This could get long so here is the summary-
I have an 07 328i Sedan, 6spd, w/95k miles and no warranty, although no current problems. I'd feel much better driving a car with a warranty and included service costs.
Thinking about trading it in to lease a 2013 335i Coupe with every option I could want.
With this model right before the F30 update they are trying to clear e90 stock and have really aggressive lease rates, basically I'll be paying monthly for this 335i (msrp $56,795) the same I would pay to lease an F30 328i with a msrp of low $40's.
My questions-
Huge mistake to get a 2013 e90 versus a f30? Although if I got the f30 I could probably only budget for a 328i with half the options I want.
How different is the 2013 335i Coupe from the 2012, 2011, 2010, etc?
Anyone have experience leasing one of these as far as additional expenses outside of warranty/included service? What should I budget for besides tires?
Lease deal wise should I push it and wait another month to see if the money factor improves and risk losing a car with the options I want?
2013 335i Coupe, Black Sapphire Metallic / Saddle Brown Dakota Leather / Bamboo Anthracite trim
M-Sport Package
Premium Package
Premium Sound Package
Syle 230 Wheels (19")
Comfort Access (all I care about from convenience package)
Heated front seats
Navigation w/BMW apps
MSRP $56,795.00
INVOICE $52,795
I'm getting it for $53,392, so $597 over invoice.
Also getting rebates of $3,250 (USAA, Loyalty, Lease Credit)
Purchase price $50,142.
Doc Fee $599
Tax $264.73
Non Tax Fees $964
Trade allowance $11,500 (for my 07 328i)
Bank payoff for my old car $8,599.61
Balance $51,357.07
According to dealership, Doc Fee and Non Tax Fees are set in stone and even he pays them, this true?
At that price with 10k miles/month and no additional cash down for a 36month lease it's $489/month w/tax (6%).
Other thing is I will probably go way over allowed miles because of work, personal use wise I'll be fine. So my plan is since I get to expense 55cents/mile for work I'll just put aside 16cents/mile (or prob round up to .20) and take advantage of that deal where you can buy additional miles at 16cents/mile as long as it is 120 days before lease maturation date.
What would you do?