is not truly part of the deal, even though the internet gives folks a feeling of influence on the matter. A Coach is paid to perform. An AD is paid to keep his programs solvent. When they fall below the line, options must be considered. Sometimes your best bet is to wait for the lease to run out because you don't have the credit score or down payment for a new ride, other times it's best to unload the vehicle while it has some value and put that into a new one. It has to be an economic decision - wins, reputation, recruits, engaged fan base, media buzz = interest = $$$. This mess..well, we are stuck in a Yugo with 80k miles and another year of payments.