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Old 11-10-08, 11:46 AM
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Hey everyone,

Just have a quick questions about leases. I am currently leasing my car for 5 years, do you know whether I can change the lease from 5 years to 4 years? Thanks.. any help is appreciated!
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Old 11-10-08, 12:38 PM
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I seroiusly doubt it, but call and ask.

otherwise...... swapalease.com
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Old 11-10-08, 02:39 PM
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Unless you are trading the car to the dealership or fulfill your financial obligation then the answer is probably no.

Off topic but why are you leasing for such a long time. Usually it is better to buy a car if you are going to hold onto for that long. Leases are better for that 1 - 3 year period.
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There are ways you CAN do it, but they wouldn't be honest or legal.
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Only by buying it out.
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Old 11-11-08, 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by tex2670
Only by buying it out.
If your mileage is low and the residual value is equal to or greater then what the car your driving is selling for, then most dealers will be willing to buy your car out to make a return on it.

What car is it
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It's a 2008 Lexus IS F. I figured it was just going to be under the company name, so I decided to lease it for 5 years. Yes, stupidity on my part. I'm going to get my 5000 mile oil change this weekend and probably drop by and ask. I just wanted to do some research prior to asking them haha.
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