anybody understand lease limitations?

[saaber]

Originally Posted by gcb

does anyone know the limitations that there might be on a new car lease in regards to making any modifications on a new car? Particularily things like changing the exhaust system? or wheels/rims, etc..

I'm thinking unless its an original Porsche item...might it void the warranty or at least the warranty wouldn't cover that part?

must the car be returned at end of lease EXACTLY like it was purchased?

Thanks

re warranties -

Don't know about Porsche, but VW varies widely from one dealer to another. One service manager was totally modification friendly (and even a proponent of, including non-vw supplied parts) while another said any modification can potentially void the warranty.

Talk to the dealer service manager and service writer (if applicable). Ask for examples, "have you had any modified cars with a warranty claim?, how did it go", "have you ever had to deny any warranty claims because of a modified car?". Getting real examples will quickly let you know what your dealer's philosophy is. In addition to the dealer's individual acceptance/rejection of mods., some of it is actually out of their control.

For example the dealer may want to get you a new engine but they are required to give out the computer readout. If there are "stage 2" rev.s showing on there, you're in big doo doo and the dealer's hands may be tied.

Don't listen at all to what anyone from the sales side says, including sales managers. Treat it like an opinion from someone who knows nothing and is trying to say whatever they think will make you buy the car, whether it's true or not.