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Hi all, Hoping someone reads this forum  My lease on a 328xi is ending rather shortly and I have the opportunity to lease an '08 135i *at invoice* (inc. premium, cold weather, auto tranny, metallic paint, and dest charge). The MSRP is 41,600. I will not be putting down any money up front beyond first month, acq. fee, and license/reg. The dealer quoted me a 56% residual and .003 money factor for 36 months/10k per year. Does this sound right? I've been trying to find some current info, but the 1-series forums seem rather dead. Thanks. --Tennberg
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Replying to: tennberg (Nov 19, 2008 7:18 pm) The base rate on the 135 for 36 months is .00285. Just so you are aware, for a 3yr/30k lease on a 335i sedan, they are currently offering a 63% residual and .00175 base rate money factor. The coupe is 61% and .00200. In other words, the 135 is still not a good deal when leasing. |
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Replying to: hpowders (Oct 12, 2008 6:10 am) hpowders, you've mentioned the "reliable inline six" several times. You do know that all 1series and 3 series (except the M3) are inline sixes, right? Just that the x35 are twin turbo versus the non-turbo. Just curious what is meant by "the reliable inline six". Are you meaning the non-turbo inline 6? ...and both are 3.0 liters so lets let's not start talking engine size either! 
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Replying to: chadx (Dec 19, 2008 3:26 pm) 
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Replying to: chadx (Dec 19, 2008 3:26 pm) Except for the 116i, 118i, 120i, 118d, 120d, 123d, 316i, 318i, 320i, 320is, 318i, 320i and Alpina D3, you mean? If you look at world-wide sales proportions, 6-cylinder 3-series are maybe 20%. For the 1-series, maybe 5%.
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Replying to: chadx (Dec 19, 2008 3:26 pm) I recently bought a 328i over a 335i-much better mpg with a more reliable engine. So my drive to the bank takes 13 seconds longer. I can live with that. If I were looking at a 1 Series, I would choose a 128i coupe over a 135i for the same reasons. |
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Replying to: bodble2 (Dec 19, 2008 5:00 pm)  Yep! Sure can! At least our personal experience. We did our first repairs to my wife's 2000 323i this year with 132,000 miles on it. Bearings went out in the electric radiator fan. Also replaced the idler pulley at the same time since it was starting to go and we were already in there. Only other issue is a weeping power steering hose that will need to get fixed sometime in the next year. I know BMW build quality has gone down a bit in the last 5 years or so (possibly outsourcing to non-german factories?), which is a shame. Hope quaulity comes back up.
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Replying to: mr42hh (Dec 19, 2008 11:57 pm) "Except for the 116i, 118i, 120i, 118d, 120d, 123d, 316i, 318i, 320i, 320is, 318i, 320i and Alpina D3, you mean? If you look at world-wide sales proportions, 6-cylinder 3-series are maybe 20%. For the 1-series, maybe 5%. " Ha! One smarty in every crowd! Our discussion was around 1 and 3 series that are current model and available in the US. Didn't think I needed to specifically exclude non-US models, etc. but if it makes everyone feel better, I'll do better next time and add a list of disclaimers even if it's outside the scope of the conversation. Ha.
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Replying to: chadx (Dec 29, 2008 1:18 pm) at 109k miles and counting is one of the more reliable vehicles I have ever owned and that includes a couple of Hondas. I plan to keep it a while longer, these cars are built to last.
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Replying to: andys120 (Dec 29, 2008 3:26 pm) at 109k miles and counting is one of the more reliable vehicles I have ever owned and that includes a couple of Hondas. Ditto for all the BMWs that I've owned. My 1995 Club Sport has only needed a thermostat, two belts and idler pullies(replaced as a precaution), and one set of pads and rotors in over 113,000 miles(not to mention numerous HPDEs and autocrosses). My wife's 2004 X3 has nearly 75,000 miles on the clock and it has only needed pads and rotors and a passenger seat SRS sensor(replaced under warranty). |
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