04-18-2021, 10:12 AM | #1 |
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M8 lease transfer question
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I am working on a lease transfer of m8 after my m4 lease ended. The seller is 900 miles away from me. Do you suggest getting the car shipped or just driving it back ? I am inclined to drive the M8 back ?😁 |
04-18-2021, 10:17 AM | #2 |
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Is this your first swap?
Ship it on a closed container. I've done it for my last 5 swaps including my M8 convertible I had shipped from Miami to Chicago. Cost about $1K for me and worth it. Just have to find a reputable shipping company. Where is the seller and where do you live? I've also flown many places and driven cars back half way across the country. Personally not my preferred method. Unless you physically inspect the car prior to the swap, you will own it before driving it anyway. My car sat in the seller's garage a few days before it was picked up. PM if you need any help. |
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04-18-2021, 10:22 AM | #3 |
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Thanks Pappdoc. This is my first lease swap. Closed container shipping quote was $1.4K. I’ll PM you
I looked at roadrunner and they quoted me 1,400 for the closed container shipping. |
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04-19-2021, 12:42 PM | #7 |
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I would ship it, the M8 seats are great for 2 trips under 2 hours, surprisingly terrible after that.
I drove mine back 4 hours and was expecting it to be a lot more comfortable.
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04-19-2021, 03:59 PM | #10 |
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Lease Swaps can be eye opening- I personally would rather physically touch the car while up there and review it vs getting it shipped and then having to deal with a headache or two post delivery. And you can still ship it once you inspect it.
PS: I ran thru this thread fast so Im not sure what due diligence you have done in the process.
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I had the M8 taken to the BMW dealer where it was purchased and independently had the service manager and a collision guy inspect every inch of the car. I did this on FaceTime with them. Also did the same thing with the truck driver who picked up the car. Even if you fly there at the end, YOU ALREADY LEGALLY OWN THE CAR. So you could call bs and that the seller screwed you to BMW, but too bad pal, you are the new owner. I also did a ton of research on the seller, got his drivers license, knew his employer, researched him online, etc. Made me feel a little better about taking over a lease on a $160k car without seeing it first! This isn't for everyone. |
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Its a moot point if he did and he will just have to deal with a car that was not broken in by himself.
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The only value I can add here is that, in every case--including the lease assumption on my end, folks were reasonable and fare. In your shoes, I would drive it back for two reasons: 1. you get to have a face-to-face with the guy (places onus on them to ensure it's ready-to-go) 2. why the F wouldn't you drive your new car back 900 miles without the hassles of regular daily commitments Hope all goes well and great choice--you'll love it! |
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Thank you all for all the helpful feedback. This has been really helpful 🙏
I did check up on the seller Had the facetime walk through of the car Had the seller, bmw dealership inspect the car Talked to the dealership about the car, all was good Looked up carfax So far all looks good. Let’s see 🤞 Stage 2 docs are with bmw waiting for the final approval to go pick it up the and sit in the uncomfortable seats for a long drive 😁 |
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And Limey might be best to chime in here, too. We've both picked up cars in San Diego and then drove them home. What a great way to get to know your car in a hurry. Mine was an M5 and came back 1200 miles to Portland; Limey, his M8 and came back 1400 miles to Seattle. Then.....THEN......he moved and drove it to Florida. How bad could the seats be? Asking for a friend. |
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The M5 seats are better only because they have massage. I had no issue driving my M8 over 3,000 miles to FL... nor do I now. They're ventilated... and heated as are the left and right armrests. I'm not clear as to the origin of the concern. |
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UGH I wish that was still the case... its been a brutally painful experience every step has taken a full 7 work days and we over nighted everything we needed too... sorta annoying that I have had insurance on a car that I dont own/can't drive for the last 2.5 weeks. It also seems like everyone I speak to there has a different answer to the same question and you can't talk to anyone in the lease assumption department.
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