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Re: BMW tires and wheels [busiris]
Written by: atalaya505 on Mar 13, 2012 11:10:10 PM
It is absolutely true that the lower the profile tire and the stiffer the sidewall, the less "give" you are going to have, and the more problems you will have. But, I am comparing apples to apples here: a 2011 BMW 535xi with the standard 18" wheels and 45 profile tires against other cars with tires of similar size and profile. I have driven over 500,000 miles in cars with 17" ... Read More
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Re: What type of tires 2011 535xi? [gregoryx]
Written by: shipo on Jul 31, 2011 6:39:37 AM
A few questions: - - You have a 2010 what? - - Are you inquiring whether you can buy any new car with GFTs? Yes. Many companies sell their cars with GFTs. - - Are you wondering if you can buy a new BMW with GFTs? Yes, and no. As far as I know, all standard model BMWs are now equipped with RFTs while all M-Series BMWs are equipped with GFTs. ... Read More
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Re: BMW tires and wheels [atalaya505]
Written by: techman9 on Mar 13, 2012 4:22:24 AM
I traded in the 2011 BMW for the 2012 A6. I have had it for 6 months, 10K in mileage and can tell you it was well worth it. The all wheel drive is by far superior to the BMW. Also Transmission and suspension in the A6 far exceeds performance of the BMW. People can argue wheels all day long on this forum but the simple truth is the BMW as ... Read More
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Re: BMW tires and wheels [busiris]
Written by: atalaya505 on Mar 10, 2012 10:42:13 PM
I cannot believe that I am seeing the same "blame the driver" crap on this thread that you get from BMW. I have been driving reasonably high-performance cars on 45 profile tires for ten years now. Mostly turbocharged Subies, Infiniti, VW CC and Audi's. Prior to that, mostly BMW's. I have carefully avoided the "sport" upgrades with 40 or lower profile tires. Went back to BMW this past year when we ... Read More
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550 GT
Written by: macdad on Feb 13, 2012 6:41:55 AM
A local dealer has a 2011 550 GT still on their lot. Does BMW still offer lease support for 2011 550 GT? If so how does it compare to lease for 2012 550 GT. Both 12K miles and 36 months. Car has MSRP of $69,225 and advertised on their website selling price $61,222. Do you think there is more room to move? I believe this is under invoice. Thanks, macdad
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Handshake deal until 1-30
Written by: mackengr on Jan 28, 2012 4:53:36 PM
Wife works for dealership for many years, but have never purchased BMW. We have always received dealer cost with no doc fees, prep fees, etc., but this deal feels different. Worked on deal today for 2011 528i which was used as a service loaner. Car has 9200 miles and offered to me at $38,700, MF of .00205, acquisition fee of $725, and a residual of 46%. The MSRP is $48,775. The ... Read More
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Re: 2011 550 GT res + MF please [macdad]
Written by: Car_man on Jan 25, 2012 5:41:05 PM
Oh, sorry about the confusion, Macdad. BMW Financial Services' January buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36-month lease of a 2011 550i GT with 12,000 miles per year are .00195 and 41%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tiers. That's right, 41. Ouch. If you really want to lease, you're much better off going with a 2012 model. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & ... Read More
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Re: 2011 550 GT res + MF please [Car_man]
Written by: macdad on Jan 10, 2012 9:33:57 AM
Car Man You gave me residual and MF for 2012 550 GT. I was looking for a 2011 550 GT, 36 months and 12K miles. Is BMW still offering lease support for 2011. Thank you Macdad
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Re: 2011 550 GT res + MF please [macdad]
Written by: Car_man on Jan 9, 2012 3:58:46 PM
Hi macdad. BMW Financial Services' January buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36-month lease of a 2012 550i GT with 12,000 miles per year are .00195 and 61%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tiers. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum
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Re: 2011 535xi Current Incentives & Lease Rates [kball2]
Written by: Car_man on Oct 16, 2011 4:14:22 PM
You are correct, kball2. All three of those cash incentives are indeed available on this car right now. BMW Financial Services' current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 24-month lease of a 2011 535xi Sedan with 10,000 miles per year are .00195 and 64%. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum
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Re: Current Lease Rates and rebates 535 xi [ltyenta]
Written by: Car_man on Oct 16, 2011 4:10:54 PM
I'd be happy to help you out, ltyenta. BMW Financial Services' October buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36-month lease of a 2011 535xi Sedan with 10,000 miles per year are .00195 and 58%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. The money factor would be .00030 lower for loyal customers. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum
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Re: bmw 2011 528 i [cameron13]
Written by: sonysw on Oct 12, 2011 10:09:10 AM
Instead of putting money as downpayment (you will lose the money if your car totaled), I would put money for security deposit to buy down the money factor. You will get your money back at the end of the lease. This is what I got for car with MSRP $48250 528i. 10K 36 months lease $1,900 = Drive Off (including license, fee and first month payment) $4,200 = Security Deposit ($600 ... Read More
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bmw 2011 528 i
Written by: cameron13 on Oct 12, 2011 9:58:39 AM
i am lokoing at 2011 528 i, i am lost on how the dealer is still at a 550 payment 36 months with 6K down, using 55% model and the money factor in above messages. please help, they said it is a 49K car they are selling for 41K with trade/down.
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Re: bmw 2011 528 i [cameron13]
Written by: hirisc on Oct 12, 2011 9:52:24 AM
You can plug in your respective numbers, money factor, and residual and determine your payment here: http://www.leaseguide.com/calc.htm G/Luck on your purchase
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Re: Carman, October MF & Residuals, please? [chadmandel]
Written by: Car_man on Oct 5, 2011 4:44:31 PM
Greetings chadmandel. BMW Financial Services' October buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36-month lease of a 2011 528i Sedan with 15,000 miles per year are .00195 and 55%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tiers. The money factor for loyal customers would be .00030 lower. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum
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Re: What would the money factor/resid be... [awhat]
Written by: Car_man on Oct 5, 2011 4:41:42 PM
Hi awhat. BMW Financial Services' October buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36-month lease of a 2011 535i Sedan with 15,000 miles per year are .00195 and 56%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tiers. The numbers for an otherwise identical lease of an '11 550i Sedan are .00195 and 59%. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum
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Re: 2011 535xi [nickel2]
Written by: jayrandall on Sep 17, 2011 7:34:34 PM
As you read this, don't laugh (or scream too hard): I went to Fields BMW (Chicago area) Service today. I had called ahead so they were expecting me and knew why I was coming in. A neanderthal service tech guy joins me for a test drive in my car to verify the problem. He (Skip) could not have been more rude, stubborn or just plain stupid. He immediately notices the 'shudder' ... Read More
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Re: 2011 535xi [jayrandall]
Written by: nickel2 on Sep 16, 2011 9:33:01 PM
I think you are lucky you leased it. You should be able to break the lease. I am certain that they will tell you that everything is OK. I can't believe BMW hasn't solved this problem. I am told that it is software related???? Good luck!
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Re: 2011 535xi [james27]
Written by: jayrandall on Sep 16, 2011 8:01:38 PM
Yeah, but which model Infiniti and year? My 2009 FX's 7 spd tranny was much smoother then this BMW 5 series.
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2011 535xi
Written by: jayrandall on Sep 16, 2011 7:59:49 PM
Just leased a 2011 535xi ... car is loaded, about 70k MSRP. Anyhow, the transmission in this vehicle has the same issues noted throughout this blog. It is beyond annoying ... all the issues occur at low speeds, jerky take off, no response when flooring the pedal, and just a poor overall experience for such a beautiful car. Anyhow, I called my sales person today, notifed him and of course, he ... Read More
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535 XI Lease
Written by: pitt_bmw on Sep 14, 2011 3:02:39 PM
I negotiated the following deal, please let me know if I can do better? 2011 530xi with an MSRP of $65,150 Purchase price of $58,500. Initial Payment $1838.99 (Advance payment, Acq fee, Doc fee) Money factor is .00184 Residual is 58%. 36 month lease with 10,000 miles per year. Payment, including tax, are $828.84. Thanks for your valuable inputs.
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Re: lease on 2011 550i [kyfdx]
Written by: docgary1 on Sep 10, 2011 3:04:17 PM
lease on NEW BMW 2011 550i (premium 2, integrated phone) Sticker - $66,350 sales price $63,442 12,000 miles/yr 36k x 3 yrs residual 60% factor .00115 (based on one time lease pay) $758/ month ( plus 7% tax $53 =$810) one time payment: $758 x 36 = $27,288 tax 53x36 = $ 1,908 bank,docs,prep 1872 total = $31,068 not the best deal but ..... all feedback appreciated
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Re: 550xi MF / RV [beemer550]
Written by: Car_man on Aug 28, 2011 2:09:38 PM
Welcome beemer550. BMW Financial Services' August buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 550xi Sedan for a non-returning customer with 15,000 miles per year are .00195 and 59%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tiers. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum
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2011 550i loaner -
Written by: docgary1 on Sep 10, 2011 10:31:01 AM
The issue of one time pay lease is not a choice for me. Unfortunately, I have an issue with credit which will not be cleared up until end of year. This situation precludes me from any monies loaned by BMW, or any other institution. The one pay lease garantees BMW full payment - and costs me interest ... My only criteria is that any monies not paid if the car is ... Read More
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Re: 528i August MF & Residuals [chadmandel]
Written by: Car_man on Aug 28, 2011 2:07:20 PM
I'd be happy to chadmandel. BMW Financial Services' August buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 528i Sedan with 15,000 miles per year are .00195 and 55%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. The money factor for loyal customers is .00030 lower. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum
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Re: lease on 2011 550i demo [kyfdx]
Written by: docgary1 on Sep 10, 2011 9:37:40 AM
There is no question i will go over 30,000 miles... hell, I'll probably do 50k ... I'm deciding to either by more miles up front or wait... At any rate, the chintzy 50k/4 year warranty reduced to 35k will affect me (car is 2011) (FWIW, MB and lexus, my recent cars, have 4-5 yr/100k) More important to me is the question of a one time lease payment. As per your prior ... Read More
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Lease on 2011 BMW 550 GT
Written by: c_man on Aug 23, 2011 6:22:30 PM
I'm looking at a lease 36/mo 30k miles lease on a 2011 550 GT. It's pretty well loaded w/ features. Inc. cam pkg, convenience pkg, cold weather, premium sound, sport pkg, etc. Gross cost at 69025 - about 5k under sticker. Residual is 61%. Money factor .000175. (they said or 1.75% - but that math doesn't make sense to me). I'd be at $866 per month - only drive off is ... Read More
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Top Tier money factor?
Written by: jms8090 on Aug 22, 2011 10:09:26 AM
Carman (or anyone in the know...), Can you confirm that there is a lower rate available for South Florida for a 2011 535i sedan? As far as I know, it's .00195 (or .00165 using loyalty). I've seen other numbers being used - such as .00175 and it's being called a "Top Tier" money factor. If so, I would imagine that the loyalty would also apply to it. Please confirm. Looking at ... Read More
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Re: Carman please provide sept # for 528 and 535 [pitbull666]
Written by: Car_man on Sep 8, 2011 4:54:55 PM
Hello pitbull666. BMW Financial Services' September buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 528i with 15,000 miles per year are .00195 and 55%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tiers. The numbers for an otherwise identical lease of a 2011 535i are .00195 and 56%. If you are a loyal customer these cars' money factors are .00030 lower. BMW ... Read More
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bmw 528 lease
Written by: 1bmwguy on Aug 14, 2011 10:16:50 AM
I got a quote this week on a lease for a 2011 528. It has nav. and prem2. msrp is $51.725. 10k a year for 3 year. $4.000 due at signing, for $525.00 a month with tax. Do you think i can do better than that? That is with the loyalty program.
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Re: 550xi MF / RV [beemer550]
Written by: Car_man on Sep 8, 2011 4:50:18 PM
No problem beemer550. BMW Financial Services' September buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 550xi Sedan for a non-returning customer with 15,000 miles per year are still .00195 and 59%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tiers. I don't believe that BMW is currently providing any cash incentives on leases of this car. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & ... Read More
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550xi MF / RV
Written by: beemer550 on Aug 13, 2011 1:35:50 PM
What is the MF and residual value In august for a 2011 550xi . First time BMW buyer, so no loyalty advantages.
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Re: Need MF & Residual - 2011 535 Gran Turismo [mikegt]
Written by: Car_man on Aug 11, 2011 3:54:38 PM
I certainly can, mikegt. BMW Financial Services' August buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 535i Gran Turismo with 12,000 miles per year are .00190 and 58%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. The numbers for an otherwise identical lease of an '11 535xi Gran Turismo are .00190 and 58%. These money factors are .00030 lower for loyal ... Read More
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Re: BMW 535xDrive Lease [bellevue168]
Written by: mikegt on Aug 11, 2011 11:05:49 AM
Imho - Sale price seems high, it appears BMW dealers have a $1500+ holdback and some serious incentives from BMW this month for 2011 cars. I secured a $9k price reduction on MSRP for the same car without Premium 2 , 2 days ago in Chicago. Dealer said he could afford giving that since BMW kicked in some $3500 additionally ... so negotiate hard. Good luck.
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Deal Check for BMW 535xi 2011
Written by: howiesr on Sep 6, 2011 1:26:35 PM
Hi, I am to pick up a lease during September. Here are my specs: (1) I have an elite rating (2) I am turning in my last lease - 328i and upgrading to the 535xi - so loyalty is applied (3) Car has Cold Weather Package, Preminum Package, Navigation Package, Graphite color, Smart Integration (4) MSRP - $59,125 (5) Cash required on delivery is $4,000 (includes 1st month payment, Acquistion Fee, ... Read More
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BMW lease deal
Written by: jayrandall on Sep 4, 2011 5:55:43 PM
Here's the deal I am considering: 2011 535i with x drive, includes M package, Prem 1 and 2, convenience, cold weather,side, top cameras. MSRP $70,625. First payment at signing, 36 months, 10k per year, Miami-dade county tax rate. $990 per month. Base cap cost is $65,500, or discount from MSRP. Thoughts?
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Good deal on 2011 535i lease?
Written by: sdch2009 on Sep 1, 2011 11:14:48 PM
Hi, first time poster. Can someone please chime in if I'm getting a good deal? 2011 535i with Act vent seats, Premium pack 1 and 2, BMW apps. MSRP with all options: $61025.00 36month, 15K miles/year, 0 down, $750/month, 56% residual. At signing, 1st month + acq fees. Is this reasonable? Thanks to the leasing gurus!
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Re: BMW 528i July lease rates? [tdo200]
Written by: Car_man on Jul 31, 2011 7:34:47 AM
I certainly do, tdo200. BMW Financial Services' July buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 550i with 15,000 miles per year are .00195 and 59%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tiers. This car's money factor is .00030 lower for loyal customers. I'm not personally all that familiar with what the market is like for the 550i right now, ... Read More
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I feel like this is great, in Maryland
Written by: tennis_rus on Aug 31, 2011 5:02:01 AM
Msrp $62500 Negotiated to $58000 On 535xi , 2011, sapphire metallic,premium,sport,cold weather,sat,iPod,navi,shifters.... Also dealer paying BMW financial services $480*5 (payments left) on my 328i lease so I am out clean. I pay 0$ down, all taxes, fees, destination charges, security deposit rolled in. Today I pay $480 (since $500 security deposit reapplied) and going forward $980 a month with 15k a year lease, 3 years, also got navi credit..... I am ... Read More
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Re: Deal Check for 2011 528i [cre8ive]
Written by: chadmandel on Aug 30, 2011 8:23:47 PM
AWFUL! BMW.com is advertising $579/month for 10K miles with only $3200 down. Your sale price is 96% of MSRP--do your research on edmunds.com to find invoice pricing. That's what you should pay--especially when they're trying to get rid of last year's model.
