FlatlineSI28

My brother just leased an Si and hes trying to do the same mods that i have. Just really hids, intake, and wheels... People keep telling us that as long as the car is back to normal before you turn it in its okay to do it. Is it okay to bring it to the dealership to get serviced with he mods on there or will he have to pull the out every time? Is it worth it? haha

i-VTEC_DOHC

it needs to be stock when u go in for a service. if hes gonna mod, just do the maintenance by yourself. but i wouldnt do any mods that are gonna be a hassle. actually as a matter of fact, i wouldnt mod any car if i was leasing. its a waste of money, especially if he isnt gonna buy it after the lease

FlatlineSI28

so the dealership would have a problem with it

Alex_G

I believe so (but could depend on the dealer) because you are basically renting the vehicle so if anything goes wrong with it, they could blame the mods for the cause.

FlatlineSI28

thats true... thanks for all the info.. probably just put an intake in or somethin real eaasy to install and take out.. just cant cut the fender like i hadda do with mine haha.. thanks again

chiggin

"Modifications/damage

It’s not a good idea to modify a leased vehicle, mainly because it’s not yours. You are renting the vehicle. In the end, you’ll pay twice for modifications – when you buy them and when you are charged at the end of your lease agreement.

You’ll also be charged for damage to the vehicle in excess of normal wear and tear. Before you sign the agreement, make sure you understand the agreement’s definition of normal wear and tear. Get everything clearly written into the agreement so you’re not surprised by inflated charges at the end of the lease."

Found this online. As long as you return the vehicle to stock before you turn it back in you should be fine. I really don't think that the service department at the dealership is going to look to see if every vehicle that comes in is leased or not. Usually, the finance and service aspects are separate.

Kidnkorner

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by FlatlineSI28 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">My brother just leased an Si and hes trying to do the same mods that i have. Just really hids, intake, and wheels... People keep telling us that as long as the car is back to normal before you turn it in its okay to do it. Is it okay to bring it to the dealership to get serviced with he mods on there or will he have to pull the out every time? Is it worth it? haha</TD></TR></TABLE>

How many months did your brother lease the car for? Sounds like he leased it because it was the only way he could afford it. It's sad really, he probably got raped far worse than If he waited and saved a little for a larger down payment.

HID's without a retrofit is garbage and ghetto and it doesn't even look good.

FlatlineSI28

36 months.. i can do all the work on his car.. except maybe the tranny fluid haha.. never done that b4 but putting it in and taking it out onl takes an hour or two for the intake at least so idk... is it possible that they could tell he put it on thru their computer data?

jewjew bean

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by FlatlineSI28 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">thats true... thanks for all the info.. probably just put an intake in or somethin real eaasy to install and take out.. just cant cut the fender like i hadda do with mine haha.. thanks again</TD></TR></TABLE>
Found this online. As long as you return the vehicle to stock before you turn it back in you should be fine. I really don't think that the service department at the dealership is going to look to see if every vehicle that comes in is leased or not. Usually, the finance and service aspects are separate.[/QUOTE]

exactly....