Cheers all!
So my current 2017 AMG C43 (which I have loved) lease is up on Dec 1st. So, as per my usual, I started doing my homework.
First off, I was pretty sad to learn that the new 2020 AMG C43 would NOT be getting the updated/upgraded MBUX (infotainment interface). It’s unfortunately slated for the 2021. No help for me.
So also, this means there’s not too much to excited for, sans a simple exterior refresh, a couple more HP, and a slightly larger Navi screen.
Additionally… I learned that the 59% Residual (fair to good, imo) that I enjoyed in '17 has been obliterated down to like 53%, (if I remember correctly)!
Whatever it is, I just know it was horrible! (my old RV of 59% was for a 36/12 btw). My currently monthly of $583 includes 6% sales, and a MSRP of ~$60k, and about 10% off, and not much of any rebates that I recall.
But I’m not here to discuss that deal, but it was important to note it I think… Because the deal I am here to discuss, I think is fairly solid. But I’m new to Bimmers, and also to Leasehakr. Although, I have done back to back 36 month leases since 1997 for myself, (except for a couple of separate years I was Deployed to Korea and Afghanistan) … I have also brokered around 50 deals for my friends and coworkers. It was a bit of a side hustle, if you will, over the years. I only say all that to help qualify myself as an above average lease consumer, with tons of leasing experience.
So I’m going to try and paste my info from the Leasehackr calculator, below… But if I screw it up, I apologize. It’s my first time.
The details besides that are pretty simple I think.
36/10, all 7 MSDs to get the base rate (0.00128) down to 0.00093. My dealer did try and mark that original rate up to (0.00168) and also said that they (BMW) doesn’t do MSDs Anymore. I politely told him that maybe they have just recently started again, and to please check. I also said my FICO credit score would be ridiculously high, and that we needn’t go further if he was going to mark up the base.
This entire back and forth made the part where I said I was seeking 11% off MSRP, and expected all 3 rebates for $3k total (BMW lease cash/Conquest/Autumn Sales Event) fairly easy. Since they didn’t go back and forth, and accepted my offer, I didn’t beat them up over the ridiculously priced $545 Doc fee. Hey… They gotta eat too, right?
I pretty much optioned the sh*t out of this thing, with the MSRP sitting at $65,670.
So end result, Pre-tax monthly of $517, and with 5% sales tax, I’m looking at $543 per/mo. I’m putting very little down, just enough to cover the fees, and keep my payment (and consequently, my MSDs down below $550 each). Slightly less down, would require me to put an additional (7x$50) $350 Down in deposits.
Important to note: This is $40 per month LESS than I’m currently paying, and with an MSRP of about $5,670 higher. So thanks BMW for swooping in and saving my semi-retired (military only) ass from having to shop a Genesis, or some crazy nonsense and the like. Lol
(G70 did get MT Car off the Year… But it’s RV Are crap too, at 50% I think.
— I’m going to try and put the link to the build here:
https://www.bmwusa.com/build-your-own.html#/studio/e0aitxr8/summary
—And the leasehackr Calc here:
Sorry, I’m not all that familiar with posting on forums. Forgive my inexperience if those links don’t work out. I’ll probably edit this out, if it all works as planned though. Lol
Okay… So I hope this helps. And please, let me know if you have any questions, and… By all means, tell me if there’s any more juice to squeeze. I’ll probably be handing over my deposit by mid next week. So I’ll have time.
Oh, And btw… I think I’m going to be REALLY happy with the changeover from MB. I test drove it for just over an hour today, and couldn’t be more pleased.
Take care, and Good luck to you all!
