RD Springs on a lease takeover

TBONE1969 · 05-18-2009, 12:42 PM

I have my '08 IB e90 M3 that I picked up 3 months ago on a 3yr/12k mile a year lease. I have installed aftermarket 19"s and am about to install RDSport springs. I only plan on keeping the car for another year and then I am going to put it up on lease trader. I am planning on buying a house in San Diego so I will need something a bit more economical

Would aftermarket springs deter any one of you from taking over the lease? Payment is $660 a month.

schadenfreude · 05-18-2009, 12:48 PM

I can see how some might balk at it, but there's always going to be someone who thinks its cool. I'd have no problem with it as long as it didn't look like you beat on the car. You could always keep the stock springs and put them back on in the end.

Ca$hOnly · 05-18-2009, 01:14 PM

Just keep the oem ones and switch them back when you're ready to sell the car.

TBONE1969 · 05-18-2009, 01:20 PM

Yep, guess it just seems like a waste of $500 to uninstall and re-align the car before I turn it over but I definitely want it lowered between now and then!

Radiation Joe · 05-18-2009, 03:48 PM

If I was you, I'd be more concerned with keeping the miles down. If you know you're going to lease-trade the thing, miles are the MOST important criterion someone will apply to your car. If you don't have more miles per month available than when you bought it, forget about a trade. The economics just aren't there.

Ca$hOnly · 05-18-2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TBONE1969

Yep, guess it just seems like a waste of $500 to uninstall and re-align the car before I turn it over but I definitely want it lowered between now and then!

You don't HAVE to realign. Most of the time the car will be just fine without alignment. You should be able to get the springs switched for $200. I put KW coilovers on my car and never got an allignment. Car runs just fine.

TBONE1969 · 05-18-2009, 05:13 PM

Yea, I am aware of the mileage concern. The car should have about 850 miles per month remaining when I am done with it. I think that $660 a month is still a reasonable payment for that many miles per month. Guess we'll see

SV Concepts III · 05-18-2009, 10:44 PM

Unless you can find someone that values aftermarket upgrades, you will get a better return by removing them and reselling them on the forums.

alex310 · 05-19-2009, 01:30 AM

Damn, I wish you was giving up your lease right now, gotta return my E350 Benz and need a new car, I would take your lease over right away.

tightie · 05-19-2009, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Ca$hOnly

You don't HAVE to realign. Most of the time the car will be just fine without alignment. You should be able to get the springs switched for $200. I put KW coilovers on my car and never got an allignment. Car runs just fine.

same here.. ive ran KW suspension on hte past 3 cars.. if you don't get a alignment you basically finish your tires faster and your handling is effected a little..

before i track the e92, i'll get a alignment.

J08M3 · 05-19-2009, 09:58 AM

No need to realign if you're turning it in. Who cares about alignment then?

Green///Hell · 05-19-2009, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by J08M3

No need to realign if you're turning it in. Who cares about alignment then?

Unfortunately its true, but it wont be your problem anymore. It would just be the nice thing to do

$500 for install thats just crazy. I say install/uninstall yourself and pay for the actual alignment

TBONE1969 · 05-19-2009, 11:26 AM

The reputable shop here is SD charges $285 for the install. The alignment will most likely be around $125, so my rounding to $500 was a bit extreme

As far as turning over my lease, I am not ready yet! I have only had the car 3-1/2 months, so I want to keep it for at least another 9 months!

09E92M34ME · 05-19-2009, 07:25 PM

man i bet it's going to be hard to turn in your m3 and go with something more economical.

TBONE1969 · 05-19-2009, 10:44 PM

I know

I went from the B6S4 to the M3 but I can't afford to keep that trend going AND own a house. I figure that if I keep my M3 for another year I might be able to pick up a used 335 for $25k range...depending on the long term reliability reports. At least I will enjoy it while I can have it

Nawaaz · 05-19-2009, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by J08M3

No need to realign if you're turning it in. Who cares about alignment then?

This is exactly why I never buy used vehicles.

05-18-2009, 12:42 PM	#1
TBONE1969 Private Drives: Interlagos M3 Sedan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 64 iTrader: (1)	RD Springs on a lease takeover I have my '08 IB e90 M3 that I picked up 3 months ago on a 3yr/12k mile a year lease. I have installed aftermarket 19"s and am about to install RDSport springs. I only plan on keeping the car for another year and then I am going to put it up on lease trader. I am planning on buying a house in San Diego so I will need something a bit more economical Would aftermarket springs deter any one of you from taking over the lease? Payment is $660 a month.
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05-18-2009, 12:48 PM	#2
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Ca$hOnly Major Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: In ur fridge, eatin ur foodz Posts: 1,063 iTrader: (5)	Just keep the oem ones and switch them back when you're ready to sell the car. __________________

05-18-2009, 01:20 PM	#4
TBONE1969 Private Drives: Interlagos M3 Sedan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 64 iTrader: (1)	Yep, guess it just seems like a waste of $500 to uninstall and re-align the car before I turn it over but I definitely want it lowered between now and then! Last edited by TBONE1969; 05-18-2009 at 01:36 PM.

05-19-2009, 09:58 AM	#11
J08M3 Major General Drives: 2011 M3 COUPE Join Date: May 2008 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 6,015 iTrader: (8)	No need to realign if you're turning it in. Who cares about alignment then? __________________

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Radiation Joe Veni Vidi Vici Drives: '11 JB/BBe-6sp-e90 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Macungie PA Posts: 2,675 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 RS6 - Sold [0.00] 2011 e90 M3 [4.25] 2009 e90 M3 - Gone [0.00] 2003 M3 SOLD [0.00] old 2002 [5.00]	If I was you, I'd be more concerned with keeping the miles down. If you know you're going to lease-trade the thing, miles are the MOST important criterion someone will apply to your car. If you don't have more miles per month available than when you bought it, forget about a trade. The economics just aren't there.

05-18-2009, 05:13 PM	#7
TBONE1969 Private Drives: Interlagos M3 Sedan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 64 iTrader: (1)	Yea, I am aware of the mileage concern. The car should have about 850 miles per month remaining when I am done with it. I think that $660 a month is still a reasonable payment for that many miles per month. Guess we'll see

05-18-2009, 10:44 PM	#8
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 17,029 iTrader: (13)	Unless you can find someone that values aftermarket upgrades, you will get a better return by removing them and reselling them on the forums.

05-19-2009, 01:30 AM	#9
alex310 Lieutenant Drives: 335I Coupe/M3 Sedan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Los Angeles/Westwood Posts: 544 iTrader: (3)	Damn, I wish you was giving up your lease right now, gotta return my E350 Benz and need a new car, I would take your lease over right away.

05-19-2009, 11:26 AM	#13
TBONE1969 Private Drives: Interlagos M3 Sedan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 64 iTrader: (1)	The reputable shop here is SD charges $285 for the install. The alignment will most likely be around $125, so my rounding to $500 was a bit extreme As far as turning over my lease, I am not ready yet! I have only had the car 3-1/2 months, so I want to keep it for at least another 9 months!

05-19-2009, 07:25 PM	#14
09E92M34ME Captain Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: VIRGINIA Posts: 820 iTrader: (0)	man i bet it's going to be hard to turn in your m3 and go with something more economical. __________________ 09 E92 M3,AW/FR. MODS:Performane Kidney Grills,Side Gills,Exhaust Tips,Gloss Black M3 Badge,BMW Performance Pedals,359 Satin Black GTS Wheels,285/30/19R & 255/35/19F PS2's,Dinan Stage I Suspension,Macht Schnell Spacers 12mmF,10mmR,ApePerformance Filter,Carbon Fiber Hood Vents,Rear Fogs,Euphoria 6k,LCI Tails,LUX v3,OEM IND Painted Alpine White CF Performance Spoiler, Front Splitters, and Front Reflectors.

05-19-2009, 10:44 PM	#15
TBONE1969 Private Drives: Interlagos M3 Sedan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 64 iTrader: (1)	I know I went from the B6S4 to the M3 but I can't afford to keep that trend going AND own a house. I figure that if I keep my M3 for another year I might be able to pick up a used 335 for $25k range...depending on the long term reliability reports. At least I will enjoy it while I can have it

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