Maserati Lease Tips from Zeigler Maserati: What Not to Do When Leasing

Leasing a car represents a sizable financial commitment that requires preparation and planning. In order to reap all of the benefits associated with a Maserati lease, here are some things you’ll want to avoid.

Don’t Underestimate How Many Miles You Drive

Every car lease at Zeigler Maserati comes with a per-year mileage cap – typically 10,000 or 12,000 miles. If you’re at a place in your life where your daily driving routine is consistent, you might be able to come up with a good estimate of how many miles you drive.

However, if there’s a chance you might get a new job, start a family, or decide to take a cross-country road trip, you need to be careful about exceeding the mileage cap – because at the end of the lease, you’re charged for every mile over the cap you go.

Don’t Neglect Routine Maintenance

It can be tempting to skip routine maintenance and neglect to fix minor dents and dings in a leased Maserati Ghibli or Maserati Levante – especially if you plan on walking away from the car once the lease expires.

However, every lease contract includes a clause covering excess wear and tear, along with penalties for not taking care of the vehicle during the contract period. While a certain size and number of dings, dents, and scratches is allowed, it’s best to err on the side of caution. This also applies to keeping up with oil changes, lightbulb replacements, and fluid top-offs.

Don’t Lease a Car for Too Long

One of the benefits of leasing a luxury car through our Maserati financing department is that the lease will expire before common maintenance issues crop up – for example, failing brakes, balding tires, and other issues that you would have to pay for if you owned the vehicle.

However, if you take out a four- or five-year lease, you risk “owning” these issues. This is because the typical three-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty will have expired, leaving you responsible for fixing these issues – even though you won’t ultimately own the car.

Lease a Maserati Car Today

Leasing a car at our Maserati dealership serving Naperville, IL can be a very rewarding experience, provided you avoid the taboos covered here. Visit our friendly team today for more information and to enjoy a test drive.