10-19-2012, 05:31 PM | #1 |
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Question on lighting option
So what exactly does the lighting package get me? It's about $3000 extra in Canada and don't know if its worth it or not.
I'm in a 535xi right now and have been toying with the idea of maybe getting into an m5 or a 650gc since we don't have 640 here as an option. I'm thinking that financing a more expensive car would be beneficial to me in terms of business expense (depreciation) rather than my just my lease payments.
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10-19-2012, 05:37 PM | #2 |
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Not really sure about Canada, but in the U.S depreciation almost always ends up being the better option if you keep the car for at least 5 years. If you are looking to get rid of it before that, then expensing the payments is usually better/easier.
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10-20-2012, 08:16 PM | #3 |
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Yeah, I've always just held cars for 4 years max, so leasing was always more attractive. Was just advised recently that claiming depreciation would be more in total as compared to just lease payments!
We're slightly getting off topic tho haha any thoughts on the LED lighting package?
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10-21-2012, 12:09 AM | #4 | |
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It's an expensive option but might be one of the only options that is actually somewhat worth the cost. Search for some images of 6 series with them and compare those cars to ones without them. |
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10-21-2012, 08:04 AM | #5 |
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Pony up and order the full LED pkg!! We ordered them as well!! You can see Southern22's blog where he has videos. They are truly a bright white, active, in that they move to the corners you are turning and Asthetically makes a tremendous difference in the overall appearance of your car.
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10-21-2012, 10:55 AM | #6 | |
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From my experience, if you're tempted by an option, get it. I regret passing up the B&O every day, especially when I see someone else's with the system. It's all personal preference, of course.
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10-21-2012, 11:59 PM | #7 |
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Get the LED package. It's an option that clearly makes the car stand out. I did not get the B&O first because I hear they don't make it and 2nd the difference in sound for me was negligible. But hey I didn't think the V8 was needed either. I think like a woman but don't hold that against me.
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10-23-2012, 11:10 PM | #8 |
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Went to my dealer today, the lighting package IS A MUST BUY!!
Anyone here feel underwhelmed with the comfort of the 6 GC? I was playing in a fully loaded one and was pretty disappointed with the seats compared to my f10 with Dakota leather! They felt flimsy and not as luxurious.. The 6GC is beautiful tho!!!!! I love the sound of the v8!!!!
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11-09-2012, 02:50 PM | #10 |
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I'm picking my 650GC tomorrow morning without the LED pack!!! I couldn't find any comparison photos of LED vs standard lighting. Is it only in color and luminescence? Are there any added lights or accents as well?
I went with M-Sport, executive and seating package....and this is all after picking up a pretty well equipped 2012 535xi only 8 months ago...so I had to cut some corners!! lol |
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11-10-2012, 08:20 PM | #11 |
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In Canada, the "Vision Package" costs $4200 for the Gran Coupe
- includes Active LED headlight LEd Fog light High beam assistant Night vision with Pedestrian detection Is it worth it ? You have to decide. For me, it's No. I don't see $4000 worth of extras in the list. Most is around $2000 |
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Did you get a 650i Gran Coupe as well?? |
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11-11-2012, 03:30 PM | #13 |
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did not get the 650GC, got the M5 instead. My Sales Advisor suggested the 650 GC is way overpriced (esp. more so after the options I wanted which incl. the Msport, Exec & Vision), besides, I told him I tend to keep my car for about 1.5 - 2 yrs, therefore, he advised me of not over spend and keep my $ for the next new car (after the M5).
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