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Have you only looked at Tesla? Any other brands that interest you?
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The delays actually help most buyers since it would extend the incentive periods and their burn off. My lease isn’t up until March 31 so it might be pretty close to it. I was actually considering even a Prius prime but god damn that’s a downgrade in every direction except mpg. Living in California I’d like a rwd BMW or Tesla- I’ve had a Lexus and while I like them their tech, nav and engines are so dated.
Audis n Mercs are more cost to own than the bmw. An A5 also isn’t as good a performer/ bad purchase rates. The mercs go way higher than even the bmws optioned out n I’m not sold on much of their line up- I see a merc sedan 1000 times a day and they actually do look the exact same. I’m not stuck on luxury but it seems to be the only segment with powerful rwd cars with nice n decent appointments. I’d rather keep my car over say, a mustang. Infinitis are also disappointing on the inside. I think user interface inside tends to matter more to me than it used to. The bmw idrive is one of the best I’ve used and I hear Audi’s and Tesla’s systems are just as good if not better. I’d actually consider a Mazda but they are painfully too slow for my personal taste. Then there’s the dealership experience- BMW here isn’t a day spa like LEXUS can be but it’s way better than the Audi n Merc dealers here. I have no experience with Tesla but they also require much less maintenance- quality control being another thing. The non luxury dealers in LA are like Walmart- they don’t care and it shows. I actually go through a broker for my car purchases as a result. So what other cars or options would some of you consider if you had a low mileage 435 already in your possession? |
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It all boils down to personal taste and preference. I would personally consider an Audi and/or MB but I see you wouldn't. Then again, I can't stand MB's exterior (you hit the nail there) and round interior vents but that same deterrent might appeal to others. If those are out, I'm not even gonna suggest Porsche then!
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Additionally, how does Merc get all these suckers to buy their cars with halogen headlights in 2017? I see it all the time here and its ridiculous. If there is any car brand with very little consumer awareness , its gotta be mercedes. They are more badge than anything BMW or Audi have produced unless you spend north of 70k. That said I would consider a GLC cuv coupe but that also gets ridiculously expensive. Its too bad Jag and Alpha are awful in reality. You have to be a die hard fans of their to buy into their entry/mid level options. I wish I could afford any Porsche but thats even less practical outside of their sedans and SUVs. All in all, I know we would all do different things, I guess I am trying to gauge what those would be for others. Everyone's made some real good points worth considering. |
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Regarding the halogens; it is not only 2017 but it also says lots of things about the manufacturer AND the owner! Good point with the Jag too; I always forget about that brand due to the vast amount of issues. I looked at the XE, wasn't extremely impressed then completely forgot about it! I'm sure others will chime in as sometimes one might think of something others wouldn't! This is how I ended up NOT buying yet another Cadillac....forums and the BMW rental after my accident lol
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SOOOOo at the end of the day.. just stay BMW
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I guess i want a BMW that doesnt exist yet in my price range and may never exist. The car I have is my favorite and only one i really wanted outside of the 6 series but I imagine alot of us are somewhat passionate about the cars we pick-hence being on a forum. Comfort in the car is another thing but thats coming from a spoiled mentality- cuz most cars are far worse. I am really curious how the model 3 feels driving both performance and in comfort. I'd considered the 2 series once but BMW really went out of their way to make it too squished looking and with basic interior and no added tech like HUD, 360 camera, etc. Its crazy that there are only a few decent RWD cars in general nowadays. After my last few, I just wouldn't want anything else in the California climate. BMW is really the closest it comes to having a bit of everything, they are just getting way more expensive. The 3 series right now has been dated since its awful refresh- it might be first time I considered the refresh worse than the original and all they did was update headlights and taillights... but with awful headlights. First world, big city, spending out of means problems, i guess. I just can't convince myself into a used car either out of paranoia of its history. |
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Lease, don?t buy, the Model 3 when your lease is up. If you get tired of it, do a lease swap for something else. Whatever you do, don?t buy out your 4 series lease. It sounds like you aren?t 100% happy with it, so move on.
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Also with leasing Teslas, i feel like thers not much of an advantage there like with a BMW... any background on that? |
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As far as purchasing your leased 4, compare it to a similarly packaged CPO car with a warranty. Generally, the CPO is the better deal. As a personal rule of thumb though, I don?t buy any cars unless I plan on keeping it past 6 years, and I would not buy a BMW out of warranty. They are much better leased cars due to expensive maintenance and the good residuals on the leases. For example, Audi, on the other hand, has terrible lease deals and I would not lease an Audi.
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Tech-wise it may be pretty cool with the semi-autonomous driving coming soon but I have zero desire to buy one myself. I think of those more as a toy or gadget that you can kind of commute in if you want. |
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I would tell you to buy out your car since you known it's record since day 1 but halogens are a no-no... unless you retrofit with some depo angel eyes
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oh they're not halogens, 4 series come standard with xenons, so they look just like yours actually but on a 4 series. I also coded off the amber corner lights to mimic the LED look, they blink during turn signaling only. the history part is nice, and it and low mileage made me think i'd consider it if a dealer worked with me.. but i also might wanna shake it up.
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I wish that were true... but I'm sure it didn't even move up a day. :
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