[MFNATIK]

Would you buy out your lease to keep your i8 or is it not worth it for whatever reason? Basically, what are you plans for your i8 at the end of your lease? Anything you didn't like about the i8? Reliability issues?

[fbuzila]

Originally Posted by MFNATIK

Would you buy out your lease to keep your i8 or is it not worth it for whatever reason? Basically, what are you plans for your i8 at the end of your lease? Anything you didn't like about the i8? Reliability issues?

Just finished a 2015 lease and buyout was 92k...the dealership is trying to sell it for 69k now...so not worth buying it;
I lease a brand new 2019 at the same rate as my old one

[drlonline]

I haven't decided about end of my lease in 2 years, but I do love the car and might consider keeping it. However, I suspect I'll go for something else just to take advantage of the technology improvements that continue to occur with BEV and hybrid cars.

[Maxxsirrah]

I'm two years into a four year deal and also haven't decided yet, depends what else I can do at the time I think. Will definitely be getting the extended warranty though if I do after my recent fuel tank issue!

[Barago]

On my second lease

Not much else out there with this much functionality and curb appeal

[Coastali8]

I own my i8.
Had it for 3 years.
Zero reliability issues except for the fuel tank pressure issue which I fixed in 2 minutes for free.
Great, fun, beautiful car.
Can’t think of anything else to buy that is as inexpensive to own and fun to drive for the money.

[Ionicsilveri8]

Originally Posted by Coastal i8

Zero reliability issues except for the fuel tank pressure issue which I fixed in 2 minutes for free.

You fixed in 2 minutes for free? Pray tell?

[Coastali8]

Originally Posted by Ionicsilveri8

You fixed in 2 minutes for free? Pray tell?

Well... not exactly fixed, but the problem was eliminated.

Take a look at my posts on the “Fuel Door locked me out” thread.

[F5506m]

Originally Posted by fbuzila

Just finished a 2015 lease and buyout was 92k...the dealership is trying to sell it for 69k now...so not worth buying it;
I lease a brand new 2019 at the same rate as my old one

BMWFS will not allow original leasee or anyone in the household to buy the car for less than the agreed residual value. Makes no sense; but that is their policy. I wanted to buy my 2016 as it only had 4k miles; instead leased a 2019.

[MFNATIK]

thanks for your input everyone! Going to wait and see how prices fair once more 2017s start coming off lease. I personally wouldn't one of the later ones as I'm sure there have been some minor revisions/improvements made along the way since its been released.