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3212 messages, Last post on Dec 03, 2009 at 3:17 AM
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I just heard of a new $1,500 rebate on 2009 328i's that are in stock. I knew some sort of "stimulus" from the mother ship would come because BMW has piling inventories across the US. Any other news out there? Has the MF or residual been changed for February? Is it expected to change, in addition to this rebate? Thanks.
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Hello, My 36-month, 36,000-mile lease will be up in July this year. During a recent service, I learned that my rear Bridgestone Potenzas are worn out and will need to be replaced (almost 28,000 miles). Front are borderline and per the dealer would likely carry me through for another 3-4K miles, which I will end up driving until July. Should I get the dealer to replace them? I shopped around (Toledo, OH) and there isn't much difference in prices compared to other local tire shops. Are used tires available? I just feel bad and don't want to replace them with new, just to turn around and return the car. Any other options or suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you and have a great day. |
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Replying to: desi1 (Jan 27, 2009 12:10 pm) I would go to tirerack.com and look up your tires. From what I saw there your OEM tires are quite expensive. They have many different brands that are available and you don't have to put the same brand on the vehicle just the same size. You could find the cheapest new tires and put them on because if you let the dealer replace them to meet the lease turn in requirements they will be no such thing as inexpensive.
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Hello, Could someone please tell me what the current BMWFS MF and residuals are for 36 month, 36,000 mile and 30,000 mile leases on an 09 328i Sportwagon? Thank you.
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Replying to: gone4aride (Jan 27, 2009 4:39 pm) 1) Go to message #2137 in this discussion and follow the suggestions 2) Wait for CarMan to answer your questions One's quicker than the other. Good luck. |
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Replying to: jak51 (Jan 27, 2009 12:33 pm) I looked at tirerack.com per your suggestions and saw other cheaper options; however, they did not indicate that they were RFTs. I vaguely remember that all 4 tires need to match, so if I replaced the rear ones with non-RFTs and with a different brand name tires, would that cause problems at lease-end?
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Replying to: desi1 (Jan 28, 2009 4:51 am) The tires were probably not run flat as you stated. It does show at the tirerack site if the tires are run flat or not for each tire. The print is kind of tiny but it is there. I would call BMW financial direct and find out if they have to be run flats. I have the feeling that they probably are going to have to be but I would want to get that information directly from BMW. Unfortunately this is one of the downsides to leasing regarding the tires. Those OEM tires on that BMW do not have a long tread life and they are expensive. It might be cheaper to find a inexpensive brand of run flats where you can replace all four and be still be money ahead? Anyway call BMW financial and get the low down directly from them. |
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Replying to: peteynorge (Jan 15, 2009 2:52 pm) Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum |
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Replying to: lamanc (Jan 21, 2009 10:41 pm) The selling price of leased vehicles are negotiable, just as if you were paying cash for or financing them. BMW just introduced a $1,500 cash incentive on leases of '09 3-Series models. After taking this cash into account, you should be able to negotiate a selling price that's below dealer invoice. You can look up the invoice price of the exact car that you want over in the New Vehicle Pricing section of this site. Once you have arrived at a selling price that you are happy with, have the dealer calculate your car's monthly payment using its buy rate lease money factor. BMW Financial Services' current buy rate for a 36 month lease of an '09 335i Sedan is .00200. One more thing. Make sure to pay attention to the acquisition fee that the dealer tacks onto your deal. BMW dealers are notorious for marking this fee up. The base fee is $725. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum |
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Replying to: joesao (Jan 27, 2009 9:31 am) Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum
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