On 10/15/2013 12:33 AM, sf wrote:
> On Mon, 14 Oct 2013 08:38:33 -0400, Nancy Young
> > wrote:
>
>> If I was selling one privately, I'd consider having it detailed to be
>> a good investment.
>
> Even when you're turning in a lease! It's like returning in a rental
> car... they go over it with a magnifying glass and subtract $$
> whenever they find a hint of something that says the car isn't brand
> new.

I leased a car once. We needed a new car, but we were also looking
to buy a house, and the down payment they wanted on car loans
would have derailed our plans. For four years I fretted over
a scratch it got in a hail storm, worried about any wear and tear.

I found out I'd really rather own my car than have to feel like
I'm driving someone else's.

>It's much easier to sell the darned thing on your own - we've
> never lost money, broke even only once and came out (significantly)
> ahead the rest of the time, so it's not that big of a deal.

It's the way to go. I don't care for the process but it's a no
brainer. We did sell the Acura back to the dealer last year. Path
of least resistance kind of thing, and we got a decent price.

nancy