RickS

Anyone ever convert a lease to a purchase?

Audiboy

Probably the best way I bought (or leased) a car. Why? 2% APR for 3 years for the lease, residual payoff in November for $15K (under negotiation) and with a total bill of $32K for my '96 including tax, financing and the cost of the car at $29k. Only a cash up front payment can beat that. A 5 year purchase plan at 7% will cost in excess of $38k when paid off. Drawback, gotta keep the mileage low and car clean for final inspection. No problem with that.

John

Why on earth would the mileage or condition of the car be a factor if you are buying it yourself? I've done this any number of times and the dealer/lease agent never even looked at my car!

RickM

Buying my wife's '97 A6Q Wagon in the next month.

RickM

They won't inspect it if you're buying, but you'll need to fill out an odo statement (honor system!)

Audiboy

My sister works with a financing company and she gives me all these tips. She got me my SUV similarly. Cost me $25k total with financing and all.

chuck

Audi finacial services were extremely difficult to deal with, and in my opinion were boderline dishonest.

It took almost 2 months to get the paperwork through Audi. When all was said and done i was terribly disappointed.

If my friend bought his lease out, sales tax would be required. When i bought the car from him sales tax again would be required. After continually asking questions to everyone at Audi, they finally brought up the fact that i could aquire his lease. Terrible customer service! This is not a flame, just aviod these folks with anything other than a simple task.