You have the money, and the power!

[mconway108]

Just thought I'd share a cathartic post about my experience recently with my first lease. I did a bunch of research beforehand and knew with pretty good certainty how much a "good" lease would be (low for me, still good margins for the dealer). I was nervous at first, wondering if I'd be able to talk/act with the knowledge I had. I was extremely confident when the guy made his first offer to me, because I laughed out loud, knowing how ridiculously high the first quote was.

This made me realize I was more than ready for this experience, and went to another dealer. I walked in, told them I was ready to lease the car, and what my expectations were. The guy there was understanding and aware that I was sure of what I wanted, and we were able to get a lease that made us both happy.

Bottom line: don't be nervous. For some reason I acted like the dealer had some control over me, and I'm sure this is how people end up spending a lot on their cars. Do a little research and be assertive. If a dealer can't handle that, they don't deserve your business!

[Ray paulsen]

If most buyers would follow in your footsteps having done homework, thousands upon thousands of consumers today would not be stuck with a lease they don't understand, excellent post

[Hungrycat7]

Originally Posted by Ray paulsen

If most buyers would follow in your footsteps having done homework, thousands upon thousands of consumers today would not be stuck with a lease they don't understand, excellent post

Very well put! People these days leave themselves wide open to be ripped off and expect the sellers not to take advantage of them.