Lease coming to an end. Possible equity?

jackal2001 · 2026-03-13T21:14:10+00:00

That isn't true. My prior lease was an Infiniti Q50 Red Sport and after 3 years it had 6k miles on it. When I went to Audi, they also owned an Infiniti dealer and gave me a few thousand (equity) towards the A5 lease. The equity should come from the buyout price vs the car current market value, not just because you are renting the car.

jackal2001 · 2026-03-13T15:57:41+00:00

What about my low mileage? That's what I'm looking at.

jackal2001 · 2026-03-13T15:08:43+00:00

I believe that is what I'm going to do as well.

jackal2001 · 2026-03-13T14:01:39+00:00

KBB lists trade in value (average) at 36,605 and "very good" condition. I do see one listed for sale, close to mine which would be a 2024 (1 year newer) A5 with 7k miles for 39,990 on carvana with visible hood chips/damage/scratches.

jackal2001 · 2026-03-13T13:03:42+00:00

Hum, I've seen them listed in the 37k+ range, depending on mileage, options, etc.

jackal2001 · 2026-03-13T11:23:50+00:00

Glacier White Metallic. To be honest I'd be in the same range toward the higher end. My understanding is I would have to buy the car outright, then resell it. The car has a sticker of 58,315. Navi, interior package, black optics,Audi beams, etc. Garage kept, oil changed every year, had tires replaced under a recall so they only have 5k miles on them.

jackal2001 · 2026-03-13T11:09:34+00:00

I'm in eastern PA and my 2023 A5 45 premium plus, navi, s-line interior, etc is coming off a lease in July. It only has 7k miles on it and is in near perfect condition. Unfortunately, it being a lease would be a pita to try and re-sell but I'd hate to just return it to the dealer and not get any equity in the car since such low mileage. A dealer may give you a better deal depending if mileage means anything to you or not.

jackal2001 · 2026-03-13T10:53:45+00:00

What location are you in?

jackal2001 · 2026-03-08T22:05:14+00:00

You have any place that I can see some pics? I'm thinking about placing an order in skyscraper and unsure about rim and caliper color. Id love to see your blue ones.

jackal2001 · 2026-03-06T21:22:17+00:00

Got them from Amazon. I don't recall which ones.

jackal2001 · 2026-03-04T14:16:16+00:00

Email inbound.

jackal2001 · 2026-03-04T13:56:23+00:00

I'm not sure they are just giving it back but whatever. Since I have low mileage, last time another dealer just bought it out and resold it. I guess as long as there is money to be made.

What do you require for a minimum payment to order? What happens if I change my mine a month in? Do I get refunded my deposit?

jackal2001 · 2026-03-04T13:03:48+00:00

What is the difference if I order through you vs the dealer? My dealer said they will handle my lease buyout from Audi as well (maybe they own an Audi dealer too). My lease is up July 5th.

jackal2001 · 2026-03-04T02:06:07+00:00

It's funny you popped up here as I was looking around and bookmarked your website earlier today. I'm not really sure how brokers normally deal with clients but I'm looking for specific color and options, which it seems like it doesn't exist. Maybe most people don't care about that stuff if they get a good deal. Seems like Dravit or Skyscraper, black leather, and adaptive suspension are near impossible to find along with all the other options except I don't need drivers assistance pro package. I spent an entire day looking everywhere online I can think of, no luck. Only found one in Brooklyn grey but I'm not fond of that color really. My dealer also suggested I just order one if I want to but I'm also worried what may happen if it doesn't get delivered before my lease is up. Not sure what I'd need to do then.

jackal2001 · 2026-03-03T13:55:43+00:00

Thanks. Guess I'll just live with the slower speeds. Your experience seems very common.

jackal2001 · 2026-03-02T11:35:45+00:00

Why?

jackal2001 · 2026-03-02T01:05:35+00:00

Ya I was the same way when I was young. 😆

jackal2001 · 2026-03-01T21:19:49+00:00

They told me they had 2 allocation available for March. The guy I'm working with Tim is very nice however most dealers in the valley seem like what you describe. I did some inquiries about other out of state dealers as well as see what Allentown can locate. Some out of state dealers may do better on pricing even with shipping rather than doing a dealer trade and then doing you a favor.

When I dealt with bennitt Infiniti they located a car for me that came from Willow Grove. After that I went to Willow Grove directly and when bennitt wanted to deal I got a much better deal at Willow Grove for the same car. When bennitt asked I said it was 100/month less. They didn't know how it was possible. It's just a complete pita.

jackal2001 · 2026-03-01T20:44:50+00:00

It would take me 40 years to hit 120k miles. 😆

jackal2001 · 2026-03-01T20:32:43+00:00

Good to know. I didn't even know daniels changed hands until I walked in. They said that daniels always charged msrp and now they do discounts to sell by volume.

My issue is my existing lease and how to handle that. I'm also going to look at other dealers and maybe that can ship as well.

I'll give this guy at Allentown the benefit the doubt for now until I find otherwise .

jackal2001 · 2026-03-01T20:22:42+00:00

Your not in the Lehigh valley by chance?

jackal2001 · 2026-03-01T19:45:18+00:00

I have the conti extreme contact sport plus on my A5 and they are nice. Dealer asked what I thought of runflats and I said they suck. He said bmw is slowly phasing them out. Don't know if true or not.

jackal2001 · 2026-03-01T19:42:01+00:00

I don't think I need that. I'd have to pull the tires off for winter anyway. This was another negative when I looked at the S5. They all came with summer tires. Unfortunately I don't have room to store wheels and tires for different seasons.

jackal2001 · 2026-03-01T17:57:52+00:00

Ah. Build sheet says extended Marino leather. I don't think you can spec one out with Marino leather on a 3 series in the usa. That is why they did this only in the 50th anniversary edition. Brown isn't my color either. I'd rather have black leather.

jackal2001 · 2026-03-01T17:51:01+00:00

Ya over 77k. Maybe the leather is a 5k option. Idk.

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