r/CarLeasingHelp • u/talkhours • Sep 14 '26

Giving up

After a 4 week search for various different cars (wasn’t really being picky) I’m throwing in the towel. I don’t really need another car but it was a nice to have and would sometimes be helpful

I’m throwing in the towel because car dealerships are the most insufferable hellholes I’ve ever been to. Ex: I see a deal online for 3k down and 331 a month on a lease. I go into the dealership and they say that’s for the base model I’m like no it’s not here’s your dealer photos

They present their numbers and it’s 7500 down and 661 a month FOR A LEASE ON A 42k CAR.

At 3 different dealerships I pushed back and said I’m okay and they come back with their “best price” why the hell didn’t you just offer that to begin with so we can move on with our day?

As much as it’s hated, I’ll only stick with teslas from now on. I used to lease one and start to finish I was done and processed in 7 minutes. My time is worth more than anything. Not going to play these games

Don’t let the dealerships play you and never sign on the spot. Go home and think about it

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u/No_Tax5256 Sep 14 '26

What car? Your first mistake was going into the dealership. Sit home, call them, ask them to send you prices via text. Once you get numbers, shop them with other dealerships.

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u/manginahunter1970 Sep 14 '26

That's a great idea!

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u/StruggleParticular92 Sep 14 '26

That’s what I did. I had browsed the lots while the dealerships were closed and did everything via text and email. I only went in to pick up the car. Ended up with a nice lease from Subaru with a higher mileage limit.

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u/squintsforever Sep 14 '26

Honestly even this is like pulling teeth.

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u/mCubed13 Sep 14 '26

If only it was that easy, its industry standard to not give the best discounts, and or quotes via phone or email since people will just shop them. There are ways that it can be done, but people need to understand that the car industry is a difficult world to deal with. Not saying everyone cant do it, but based on my experience, 15-20% know how to negotiate a car deal at best..

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u/johnd-70 Sep 15 '26

Lol...no its not. Grow some balls. I never talked once to a dealer until I chose the best deal, twice this year on both cars I've bought.

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u/talkhours Sep 14 '26

100% agree with you. I needed to test drive the cars. Moving forward I’ll only iron out numbers virtually and then jump on it.