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Not sure what the lease guys are saying, but ... (archive)
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Posted by BillP on April 23, 2000 at 18:09:18:

In Reply to: 540i/6 residual value? posted by sck on April 23, 2000 at 17:24:06:

I fully expect that a top condition, average mile '00 to be worth perhaps 70-75% of MSRP.

For a more pragmatic estimate, check out what '98 540's are selling for right now. I've seen them for $40-$45K. Since they were roughly $55K new, that means a 73%-82% "residual".

BTW, buying is always better than leasing (in the US at least) unless you cannot otherwise afford the car or are using the car for a business.


Bill

: Anyone have a good estimate of what resid. value of '00 540i/6 will be after 2 years and average miles (say 25,000 mi)

: Trying to compare leasing vs. buying outright - I always want a new car after 2 years, but keep my car in pristine condition so it might be better to buy?



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