That is why i refused to test drive the 4.8 when I bought my 3.0 because i knew that and wasn't ready to spend 10-15k more :)

It's crzy man...my 3.0 was ordered...and after I heard that exhaust note...it was all over...

Congrat!

Sounds like a good deal with first month payment to drive off. What is the MSRP and how much discount they gave you? Money factor and residual if you could share these information.

Mugen

Did you ask your dealer about the new idrive in your car?

I do not think it will have it. That's not a huge deal to me. Would I like it? yes..

Deal breaker...No...

Sure:

I negotiated that the dealership will make the final 3 payments on my current lease. The total of those payments come to 2418. Add that to your cap cost. (This makes your calculations a bit convoluted)

MSRP 70,720
MF .00155
Residual 59%
36 months
10k Miles

Payment comes to $892 per month, total.
Drive off comes to $2682, inclusive of Bank Fee, 1st month, and upfront payment of taxes, etc.

I then pay BMWFS $2418 directly to pay off existing lease.

(To make it simple...without the 3 payments inlcuded in the deal, it would come to $820 per month + tax and about $2400 out of pocket)

This thread is making me want the V8! Oh well, the 3.0 is working just fine for me.

I was also one that opted not to even test drive the 4.8 because I knew I'd want it and wasn't ready to spend that much...:dunno:

Stay away man...as soon as it starts and you hear the roar...your 3.0 days are finished.

congrats, just don't go out and drive the diesel :wow: 425 of torque

LOL