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      10-02-2007, 03:49 PM   #1
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Steve Forte Rio
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Drives: 08' 328i
Join Date: Aug 2007
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Lease vs. Finance

So, after contemplating on what I would like to do as far as purchasing options go, I'm torn between which one I should go with.

Since high-performance German cars are notorious for expensive maintenance and not-the-best realibility, I was wondering what many of the German car owners here do.

When purchasing the Audi/VWs, BMW/Minis, MBs and Porsches, do you guys prefer to lease your cars/SUVs, or do you prefer to finance them?


If financed, do you usually trade in another car for it, do you put down a large down payment, or both?


If leased, what's the average length of time you lease? Also, do you trade in another car for it, put down a large payment, or both?


Lastly, do many of you own the cars after the manufacturer's full-coverage warranty expires? Do you ever opt for extended warranty?
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