3rd party buyout question

[louking351]

I’m in TX Anyone been able to do a 3rd party buyout with a kia to a dealership?

[Kctham18]

List of Lenders that Allow for Third-Party Buyouts

As used car prices soar, many lessees are finding that their vehicles are worth considerably more than their current payoff amount. Instead of simply returning the vehicle at lease end, you may be able to sell the vehicle to a third party (such as Carvana, Shift, Vroom, and CarMax) for a profit. However, some lenders are making it difficult for consumers to access this “lease equity” by charging a higher lease buyout price to third-party buyers than to consumers, or altogether prohibiting third…

Another Kia dealership can buy it out. Search the forum for more info

[louking351]

According to my leasing company rep it didn’t have to be a Kia dealership.

[Kctham18]

Is your lessor Kia Financial?
Give it a shot and let us know how it pans out

[max_g]

@louking351

According to my leasing company rep it didn’t have to be a Kia dealership.

Which leasing company is it?

[forbs]

If it is Kia, it just has to be someone affiliated with a Kia Dealer like Autonation, but then they put up roadblocks if done wrong.