Lease question

av0789 · 07-02-2016, 12:35 PM

Hey guys, the very slight surface chips on the windshield are unavoidable, especially in NY.....I pretty much have got a couple on every car, so I got my first one on the m3....when it's a lease, so those count against you? Or is it just actual cracks and scratches (ones that need repair)?

RickFLM4 · 07-02-2016, 01:16 PM

Minor chips and marks on the windshield are normal wear and tear. Some of the minor stuff may also get resolved with glass polish FYI.

Bbb34 · 07-02-2016, 03:58 PM

Also if you happen to lease another one, rules and inspection are likely to be a bit more relaxed.

Samurai of 2day · 07-03-2016, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Bbb34

Also if you happen to lease another one, rules and inspection are likely to be a bit more relaxed.

It would seem this is true.

I had to replace the windshield through my insurance once the crack spread horizontally length wise after getting hit by a rock on The belt parkway.

My former car with the replaced windshield was a 2013 650i GC. The replacement windshield wasn't even mentioned when I turned in that lease.

Not sure if it was because I leased another BMW, or because if my insurance had Safelite replace the windshield. Either way, I think you will be ok if you get the windshield repaired on your leased car.

bmw0perat0r · 07-03-2016, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by av0789

Hey guys, the very slight surface chips on the windshield are unavoidable, especially in NY.....I pretty much have got a couple on every car, so I got my first one on the m3....when it's a lease, so those count against you? Or is it just actual cracks and scratches (ones that need repair)?

There is zero chance it will have any impact on your lease. I just got out of one with a slightly pitted windshield - wasn't a problem at all.

If you had cracks or scratches on the windshield - they might say something, hard to say.

av0789 · 07-04-2016, 09:14 AM

Thank you all for the Feedback!

GOLFFRR · 07-04-2016, 09:21 AM

it would all depend on the size of the pit/scuff etc.. It would be up to the dealer. I would not worry about something you can't control and just enjoy the car

just when it comes times to turn your car in, bring it up to the dealer and see what they say and go from there

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av0789 First Lieutenant 85 Rep 316 Posts Drives: '16 F80 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Lease question - windshield damage? Hey guys, the very slight surface chips on the windshield are unavoidable, especially in NY.....I pretty much have got a couple on every car, so I got my first one on the m3....when it's a lease, so those count against you? Or is it just actual cracks and scratches (ones that need repair)?
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RickFLM4 Brigadier General 13200 Rep 4,969 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: PB County, FL iTrader: (0)	Minor chips and marks on the windshield are normal wear and tear. Some of the minor stuff may also get resolved with glass polish FYI. __________________ Current: 2018 SO/SS F83 ZCP Gone: 2015 SO/SO F82
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Bbb34 Major 732 Rep 1,472 Posts Drives: '11 535i 6sp. DHP/RWD Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: ON iTrader: (0)	Also if you happen to lease another one, rules and inspection are likely to be a bit more relaxed.
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07-04-2016, 09:21 AM	#7
GOLFFRR 12541 Rep 29,052 Posts Drives: GOLFFRR cart Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: we sell BMWs to ALL US states iTrader: (4)	it would all depend on the size of the pit/scuff etc.. It would be up to the dealer. I would not worry about something you can't control and just enjoy the car just when it comes times to turn your car in, bring it up to the dealer and see what they say and go from there __________________ CURRENT DEALS,ALWAYS UPDATED! CLICK HERE! FOR ALL SALES:david@bmwdavid.com Cell:202-262-2900 vipfinance@bmwofcamarillo.com for WARRANTIES!
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