2012 Changes? LCI?

[[DT]]

Originally Posted by bmwmick

Thanks DT,
I've owned at least one BMW since '76 and never heard the term.

To be honest, I wasn't 100% if exactly what the acronym stood for, only what it meant since I've seen it tossed around in the context of facelifts, mid-model updates, etc.

Had to do a little G'ing

Originally Posted by jpd

I guess you can argue that leasing is a form of renting, but what a deal for 50K+ cars.

I don't think we're going to be able to resist the current lease programs. I like to swap every 2-3 years, like driving worry/maintenance free and don't DD so mileage isn't an issue (my current roadster has 18K miles and it's a 2007).

[bmwmick]

Originally Posted by jpd

I guess you can argue that leasing is a form of renting, but what a deal for 50K+ cars.

It is a form a renting with a guaranteed payment every month. In 24 months
you've spent about $15,100 to drive that $60K car that will have a residual value of 45 or 50K?
I guess we're a little weird, we don't need a new Bimmer every two years.

[jpd]

It's closer to 12K for two years of fun.

[bmwmick]

Originally Posted by jpd

It's closer to 12K for two years of fun.

So, $12,600 in payment and no money down at lease signing? Sweet deal I guess.

[Jordanpryce]

Originally Posted by bmwmick

It is a form a renting with a guaranteed payment every month. In 24 months
you've spent about $15,100 to drive that $60K car that will have a residual value of 45 or 50K?
I guess we're a little weird, we don't need a new Bimmer every two years.

You don't ever "own" a car, until it's paid off. Anyone who gets 60mos payment terms and sells the car in 3 years never owned it either.

I love 24 mos leases. It's great to not worry about being tied to a car long term...

[STOOF]

Even if it costs 15k for 2yrs, fig 12k payments and 3k upfront tax title fees etc.

My 67k Z4 isnt gonna sell for 52k after 2yrs lol

[bmwmick]

Originally Posted by Jordanpryce

You don't ever "own" a car, until it's paid off.

We wait till we find something we REALLY like and just buy it outright. No loans, no interest payments.

[Rac10000]

Originally Posted by [DT]

@Rac10000

What was your thinking on the 35i vs. 35is? I'm thinking about scoring one on these great lease deals, kind of favoring the 35is, though I'll likely do an ESS or Burger tune (kind of making the power bump irrelevant). Right now, I'm comparing an M-Sport package + DCT 35i, which gets it within $5K of the 35is (that has those standard).

I didn't hesitate on going for the 35is ... I am not looking to go down the mod path this time around and wanted the best package I could get out of the box (I modded my past few cars and just want a break ... plus, I'm leasing it). The extra power, exhaust sound, 19" 326M wheels, etc. made it easy to choose ... also, the lease rates on the 35is were slighty better than the 35i helping to make up some of the difference in price.

[SANguru]

Originally Posted by Rac10000

I didn't hesitate on going for the 35is ... I am not looking to go down the mod path this time around and wanted the best package I could get out of the box (I modded my past few cars and just want a break ... plus, I'm leasing it). The extra power, exhaust sound, 19" 326M wheels, etc. made it easy to choose ... also, the lease rates on the 35is were slighty better than the 35i helping to make up some of the difference in price.

you know the JB4 works with the 35is also right??

[135iUSN]

Originally Posted by amatot

I was thinking the same yesterday when i ordered mine! i am soooooo happy about this lease...got the 2011 IS almost fully equipped for US$ 525 / month (incl. taxes) - unheard of for a 72+ k car! only downer is that i have to wait till October for delivery...

If anyone has some space gray / coral red combo pictures to share i would love to see them.

also would love to hear about wait times for those who ordered custom built ones...

Cheers,

define loaded - nav, premium pk, Premium Stereo, PDC?

Why October.. guess you special ordered it?