I'd have to agree that for leasing, especially if the monthly payments are similar, then free maintenance is a big draw. It's still a bit insane IMO that BMW can set their base MSRP as the competition, but then the car lacks basic features that you'd expect (Like folding rear seats, electronic seat adjustment, auto-dim mirrors, etc.).
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Originally Posted by rominl
if he can wait, give it another month or two. when the 2010 start to flood the dealership, there should be good deals on the 09. that's how i got my 08
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Yea I told him to wait too. But the dealers are saying that the 2010s are not coming out until Oct/Nov. Is that true? Cuz he wants a car by the end of summer.
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Originally Posted by carLx
Does he really have a hard limit on price? The reason I ask is - most people I know who can truly afford a $40k car can also easily afford a $50k car. Using everything you have (after normal living expenses) to make car payments is probably not a great idea.
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Actually the 335 is just above his price range, unless he gets the base model. But you're right, the G is def. a better bargain esp. the sedan, and I did tell him to look into that one. The styling doesn't seem to appeal to him though.
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
If he is going to lease I suggest the 328. I also will ask what is the cars purpose for. If speed is not an issue, the 335 or IS 350 would be wasted. The 328 has PLENTY of pep and STRONG horses.  |
Yea he's not an enthusiast, so the 328 has plenty of power for him. But if he can get a bigger engine for the same price in the IS, it's like a bonus for him.