2009 BMW 1 Series Consumer Discussions

BMW 1-Series Lease Questions

• Re: leftover 2009 128i coupe [krwest1]

  Written by: Car_man on Dec 2, 2009 3:46:07 AM

  Hi krwest1. BMW Financial Services' current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2009 128i Coupe with 15,000 miles per year are .00250 and 53%, respectively. You never mentioned how long you want to lease for or what mileage allowance you need, so I had to make some assumptions. Let me know if you want something different. When negotiating your lease on this ... Read More

• this a good deal on bmw 135i lease ?

  Written by: pj94z on Nov 2, 2009 2:17:17 PM

  is this a good deal? '09 135i Coupe+ sport +prem pkg (car has 135 miles, new but...i guess demo miles?) $0 cap cost reduction $0 sec deposit $500 due at signing 12,000 mi/year $626/mo. including taxes. Using 0 money down option. MSRP: 45,000 They sell to me for: 41,000 This 2009 BMW 135i Coupe is Black Sapphire Metallic w/ Savanna Beige Boston Leather, LIght Burl Walnut Trim, and a Black Soft ... Read More

BMW 135i Lease Question - Georgia

• Re: BMW 135i Lease Question - Georgia [pj94z]

  Written by: pj94z on Nov 2, 2009 10:36:43 AM

  sorry, that information above is incorrect, here is the real information: '09 135i Coupe for only $439 per month with $4997 total due at signing including 1st payment and all fees! This 2009 BMW 135i Coupe is Black Sapphire Metallic w/ Savanna Beige Boston Leather, LIght Burl Walnut Trim, and a Black Soft Top. Options include the Steptronic Automatic Transmission, Premium Package, Sport Package, Heated Front Seats, Satellite Radio, and iPod ... Read More

BMW 1-Series Lease Questions

• Re: Lease 2009 BMW 128i Coupe in NJ [luxcil66]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 19, 2009 3:11:39 AM

  Here's the information that you're looking for, luxcil66. BMW Financial Services' current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2009 128i Coupe with 10,000 miles per year are .00200 and 60%, respectively. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Lease 2009 BMW 128i Coupe in NJ

  Written by: luxcil66 on Oct 12, 2009 10:37:55 AM

  Hi CarMan, What is the October MF and Residual for 2009 BMW 128i Coupe, 36 months, 10K per year? I am in New Jersey and looking to lease the car. Thank you,

• Re: My lease quote [klynch06]

  Written by: Car_man on Jul 13, 2009 3:51:13 AM

  You're welcome Keith. BMW Financial Services' July buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2009 128i Convertible with 15,000 miles per year are .00225 and 59%, respectively. The $750 cash incentive that you mentioned is still available on this car. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: My lease quote [klynch06]

  Written by: Car_man on Jul 2, 2009 3:02:30 AM

  Hi Keith. I would be happy to use BMW's new lease program to calculate a sample lease payment on this car for you. According to my calculations, if you were to lease a 2009 BMW 128i Convertible that has an MSRP $37,025 and a selling price of $34,750 through BMW Financial Services right now for 36 months with 15,000 miles per year, your zero down, pre-tax monthly payment would be around ... Read More

• Re: 128 convertible [Hi ]

  Written by: Car_man on Jun 4, 2009 2:55:38 AM

  Hi caren1. BMW's June incentives for the 2009 128i Convertible are fairly similar to what they were in June. The $750 is still there and its money factors / residual values are exactly the same. As far as how much you should pay for this car goes, I am not intimately familiar with what the market is like for it right now. You may be able to get an idea of ... Read More

• Re: 135i Lease rate [cc12359]

  Written by: Car_man on May 13, 2009 4:14:09 AM

  Hi cc12359. Here's the information that you're looking for. BMW Financial Services' current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2009 135i Convertible with 10,000 miles per year are .00250 and 62%, respectively. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

BMW 1-Series Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2008 135i [onedrunkenpoet]

  Written by: jetzzs on Mar 10, 2009 8:14:54 AM

  Wow, that sounds like a great deal! That is more than 16% off of MSRP! Our quote for a 2009 128i with sports package, heated seats, and manual transmission was 5% below MSRP (including everything but ttl). Price is $29, 948 and in addition with BMW financing (3.9% for 60 months) BMW will make the first two payments. Trade in is slightly less than kbb (I am assuming this is pretty ... Read More

• Re: Just Purchased 2009 128 [Teachndoc]

  Written by: denebj on Jan 20, 2009 8:31:55 AM

  That's a good price !! With your configuration it is $34,000 before TTL on the BMW website !! How did you manage to pay only $32,000 ?

BMW 1-Series Lease Questions

• Re: Paid on a 135 2008 lease [PaulBD]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 6, 2009 2:43:56 AM

  No problem, PaulBD. According to my calculations, if you were to lease a 2009 BMW 135i Coupe that has an MSRP of $42,875 and a selling price of $39,945 ($500 over invoice...it may be a tad optimistic, but why not aim high) through BMW Financial Services right now for 24 months with 10,000 miles per year, your zero down, pre-tax monthly payment would be around $644. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying ... Read More

Article Comments - 2009 Nissan 370Z vs. 2008 BMW 135i

• Article Comments - 2009 Nissan 370Z vs. 2008 BMW 135i

  Written by: KarenS on Dec 15, 2008 12:04:50 PM

  What comes after Z?, we wondered when Nissan let the stage go black in 1996 and officially bid farewell to the Z-car at an event at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. Sales of the twin-turbo 300ZX had been declining as fast as applications for library cards, so Nissan simply stopped selling the car in the U.S. It made us wonder where the Z fit in Nissan's future. Comparison Test: ... Read More

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• Re: Since... [cdnpinhead]

  Written by: hpowders on Oct 12, 2008 8:53:10 PM

  Yes. The run-flat situation turns me off too... as does the user unfriendly turn signals, the new 2-step starting system and the audio controls. BMWNA is really hurting.... no doubt about it.... I have never seen an entire BMW line for sale at 0.9%. With so many 2008's piling up, the outlook for the 2009's looks bleak at best. BMW will have to seriously cut production to the USA.

Article Comments - 2008 BMW 128i vs. 2008 Mini Cooper S Clubman

• The choice for me is very simple

  Written by: longhorn31 on Aug 14, 2008 10:28:10 AM

  My daily driver is a 2003 330Ci, manual, sport package. I love it. I'm 55 YO and have owned many BMW's, starting with a 1979 528i that was a lot of fun. My wife and daughter drive Mini's (both Coopers with automatics) and I've spent many hours driving them. I have a 2009 Cooper S Clubman on order. Here's why: 1. Gas mileage. I have a long commute. 2. Back seat ... Read More

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• Re: Nah!! [tagman]

  Written by: hpowders on Jun 15, 2008 3:07:19 PM

  Co-existence is fine. I just don't like to see the 3 Series denigrated just because the 1 Series may be slightly more agile, faster and cheaper.The 335i in any guise is still a very satisfying drive. Same boring interior though, in both Series that I've been staring at seemingly for a lifetime, though it has "only" been 15 years. (Almost the same in the 545i, just a bit more wood, that ... Read More

• Re: Nah!! [jlbl]

  Written by: hpowders on Jun 15, 2008 11:42:49 AM

  Heh! Heh! Correction made! Since my wife (la Jefe) makes the cake, I carried the "la" along as a sign of respect! Always good to joust with my friend TM! Of course, anybody who owns a BMW of any model is a very fortunate person. I will publicly apologize to TM if the January 2009 issue of Car and Driver comes out with its "10 Best" cars list and the 1 ... Read More

• Re: She's Right! [davidd3]

  Written by: hpowders on Jun 10, 2008 8:31:06 PM

  Well, the 2009's will be coming out sometime in the fall, so it is normal for the residuals to be dropping during June on the 2008's. It looks like BMW is not having any trouble moving out the 1 and 3 Series vehicles. Their big concern is what the heck to do with vehicles like my 2005 545i coming back to BMW off lease this summer that get only 20 mpg ... Read More

• Re: She's Right! [hpowders]

  Written by: davidd3 on Jun 10, 2008 7:32:09 PM

  Yes, the 328i sedan is the best BMW lease program this month. However, it is not a good lease program. Residuals dropped 4 whole percentage points in May and stayed that way in June. And the money factor is so so, not high like 1-Series but not aggressive like other car company financing arms either. I'm thinking about extending my lease to see what the lease programs look like on early ... Read More

• BMW 1 SERIES PREVIEW WORTH IT?!?

  Written by: criticfilm on Mar 21, 2008 9:16:41 PM

  Okay, this is part 1...let me start of by saying I am an ex-BMW owner, 325i, loved the car. Now I drive a 2008 Lexus IS250 AWD, but I am intrigued by the BMW 135, my dealer got a 128 in stock, so I went to look at the car. It is nicer looking in person, but doesn't have the sharp edges and the more muscular stance like the 3 series, ... Read More

Article Comments - 2009 BMW 1-Series First Look and 135i First Drive

• 2009 135i First Drive!

  Written by: KarenS on Oct 24, 2007 9:47:56 AM

  First Drive: 2009 BMW 135i

• Re: Excited about this car [wildbill1978]

  Written by: tiff_c on Oct 24, 2007 4:49:40 AM

  While not about the convertible the Coupe was just in an Edmunds article and they claim $30K for the 135i. I think they would sell a great many 135i's if they cost $30K minus options. BMW owners would bemoan losing their premium affordable by the wealthy prestige marque but. I'd certain buy the BMW if I could get one for that price. IF BMW prices the 1 series aggressively they will ... Read More

• Article Comments - 2009 BMW 1-Series First Look

  Written by: KarenS on Oct 3, 2007 10:12:49 AM

  Check out our first look of the BMW 1-Series convertible and tell us what you think. First Look: 2009 BMW 1 Series Convertible