WTB: Lease or Finance? and Where to Get a '10+ 128i (blue or black)

born_on_halloween · 04-17-2013, 10:47 AM

Hey guys,

I decided on 128i and definetly 2009+ models SULEV or not don't really care. I have the money to purchase but nope I can't just go and give it that much cash so thinking about leasing or financing.

I know when you lease, there are lot of limitations but after 3 years you can get a new one or financing it'll be yours etc.etc. Which one are you guys doing? and why? and for monthly payments which one is cheaper?

Also I am a bit stuck, where should I get it from? I absolutely hate the Alpine white color, I don't know why people buy this color and craigslist is full with alpine white automatic transmission OH NO!!!
I am only interested in Black or one of those blue tones. and a manual transmission surely needs to be less than 35-40k miles depending on the year. (you know if 2011 it shouldn't be more than 25 maybe 30)
I have been checking the dealers they usually have 2012 or 2013 models with $35k and above price tag, this is too much, I am thinking around the 20-25 price range, or less.

where should I go?

thanks

nacaruh · 04-29-2013, 07:03 AM

I believe your thread is in the wrong part of the forums... haha
But anyways, it all depends on personal preference.
Obviously, if you finance a brand new car with hardly any down payment, you're looking at a high monthly payment. It all depends how much down payment you are willing to throw down. I personally took the finance rather than leasing because it fits my budget, I can play around with the car, and I don't have to worry about miles 8D (love the roadtrips). A 20 - 25k price range, you're looking a 128 that has at least 40-50k miles on it, and this is from what I've seen through the dealers (correct me if I'm wrong). Hope this helped you!

04-17-2013, 10:47 AM	#1
born_on_halloween Bayerische Motoren Werke 19 Rep 122 Posts Drives: 2021 M340i xDrive PB Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	WTB: Lease or Finance? and Where to Get a '10+ 128i (blue or black) Hey guys, I decided on 128i and definetly 2009+ models SULEV or not don't really care. I have the money to purchase but nope I can't just go and give it that much cash so thinking about leasing or financing. I know when you lease, there are lot of limitations but after 3 years you can get a new one or financing it'll be yours etc.etc. Which one are you guys doing? and why? and for monthly payments which one is cheaper? Also I am a bit stuck, where should I get it from? I absolutely hate the Alpine white color, I don't know why people buy this color and craigslist is full with alpine white automatic transmission OH NO!!! I am only interested in Black or one of those blue tones. and a manual transmission surely needs to be less than 35-40k miles depending on the year. (you know if 2011 it shouldn't be more than 25 maybe 30) I have been checking the dealers they usually have 2012 or 2013 models with $35k and above price tag, this is too much, I am thinking around the 20-25 price range, or less. where should I go? thanks
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04-29-2013, 07:03 AM	#2
nacaruh FOUO 415 Rep 873 Posts Drives: E82 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: LA iTrader: (5)	I believe your thread is in the wrong part of the forums... haha But anyways, it all depends on personal preference. Obviously, if you finance a brand new car with hardly any down payment, you're looking at a high monthly payment. It all depends how much down payment you are willing to throw down. I personally took the finance rather than leasing because it fits my budget, I can play around with the car, and I don't have to worry about miles 8D (love the roadtrips). A 20 - 25k price range, you're looking a 128 that has at least 40-50k miles on it, and this is from what I've seen through the dealers (correct me if I'm wrong). Hope this helped you!
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