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#8452 of 9241 Re: Hermoine888 [voldermort] by x021627 Jan 09, 2008 (5:22 pm)
Replying to: voldermort (Jan 09, 2008 1:09 pm) I like JMW in Springfield NJ. they are pleasant to deal with, not pushy and competitive (extremely) on price.   x021627 Replies to this message: voldermort (Jan 14, 2008 12:43 pm)
#8453 of 9241 To Buy or Re-Lease by lovebmw330i Jan 11, 2008 (10:16 am)
I'm coming out of a 3 year lease(12k/miles per year) on a 2005 BMW 330i.MSRP was $39k. AS per BMW Financial, the buy-out would be $22,200 the car would have 40K miles. I think the pay off is high and am considering leasing a 2008 328i coupe instead. I prepaid $17,250 for my first lease and want to prepay the new lease. What would be your suggestions? Replies to this message: qbrozen (Jan 11, 2008 1:24 pm) blueguydotcom (Jan 11, 2008 1:36 pm)
#8454 of 9241 Re: To Buy or Re-Lease [lovebmw330i] by qbrozen Jan 11, 2008 (1:24 pm)
Replying to: lovebmw330i (Jan 11, 2008 10:16 am) hmmmm... well... I guess it depends on what side I want to argue for.   On one hand, I would say the cost over the next 3 years would be pretty darned close on the 2 options. Either pay out ~18k on a new lease and have nothing at the end of it, or pay out ~22k to buy what you have. At the end of 3 years, you'd have a 6-year-old car with ~80k miles that might be worth around $7k-$8k. But, of course, that costs you $4-$5k more now PLUS maintenance (which you wouldn't pay on the new one). So, in the end, as I said, I think its kind of a wash.   On the other hand, if you kept your current car beyond 6 years, it starts to cost considerably less. Yes, you'd be putting money into it, but not as much as a new payment would cost (most likely). Question is, WOULD you continue owning it that long? If the answer is "no way," then I'd say the new one is the way to go. Replies to this message: blueguydotcom (Jan 11, 2008 1:36 pm)
#8455 of 9241 Re: To Buy or Re-Lease [qbrozen] by blueguydotcom Jan 11, 2008 (1:36 pm)
Replying to: qbrozen (Jan 11, 2008 1:24 pm) I regret that I chose to lease a 2006 330i when my 2003 330i ZHP's lease ran up. Second biggest automotive mistake of my life. The 2003 was gobs of fun. In the end I got the 2006, after 1 year I did a swapalease to get rid of it (boring car) and bought a Mini Cooper S. My mini cooper S is fun but each time a ZHP rolls by I suck in my breath and die a little inside.   If you really, really like your current car buying it out may not be the worst decision in the long run.
#8456 of 9241 advice on 04 330xi by zzb1 Jan 11, 2008 (11:06 pm)
Considering purchase of certified 2004 330xi:   Approx. 45000 miles, 1 owner.   2004 BMW 330XI ORIENT BLUE METALLIC W/ NATURAL BROWN MONTANA LEATHER. ALL WHEEL DRIVE, 5 SPEED STEPTRONIC AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, COLD WEATHER PACKAGE, PREMIUM PACKAGE, POWER FRONT SEATS, HARMON KARDON SOUND SYSTEM, IN DASH CD PLAYER, XENON LIGHTS. BMW CERTIFIED PREOWNED WARRANTY.   Asking price: $28995 TMV: 26146   I appreciate help with pricing on this. Thanks Replies to this message: rhody_88 (Jan 12, 2008 8:44 am) rhody_88 (Jan 12, 2008 8:52 am) zzb1 (Jan 12, 2008 9:04 am) rhody_88 (Jan 12, 2008 9:18 am)
#8457 of 9241 Re: advice on 04 330xi [zzb1] by rhody_88 Jan 12, 2008 (8:44 am)
Replying to: zzb1 (Jan 11, 2008 11:06 pm) That seems high. I have a 2005 330xi (Titanium/Black) and the lease ends in two months. My residual is $23,847 (MSRP $44,995). I think you're paying too high a premium for the extended warranty.
#8458 of 9241 Re: advice on 04 330xi [zzb1] by rhody_88 Jan 12, 2008 (8:52 am)
Replying to: zzb1 (Jan 11, 2008 11:06 pm) I apologize for not mentioning that my car has all of your options plus the sport package (a fairly useless response, otherwise). Replies to this message: zzb1 (Jan 12, 2008 9:04 am) rhody_88 (Jan 12, 2008 9:18 am)
#8459 of 9241 Re: advice on 04 330xi [rhody_88] by zzb1 Jan 12, 2008 (9:04 am)
Replying to: rhody_88 (Jan 12, 2008 8:52 am) Thank you. Would 26000 be more reasonable? Replies to this message: rhody_88 (Jan 12, 2008 9:18 am)
#8460 of 9241 Re: advice on 04 330xi [zzb1] by rhody_88 Jan 12, 2008 (9:18 am)
Replying to: zzb1 (Jan 12, 2008 9:04 am) I haven't compared, except for an occasional scan of the dealers' CPO inventory. If you decide to go with the vehicle, please do yourself a favor and order a report. CPO doesn't mean the car wasn't in an accident, etc. Also, what qualifies as a CPO can vary greatly from dealer to dealer. IMHO, extended warranties are a sales tactic so the dealer can charge a premium (as you have discovered). I am still trying to decide what to do - buy it or get something else. If I buy it, I will forego the extended warranty.
#8461 of 9241 328xi what i paid in PA by golfnut802 Jan 12, 2008 (6:20 pm)
2008 328xi   jet black (no paint charge) automatic premium package cold weather package ipod   MSRP $40,850 (including destination) Invoice $37,640 (from Edmunds, including destination, but not MACO/training)   Paid $38,750 + tax+ title

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