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      02-10-2017, 06:42 AM   #23
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Perhaps the best comparison is: Do you think when an E60 M5 pulls up next to a F10 550 he regrets not going newer? I don't think so.
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      02-10-2017, 07:03 PM   #24
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No comparison. M5 all day. You will fall out of love with the 550i after a couple of years when there is a new one out. You will alway love your M5..
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Was in the same dilemma when i sold my F80 M3 CP..
F10 M5 or new 550i ..
Got a good deal & took M5 ..
Plan now is 2 get M5 when it comes '18 ..

However i must add that som say bout M cars driving/handling but most of us neve get 2 experience the full potential of a M ..
Its more a status symbol @ robot ..
U got 550i & i got M5 😃

O & new 550i is pretty quick ..
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Was in the same dilemma when i sold my F80 M3 CP..
F10 M5 or new 550i ..
Got a good deal & took M5 ..
Plan now is 2 get M5 when it comes '18 ..

However i must add that som say bout M cars driving/handling but most of us neve get 2 experience the full potential of a M ..
Its more a status symbol @ robot ..
U got 550i & i got M5 😃

O & new 550i is pretty quick ..
But its no M.
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      02-10-2017, 11:59 PM   #27
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Was in the same dilemma when i sold my F80 M3 CP..
F10 M5 or new 550i ..
Got a good deal & took M5 ..
Plan now is 2 get M5 when it comes '18 ..

However i must add that som say bout M cars driving/handling but most of us neve get 2 experience the full potential of a M ..
Its more a status symbol @ robot ..
U got 550i & i got M5 😃

O & new 550i is pretty quick ..
But its no M.
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      02-11-2017, 12:04 AM   #28
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Was in the same dilemma when i sold my F80 M3 CP..
F10 M5 or new 550i ..
Got a good deal & took M5 ..
Plan now is 2 get M5 when it comes '18 ..

However i must add that som say bout M cars driving/handling but most of us neve get 2 experience the full potential of a M ..
Its more a status symbol @ robot ..
U got 550i & i got M5 😃

O & new 550i is pretty quick ..
But its no M.
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      02-11-2017, 12:21 AM   #29
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I have a new option for you: why not go to Swapalease.com and assume a F10 lease for 15 - 18 months, then get the new King, the 2018 M5!
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      02-11-2017, 02:25 AM   #30
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My plan is to buy the 2015 which has already taken a big hit on value (-$37k from MSRP). I was able to negotiate a better price. I've become convinced (thanks in part to contributors to this board) it's better to wait until a new model is out for a bit before I jump into it. I will probably sell the F10 in a few years and get the new one once it's been out for a while. (Mind you I bought my 03 E39 M5 and had it for nearly 14 years! ). I've never done a swapalease so I'm a bit worried about it. And seems like my cost of ownership should be less buying a heavily depreciated, very lo miles M5 vs lease. In any case I should be closing in about 10 days. Can't wait!
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A lot of people are driving around in a second hand M5, so I'm not so sure I would feel inferior if I were to drive a 2018 550i since that's the best new 5 series on the market.

When the new M5 comes out then it's another story. That's why I don't think it's a bad idea to lease a 550i and then switch over to a new LCI M5 sometime in 2020.

However, with that said I would still probably pick the F10 M5 over the 2018 550i if I were to shop for one today.
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I have a new option for you: why not go to Swapalease.com and assume a F10 lease for 15 - 18 months, then get the new King, the 2018 M5!


Some sick deals on swapalease right now..... this is a good idea.
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To MissMY E39,

Please remember, when the new M5 does come out your F10 that you purchase is going to take a hit in price. That's why you could assume a F10 lease now for about $1000 per month, then get the second year model of the new M5.
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Hmmmmm. Good point. How have people's experience w swapalease been?
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Hmmmmm. Good point. How have people's experience w swapalease been?
I've used it -- works great. Honestly I wouldn't hesitate to lease a new M550xi once the lease rates are good. I'd put $4-5k down on it and do ED. Then once the M5 was out I'd throw it up on swapalease. As long as your payment is low ( don't option the car heavily ) you'll be able to dump it fast. Ownership cost on a monthly basis will still be high but you'll come out ahead over buying and taking that first year depreciation hit.
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I've used it -- works great. Honestly I wouldn't hesitate to lease a new M550xi once the lease rates are good. I'd put $4-5k down on it and do ED. Then once the M5 was out I'd throw it up on swapalease. As long as your payment is low ( don't option the car heavily ) you'll be able to dump it fast. Ownership cost on a monthly basis will still be high but you'll come out ahead over buying and taking that first year depreciation hit.
I'm not so sure I would put anything down on a lease. Sure it will bring down your monthly payment, but there are more downsides to putting a down payment on a lease. Instead, I would look into putting that money towards the MSD's and bring down the money factor. Then when you put the car on Swapalease you could potentially negotiate with the buyer to give you part or all of the MSD money at the time of transfer, since he/she will get that money back when they turn in the lease.

On a side note, it's too bad the residuals on the 2016 M5 are so low right now. Residuals were up around 65% a few months ago. I believe they're at 55% right now with a .00134 MF.
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I'm not so sure I would put anything down on a lease. Sure it will bring down your monthly payment, but there are more downsides to putting a down payment on a lease. Instead, I would look into putting that money towards the MSD's and bring down the money factor. Then when you put the car on Swapalease you could potentially negotiate with the buyer to give you part or all of the MSD money at the time of transfer, since he/she will get that money back when they turn in the lease.

On a side note, it's too bad the residuals on the 2016 M5 are so low right now. Residuals were up around 65% a few months ago. I believe they're at 55% right now with a .00134 MF.
I 100% agree with you if you do not have plans to exit the lease early.

If you do though, I disagree, and here's why:

1) The new person leasing the vehicle must qualify -- it is easier to qualify when the payment with BMWFS is lower.

2) A small chunk of money down can make a sizable difference in the monthly payment -- enough to make your lease deal more competitive. It's still a risk if you total the car, but that's one I'm (and most) are willing to take.

3) MSD's make the lease nearly impossible to exit. Been there done that, never again. That's a great way to guarantee you're permanently stuck until the lease is over.
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3) MSD's make the lease nearly impossible to exit. Been there done that, never again. That's a great way to guarantee you're permanently stuck until the lease is over.

100% agree on this.
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Definitely go for the G30, straight line speed can be solved with tunes, but tractions issues can't be completely solved, 8/10 times you will take the F10 M5 due to xdrive and the insane launch on the G30 m550. I've hit 3.2 0-60 with just JB4 and have yet to lose to any F10/F13M in 1/4. Suspension is softer though for sure, and I honestly have never wished to own the F10 M5 after owning this, F90 sure, but never the F10 M5.
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