[tracerit]

I'm thinking about leasing a 335i or an M235i and will mod whichever car I decide to get. Just have a few questions:

1. I plan to lower the car, will I have to restore the to original springs when returning the car?

2. I plan to sign a three year lease 12k miles a year. Although 1.5 years in, I'm going to get promoted and will be highly interested in an M3 sedan. Will plan to lease that car as well. Will I have to pay a penalty to get into the M3, can I trasnfer the lease to someone else? What options do I have in switching here.

Thanks!

[F31Bimmerman]

Hi,

1. yes, you will need to bring the car back with all the original equipment. That also includes the original wheels, suspension, exhaust system, etc. Basically, what ever mods you add you must remove and make the car back as stock as it was when you got it. If you're planning on doing mods I would recommend just buying/financing the car.

2. That's a toss up. You may be able to negotiate with your dealer but you'll be on the short end of the stick for negotiating your new lease if they even consider taking your car back. The penalty isn't worth paying in my opinion. You can also buy the car outright and sell it then lease your new M3 or you can transfer the lease to someone else for a fee and get yourself into a new lease.

In my opinion, I would take a shorter 2yr lease and keep the car stock. It'll be easier for the dealer to get you into an M3 if you're already near the end of your lease.

[kevinpb639]

1. Yes
2. swapalease.com is your friend