On Wed, 26 Apr 2006 12:34:18 GMT, Don White wrote:

Reginald P. Smithers wrote:
Then you should be in the clear about using it to pull your light boat,but
make sure you keep it clean, without any dings or dents, from the parking
lot. Whatever you do don't stain the carpeting or cloth seats. I have
heard horror stories where the dealer wanted to charge so much for the
"extra wear and tear" which the owner thought was "normal wear and tear",
the owners found it cheaper to buy the car and the resell it on their own.
These were attorneys who used the car for work, and it picked up the normal
small dings in the parking lot.

It sounds like you got one hell of a deal, and hopefully you will come out
ahead in the lease. My personal cars I have always kept as long as they
would runs reliablly, so I have never considered a lease.

Oh, and you really are a *******. ; )


This is the first time I have ever leased a vehicle and you're adding to
the anxiety. They tell me the local Ford dealership is very forgiving
when it comes to 'wear & tear and they have a credit card sized gage
that they use to judge any body metal dings etc. If the ding is
smaller...you're in the clear.
I'll baby that truck over the next three years....should be good as new.
One complaint... I'd rather have the regular cab. I find the 'Super Cab'
as too many blind spots when backing up.

I once rented a car in Seattle and when I took it back they tried to get me
for a couple pre-existing dents. I told them I'd call my brother to come
and verify that the dents were already there. They let me use the phone,
figuring (I guess) that they'd just argue with him also. So I called him.

My brother showed up in his police cruiser. They decided to take the car
back without argument.

Have them jot down on your contract the bit about the credit card sized
measuring tool!
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'Til next time,

John H

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