Returning leased car

bmanw · 11-13-2008, 05:33 PM

I'm returning my 06 330i next month. Do I need to strip the tint on the car? It's a leased car.

!Xoible · 11-13-2008, 05:33 PM

no u dont have to. tint is fine

BMW F22 · 11-13-2008, 05:34 PM

You would have to check the contract but usually it's fine.

kronzprinz · 11-13-2008, 05:34 PM

have to return it exactly how you got it, ie with no mods

bmanw · 11-13-2008, 05:35 PM

OK, it's not a factory tint either. It's tint that I added. Not sure if that makes a difference.

Maka08 · 11-13-2008, 05:38 PM

just remove it to be on the safe side.

BMW F22 · 11-13-2008, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kronzprinz

have to return it exactly how you got it, ie with no mods

Not necessarily- "exactly how you got it" could mean that as long as the car doesn't have a huge spoiler or a crazy body kit on it then it's fine. There are things that are "allowed" on leases.

Personally I would check the contract or check with your dealer and see. I'm sure you can bring it in and ask them. If they say no then you can go ahead and remove it. If they say it's fine then you've just saved yourself some time & money.

robbie211 · 11-13-2008, 05:59 PM

If you have tint on the windshield, driver or passenger window that needs to come off. Everything else can stay on.

Orient330iNYC · 11-13-2008, 06:39 PM

from bmwfs:
Presence of aftermarket tinted windows voids the BMW Lease-End Inspection Form and results in an additional inspection by a third party with a different set of standards.

cn555ic · 11-13-2008, 06:47 PM

leave it unless they tell u to do otherwise...don't waste your time if you don't have to, because the residue glue can be a bitch!

JSpira · 11-13-2008, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orient330iNYC

from bmwfs:
Presence of aftermarket tinted windows voids the BMW Lease-End Inspection Form and results in an additional inspection by a third party with a different set of standards.

You beat me to it: that is what I was going to post!

positiveions · 11-13-2008, 07:59 PM

no yoU DON"T. I had TINT on mine, they didn't say shit. Stop listening to people that don't know shit

yoyeewee · 11-13-2008, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orient330iNYC

from bmwfs:
Presence of aftermarket tinted windows voids the BMW Lease-End Inspection Form and results in an additional inspection by a third party with a different set of standards.

The above statement is printed on your lease agreement. So, the above statement is true.

However, every dealer has there own leeway on what they will allow on your lease return. Some dealers will accept cars with tint. And some will not.

Call your dealer and just be honest with them and tell them that you have tint and see if they care or not. If they say that you cannot, then either you have to take off your tint or you can drop it off at another dealer.

YES, YOU CAN DROP YOUR CAR OFF AT ANY DEALER. You're not obligated to drop off your car at the dealer from which you leased it from.

My dealer does not care if you have tint on the windows when you return the car.

Good luck!

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 11-13-2008, 08:23 PM

No, you definitely do not need to remove it.
I turned in my last E90 with tint and!!! Kersher front lip, ACS sideskirts and rear apron, deck spoiler, and blacklines with no complaints at all!

huan42 · 11-13-2008, 10:55 PM

I guess it depends on the dealer.
I did not do it when I turned in my e60. Then the next day, the dealer sold it on their alot without the tint. The dealer took it off themselves. did not say anything.

if i were you, go to the dealer, if they say anything, take it off. it will be a pain though.

GL

m2kev · 11-13-2008, 11:05 PM

My dealer said its fine to leave it on after a lease. But then again every dealer is different.

RL in Florida · 11-14-2008, 12:10 AM

Not sure what "independent inspection company" means though.

Hoothout · 11-14-2008, 08:52 AM

if its illegal tint i would take it off, but if it was legal i would leave it on.

Frank2808 · 11-14-2008, 10:27 AM

It's really up to the dealer. If they tell you to take it off, then take it off. Otherwise don't waste your time. If you're buying a new car from them they are very easy going on the inspection...

Spydeputy · 11-16-2008, 06:57 AM

show it to them 1st, they may be fine w/ it

11-13-2008, 05:33 PM	#1
bmanw New Member 1 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 06 330i blk/blk prem sport Join Date: May 2006 Location: Los Angeles, Ca iTrader: (0)	Returning leased car - remove tint? I'm returning my 06 330i next month. Do I need to strip the tint on the car? It's a leased car.
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bmanw New Member 1 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 06 330i blk/blk prem sport Join Date: May 2006 Location: Los Angeles, Ca iTrader: (0)	OK, it's not a factory tint either. It's tint that I added. Not sure if that makes a difference.
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robbie211 Captain 43 Rep 819 Posts Drives: E90 335i, E36 M3 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: OC iTrader: (16) Garage List 2007 335i [6.76]	If you have tint on the windshield, driver or passenger window that needs to come off. Everything else can stay on.
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11-13-2008, 06:39 PM	#9
Orient330iNYC Brigadier General 1469 Rep 3,552 Posts Drives: 2023 X7 40i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wall St iTrader: (2)	from bmwfs: Presence of aftermarket tinted windows voids the BMW Lease-End Inspection Form and results in an additional inspection by a third party with a different set of standards. __________________ Present: 2023 G07 40i ZDH/ZDU/ZMP/ZMQ/2NH/ZPK/ZPP/ZRC/300/3AC Past: 2013 335i 6MT ZMM/ZDH/ZTP/3AG/494/508 Past: 2016 F34 335i xDrive ZCW/ZDA/ZDH/ZTP/ZMP/2V5/5DL Past: 2019 G01 M40i ZDA/2VF/ZPP/ZPX/688/3AC
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cn555ic 441 Rep 18,331 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: US iTrader: (6)	leave it unless they tell u to do otherwise...don't waste your time if you don't have to, because the residue glue can be a bitch!
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11-13-2008, 10:55 PM	#15
huan42 Private 2 Rep 71 Posts Drives: e90, e92 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Midwest - USA iTrader: (2)	I guess it depends on the dealer. I did not do it when I turned in my e60. Then the next day, the dealer sold it on their alot without the tint. The dealer took it off themselves. did not say anything. if i were you, go to the dealer, if they say anything, take it off. it will be a pain though. GL
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m2kev Major 89 Rep 1,187 Posts Drives: G87 M2 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Clemente, CA iTrader: (14)	My dealer said its fine to leave it on after a lease. But then again every dealer is different. __________________
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RL in Florida Private First Class 17 Rep 123 Posts Drives: 2008 Jet Black M3 Convertible Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SouthWest Florida iTrader: (2)	This is what I got in the mail in my welcome package... Not sure what "independent inspection company" means though. Attached Images
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