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      10-19-2010, 07:40 PM   #6
paixim
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If I understand leasing correctly, I'm just paying for depreciation over the next x years + interest rate. If I have the funds available, shouldn't I just pay for the car and save myself on the interest rate?

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Originally Posted by kscarrol View Post
If I were worried about resale I would have leased the car!

But seriously, no. You are paying for the depreciation whether you lease or buy. With the financing rates BMWFS is offering, it was hard to pass up. I had leased my 550 but didn't want to stay on that tread mill. It is the right choice for many, just not me. If my car proves to be problematic, I'll ditch in four years as the warranty expires. If it is holding up well (I drive roughly 10K miles per year) after four years, I'll buy the extended warranty and keep it.

Just my opinion at this point but given the HPFP issues BMW has had on its turbo engines, I think the NA V8 in my E90 will hold up well in value. But we will see...
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