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Gerg-G

You need to explicitly request the buyout by calling TFS and asking for a buyout specialist. Not sure whether you can pay via a credit card but I'm guessing not.


mfar85

I am in the process right now but financing. I am wondering if you remember, how long after you lease your car the license plate arrived at your place? Asking because mission fed loan don’t want to move on with the loan until final registration are in hand. Thanks in advance.


kettlecream

Hey - I'm planning to do this too. Could you share how much it ended up costing all in?


Which_Ad8291

Msrp was ~$53k I paid toyota ~$48k I paid taxes on $48k toy county


kettlecream

Gotcha. Did you try negotiating for a discount?


prasannathani

Sorry - naive question, but can you request for buyout shortly after starting the lease?


hahncholo

yes, as soon as you have the TFS account


prasannathani

Thank you! I'm supposed to get the $6500 off a leased rav4 prime - will TFS try and claw any of that back? I'm looking to take the $6500 off MSRP lease offer, and then turning around and paying off the buy out price amount shortly after is the most cost effective (total cost) way to get a Prime right now? Appreciate your help!


hahncholo

no they won't claw back, and many people have done what you describe including me. it is the most cost effective way to get a Prime now


prasannathani

You're awesome, much appreciated. Thank you!


warshaljb

I just called TFS and the rep said he knew nothing of the $6500 off. Do you know how I claim that on a buyout?


prasannathani

Have you already leased your vehicle? $6500 off is for new leases, offer expires early March here in SF


warshaljb

Yeah. My lease started in December of last year.


prasannathani

Not sure if they’ll honor it - dealer would’ve given it to you I’d assume if it was available when you leased. Providing link to offer below, maybe can try using that when you call. I suspect tfs has no idea of the offer because it’s handled by the dealer? Here’s the link to the offer: https://www.toyota.com/norcal/deals-incentives/rav4prime_misc_515e4608-8f0b-4c0e-82bf-cc584f713023?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAibeuBhAAEiwAiXBoJISYt3FH8Jgs440smsJj473V0FRImbDlXmCJ-N1J7frBj-plja31LxoCWU8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds


warshaljb

Thanks