to wait or not to wait? help please!

Sp82 · 10-07-2013, 07:58 AM

wifes lease is up in 2 months on her X3-- i'm pretty sure we have some + equity on it as its only got about 15k miles and is in great condition. However, im confused as to what I should do.

Do I wait (extend this a few months) till the LCI is out--sometime late spring/early summer?

or do I order/get a new one now (take advantage of the early turn in program)... 2.8i Msport package, etc etc and make some $ on my current one as the pay off will be lower than what the car is worth?

input please?

997paul · 10-07-2013, 08:30 AM

What feature are you expecting with the LCI? Think how much you want that feature and decide. I drive touch is about the only thing I can think that could possibly be worth the wait. But then you already have an X3 so why change now? If it is a financial decision rather than new features then run the numbers with real quotes and then decide.

Sp82 · 10-07-2013, 08:41 AM

not really sure what to expect on the LCI, im assuming new bumpers, new lights (but was thinking the Msport bumpers/fenders wouldnt be changed too much so that would be a better option, IF i did go with a new one now)-- spy shots came out LAST OCTOBER, and here we are a yr later with nothing new to report--very very weird how we had spyshots such a long time ago, but nothing else at all on this supposed LCI.

Yes, I have an X3 now, but my lease is up--so I have options as to turn in now and get into something else/new one, or extend and wait on face lift.

The X Men · 10-07-2013, 09:10 AM

I would wait for more news from the media regarding the LCI before making the decision.

Sp82 · 10-07-2013, 01:07 PM

hm

Tangsta · 10-07-2013, 02:53 PM

I would say that it depends on what kind of discounts/incentives are available for the current model if you were to get a new one.

If all else is equal, I would expect the residual to be better on the LCI model, therefore it'll end up slightly cheaper?

PeteX3MWhite · 10-08-2013, 12:39 PM

I'd wait. The LCI will most likely just be an update to the front and rear similar to other models (3 series, 4 series etc) and minor interior tweeks.

I'm curious how you have "equity" in your leased vehicle. Unless you're willing to purchase it at the lease buy out rate and resell it, the dealer isn't going to care that you have 15k miles and the car is in good shape when you turn it in.

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Sp82 Colonel 166 Rep 2,000 Posts Drives: F15 X5/G30 5er Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: DFW, Tx iTrader: (1)	to wait or not to wait? help please! wifes lease is up in 2 months on her X3-- i'm pretty sure we have some + equity on it as its only got about 15k miles and is in great condition. However, im confused as to what I should do. Do I wait (extend this a few months) till the LCI is out--sometime late spring/early summer? or do I order/get a new one now (take advantage of the early turn in program)... 2.8i Msport package, etc etc and make some $ on my current one as the pay off will be lower than what the car is worth? input please?
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997paul Enlisted Member 9 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 2013 X3 35i M Sport Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Tokyo, Japan iTrader: (0)	What feature are you expecting with the LCI? Think how much you want that feature and decide. I drive touch is about the only thing I can think that could possibly be worth the wait. But then you already have an X3 so why change now? If it is a financial decision rather than new features then run the numbers with real quotes and then decide.
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Sp82 Colonel 166 Rep 2,000 Posts Drives: F15 X5/G30 5er Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: DFW, Tx iTrader: (1)	not really sure what to expect on the LCI, im assuming new bumpers, new lights (but was thinking the Msport bumpers/fenders wouldnt be changed too much so that would be a better option, IF i did go with a new one now)-- spy shots came out LAST OCTOBER, and here we are a yr later with nothing new to report--very very weird how we had spyshots such a long time ago, but nothing else at all on this supposed LCI. Yes, I have an X3 now, but my lease is up--so I have options as to turn in now and get into something else/new one, or extend and wait on face lift.
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The X Men Colonel 99 Rep 2,323 Posts Drives: 2013 X3 35i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	I would wait for more news from the media regarding the LCI before making the decision.
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Sp82 Colonel 166 Rep 2,000 Posts Drives: F15 X5/G30 5er Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: DFW, Tx iTrader: (1)	hm
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Tangsta Private First Class 29 Rep 131 Posts Drives: '22 x3 M40i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	I would say that it depends on what kind of discounts/incentives are available for the current model if you were to get a new one. If all else is equal, I would expect the residual to be better on the LCI model, therefore it'll end up slightly cheaper?
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PeteX3MWhite New Member 0 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2013 X3 35 M SPort Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	I'd wait. The LCI will most likely just be an update to the front and rear similar to other models (3 series, 4 series etc) and minor interior tweeks. I'm curious how you have "equity" in your leased vehicle. Unless you're willing to purchase it at the lease buy out rate and resell it, the dealer isn't going to care that you have 15k miles and the car is in good shape when you turn it in.
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