$1000 to lease a convert? Will it get better?

Sandiegokevin · 03-11-2007, 01:56 PM

My lease is up on my Z4 and I wanted to get the new E93, but at full MSRP, high money factors, and low residuals, the payments are around $1000. Just not a good value IMO. I just can't justify spending that much for a 3 series. I think you can get into a 6 series for that much.

Anyhow, don't flame me but I'm actually considering a 15 month lease on a G35 coupe for just over $500 a month. I figure in 15 months, the lease cost on the E93 should be reasonable. Hopefully, $1500 off MSRP and money factors around .0018. Is this realistic?

I know, the G35 is not a BMW, but it's a fair value at least.

Is this a good strategy or just wishful thinking?

Zirenz2006 · 03-11-2007, 02:06 PM

Did you look at an E92 instead of an E93 or G35? What would the lease be on that the way you want it configured?

PIMPIN THE E92 · 03-11-2007, 02:09 PM

ya, you can get an e92 for around $400 a month

Sandiegokevin · 03-11-2007, 03:15 PM

A 2yr 335 coupe lease with 12k miles ranges from $803 to $827 (depending on dealer). This includes 7.75% Calif. tax.

This was my second choice for a vehicle, but it's a bit pricey too. 3 years would bring it down to about $745, but I would prefer a two year so I can get into the E93 eventually.

I guess I was spoiled. My wifes '04 328 was only $400 and my '04 z4 was only $600. Money factors, discounts, and residuals were much better in 2004.

BMW F22 · 03-11-2007, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Sandiegokevin

A 2yr 335 coupe lease with 12k miles ranges from $803 to $827 (depending on dealer). This includes 7.75% Calif. tax.

This was my second choice for a vehicle, but it's a bit pricey too. 3 years would bring it down to about $745, but I would prefer a two year so I can get into the E93 eventually.

I guess I was spoiled. My wifes '04 328 was only $400 and my '04 z4 was only $600. Money factors, discounts, and residuals were much better in 2004.

This is probably at MSRP. You should consider doing European Delivery. It saves a bunch of money and you get a trip

perhaps you and your wife could make a second honeymoon out of it (and in style too).

Sandiegokevin · 03-11-2007, 05:50 PM

Those lease amounts are with either $600 or $1250 off of msrp and a decent money factor of .0019 and .0017. I wonder if the discounts will ever get much better than this on the 335i coupe. I would think so, but when?

03-11-2007, 01:56 PM	#1
Sandiegokevin Registered 4 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2004 Z4 3.0 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SAN DIEGO iTrader: (0)	$1000 to lease a convert? Will it get better? My lease is up on my Z4 and I wanted to get the new E93, but at full MSRP, high money factors, and low residuals, the payments are around $1000. Just not a good value IMO. I just can't justify spending that much for a 3 series. I think you can get into a 6 series for that much. Anyhow, don't flame me but I'm actually considering a 15 month lease on a G35 coupe for just over $500 a month. I figure in 15 months, the lease cost on the E93 should be reasonable. Hopefully, $1500 off MSRP and money factors around .0018. Is this realistic? I know, the G35 is not a BMW, but it's a fair value at least. Is this a good strategy or just wishful thinking?
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Zirenz2006 Brigadier General 1773 Rep 4,683 Posts Drives: G87 M2 Zandvoort Blue Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: US - NE iTrader: (0)	Did you look at an E92 instead of an E93 or G35? What would the lease be on that the way you want it configured? __________________ Current: 2024 ///M2 Zandvoort Blue Past: 2021 ///M3 Competition IOMG \| 2018 X3 ///M40i \| 2012 *328i* \| 2009 *335i* \| 2007 *335i Coupe* \| 2005 *545i* \| 2001 *325i*
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PIMPIN THE E92 Lieutenant 25 Rep 453 Posts Drives: E92 328 AW CR Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: So Cal iTrader: (5)	ya, you can get an e92 for around $400 a month __________________
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Sandiegokevin Registered 4 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2004 Z4 3.0 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SAN DIEGO iTrader: (0)	2 yr E92 Lease is A 2yr 335 coupe lease with 12k miles ranges from $803 to $827 (depending on dealer). This includes 7.75% Calif. tax. This was my second choice for a vehicle, but it's a bit pricey too. 3 years would bring it down to about $745, but I would prefer a two year so I can get into the E93 eventually. I guess I was spoiled. My wifes '04 328 was only $400 and my '04 z4 was only $600. Money factors, discounts, and residuals were much better in 2004.
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Sandiegokevin Registered 4 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2004 Z4 3.0 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SAN DIEGO iTrader: (0)	Those lease amounts are with either $600 or $1250 off of msrp and a decent money factor of .0019 and .0017. I wonder if the discounts will ever get much better than this on the 335i coupe. I would think so, but when?
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