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Any problems with Toyota's wear and tear definitions for leased Prius?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by jerrygrit, Mar 28, 2010.

  1. jerrygrit

    jerrygrit New Member

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    I'm looking at a 3 year lease for a 2010 Prius III and am a little nervous about what Toyota considers "excessive" wear and tear. Anyone have problems with returning their Prius after the end of their lease term?
     
    #1 jerrygrit, Mar 28, 2010
  2. 32kcolors

    32kcolors Senior Member

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    What does it say?
     
    #2 32kcolors, Mar 28, 2010
  3. firepa63

    firepa63 Former Prius Owner

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    Who leases? Money-wise your better off buying a Prius as it maintains a good resale value.
     
    #3 firepa63, Mar 28, 2010
  4. Skoorbmax

    Skoorbmax Senior Member

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    Lots of people. Toyota has potentially artificially jacked the considered residual of this car so lease rates right now are low. Then in three years people like me can decide if we actually like it or not.
     
    #4 Skoorbmax, Mar 28, 2010
  5. JimN

    JimN Let the games begin!

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    If you don't like or are not comfortable with the terms then don't enter the contract.
     
    #5 JimN, Mar 28, 2010
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    I believe he wanted to understand and know more about the contract and to see anyone here understand it better. Gosh whats up with the attitude. If you don't know it then don't say anything. You are not being helpful.
     
    #6 hsiaolc, Mar 28, 2010
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  7. timtim2008

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    i think the OP is asking, do Toyota nick pick, every little nick and scratch, and over charge at the end of the lease, if you do not purchase..

    Like will they charge you $500 extra because of road rash, dead bugs, on your front bumper, etc..

    (or atlest this is my question) .lol
     
    #7 timtim2008, Jul 25, 2010
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