I'm wondering if the i3 tends to come off lease at certain times of the year and therefore make for a better time to buy? Or generally, are there better times of the year than others? We're planning on buying one in the next 6 months or so, so just curious if there is any strategy on when to look.
Posted Apr 8, 2021, 11:18 PM UTC
I had been looking for an i3 for six months. Carmax had 130 for sale nationwide when I started. Down to 23 as of today. So I’m thinking fall is the time they come off lease.
I’ll have one (in excellent condition) with pretty low miles for sale in a couple of months. How close to Seattle are you? :-)
I would be interested, send me some pictures when available. Looking for a BEV.
Love it. It is indeed a BEV (no REx). I’ll msg you with more detail and photos tomorrow.
Super! Thank you
Me too, please! What trim?
2017 pure BEV 94ah (33kwh) with 19” wheels and I think giga world interior. I’ll DM you more detail.
Thanks for the thought, SF/Bay Area but I am pretty sure we are going to go CPO.
For sure :-) CPO is a great way to go with these guys. You'll get the extra year of CPO warranty holding you over until 2022 if you get a 2017 so you're in a decent spot.
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Not really a direct answer, but some useful trend data:
That's super helpful, thank you.
If you’re targeting a specific year/option, 3 years after debut. I’d start looking for a 2017 with the bigger battery.
I've been seeing more 2018's than 2017's off lease as of late. I'm starting to see 2019's trickle in but the prices are way higher than 2018's.
2019s have the 42kWh battery, hence the price jump I'm betting.
Off lease doesn't care about desirability on the second hand market, it's essentially all based off original MSRP and how old the car is.
I haven't been watching long enough to notice a trend, but I see about 5 cars listed by BMW Financial on Manheim dealer auctions every day. I notice that the Rex and S options add about 4k to the value individually. https://i.imgur.com/WL86oQs.png
I watched for about 6 months and the 2017s were rolling in at $15-18k. I picked up a Rex for $16k. I think it’s on to the 2018s now.
It probably depends on your area, local weather, etc.. Be patient and good luck!
in Europe absolutely. Because of the E Car funding in Germany, especially the 60ah I3 (with or without REX) are very afortable.
Last Month (March2020) i buyed a 2014 full equipted 60ah REX with 130000km for 12900eur. For the european used I3 Market, thats a high mileage, but the I3 is in a realy good shape. I am sure, 300000km shouldn't be a problem.
No, I have seen the prices jump in the last two months on the vehicles. Much I believe to the current gas prices and continual escalation. Plus people are wanting to make the change to be environmentally conscience. My kids are all wanting electric cars only.