP, Nav, L7, Rear Sunshades, PDC, Comfort Seats
The dealer claims that they have no control of what the buyout price of the vehicle is and BMWFS does not bargain with whatever number the computer generates. I am a little skeptical at this point.
Is this just hog wash and they are trying to squeeze more money out of me?
Thanks for everyone's prompt attention to my issue.