Buying tires

bimmer330 · 08-11-07, 08:27

I am trying to find a place in NY where I can buy used tires. My wife's lease on her truck comes up soon and I want to return it with tires that have decent tread. Any help is appreciated.

Tasty · 08-11-07, 05:40

Wow, one more reason NOT to lease. You have to return it with so much tread on the tires?? I've yet to understand how leasing is a good idea.

Jakerooni · 08-11-07, 06:07

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Originally Posted by Tasty

Wow, one more reason NOT to lease. You have to return it with so much tread on the tires?? I've yet to understand how leasing is a good idea.

One statement comes to mind... No Negative equity. You'll never get stuck owing $10,000 on something that is only worth $2000.00

To the OP. You should be able to pick up a phone book and see any local listing. As far as I know you shouldn't have problems turning in a lease with wear on the tires. Unless it's extreamly excessive wear.

Tasty · 08-11-07, 06:36

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Originally Posted by Jakerooni

One statement comes to mind... No Negative equity. You'll never get stuck owing $10,000 on something that is only worth $2000.00

To the OP. You should be able to pick up a phone book and see any local listing. As far as I know you shouldn't have problems turning in a lease with wear on the tires. Unless it's extreamly excessive wear.

True, but you're paying on something you will never own. I guess if you have the money and you want a new car every ~3 years then it's the way to go. I don't get it, but obviously some people out there do or they wouldn't do it!

Good luck on the tires! Or tyres as they say across the pond.

bimmer330 · 08-12-07, 06:16

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Originally Posted by Tasty

True, but you're paying on something you will never own. I guess if you have the money and you want a new car every ~3 years then it's the way to go. I don't get it, but obviously some people out there do or they wouldn't do it!

Good luck on the tires! Or tyres as they say across the pond.

I do like the idea of a new vehicle every three years. Another reason is that you are never out of warranty, and the way american cars are built it is not a good idea to be without a warranty. I am not putting down american products, besides my Bimmer that I own, I have a 1986 Mustang GT.

mikebai1990 · 08-12-07, 07:05

I dunno... Instead of leasing, you could buy the car, and then sell it after 3 years, and you would make more money than leasing the vehicle for 3 years. It's a no-brainer, unless you are using it for business purposes (tax deduction or something).

bimmer330 · 08-12-07, 08:01

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I dunno... Instead of leasing, you could buy the car, and then sell it after 3 years, and you would make more money than leasing the vehicle for 3 years. It's a no-brainer, unless you are using it for business purposes (tax deduction or something).

I do not agree. My wifes truck cost 42K. According to Kelley Blue book trade in value is $19K this makes my cost 23K. If I sell privately price is $21,750, making cost $20,250. My lease over the 3 years costs me $16,344 with nothing down. True I never own the vehicle but I think I am ahead of the game. This also does not take into consideration the interest I would loose taking the money from my bank account.