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Also, to the OP's thread, there are some BMWs that just don't make sense for a lease buyout. I'd estimate a $15k delta between buyout and street value for mine. So glad I didn't buy it.
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11-18-2020, 07:29 PM | #26 |
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Yeah I can't remember exactly but I think they said the end value would be USD 16K or 22K roughly. But man, so even the 540i doesn't have adjustable dampers? I would assume it does. And if it does, it wouldn't be somewhat stiff? I really doubt it would come anywhere close to the 3 series though. Its just immediate response and stiff without being uncomfortable.
Oh also, I've seen a lot of reviews saying the steering is numb. But my theory is that its intentionally done for safety. Its done so if you are about to accidentally veer outside your lane, you will understand that the vibration that you feel in the steering wheel is a warning sign and alert you to pull back into your lane. And something I tested which was interesting is that in the 3 series, if you are about to accidentally veer out of your lane, it will pull you back in, however if it happens consecutively, it won't pull you back in. Not sure if that's intentional or not. |
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11-20-2020, 04:19 PM | #27 |
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Lease buyouts aren't the greatest choice since you end up paying the actual MSRP of the vehicle even though you may have negotiated the price down for the lease term. You can easily calculate this by seeing what you'll pay in 3 years for lease + the residual. Should equal right around the MSRP.
As far as your second question, lease returns are auctioned off since it's owned by BMW Financial, not the dealership. They can bid on it if they think it's worth it to bring into their inventory and sell it. |
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