waynor
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The lease on my 2011 Leaf is up on May 1 of this year, and I decided to turn in the Leaf and walk away. (FYI, I loved the Leaf but the loss of battery capacity made keeping/purchasing it impossible) So I contacted Nissan, got an appointment for the end-of-lease inspection, and planned on turning the vehicle in before May 1. Fortunately, we found a 2012 Prius-C in immaculate condition, which we purchased for just over 20K. So instead of waiting, I turned in the Leaf a week ago, and made my final lease payment on-line. Now I'm waiting for the final wrap-up invoice from Nissan, including the $395 Disposition fee, and $60 the inspector said I would be charged for cleaning up an abrasion on one of the Leaf wheels.
So, what arrives today by certified mail from Nissan? "Early Termination of Lease, Notice of Intent to Sell Vehicle" legal paper which states in very bold caps that the "GROSS EARLY TERMINATION AMOUNT AS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE: $16,353.87" which includes the aforementioned fees.
I am assuming that this document is some sort of legalese that they are required to send by law. Indeed, the first sentence below the title states: "This is not an invoice. This notice is for informational purposes consistent with California law."
Well, you could have fooled me. It sure got my attention. And of course I couldn't reach their offices as they were closed for the day by the time I received the notice.
I am wondering if anyone in the forum can speak to this matter so that I may sleep soundly tonight.
BTW, I loved my Leaf, which we called "Edison" or ED for short. And I confess to a bit of guilt when I brought my Prius into the gas station for the first time in almost three years. It was a great adventure, and I wish all of you the very best.
So, what arrives today by certified mail from Nissan? "Early Termination of Lease, Notice of Intent to Sell Vehicle" legal paper which states in very bold caps that the "GROSS EARLY TERMINATION AMOUNT AS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE: $16,353.87" which includes the aforementioned fees.
I am assuming that this document is some sort of legalese that they are required to send by law. Indeed, the first sentence below the title states: "This is not an invoice. This notice is for informational purposes consistent with California law."
Well, you could have fooled me. It sure got my attention. And of course I couldn't reach their offices as they were closed for the day by the time I received the notice.
I am wondering if anyone in the forum can speak to this matter so that I may sleep soundly tonight.
BTW, I loved my Leaf, which we called "Edison" or ED for short. And I confess to a bit of guilt when I brought my Prius into the gas station for the first time in almost three years. It was a great adventure, and I wish all of you the very best.