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How long will you keep your E60?
08-05-2004, 05:19 PM
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My Ride: G30 M550i
Model Year: 2018
I do three year leases so I'm sure I'll be doing this again in three years. Most likely I'll be getting the same thing, just a 2007 model with all the trimmings! 
08-05-2004, 08:57 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545i Silver Gray/Black
Step Auto. Sports Package, Logic 7, Cold Weather Package, Parking Distance, and Rear Sun Shades
2002 330ci Titanium Silver/Gray
Step Auto, Sports Package, Premium Package, Xenon, 18 inch wheels.
Probably about 7 years after my extend warranty expire. 
08-06-2004, 12:42 AM
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i've noticed a few of you or more out there are leasing your car. i know it's stupid to ask 
but leasing is always good for business owners (because of the tax write off) and not for "regular" people like me 
. but of course there are also many out there don't mind to pay a little more for the "convenience" and "new-car-every-three-years" kind of pride 
. i was seriously thinking about leasing before i ended up purchase the car. i know a few of you might remember all the questions i asked couple months ago. how do you guys like leasing? maybe i should start a new poll.
but leasing is always good for business owners (because of the tax write off) and not for "regular" people like me . but of course there are also many out there don't mind to pay a little more for the "convenience" and "new-car-every-three-years" kind of pride . i was seriously thinking about leasing before i ended up purchase the car. i know a few of you might remember all the questions i asked couple months ago. how do you guys like leasing? maybe i should start a new poll.
08-06-2004, 12:46 AM
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Minimum of 5 years for me. My PCP is for 4 years, but I will more than likely re-finance the balloon payment at the end and keep it another 18 months or so afterwards.
08-06-2004, 12:56 AM
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My Ride: [i][b][u]Since 19 august 2004[/u][/b][/i]: [color=red][b]530i[/b] High Executive[/color], Silvergray with beige interior, Popular wood, Servotronic, Sportssuspension, electric foldable and dimmed mirrors, dimmed interior mirror, pappelmaser braun wood, cupholders, styling 123 18" wheels, Logic 7, Steptronic, alarm class 3, electric sunscreen in the rear and suncreens for sidewindows, Comfort seats, heated seats, Xenon with headlightwashers, Adaptive corner lights ALC, Advanced airconditioning, lightpackage, Nav Pro, 6 cd changer, side airbags rearseats, bluetooth siemens S55, chrome kidneys, gearlever with wood, voice recognition retrofit, front windshield with green band.
Waiting for trunkopener button from Hobi :)
I have a 3 years lease. In the past I usually switched every 2 years but this time around I'm gonna make it three. Last week I was even thinking about changing my lease to a 4 year lease.... I'm think I am in love 
08-06-2004, 01:06 AM
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My Ride: BMW 545iA Black Sapphire
Model Year: 2005
Engine: 545i
I voted for 5-10 years.. I only do 20000-25000km/year...plus the E60 will be
current until 2011, plus I have most options, plus: what do you upgrade to after
a 545i..??!!
Maybe M5 !!
current until 2011, plus I have most options, plus: what do you upgrade to after
a 545i..??!!
Maybe M5 !!
08-06-2004, 01:44 AM
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browellm, what is "pcp"? please don't laugh if you think this question is stupid :'(.
530e60nl, i've heard from many people and read many magazines, they all said don't lease more than 3 years. otherwise you'll lose more money. of course it's a very personal thing. but i just don't want bmw make another dollar out of our pockets
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andy545, if m5 is too extreme, how about the new 550?
530e60nl, i've heard from many people and read many magazines, they all said don't lease more than 3 years. otherwise you'll lose more money. of course it's a very personal thing. but i just don't want bmw make another dollar out of our pockets
.andy545, if m5 is too extreme, how about the new 550
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08-06-2004, 01:47 AM
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Originally Posted by alohalc' date='Aug 6 2004, 09:44 AM
browellm, what is "pcp"? please don't laugh if you think this question is stupid :'(.
Usually a Deposit + Fixed Term Payment + Optional Final Payment (either purchase the car, or hand it back)
I'm sure you guys have the same thing under a different name.
08-06-2004, 01:50 AM
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My Ride: BMW 545iA Black Sapphire
Model Year: 2005
Engine: 545i
550i.... 
is that a confirmed engine ..? I mean the N62 V8 is only like 3 years
old... :'
is that a confirmed engine ..? I mean the N62 V8 is only like 3 yearsold... :'