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      01-07-2011, 12:29 PM   #21
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Originally Posted by James T. Kirk View Post
Throughout my life, I have financed and I have leased cars.
I know for certain now that I am a "buyer" profile.

I financed my new M3 using BMW Select.

In my experience, leasing only works if:
1) You can conform to the mileage limit.
2) You can conform to the time constraints.
3) You don't mod your car or at least don't mind modding a virtual rental.

If you can do those three things, then a lease deal is for you.
You will pay less out-of-pocket.

I can't do any of those three things. So I buy.
I agree. I mod and put a lot of miles on my cars so I bought (financed) the M3. My wife's 2.5 year old 335i only has 18k miles on it so we will probably lease her car next round.
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