The most common "win" story involves drivers who leased in 2021-2022. Because used car prices spiked unexpectedly, their contract’s "residual value" (set years ago) is often than what the car is actually worth today.
Instead of returning the car, they buy it for the low contract price and either keep it or immediately sell it to places like CarMax for a profit. ⚠️ The "Dealership Trap" Story buy out my lease
A common horror story involves dealerships trying to charge for a buyout or adding $1,000–$2,000 in fake "processing fees" or "inspection fees." The most common "win" story involves drivers who