Simple really, has it been maintained, ie, oil changes and services done .
Problem with a lot of lease vehicles is that they get 0 maintenance, and new or
not if the oil has never been changed in 27 k the engine is likely in deep
trouble . No service history, pass. Some people seem to feel that since they are
essentially renting the car they need to never spend any money on it, that's the
problem with lease vehicles .
Regards
John
Amy Soich wrote:
> Gang,
>
> This is not LBC related, but I know you guys know everything there is
> to know about cars :)
>
> I am looking to buy a used 2001-02 Suzuki XL-7 (I know, I know, but it
> fits our needs well and is affordable). There is one near me that is
> cheap (12,999). It is 4 wheel drive which is good. The price is right
> and the miles are at 27,000 on a 2002. So I did a lemon check with the
> vin and it turns out the car was a lease car and acquired those miles
> all in one year.
>
> So, how bad is that? What kind of problems should I expect? Or do you
> think it would be ok?
>
> I know I've heard you shouldn't buy a lease car, but I don't know why.
> 27,000 miles doesn't seem like much, but I admittedly don't know
> anything about the potential problems from them being in one year.
>
> If I decide against this car then I have to go to a <gulp> minivan! ;
> } That's what happens when you have your third kid on the way. (the
> other XL-7 in my area is a 2001 w/38,000 miles for $15,900, but trying
> to keep payments low and didn't want to go this high)
>
> Any advice is appreciated, feel free to respond off list.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Amy
> 67 Sprite MkIV
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