Anyone have any experience with extended a lease through bmwfs? I got in one of @loberant fantastic mini deals end of last year and as I think of next steps heading into the final months it crossed my mind. With three months to go I’m starting to consider my options. I’d love another one but seems like loaded minis 100/month are gone!
I can only speak for BMWFS (I think they handle Mini as well), you can get a 2 mo extension for sure but that’s prob it. Just let them know you’re looking at another BMW and they’re trying to locate the right car for you, you might have to order one but you need to be able to drive to work in the meantime. Or find out which new BMW is about to be launched and tell them you’re waiting for it to hit the lot and then buy it. They will usually give you 1-2 month without having to fight to hard. Just call BMWFS customer service. It’s more of a good will thing with BMW, they don’t really want or have a lease extension program like Honda or Lexus etc.
BMWFS will give you a 2 month extension upon request, don’t need to have a new car on order. Guy I spoke to there told me they’d give extension even if I were moving to another brand. To get longer extension (up to 6 months max) you have to have a production number for a new BMW lease/purchase. I did that ~3 years ago with my 335cv while waiting for my 435xicv to be built. Same terms as your current lease, but if you have wheel/tire insurance, that ends on original lease maturity date.
I have gotten 6 month extension from BMWFS without any problems. I would call and ask, they are pretty flexible, especially if you are “in the process of looking for another BMW/MNI”
Thanks guys. I’ll probably wait one more month so I’m closer to December and give it a shot and report back details.