I know we have some Ford technicians here that are very helpful, do we have any sales members here? My question involves lease end options. I'm not sure if I'm getting real answers from my dealer as it seems he is more interested in putting me into another lease where as I'd rather buy a used late model or find a practical way to buy the one I'm currently leasing. We have a 2004 Explorer Limited. It has all of the goodies and is a great (in our opinion) color combination. Basically we really would like to keep our own. The problem is that the buy out is about $3000 higher than what they are going for either used or at auction. Is there any way a dealer could take the vehicle back from us as if we are truly turning it in at lease end and then sell it back to us for market price? The dealer is saying no way and that they have to return it to Ford or sell it to us at the previously agreed upon lease end price. He may very well being telling the truth but the fact that he keeps completely side-stepping me regarding the idea of finding me a similar used one and pushing another lease makes me at least wonder. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
- posted
17 years ago