Mike
Radford,#2Consumer Suggestion
Tue, July 26, 2005
Usually it's a bad idea to trade in a leased car before the lease is up. Even if you trade for the same brand of car you will almost certainly pay extra to be rid of the old one. Maybe the manufacturer will give you some incentive for brand loyalty but the bottom line is that you owe more than the car is worth. When the lease is over you must return the car to where they want it, usually their dealer. If you don't it becomes an ordinary trade in, and again a bad deal since you owe more than it's worth. Return the car to the VW dealer and close out the lease, then go wherever you want for your next car.