Originally Posted by **********

Do this:

Take it to a detailer and and have them do a total job on your car, inside and out. It will cost you about $300 or so and your car will look great.

Then go to the dealer. Show him your card, get the residual value, and ask him if he will offer you more. If not, leave and tell him you will see him on the day your car lease is up.

Between now and then put your car up for sale for a few thousand more than the residual. You will easily find a buyer.

When you have the buyer take him to the dealer with you to close the deal. You will walk out with a check. If you're buying a new car, you can transfer the taxes paid on that car to your new car and save $$$ too.