01-18-2020, 04:38 PM | #23 |
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Honestly, it’s a lease. You don’t own it. Your just renting it. If you really want to... have them sign that they damaged it in that location upon delivery so if there is any issue upon return 3 years from now, your covered. Doubt they will even notice it upon return. Other than that, forget it and enjoy the car.
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01-18-2020, 04:50 PM | #24 | |
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I'm sure that when I'm content after all this consideration, and it's been a calculated decision on my part, then I'll do just that. |
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01-18-2020, 06:50 PM | #25 | |
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Pre-painted body parts? 🤷🏻 Sorry, but hasn't anyone on here ever had to get body work done on a car? It sucks, but when it's done right, you can't tell and will soon forget about it. If you pick it up and can see a difference, it's a bad paint job and should be rejected. |
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01-19-2020, 10:52 AM | #26 |
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A scratch isn't a big deal.... however, I would sign nothing until it is corrected to your satisfaction. Don't accept it with the "understanding" it will get repaired later.
And... like others have said... mineral white is the hardest color to duplicate correctly. You better look at it CLOSELY... in the sunlight.... and at different angles..... before you accept it. |
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01-20-2020, 02:31 PM | #29 |
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I think you need to estimate how much this would reduce the value of the vehicle. for example if you bought it and sold it tomorrow, how much would you lose just for the 1 scratch? $100, $500, $1000 ?
Then ask the dealer for that amount back as either cash or towards your lease. |
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01-20-2020, 06:36 PM | #31 | |
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This isn't an accident, it's a scratch. I think there is a lot of overthinking going on here. Talk of carfax and diminished values, etc.. it's just a scratch. One the Op shouldn't and won't have to live with. He should get a little more money off for the inconvenience and the car should be fixed good as new (literally, good as new, as in, nothing to see now nor be seen at turn-in or resale 3 years from now or whenever). |
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01-20-2020, 06:45 PM | #33 |
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To each their own, but "bird in hand" says $1000 cash is worth more than $5000 of insurance you may never need.
FWIW, I've been leasing cars since college, a little over 20 years, and I've never had more than $800 in excess wear to pay for at turn in, and I've returned some pretty badly curb rashed wheels at times. Totally get why the $5k would be nice peace of mind though, and sometimes getting something like that could be easier to negotiate. How expensive is the lease protection at time of sale? |
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01-20-2020, 07:30 PM | #35 |
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I will say, they seem to be less forgiving than in the past on lease returns. I have never gone over $800 like I said, and even that was the only time I paid anything other than mileage overages, but I've had friends that had to replace tires etc even when getting another BMW. I had some pretty bad curb rash on all 4 style 214 20" wheels on my E70 and paid $0 for it. But that was turned in back in 2010. Aka 10 years ago. Ouch...
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01-25-2020, 11:29 PM | #36 |
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Typically when cars come from the Welt factory in Germany all units go through the body shop close to the port of delivery to fox dents and scratches caused during shipping. I had this experience when I took European Delivery in 2011. My wife slammed into the guard rail on the way back to the factory after our 15 day vacation in Germany. The factory covered everything and explained why this is not a big deal and they always fix body shop issues as part of shipping. Now in our case, every part was completely replaced, including both doors at no cost even though it was our fault (ED has full insurance etc.)
Now in your case I'd ask them if they can replace the part that has the scratches if it makes you feel better. I totally understand what you are going through. |
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