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      08-13-2020, 02:20 PM   #1
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Lease a new 430i or keep my 2018 440i GC?

I am now at a cross roads...I have ruled out a Tesla Model 3. Just cannot get past the lack of options and how simplistic the interior features are.

So now that the 4 series order bank is open, I have the option of leasing a new 430 for $650/mo. or keep my current 2018 440GC for $550/mo. (5yr loan).

Not sure I love the new look, but I do find it cool in an ugly sort of way. Love the new Artic Race Blue color. Love the new features.

If I keep my car, in 3 years I'll still owe ~13k which I assume I'll be able to sell or trade-in my car (assuming its worth more than that by then).

Help me decide!
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      08-13-2020, 02:46 PM   #2
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I am now at a cross roads...I have ruled out a Tesla Model 3. Just cannot get past the lack of options and how simplistic the interior features are.

So now that the 4 series order bank is open, I have the option of leasing a new 430 for $650/mo. or keep my current 2018 440GC for $550/mo. (5yr loan).

Not sure I love the new look, but I do find it cool in an ugly sort of way. Love the new Artic Race Blue color. Love the new features.

If I keep my car, in 3 years I'll still owe ~13k which I assume I'll be able to sell or trade-in my car (assuming its worth more than that by then).

Help me decide!
Keep the GC. One of the best looking cars they’ve made, plus if it were me I couldn’t live with the 4cyl for too long.
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I'd keep your current car; pricing for the new 4 series is not going to be great since it's a new model. If you are serious about the new 4 series, I'd wait another year, especially since you don't need a car immediately.
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      08-13-2020, 04:33 PM   #4
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You're downgrading from 6 to 4 cylinders.
I would guess you didn't test drive 430i.
Plus you would pay more money for "lesser" car.
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I’d keep the 440i and, if it doesn’t have a tune, probably tune it so it feels like a new car!
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I love the GC - we had one for a couple years....a 435. I still find the GC to be a wonderful mix of style and function and to this day they catch my eye on the road.

I would without a doubt keep your car. As others have mentioned perhaps consider a stage 1 flash just to change things up a bit (if that type of thing is of interest to you).

Ours was tuned with MP and despite my current M340 - I really miss that car :-)
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I am now at a cross roads...I have ruled out a Tesla Model 3. Just cannot get past the lack of options and how simplistic the interior features are.

So now that the 4 series order bank is open, I have the option of leasing a new 430 for $650/mo. or keep my current 2018 440GC for $550/mo. (5yr loan).

Not sure I love the new look, but I do find it cool in an ugly sort of way. Love the new Artic Race Blue color. Love the new features.

If I keep my car, in 3 years I'll still owe ~13k which I assume I'll be able to sell or trade-in my car (assuming its worth more than that by then).

Help me decide!
Looks like you have put a giant down payment on the 440 that is not a part of the equation here (550 vs 650/month). I assume you'd get some cash back with the sale of the 440.

That being said, ride the 440 some longer (couple more years) then sell it and get the G22 then for 550/mo.
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      08-19-2020, 07:10 PM   #8
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I have a production number!

I just said f*ck it and ordered it. Arriving mid-October. I hope I like it! Same monthly and down payment as leasing a Model 3 Tesla but way more exciting IMHO...

214B 430i Coupe USD…$45,600.00
C4F Arctic Race Blue metallic…$ 550.00
MAOI Oyster Vernasca Leather with contrast stitching…$1,450.00
ZDY Driving Assistance Professional Package…$1,700.00
ZMP M Sport Package…$3,800.00
ZPK Parking Assistance Package…$700.00
ZPP Premium Package…$2,300.00
316 Power tailgate…$250.00
688 Harman Kardon surround sound system…$875.00
6DR Drive Recorder…$100.00
Net Total…$57,325.00
Destination Charge…$995.00
Total Suggested Price (MSRP)…$58,320.00
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I just said f*ck it and ordered it. Arriving mid-October. I hope I like it! Same monthly and down payment as leasing a Model 3 Tesla but way more exciting IMHO...

214B 430i Coupe USD…$45,600.00
C4F Arctic Race Blue metallic…$ 550.00
MAOI Oyster Vernasca Leather with contrast stitching…$1,450.00
ZDY Driving Assistance Professional Package…$1,700.00
ZMP M Sport Package…$3,800.00
ZPK Parking Assistance Package…$700.00
ZPP Premium Package…$2,300.00
316 Power tailgate…$250.00
688 Harman Kardon surround sound system…$875.00
6DR Drive Recorder…$100.00
Net Total…$57,325.00
Destination Charge…$995.00
Total Suggested Price (MSRP)…$58,320.00
Lol glad to see you took everyone’s advice. But ultimately as long as you’re happy. Keep us updated, don’t forget pics.
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