Opinion Needed: BMW Employee or First Hand Experience!

[midwest x6]

Originally Posted by GladiatorOwner

I am on the verge of trading my X5d for an M5. My X came with the 19s too. Over the summer I put fender flares and 20s on. I mentioned to the BMW dealer (that I'm using) during trade-in conversations that I had 20s and he is now currently trying to pry my 20s from me and include them into the trade-in number. So far, his number is pretty good IF I include my 20s. I guess I'm saying that in this experience, the dealer wants the 20s (or included in the deal), it makes it a more desirable auto. He didn't seem to care much about the 19s.

Thanks for sharing...I think it ultimately depends on the dealer you're returning it to...It's not intuitive for me to believe a dealer would balk at an OEM upgrade in a lease return.

Hell, I might even keep the thing after only 36 mos

[4.6is Ryder]

If these cars are in great shape, the dealer will want to take it as a trade so it won't matter. I've done 3 cars like this and they always want to buy it so they can put it on their lot to sell. If they lease end the vehicle, it must head to auction. So I guess the answer to your question would be, see if you can work a trade instead of lease ending it. If you are getting another BMW you save on the taxes as well..........Phil

[cmyX6go]

I've done it. My '05 non sport came with 18s and all seasons. I turned it in with OEM 19s and summer tires. No issues.

[Jime60]

I turned in an "08 4.8 last month to the "Lease Return" Manager at my originating dealer. He did all the inspectiions right there with no oversight by BMWNA (the lease holder). He indicated he would CPO it immediately and it would be on his used car lot the next day. My recommendation would be to seek out this kind of guy at your dealer.