[legaleye3000]

Just as the subject says above... If I wait until the end of Dec., the 2016's will be gone. Just wondering what is likely to be a better deal: get the 2016 now or a 2017 version at the end of Dec? Thanks.

[Meast]

Originally Posted by legaleye3000

Just as the subject says above... If I wait until the end of Dec., the 2016's will be gone. Just wondering what is likely to be a better deal: get the 2016 now or a 2017 version at the end of Dec? Thanks.

Depends what you're doing. If you're leasing then the 2016 now. If you're purchasing then the 2017 is pretty good right now, plus you're a year ahead of depreciation down the road. If you're doing a select, same deal.

[anotheran]

Buy 2016, major changes to the No Cost Scheduled Maintenance Program: http://www.bmwblog.com/2016/01/07/st...d-maintenance/

In short, changed from 4 to 3 year coverage, brake pads & clutch no longer covered

Buy 2017 if you really want the new B48 engine, need a sliding arm rest and/or apple carplay and/or wifi hotspot and/or wireless charging

[legaleye3000]

For leasing, I don't believe the new maintenance program matters. You're most likely not changing brakes during the lease term and the lease term is only 3 years anyway. I think it definitely matters for owning the vehicle. Agreed?

[CntryClub007]

Originally Posted by anotheran

Buy 2016, major changes to the No Cost Scheduled Maintenance Program: http://www.bmwblog.com/2016/01/07/st...d-maintenance/

In short, changed from 4 to 3 year coverage, brake pads & clutch no longer covered

Buy 2017 if you really want the new B48 engine, need a sliding arm rest and/or apple carplay and/or wifi hotspot and/or wireless charging

I would take the B48 over the brake pads and lack of 1yr maintenance - all good points you list here though.

OP - If you are going manual, clutch might be a consideration...I prefer the ZF auto. Also, grab a Sport 328 or do the sport trans 2TB coding. ZF shifts great for me.