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Old Jul 30, 2015 | 03:53 PM
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Vossen's are quite expensive now, even used And I was so close to winning the free set of wheels on here. Sounds like most guys I know. Just throw cash at the first thing they see when there are many options that are same if not better quality at half the cost.
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Old Jul 31, 2015 | 01:39 AM
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usually they sell the mods within a few years. Maybe he can sell it for just a little loss.

So it's kind of like a lease....... all money down the toilet anyway
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Old Aug 2, 2015 | 03:54 AM
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Originally Posted by DrRick
yeah...its not like he has to turn the mods in when he turns the car in. i dont really see the big deal.
One possible problem would be if the lease contract doesn't allow mods. I'm surprised no one has brought that up so far.

hell...since its a leased car...why even wash it???
Do you enjoy driving a dirty car? I don't.
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Old Aug 2, 2015 | 09:38 AM
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I think there are some rather large logic flaws here and assumptions being made. Just because someone leases a vehicle, that doesn't mean they don't have the financial means to purchase it outright. People lease for numerous reasons other than not being able to afford to purchase. So like leasing a vehicle, making the choice to mod a leased car is purely individual. Besides, most people don't own cars they purchase for more than a few years so what's the difference?

Also, as some mentioned, aftermarket parts are removable and you can return the vehicle back to stock before turning it in so it's not like you're giving away the $2,600 wheels you bought for the car.

I've never leased a car myself, but I would have no issues modding one. Paying for something like clear bra though, on a car I knew I would not own after the lease, I would NOT do.
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Old Aug 2, 2015 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
One possible problem would be if the lease contract doesn't allow mods. I'm surprised no one has brought that up so far.



Do you enjoy driving a dirty car? I don't.
i owned a chevy tahoe for 3 yrs that i only washed once.
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Old Aug 2, 2015 | 09:03 PM
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You guys all made good points but I just don't see a point in putting that much money into a car only to have to take everything thing off.
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Old Aug 2, 2015 | 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by MrDemon
You guys all made good points but I just don't see a point in putting that much money into a car only to have to take everything thing off.
why spend the extra money and lease a q50 when you can lease a ford fiesta hatchback? you see where im going with this?
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