Unbelievable
Thread Starter
|
Cargo Master
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 3,476
Likes: 224
From: Frequently frozen MN
Unbelievable
Don't know if Ford does this,
I'm leasing a Chevy Cruze (had my reasons - wasn't what I actually wanted). Getting to the end and I called to see what the process was.
Well, turns out that there's a $395.00 'disposal fee if you're not getting another one. I will be reviewing my paperwork, but I suppose that it's in there somewhere,
Certainly was not discussed when I signed the lease.
Disposal fee, origination fee, billing charge -- @#$%^&
hj
I'm leasing a Chevy Cruze (had my reasons - wasn't what I actually wanted). Getting to the end and I called to see what the process was.
Well, turns out that there's a $395.00 'disposal fee if you're not getting another one. I will be reviewing my paperwork, but I suppose that it's in there somewhere,
Certainly was not discussed when I signed the lease.
Disposal fee, origination fee, billing charge -- @#$%^&
hj
Moderator
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 158,721
Likes: 12,096
From: Greenfield, MA
The disposal fee would be waived if you leased another vehicle from them. Things have changed over the years...gotta be sure to thoroughly read the contract before signing. Leasing can be a good deal for some...especially if you absolutely must have the latest and greatest. I'm happy with my 12 year old vehicle...gets me to wherever I want to go to whenever I want to go.
Thread Starter
|
Cargo Master
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 3,476
Likes: 224
From: Frequently frozen MN
Well, good news. I asked the sales manager for a copy of the page that I signed that showed this fee. He called back today and said that I had leased mine during a 3 month period when they weren't doing that. So, I'm good.
My suspicous side wonders if this was just a scam, but it would be hard to prove. I did read the stuff that I signed and didn't remember any such charge, but it could have been there. (although I'm pretty cheap, so I probably would have remembered.)
This is my 2nd experiment with a lease and it will be my last. It's just not for me.
hj
My suspicous side wonders if this was just a scam, but it would be hard to prove. I did read the stuff that I signed and didn't remember any such charge, but it could have been there. (although I'm pretty cheap, so I probably would have remembered.)
This is my 2nd experiment with a lease and it will be my last. It's just not for me.
hj
FTE Leadership Emeritus
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 42,561
Likes: 423
From: Long Island USA
Leasing for me is working out... when I purchase the vehicle afterwards. Otherwise, yeah, it is burning money. My current Taurus SHO has 22K miles on it after 2.5 years when I'm paying for 15K per year. Yeah, it's way under-mileage. Considering buying it and tuning the snot out of it 
For the mileage, and the buyout at the end of the lease, I stand to be about $6K or so ahead of the game, maybe even more than that.
On the other hand, I think it needs brakes soon, has a few dings on the top because of tree branches, and ... well .. the carpet is dirty, so I might just get a new one again
(cue the "Ford is killing all cars" mantra, while the 2019 Taurus is a reality because they're already telling fleet buyers they will be available)
For the mileage, and the buyout at the end of the lease, I stand to be about $6K or so ahead of the game, maybe even more than that.
On the other hand, I think it needs brakes soon, has a few dings on the top because of tree branches, and ... well .. the carpet is dirty, so I might just get a new one again
(cue the "Ford is killing all cars" mantra, while the 2019 Taurus is a reality because they're already telling fleet buyers they will be available)
FTE Leadership Emeritus
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 42,561
Likes: 423
From: Long Island USA
Oh, and yeah, I'd wonder about the "scam" part too - "Oh, sorry, you're right, there was that 3 month period when we weren't doing that" - YEAH RIGHT.
My '96 T-bird, '97 Cougar and my '01 F250 were leases that I bought and got great deals on. The Cougar, the bank (Chase) told me "well, we're only gonna get about $11K at auction (the buyout was $14) so would you be good paying $10K?" - heck yeah.
My '96 T-bird, '97 Cougar and my '01 F250 were leases that I bought and got great deals on. The Cougar, the bank (Chase) told me "well, we're only gonna get about $11K at auction (the buyout was $14) so would you be good paying $10K?" - heck yeah.
Trending Topics
Post Fiend
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 19,311
Likes: 97
From: Waterloo, Iowa
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 6 Best Deals Available on New Fords & Lincolns Right Now
Brett Foote
This Hennessey Takes the Expedition Tremor's Off-Roading Capability to the Next Level
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals
Joe Kucinski
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
ExplorerSp0084
General NON-Automotive Conversation
8
Feb 25, 2004 11:01 AM