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Originally Posted by Rudy' date='Jun 8 2005, 01:26 PM
[quote name='Flowerfred' date='Jun 8 2005, 06:41 AM']Don't tell me a windscreen comes as standard in the US?!?
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[/quote]That's the prolbem you see. The treehuggers have taken sides with the mosquito's and recon they deserve a fair chance.
The Runflat-hedgehog situation hasn't dawn on them yet..
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Originally Posted by kmslo530i' date='Jun 8 2005, 09:32 AM
Besides which, without the windshield, it would be so noisy in the car that no one would be able to enjoy the squeaky window seals...?
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Hi Gudge,
I have leased it on a pcp over 3 years, I put 7k down and am paying 600 a month. Sales man tried to convince me that having a manual would affect re-sale value. So when I asked him roughly by how much it would be affected, he said about 2k. Well it costs about 1,500 to have auto so I figured 500 quid wasn't too bad to be losing, when I have the pleasure of a 6spd manual.
I have'nt redlined it much as I am keeping it below 3.5k revs for the run in period. So currently I am shifting a bit to keep the sweet spot but I think it won'nt be so much of a problem when I have it run in. The only thing is the first gear runs out of steam very quickly and a quick shift to 2nd needs to be done in order to get a quick take off, unlike the straight 6. I have'nt quite got used to this yet.
Hope this helps.
I have leased it on a pcp over 3 years, I put 7k down and am paying 600 a month. Sales man tried to convince me that having a manual would affect re-sale value. So when I asked him roughly by how much it would be affected, he said about 2k. Well it costs about 1,500 to have auto so I figured 500 quid wasn't too bad to be losing, when I have the pleasure of a 6spd manual.
I have'nt redlined it much as I am keeping it below 3.5k revs for the run in period. So currently I am shifting a bit to keep the sweet spot but I think it won'nt be so much of a problem when I have it run in. The only thing is the first gear runs out of steam very quickly and a quick shift to 2nd needs to be done in order to get a quick take off, unlike the straight 6. I have'nt quite got used to this yet.
Hope this helps.
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Originally Posted by kenok' date='Jun 8 2005, 04:25 PM
Hi Gudge,
I have leased it on a pcp over 3 years, I put 7k down and am paying 600 a month. Sales man tried to convince me that having a manual would affect re-sale value. So when I asked him roughly by how much it would be affected, he said about 2k. Well it costs about 1,500 to have auto so I figured 500 quid wasn't too bad to be losing, when I have the pleasure of a 6spd manual.
I have'nt redlined it much as I am keeping it below 3.5k revs for the run in period. So currently I am shifting a bit to keep the sweet spot but I think it won'nt be so much of a problem when I have it run in. The only thing is the first gear runs out of steam very quickly and a quick shift to 2nd needs to be done in order to get a quick take off, unlike the straight 6. I have'nt quite got used to this yet.
Hope this helps.
I have leased it on a pcp over 3 years, I put 7k down and am paying 600 a month. Sales man tried to convince me that having a manual would affect re-sale value. So when I asked him roughly by how much it would be affected, he said about 2k. Well it costs about 1,500 to have auto so I figured 500 quid wasn't too bad to be losing, when I have the pleasure of a 6spd manual.
I have'nt redlined it much as I am keeping it below 3.5k revs for the run in period. So currently I am shifting a bit to keep the sweet spot but I think it won'nt be so much of a problem when I have it run in. The only thing is the first gear runs out of steam very quickly and a quick shift to 2nd needs to be done in order to get a quick take off, unlike the straight 6. I have'nt quite got used to this yet.
Hope this helps.
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Thanks for the info. Which leasing company/dealer did you go with.
I am leasing over a 2 year period (PCH). I put 3k down and am paying ?395 per month. Although I only have a limit of 7,000 miles p.a (but this is my average mileage anyhow..........so I figured, why pay for 10k pa when you only do 7).
You have obviously done this kind of thing before........I have never leased a car previously, and do not know how residuals are calculated, but this seemed like a good deal to me..........what do you think ?
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Gudge,
Thats sounds like a good deal. I leased mine with BMW finance, but my annual mileage limit is 20k p.a. So hence the higher payments
Thats sounds like a good deal. I leased mine with BMW finance, but my annual mileage limit is 20k p.a. So hence the higher payments
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Originally Posted by kenok' date='Jun 8 2005, 11:04 PM
Gudge,
Thats sounds like a good deal. I leased mine with BMW finance, but my annual mileage limit is 20k p.a. So hence the higher payments
Thats sounds like a good deal. I leased mine with BMW finance, but my annual mileage limit is 20k p.a. So hence the higher payments
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They are no longer doing my deal, but for a comparison, check out this current deal they have on offer:
5-Series, 530d Sport Auto - Leather & Media Pack
Celebrate summer in style! This deal is based on 36 months Contract Hire (3 + 35), 10k per annum. Call us now on 0870 757 2050 or vist us at our state of the art retail facility in Surrey. ?599 PCH & ?509 Business.
In fact, I think others may be interested.....I'm going to post this as a separate thread!
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Originally Posted by Flowerfred' date='Jun 8 2005, 01:41 PM
[quote name='Rudy' date='Jun 8 2005, 04:11 AM'][quote name='kmslo530i' date='Jun 7 2005, 08:59 PM']By the way, what is the visibility package??
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[/quote]Don't tell me a windscreen comes as standard in the US?!
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[/quote]...and doors too?!?
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