Has anyone replaced runflats with non-runflats and is leasing? Is it ok to return an mcs at the end of the lease with nonrunflats or will there be a problem??

 

You can check on miniusa.com under the owner's lounge for issues like that. They have a whole area to answer questions about leasing.

 

Can I look there if I do not own yet?

 

I thought all wear items were covered by the warranty?

 

Yeah. I wish it was covered by the warranty.

??Will the dealer say I need to have runflats on the car or will they take the car back with non-runflats??

 

With MCS residuals, it's a stronger financial option to sell, rather than return at lease-end.

Returning at lease-end gives the dealer "open season" to charge you extra for non-perfect items, - leaving you to fight them hard if you disagree, Fidge. I'd guess a dealer would charge you extra returning a lease vehicle with non-standard tires. Why? Because they can & there's $ incentive. I do not know for certian, though. Why not call & ask your dealer?

Check your payoff number online. Get back your deposit, likely pay sales tax once you buy it from BMWNA/MINI, but 10-to-1 says you come out ahead (or at least "even-stephen") by selling your baby. Doing so abrogates all rules & regs of your Lease contract.

Thus, get whatever tires you wish, rack-up extra miles, add some mods, etc. Good luck, all around!

 

Good points SugarBelly, I will probably buy at lease end anyway, but u never know?:smile: