[jd_perspective]

This was my deal a few months ago.

Buyout was $34K from BMWFS. My car was NOT worth that even in mint condition (it was involved in 2 minor body work repairs). I tried negotiating with the dealer I was going to turn it in with. I got them quickly to $35K out the door (includes tax, title, fees)

So I walked and ordered a new lease through my broker (not the dealer I was negotiating with)

After turning the lease in, I saw it on their lot for $28K. Then $26K. Then it disappeared. Thinking it sold. Turned out it went to auction because they couldn't over charge for it. I ended up across the state on a used car lot (generic) for $24K. It's sold since then. I was very tempted to drive over the and buy it haha

See what happens when dealers get greedy? I hope they took a huge loss on it after buying it from BMWFS. Fuckin' schmucks! (many reasons not just because I didn't get a good price)

So they will likely negotiate a little. Don't expect much. Not BMWFS though...