# What should I do to keep my wife happy? **URL:** \ **Category:** Ask the Hackrs\ **Tags:** suv, fl\ **Created:** [April 23, 2024, 7:03pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/what-should-i-do-to-keep-my-wife-happy/549864 "2024-04-23T19:03:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Toddsusan](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/toddsusan/32/173108_2.png) [@Toddsusan](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/Toddsusan)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2024, 7:03pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/what-should-i-do-to-keep-my-wife-happy/549864/1 "2024-04-23T19:03:16Z")
We live in Florida, near Tampa. So here is my dilemma: 1. First, I know very little about getting a good deal on a leased car. 2. My wife currently has 5 more months of lease payments on her 2021 Mercedes GLB250, but is anxious to get a new car as it has 48,000 miles on it and she doesn’t want to keep it after the factory 50,000 mile warranty expires. 3. She likes the Lexus 350h, but I was thinking about swayimg her towards the Lexus 450h plus. Is it possible to obtain a 450h plus for just a few thousand more than a 350h by utilizing the $7,500 lease tax credit? Is it a good idea to buy that lease out after a month or two? So: 1.Are there really companies that will buy out her Mercedes lease or should I try real hard to have her keep it to the end of her lease? 4. Should I have a broker handle a lease for a 450h plus, since I know little about MSDs, money factors and lease negociations? 5. If the 450h plus is a no go, would a broker be helpful for me purchasing a 350h? I think that I could locate a decent one locally and negociate a fair price. ---
**Author:** ![9benua](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar/9benua/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@9benua](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/9benua)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2024, 7:11pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/what-should-i-do-to-keep-my-wife-happy/549864/2 "2024-04-23T19:11:01Z")
Keep the GLB until the end of the lease, it will not blow up when it goes 50,001 miles, btw what’s your lease term? Is she over the miles already? ---
**Author:** ![forbs](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar/forbs/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@forbs](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/forbs)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2024, 7:11pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/what-should-i-do-to-keep-my-wife-happy/549864/3 "2024-04-23T19:11:36Z")
1. what’ the total mileage on your lease paper? 10/yr or 15k/yr If not 20k then you already owe money. 1. Go to Carmax and try to ‘sell it’ and see how much it’s worth. ---
**Author:** ![vvk](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar/vvk/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@vvk](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/vvk)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2024, 9:20pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/what-should-i-do-to-keep-my-wife-happy/549864/4 "2024-04-23T21:20:44Z")
You should tell her “no” more often. ---
**Author:** ![jeisensc](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/jeisensc/32/224821_2.png) [@jeisensc](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/jeisensc)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2024, 10:38pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/what-should-i-do-to-keep-my-wife-happy/549864/5 "2024-04-23T22:38:25Z")
> [@Toddsusan](#): > > 5 more months of lease payments on her 2021 Mercedes GLB250, but is anxious to get a new car as it has 48,000 miles on it and she doesn’t want to keep it after the factory 50,000 mile warranty expires. Patience is a virtue. Good things come to those who wait. > [@9benua](#): > > it will not blow up when it goes 50,001 miles 👆🏻👆🏻 And who is eating the negative equity? Find out how much it’s worth and compare the payoff. > [@List of places to sell or value your car online](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/list-of-places-to-sell-or-value-your-car-online/396451): > > For the quickest results: Copy your VIN to your clipboard and just paste it into each site. Quicker than plate lookup. Enter “I own the vehicle” where applicable — you don’t need to get into the details of your lease payoff or loan balance until you’ve eventually chosen one entity to sell to. Use a Google Voice or some other device you can turn off at will. Otherwise your real phone will be bombarded initially. In alphabetical order: Buyer Name Direct Link Review Link AutoCo… > [@Toddsusan](#): > > She likes the Lexus 350h, but I was thinking about swayimg her towards the Lexus 450h plus. Is it possible to obtain a 450h plus for just a few thousand more than a 350h by utilizing the $7,500 lease tax credit? Is it a good idea to buy that lease out after a month or two? Why are you steering her away from her preference - besides a perceived savings thru tax credit? PS most vehicles that are eligible have an inflated MSRP, and I have seen Toyota/Lexus folks twist themselves into a pretzel to recover a couple hundred of that after markups and fees — it’s theoretically possible to get it all, most people leave a lot of it on that table AFTER they overpaid. Back to your question: what outcome do you actually want here? For her to wait? Budget back in line? The one you want? Lease-to-buy-for-tax-credit? What about buying/financing a 350h, wrap it in an extended warranty, drive it until the wheels fall off? ---
**Author:** ![Toddsusan](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/toddsusan/32/173108_2.png) [@Toddsusan](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/Toddsusan)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2024, 12:27am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/what-should-i-do-to-keep-my-wife-happy/549864/6 "2024-04-24T00:27:42Z")
I would be interested in getting a $64,000 450h for close to the cost of a loaded 350h if that is possible considering the $7,500 lease tax credit. Or are the "fees’ and dealer markup too much on the 450h? I currently drive a Lincoln Corsair GT plug in hybrid and hardly ever buy gas. That is why I am interested in the 450h (if the price is right). ---
**Author:** ![jeisensc](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/jeisensc/32/224821_2.png) [@jeisensc](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/jeisensc)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2024, 3:04am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/what-should-i-do-to-keep-my-wife-happy/549864/7 "2024-04-24T03:04:20Z")
> [@Toddsusan](#): > > would be interested in getting a $64,000 450h for close to the cost of a loaded 350h if that is possible considering the $7,500 lease tax credit. Makes sense. How does that compare to deals in the Marketplace? > [@Toddsusan](#): > > Or are the "fees’ and dealer markup too much on the 450h? You will have to see what dealers are offering with respect to markups and add-ons. If you lease-to-buy just to capture the tax credit, you’re paying Acquisition fee + Disposition (like any lease), and in FL most lease buyouts have to process through a dealer, so if you aren’t careful you are paying doc fee(++) twice. > [@Lexus/TFS lease buyout confusion](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/lexus-tfs-lease-buyout-confusion/475899): > > Here is the issue. Called TFS, the leasing bank for my Lexus SUV. They told me that in FL I have to go through a dealer to do the buyout process. Now I am in the process of buying out a Tundra also, through SETF. I called them and specifically asked if I need to go to a dealer to buyout my Tundra lease. They told me no. I clarified that I live in FL and she once again said no. Just mail the paperwork and check to SETF. I am confused. Has anyone heard of this through Lexus or TFS? The TFS rep tol… ---
**Author:** ![9benua](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar/9benua/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@9benua](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/9benua)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2024, 3:12am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/what-should-i-do-to-keep-my-wife-happy/549864/8 "2024-04-24T03:12:15Z")
I thought you only pay disposition fee only if you ground it. ---
**Author:** ![LAK1ngs](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/lak1ngs/32/66360_2.png) [@LAK1ngs](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/LAK1ngs)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2024, 3:18am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/what-should-i-do-to-keep-my-wife-happy/549864/9 "2024-04-24T03:18:51Z")
Yeah? What about 50,002? 😁😁😁 ---
**Author:** ![LAK1ngs](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/lak1ngs/32/66360_2.png) [@LAK1ngs](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/LAK1ngs)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2024, 3:26am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/what-should-i-do-to-keep-my-wife-happy/549864/10 "2024-04-24T03:26:05Z")
Since both of you like Lexus, look into RZ. Will be much cheaper to lease than either NX. Need to be aware of three obvious negatives though: 1- limited range, even with RZ300 or 450 with 18" wheels. 2 - relatively slow charging speed. 3 - lack of sunroof shade (range will suffer further in hot climate when cranking AC) But it’s a lot more of more car than NX and more fun to drive for less. If not, look into Hyundai/Kia. ---
**Author:** ![Toddsusan](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/toddsusan/32/173108_2.png) [@Toddsusan](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/Toddsusan)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2024, 3:49pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/what-should-i-do-to-keep-my-wife-happy/549864/11 "2024-04-24T15:49:19Z")
Thanks. Will do. ---
**Author:** ![Toddsusan](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/toddsusan/32/173108_2.png) [@Toddsusan](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/Toddsusan)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2024, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/what-should-i-do-to-keep-my-wife-happy/549864/12 "2024-04-24T16:01:29Z")
I know that her current GLB Mercedes is going to cost major $$$$ to turn in (I will pay whatever it takes). My wife will be out of town for the next couple weeks. I will try to have several potential “plans” ready for her when she returns. KIa is out of the question. She will only will drive a luxury brand. Poor me! ---
**Author:** ![HersheySweet](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/hersheysweet/32/201247_2.png) [@HersheySweet](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/HersheySweet)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2024, 4:02pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/what-should-i-do-to-keep-my-wife-happy/549864/13 "2024-04-24T16:02:55Z")
> [@Toddsusan](#): > > cost major $$$$ to turn in (I will pay whatever it takes). Are you over miles? Is the car damaged? ---
**Author:** ![9benua](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar/9benua/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@9benua](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/9benua)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2024, 4:04pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/what-should-i-do-to-keep-my-wife-happy/549864/14 "2024-04-24T16:04:32Z")
More likely over miles. ---
**Author:** ![paranoidgarliclover](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar/paranoidgarliclover/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@paranoidgarliclover](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/paranoidgarliclover)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2024, 5:19pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/what-should-i-do-to-keep-my-wife-happy/549864/15 "2024-04-24T17:19:30Z")
> [@Toddsusan](#): > > (I will pay whatever it takes Genuine question, but why? Is literally the only reason why she doesn’t want to drive it anymore is b/c she’s nervous about out of warranty expenses? As other have said, first see how much the car is worth. It’s possible that the $ you spend on an out of warranty repair (which is probably a pretty unlikely occurrence) might be less than the mileage penalty + negative equity (in which case it might make more sense to simply keep the car for another 5 mos). ---
**Author:** ![max\_g](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/max_g/32/9426_2.png) [@max\_g](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/max_g)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2024, 5:36pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/what-should-i-do-to-keep-my-wife-happy/549864/16 "2024-04-24T17:36:30Z")
> [@Toddsusan](#): > > My wife currently has 5 more months of lease payments on her 2021 Mercedes GLB250, but is anxious to get a new car as it has 48,000 miles on it and she doesn’t want to keep it after the factory 50,000 mile warranty expires. What’s the plan to avoid this happening on the next lease? ---
**Author:** ![LAK1ngs](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/lak1ngs/32/66360_2.png) [@LAK1ngs](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/LAK1ngs)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2024, 5:58pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/what-should-i-do-to-keep-my-wife-happy/549864/17 "2024-04-24T17:58:01Z")
1-800-DIVORCE. She can get a leased EQB250 as a full and final settlement as it comes from “a luxury brand”. ---
**Author:** ![max\_g](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/max_g/32/9426_2.png) [@max\_g](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/max_g)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2024, 6:01pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/what-should-i-do-to-keep-my-wife-happy/549864/18 "2024-04-24T18:01:30Z")
Yes then you should pursue the 450h. In other parts of the #Marketplace brokers were advertising $4,000 off before the $7,500 rebate last I checked. ---
**Author:** ![mattevan](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/mattevan/32/35327_2.png) [@mattevan](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/mattevan)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2024, 6:06pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/what-should-i-do-to-keep-my-wife-happy/549864/19 "2024-04-24T18:06:50Z")
Go down on her. To the Lexus store. ---
**Author:** ![Toddsusan](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/toddsusan/32/173108_2.png) [@Toddsusan](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/Toddsusan)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2024, 9:42pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/what-should-i-do-to-keep-my-wife-happy/549864/20 "2024-04-24T21:42:18Z")
How do I find a broker that advertises 4k off plus the $7,500 tax credit? [Next page](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/what-should-i-do-to-keep-my-wife-happy/549864.md?page=2)