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      04-12-2013, 08:15 PM   #75
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Originally Posted by dmboone25 View Post
This is interesting--thanks for sharing.

One thing I am wondering about is timing. My 135 lease ends on December 10--obviously these babies won't be on this side of the pond by then. Not really sure what I am going to do as a result...

There isn't any other car in the BMW lineup that I would consider right now, so if the timing doesn't work out for me, might have to deviate from the brand a bit...

I am also not blown away with the N55. I had an N54 6MT for a couple of years, and am in a N55 DCT now. The current car just doesn't do it for me--it doesnt feel nearly as powerful as my old N54. It also uses more oil...I was hoping for a new engine option on the 235/M235....

We shall see..
I'm in the same boat...I was thinking about getting a late production 2013 135i convertible but I'm slowly deciding against it due to the E88 1 series cars receiving left-over parts (ski-bag, front console smokers pkg tray) and the stupid packaging of things that were once stand alone options. They also eliminated exterior paint colors and interior colors.
*I still may get one due to limited choices, however I don't want the horrendous rear seats/head rests they have been using in the convertibles since 2012.

My 11' 128i vert lease is up on July 16th. I wonder if I can extend the lease until September and then order one for November production .

If I can't order a F23...I'd have to rush to order a 2013 E88 1 series vert or wait it out for a good deal on a 2014 Z4 2.8i sport pkg. (I wouldn't mind waiting for a 17' F23)
This is going to be a stressful and confusing year ahead! I don't want to make the wrong decision. Price is important too. I usually put $4k down on a lease and like to keep my lease down to around $420-430 a month.
I'm paying $398 for my 11' 128i currently.
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