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      09-04-2008, 10:28 PM   #328
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Originally Posted by BeamerDreamer View Post
Does the financial division make money if I pay for a car in cash? I would be paying for 3 years of depreciation in market value on the car. It would be the same as if I paid cash for the car then traded it in after 3 years with guaranteed trade in value. I don't really see any difference.
It's not really the same. In your situation, BMW financial is providing a lease, but makes no money on it. In the cash scenario, BMW financial is not even involved, and they provide no service at all. It's just you and the dealer.
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