[Aalfred]

[QUOTE=thebishman;31760762]

Originally Posted by Aalfred

Regardless of the cost of battery replacement on the iX, you have to remember that you have an 8 year warranty on the battery, which is twice as long as the OEM warranty on the drivetrain in the ICE vehicles. So, the most expensive component in the iX to replace has twice the length of warranty as an engine or DCT in your M3. Further, like most electronic components, if your battery is functional at 8 years (and with probably still 90% of its original capacity remaining), it’s unlikely that it will magically fail at 8 years and 1 day.

Granted, I’m not saying a well maintained M3 will drop the engine or DCT at 4 years and 1 day, but as someone who has owned an E39; an E60 and an F10 M5, there is no way I’m keeping one of them without a warranty. (Well not a decade or two ago anyway, now I wish I’d kept the first two!).

If you are going to keep an ICE after the warranty, then def the additional warranty is essential. I had a 5 yr 100K warranty on my X3 and had about 130K by year 6. Drove it pretty hard and the B58 was simply amazing. Other than brakes and oil change, I had to change the water pump and the coolant reservoir twice as it had cracked in the cold (which off course happened after my extra warranty expired) but was less than 2K to fix.

I have 7 yr 120K additional warranty on my M3 for like $5K (went with a third party than BMW). So atleast I have that peace of mind for catastrophic failures. I think manufacturers need to come up with a battery replacement plan for the second hand market as most of the first users would prob dump it before the 8 yr warranty expires and for those that want to keep, would give them an added incentive but dont know how the costs would work. Hopefully in the future we might see something come by as more EV start flooding the market and instead of writing off EV with a failed battery pack, people can start replacing or repairing them which would go a long way in saving the environment and lithium usage (which was one of the main purposes of EV).

[javapro]

Originally Posted by LuisBoston

I just read on edmunds the residual value declined from 53% to 37% on the 50 for 36mo/10k in CA and to 36% in MA.

If so, it’s a big deal.

I think whatever you read was incorrect. Using the BMW lease offer decoder (https://itsanalogue.github.io/bmwleasedecoder/) and the lease offer details from bmwusa.com for iX 50 for 07010 (NJ) and 90210 (CA) zip codes the residual is still 53%!

[exxxviii]

Originally Posted by javapro

I think whatever you read was incorrect. Using the BMW lease offer decoder (https://itsanalogue.github.io/bmwleasedecoder/) and the lease offer details from bmwusa.com for iX 50 for 07010 (NJ) and 90210 (CA) zip codes the residual is still 53%!

https://bmwi.bimmerpost.com/forums/s...&postcount=109

[lookielou22]

Does anyone know if these credits stack?

1. Lease Credit ($9,900): https://www.bmwusa.com/special-offer...tsoundbmw.html
2. Loyalty Credit ($8,500): https://www.bmwusa.com/loyalty/iX.html

If so, I am very likely to go lease a new iX, even if the seats are a bit short


EDIT: Also, can you lock in lease terms (including trade-in) ahead of time on a custom order? If we're spending this much, would prefer to get exactly what we want.

[LuisBoston]

Originally Posted by lookielou22

Does anyone know if these credits stack?

1. Lease Credit ($9,900): https://www.bmwusa.com/special-offers/lease.2025-iX-xDrive50.pugetsoundbmw.html
2. Loyalty Credit ($8,500): https://www.bmwusa.com/loyalty/iX.html

If so, I am very likely to go lease a new iX, even if the seats are a bit short


EDIT: Also, can you lock in lease terms (including trade-in) ahead of time on a custom order? If we're spending this much, would prefer to get exactly what we want.

One is a purchase credit. One is a lease credit.

[all4isu]

Does anyone have any insight when we might get an idea of lease pricing for the 2026 i45? Definitely interested in a mid-spec i45 due to the price decrease vs. 2025 models

[MFNATIK]

Originally Posted by Next Level Auto Brokers

Jan 2025 update:

$9900 lease credit
$1000 loyalty credit (NEW!)

.00026 MF ix 50
.00069 MF for ix M60

Target discount before incentive is 10% this month

Any update for April?

[javapro]

Originally Posted by MFNATIK

Any update for April?

Same as in the January. Check out the Edmunds forum at the below link. It's best to register there and ask for the lease numbers for your zip code as sometimes they differ for various regions especially when it comes to electric vehicles.

https://forums.edmunds.com/discussio...and-prices/p13

[Next Level Auto Brokers]

Originally Posted by MFNATIK

Any update for April?

same for april
hasn't changed since jan

thanks

[oberpfalz]

No new news on the 25% tariff as indicated by BMW Blog:
https://www.bmwblog.com/2025/04/29/trump-auto-tariffs/

[Next Level Auto Brokers]

May update coming soon but EV lease programs have gotten substantially worse

[LuisBoston]

Originally Posted by Next Level Auto Brokers

May update coming soon but EV lease programs have gotten substantially worse

Quick look at bmwusa shows 51% residual for 10k/year, 3 years on the 45/60 (2% lower than last month) but still 53% on the M70. Same $7500 lease credit. Edmunds is reporting a slightly higher mf (.00150 vs .00145)

I wonder if there's an error - will be nice to see your confirmation.

[javapro]

Originally Posted by LuisBoston

Quick look at bmwusa shows 51% residual for 10k/year, 3 years on the 45/60 (2% lower than last month) but still 53% on the M70. Same $7500 lease credit. Edmunds is reporting a slightly higher mf (.00150 vs .00145)

I wonder if there's an error - will be nice to see your confirmation.

Both bmwusa.com and the Edmunds lease deal forum (https://forums.edmunds.com/discussio...tes-and-prices) show the same numbers for May:

2026 BMW iX xDrive45/60 for 36 months/10,000 miles
Money factor: 0.00150
Residual: 51%
Lease credit: $7,500

2026 BMW iX M70 for 36 months/10,000 miles
Money factor: 0.00145
Residual: 53%
Lease credit: $7,500

P. S. Use this BMW lease offer decoder to get the lease numbers from bmwusa.com lease offer’s fine print - https://itsanalogue.github.io/bmwleasedecoder/

[whichway]

I'm being quoted a deal of 9.25% off MSRP plus national lease incentive of 7500 on an in stock new 2026 ix xdrive60. No additional dealer contribution on the lease (like the advertised $3,585 amount). Dealer says their contribution is already in the MSRP discount. Should I expect the deals to stack (and so this is a bad deal), or is this OK?

I'm in California.

[cloud8r]

Originally Posted by whichway

I'm being quoted a deal of 9.25% off MSRP plus national lease incentive of 7500 on an in stock new 2026 ix xdrive60. No additional dealer contribution on the lease (like the advertised $3,585 amount). Dealer says their contribution is already in the MSRP discount. Should I expect the deals to stack (and so this is a bad deal), or is this OK?

I'm in California.

Most incentives will stack. In your case though the 9.25% discount will be inclusive of the 3500 (it's a better deal anyway) as it's from the same incentive "bucket". They still have wiggle room, but will vary on market demand.

You have a good deal, but if you really want to try for the best deal, shop those numbers around at other nearby dealerships - many will try to outdo each other. Let them know that your dealership is offering this deal, and if they're willing to go to 10% off, etc.

[LVBMW]

Originally Posted by whichway

I'm being quoted a deal of 9.25% off MSRP plus national lease incentive of 7500 on an in stock new 2026 ix xdrive60. No additional dealer contribution on the lease (like the advertised $3,585 amount). Dealer says their contribution is already in the MSRP discount. Should I expect the deals to stack (and so this is a bad deal), or is this OK?

I'm in California.

Ask about the money factor and make sure they're not marking it up. Check on the Edmunds forum for the current money factor on the model and lease mileage in your zip code.

[whichway]

Originally Posted by LVBMW

Ask about the money factor and make sure they're not marking it up. Check on the Edmunds forum for the current money factor on the model and lease mileage in your zip code.

Thank you guys, I went with this car. Their first draft quote seemed to have a marked up MF but I let them know I was expecting the current national offer rate of .0015 so they fixed the lease terms. That part seemed shady but I didn't want to shop around as I had a particular set of options I was looking for and they had the only 2026 with a match avail nearby.

[LVBMW]

Originally Posted by whichway

Thank you guys, I went with this car. Their first draft quote seemed to have a marked up MF but I let them know I was expecting the current national offer rate of .0015 so they fixed the lease terms. That part seemed shady but I didn't want to shop around as I had a particular set of options I was looking for and they had the only 2026 with a match avail nearby.

Sounds great! Yes, it's a little shady but sadly some (many?) dealers will squeeze whatever they can out of you if they think they can get away with it because you haven't educated yourself. Thankfully that is what this forum is for!

[lacrossemom25]

Hi. A Soccer Mom in New England new to EVs and BMWs wants to know which is better: 2026 ix xDrive60 or 2025 ix M60?

Range, heat pump, reliability, and build quality are important.

Accelerating fast, having big tires/brakes, and luxury items are not important.

A new 2026 will cost ~$90K.

The cheapest used 2025 with 10K miles or less: ~$85K. A lot are between $90-100K.

I drive a reliable Subaru Outback which I bought new and put 150K miles in good condition.

My gut tells me: buy the 2026 because I get more range for the same money.

Note: My husband and I talked about waiting for the 2026 iX3. But we don't like buying 1st generation cars.

Thanks everybody!

[exxxviii]

Originally Posted by lacrossemom25

Hi. A Soccer Mom in New England new to EVs and BMWs wants to know which is better: 2026 ix xDrive60 or 2025 ix M60?

I would get the M60 because it comes almost 100% optioned.

The xDrive60 will have better range, but for $90K, it is likely missing a lot of options. And the range is so good either way, that the difference become immaterial. The other attributes important to you are the same.

One BMW trait is that many things you expect to be standard are options. So it makes buying off the lot or used difficult if there are key options you want.

[thebishman]

I agree with exxxvii that a lightly used ‘25 M60 as long as you find one with DAPP is perhaps a better economic choice, especially if you buy a CPO and get the 5 year warranty extension with unlimited miles.
However, the 2026 iX60 will have the better seats; has the better looking front and rear design; you can custom order the car to your wants/needs, and since you seem to keep your car a long time, paying $10K-$15K more for the ‘26 isn’t a big deal when amortised over many years.

[LuisBoston]

Originally Posted by thebishman

The 2026 iX60 will have the better seats;.

Only the MSport pkg has the better seats. Otherwise, the 2025 and 2026 have the same seats.

Originally Posted by lacrossemom25

Hi. A Soccer Mom in New England new to EVs and BMWs wants to know which is better: 2026 ix xDrive60 or 2025 ix M60?

Range, heat pump, reliability, and build quality are important.

Accelerating fast, having big tires/brakes, and luxury items are not important.

A new 2026 will cost ~$90K.

The cheapest used 2025 with 10K miles or less: ~$85K. A lot are between $90-100K.

I drive a reliable Subaru Outback which I bought new and put 150K miles in good condition.

My gut tells me: buy the 2026 because I get more range for the same money.

Note: My husband and I talked about waiting for the 2026 iX3. But we don't like buying 1st generation cars.

Thanks everybody!

If range is your #1, then the 2026 60 - it will have 20-30% more range than the M60.

The M60 will likely be fully loaded (so long as it has Driving Assistant Pro). That pkg is a must in either car, too.

So adding MSport and DAP to the 60 will push the price up. Something to consider.

A more apt comparison range-wise is an xDrive45 and the M60. Why not consider a 2026 45? It will have about 10% more range than the 2025 M60 and can be had for less money.

Honestly, why are you looking at 2025 M60s and not xDrive50s, if range is the top reason? The 50s still have more range than the M60s.

The 2025 50s have the good “range, heat pump, reliability and build quality” you say are your priorities.

You can even still lease a new 2025 50 to try it out, and get the $9900-10900 in available rebates/credits. You won’t get that if you buy a 2026 or any used one.