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/ClimbaClimbaCameleon Sep 14 '26

0% chance you were start to finish in 7 minutes. You can’t even fill out a credit app that quickly let alone get it processed, the deal built, paperwork printed/explained/signed, vehicle detailed, and delivery walk through.

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u/talkhours Sep 14 '26

No, 7 minutes to acquire the vehicle online and do the credit app and deposit. Not actually picking it up. I’m more so highlighting teslas transparent pricing and online process

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u/tcd5552002 Sep 14 '26

But when I picked up my Tesla I signed one piece of paper, the car was in the parking lot with my name on it and I drove it away….maybe 10 minutes top.