Hey everyone, I’ve got a '21 etron that’s ending in March. I’m looking to get back into either a Q4 or Q8 etron and was wondering what the best option is. I tried scheduling a lease end inspection, but the only available date is the day before the lease is due. This make it pointless, correct? if so, do I have other options for an inspection?
I’m going to try to get into another Audi EV, should I do the lease and lease return as 2 separate things? I doubt there are any equities and I have excess miles. My best option is likely paying that off and deal with the new lease separate, is that right?
Most leases give you some sort of a grace period (7 days? confirm this duration with your lessor).
If you have lots of issues that are beyond normal wear, the extra day could be helpful (PDR appointment, new-to-you tires, etc), otherwise I’d take lots of detailed photos and turn it in as scheduled.
The only alternative to paying the excess mileage charges is rolling them into your new lease, which obviously isn’t advisable (extra finance charges on the new deal).
If you want another Audi, see if the dealer can structure a deal that gets you out of the old car for less that the excess mile and disposition fees. Not sure the market for used 2021 etrons will allow this though, but it does not hurt to try. Basically the dealer would have to buy your car and treat it as a trade in. Maybe Audi FS waives the disposition fee if you lease another Audi
Same boat, car is due back March 31st and I had the inspection done just in case I do not get another Audi. I did call AFS to see what the extension rules are and we can go month to month upto 6months. As for returning it, if your intent is to go Audi again then disclose that with the dealer you are working with. As for the inspection, the report is valid for 90 days.
Thanks for the advice and tips everyone. I just checked and there were more availabilities for the inspection so I scheduled it for next week. I’ll be negotiating a deal before discussing potential trade in options. Definitely going to try to take advantage of the etron incentive.
