View Poll Results: Just wondering...
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Did you lease or buy your E60?
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From: Winter Park, FL
My Ride: 2005 545i (SMG)
Titanium Gray
Black Interior, Anthracite Trim
M-tech kit
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Purchased. Paid cash.
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From: New York, NY
My Ride: '05 545i - scheduled for ED pickup in Munich on 7/22!
Originally Posted by tachyon' post='235131' date='Feb 5 2006, 10:24 AM
I expect this forum represents more purchasers than leasers, while the overall E60 ratio (in the U.S.) may be closer to 33% purchased and 67% leased. 
This forum consists of all enthusiasts, who tend to purchase their cars. There is a larger population of E60 drivers out there who tend to lease, either through business or whatnot. A lot of them are not enthusiasts. 90% of cars that drive out of BMW of Manhattan are leased.
PS: Mine is leased, took advantage of the crazy 545 lease rates during the '05 spring/summer.
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From: Arizona
I was planning on buying, but like jet190, I took advantage of the crazy lease deals (0.001 money factor) several months ago - plus I am scared of owning it after warranty given the car's electronics.
While it may be true that enthusiasts prefer to buy, I think the fact that many member's cars have mods also encourages purchase vs. lease. I would guess the residual value of 3 year old rims, exhaust systems etc. would be pretty low if one sold them on eBay after returning the car.
While it may be true that enthusiasts prefer to buy, I think the fact that many member's cars have mods also encourages purchase vs. lease. I would guess the residual value of 3 year old rims, exhaust systems etc. would be pretty low if one sold them on eBay after returning the car.
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I've bought my (second hand) 530d with my own sterling having taken money in leiu of a company car.
If it were a co car I would have only managed a 3'er, so this is a step up for me.
I've only got a years warranty yet so I just hope that the legendary beemer reliability carries me forward for the next 3 years.
If it were a co car I would have only managed a 3'er, so this is a step up for me.
I've only got a years warranty yet so I just hope that the legendary beemer reliability carries me forward for the next 3 years.
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From: Arizona
Originally Posted by needforspeed' post='235328' date='Feb 5 2006, 04:44 PM
I've bought my (second hand) 530d with my own sterling having taken money in leiu of a company car.
If it were a co car I would have only managed a 3'er, so this is a step up for me.
I've only got a years warranty yet so I just hope that the legendary beemer reliability carries me forward for the next 3 years.
If it were a co car I would have only managed a 3'er, so this is a step up for me.
I've only got a years warranty yet so I just hope that the legendary beemer reliability carries me forward for the next 3 years.
