Something is happening for the first time in my life.
I will actually own a car for the full duration of a lease.
Yes, you heard it right.
After owning and leasing over 60 cars in the last 20 years, I've actually KEPT one for the full duration of the lease.
Well, almost.
I still have until late August for that to occur with my BMW 335d M-Sport.
But if you have been in-market you know that before the lease comes to an end some companies do programs called 'Pull-Ahead'.
That means they offer you early termination at no penalty if you lease another one of their models.
So, I'm trying to figure which direction to go and this time I'm going to ask for your help...
My good buddy and ace sales guy
Robert Brown from
BMW of Monrovia called me the other day and offered me what seem to be an offer I CANNOT refuse.
Before I tell you the deal, you need to know my situation.
You all know I just bought a 2013 10th Anniversary Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited which I am loving!
But if you've been reading the site for any length of time, you know that I like to have a truck AND a car for whatever mood I'm in.
So that's why I also have the current 2011 BMW 335d M-Sport which has been nothing less than amazing.
The only issue is two-fold.
1. Diesel gas is $.25 a gallon MORE than premium here in CA. so that negates the gas mileage advantage.
2. The new 240hp BMW motor with 8-speed tranny and stop start technology gets virtually identical mileage as a diesel for less money per gallon.
That's why in cars (NOT trucks), diesel's are DOOMED to fail here in the USA.
Plus, hybrids are getting so much better that adds even more pressure.
So as I was formulating what I was going to get Robert added a twist...
He told me with the current incentives and lease subventions I could choose between a 528i M-Sport, 328 Convertible M-Sport, 328i sedan OR X1 28i X-Line for the SAME monthly payment!
It's truly hard to consider anything else when the BMW's are so good and the competition is not as aggressive on lease pricing. PLUS BMW have FREE maintenance during the lease.
Don't get me wrong I LOVE the Audi's but NOT for TWICE the lease price.
That new info is making it hard for me to make a decision.
ALL have positive attributes...528i, great size/ride. 328i, all new iPad like nav and the best 3-Series yet. 328 Convertible M-Sport the best looking of the bunch in my opinion. And finally, the X1 X-line gets great mileage and is right sized and is most practical.
So knowing this info, WHICH would you recommend for me and WHY?
Remember, I already have the Wrangler Unlimited for when I need total utility and I get new cars every week to test from the manufacturers (I know, tough job right?) so I hardly drive any of the cars I own so I want to keep the expense down to a minimum and not be wasteful. And ALL of these are M-Sport versions or X-Line so they're WELL equipped and ALL great. And I can afford to lease ANY BMW, but I do not want to waste dough on a car I won't drive often or be able to wring the FULL amount of performance out say in the case of an M3/M5/M6. Lastly, they all must be MY13's because the same incentives aren't on the 14's yet.
So, what is your recommendation Spies? Any WHY should I take your advice?
Also, if YOU are in market, SPY before you BUY and contact
Robert if you are looking for a great deal and awesome service!