[bloozemanAZ]

Originally Posted by JDS

Are you sure the 840i doesn't have the Carbon Core? I have an 840i and have a Carbon Core badge on my B pillar...

I stand corrected as that must be a component of the entire 8-series (and 7-series) vs what I thought was only attributed to the M850i and M8s.

[BMWGirlFL]

Originally Posted by bloozemanAZ

I made a huge leap to the M850i and when it's lease is up my decision will be a tough one in regards to buying it out (the residual will be a joke to current market value) or looking for an alternative. Any alternative will not be a lease but buy and hold given where I'm at in life (I'm semi retired and looking to fully retire in 2 years). The buy and hold parameter will likely mean an alternative to a BMW given the overall long-term maintenance cost factor regardless of the abysmal depreciation. Not looking forward to that day but rather enjoying the M850i until the lease runs out.

Leapt from a 7 yr old 325is into a $1600 lease payment planned as a one and done splurge on a dream car. 24 years (+ 4 purchases = 5) before prying myself out. Significant readjustment required.

[Resjudicata]

Originally Posted by BMWGirlFL

Leapt from a 7 yr old 325is into a $1600 lease payment planned as a one and done splurge on a dream car. 24 years (+ 4 purchases = 5) before prying myself out. Significant readjustment required.

Life is too short to not enjoy it. It's all relative, but if you drive a lot. Get a good car.

[snareman]

Originally Posted by BMWGirlFL

Leapt from a 7 yr old 325is into a $1600 lease payment planned as a one and done splurge on a dream car. 24 years (+ 4 purchases = 5) before prying myself out. Significant readjustment required.

Which car came with the $1600 payment?

[Resjudicata]

Originally Posted by snareman

Which car came with the $1600 payment?

Probably an m8comp convertible.