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Did I get screwed on my lease?

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by rocket4runner, Aug 14, 2019.

  1. Aug 14, 2019 at 10:16 AM
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    rocket4runner

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    So long story short, I leased a new trd off road late in '17, it was a rush job and I'm wondering now why I owe so much and what I should do if I decided to keep it past my lease.

    I put 5k down, and will pay a total of 25k for my 3 years lease including my deposit. After my 3 years is up, the contact says I can buy it for another 25k....

    That's 50k for a MSRP of only 40k. Did I screw myself? What should I do, can I renegotiate after my lease is up?

    I know I should have asked these questions on singing but to be honest, I rushed it and just wanted to hop in the car and go.
     
  2. Aug 14, 2019 at 10:34 AM
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    Trd off road iowa

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    Sounds like you got screwed. I just leased a 19 trd off road 1900 down 3 years 36000 miles can buy it for 28k sticker was 42k
     
  3. Aug 15, 2019 at 7:06 AM
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    DGP1961

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    Yup most leases work like that dealers love to lease. Can you negotiate...Yes... but you won't bring it down to where you'd expect to be. Sounds like your going to over pay if you absolutely must have it or just give it up and walk if you can. I've leased a few things in years past but they were no money down 200.00 a month vehicle which I knew I was giving back so no biggie.
     
  4. Aug 15, 2019 at 7:33 AM
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    SCMountaineer

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    Not the best deal, but leases rarely are. If it's any consolation, paying 25k for a 3 year old 4Runner is a bargain. (Which is also why you won't have any luck renegotiating. Toyota can get more than 25 for it from someone else.)
     
  5. Aug 15, 2019 at 7:49 AM
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    Why would you buy after the lease? They have already screwed you to death , are you now going to do it again? They will sell it to you for $25k. Better read that offer again. If you purchased the off road to really use it off road during the 3 years lease , when you turn it in they will present you with a damage bill. Dents, paint , bodywork, tire wear, etc. When you say I don't want it any longer that's when the kill shot takes place.
     
    Last edited: Aug 15, 2019
  6. Aug 16, 2019 at 5:59 AM
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    karmatp

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    Leasing=screwed
     
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  7. Aug 18, 2019 at 4:53 PM
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    dogguy12

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    depends if u dont want to keep the car. the cardinal rule of personal finance never buy depreciating asset. some buy some lease doesnt really matter u leave give back lease something else good for someone changing cars pros/cons on both
     
  8. Aug 19, 2019 at 5:05 AM
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    Palerider

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    Only lease if you know you are giving the car back and if you don't go over the allowed mileage. Keep it in great condition so they won't take advantage of you when you return.
     
  9. Aug 26, 2019 at 11:04 AM
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    hoskiinsd

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    Leases are the dealers way to get you into a lower monthly payment in a car you might not otherwise be able to afford. They almost always end poorly for the person leasing as we tend to lose a lot when turning it at the end of the lease period or trading it in.
     

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