Over miles 6 months left

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Hi everyone!

My current lease on my 2022 Tiguan SEL R line is ending in June 2025 but I am currently at my 30k mileage limit. Lucky for me, my driving habits have significantly decreased since starting a new job (was commuting 40 miles a day and now doing about 5). My current lease payments are 475 a month and I’m not sure what to do with 6 payments left. The dealer has reached out to see if I want to return the car early but I don’t really plan on staying with VW as I don’t find anything they offer appealing. I was looking to switch to an EV after this lease and seriously considering the new Model 3.

My lease is through a third party and not VW credit. Is there a way to purchase extra miles to lessen the fees when I turn the car in? I’d gladly appreciate any advice.

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It would help to know who the third party is. What is the over mile rate on your lease agreement?

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The third party is Affinity Credit Union and lease contact has the over mile rate as .25 cents per mile

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Honestly on the math at 5 miles per day with 180 days left on the lease that would be 900 miles at (900*.25) =225 and (225/6)=37.5 additional per month.

If Affinity offers a way to prepay miles at a lower rate then obv take it but this doesn’t look like too bad of a situation to be in.

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Keep your car for another 6 months and pay the overage fee at the end.

Dealership calls are for marketing purposes to sell more cars. They are not “saving you” any money.

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