GS - 4th Gen (2013-2020) Discussion about the 2013 and up GS models

Please help - Buying a lease car from private party

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-04-14, 08:25 PM
  #1  
poorbong
Intermediate
Thread Starter
iTrader: (9)
 
poorbong's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: California
Posts: 416
Received 19 Likes on 13 Posts
Default Please help - Buying a lease car from private party

Hi guys,
Im looking to buy lease car from a private party. We agreed on a price and he will pay the difference. I will make the payment directly to LExus Financial Sevices. My concern is that will they send the title directly to me? I've heard leaser do not have the right to sell the car.

Your input/feedback will help greatly

Thanks
Old 04-04-14, 08:40 PM
  #2  
Kayman
Driver
 
Kayman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Ontario
Posts: 153
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

That is my understanding have sold my late father's Lexus lease. I had the new owner come to the dealership where it was leased and sign lease documents and I paid directly to Toyota Finance what I was agreeing to pay. I suggest you speak to Toyota Finance before proceeding further. You can't sell something you don't hold title to.
Old 04-05-14, 05:34 AM
  #3  
jkeifer3
Lexus Test Driver
 
jkeifer3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: VA
Posts: 1,049
Received 7 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Kayman
That is my understanding have sold my late father's Lexus lease. I had the new owner come to the dealership where it was leased and sign lease documents and I paid directly to Toyota Finance what I was agreeing to pay. I suggest you speak to Toyota Finance before proceeding further. You can't sell something you don't hold title to.
That's true. Just take a look at a "Judge Judy" to see how often people try to sell things they don't hold the title to.
Old 04-05-14, 09:50 AM
  #4  
elusive
Lead Lap
iTrader: (2)
 
elusive's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: SoCal
Posts: 481
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

I'm pretty sure that the title will go to the current "owner", and then he will have to transfer it you. You must do a Bill of Sale when you make the payment so you have proof that you bought the car from him.
Contact Lexus Financial Services and discuss it with them.
Old 04-05-14, 12:34 PM
  #5  
jjscsix
Racer
 
jjscsix's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,340
Received 69 Likes on 51 Posts
Default

I have traded a leased car (a Lexus no less) to a dealer for a new car. Essentially that is the same as selling a car to someone. The difference is a dealer has all the paperwork that needs to be signed that says the title goes to them.

No question that a call should be made to Lexus financial. Effectively you are paying off the car for the lessee and I'm sure he needs to contact them as well and I'm sure he'll have to sign the car over to you from Lexus when they receive the payoff.
Old 04-05-14, 01:23 PM
  #6  
poorbong
Intermediate
Thread Starter
iTrader: (9)
 
poorbong's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: California
Posts: 416
Received 19 Likes on 13 Posts
Default

Thanks, guys!!!
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Super Blue
Canada
3
03-27-17 02:44 PM
Therealman
IS - 3rd Gen (2014-present)
11
07-06-13 07:07 PM
garsarno
ES - 5th Gen (2007-2012)
6
05-04-09 03:36 PM
kobrapack9
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
2
10-13-06 07:52 AM



Quick Reply: Please help - Buying a lease car from private party



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 05:31 PM.