[fmtriple]

I've found myself interested in the i3 REx and I've started the research process. Since there are a few ways of getting into this vehicle, along with the unique rebate options and model year improvements, I'd like to get feedback on people's lease/buying experiences and a recommended path.

Objectives

• Keep the monthly payment around $300
• I'm willing to put some money into the purchase if it makes sense (MSDs, etc)
• I'm leaning towards leasing to avoid the hassle of trading in/selling the car. I'm open to opinions on this.
• I favor the later model year improvements, but I still need to do a cost comparison between the model years.

Lease/Purchase Options

• CPO or Low Mileage

  Examples:
  http://www.foxbmwtc.com/new/BMW/2015...cc516730c1.htm
  https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...6430/overview/
  

• Lease Takeover

  Example:
  http://www.swapalease.com/lease/deta...?salid=1094618
  

• New Vehicle Lease

  Example:
  https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...9326/overview/
  

Thanks!

[lorinzo]

BMW is offering $1k rebate and .9% financing for CPO 2014 i3. And 2 additional years on the warranty.

I know this is contrary to #3 and #4 of your objectives. . . but, might change your analysis.

[-c-]

Originally Posted by lorinzo

BMW is offering $1k rebate and .9% financing for CPO 2014 i3. And 2 additional years on the warranty.

I know this is contrary to #3 and #4 of your objectives. . . but, might change your analysis.

Also don't forget the batteries are also warrantied for 10 years as well, and that really is the biggest concern as it's the most expensive part on the car as a whole. But even if one does die out of warranty it's only a couple grand to fix, not 10k like many believe as you only need to exchange that cell not the whole battery pack, unless your upgrading your batteries, but their will be programs for that where BMW will buy back the old batteries and give you the upgraded ones so the upgrade will cost anywhere from 5k to 8k, that's why I'm gonna wait till the 200+ mile battery upgrade comes out in 2019.