840i M Sport Lease Deal

[simonwhite2000]

rudester said:

rix said:

Certainly on the mobile site only the black leather shows as a free option - anyone know differently?? I’m getting a bit giddy at the thought of getting into one of these, really mustn’t get too ahead of myself!

That's strange! I'm on the mobile site. I can select cognac and it doesnt add anything to the optional extras or the price.

You can get black, cognac or ivory at no extra cost. Ivory comes with ivory mats and seatbelts as well so will be hard work to keep clean. Black or cognac are better options unless your dead set on ivory.
Dravit and ivory looks bloody lovely but my OCD would see me cleaning those seats belts and mats a few times a week lol

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Optional aventurine red II

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White

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Saphire Black with black wheels

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Cognac interior

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Carbon black

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Let's all just take a deep breath, exhale and calm our tits.
This is a phenomenal lease deal and we got a seat on the train.

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Sonic blue in the sun...

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Barca blue in the sun....sorry these aren't all gran coupes but all the forums have at the min is coupes or soft tops

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Barca blue on a more typical british day

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rudester said:

Vroomer said:

Lord.Vader said:

It’s a £70k car for £11k which BMW are already offering with a £5-10k discount, in two years the thing we will be worth £45-50k.

A lot less than that. You can already buy a one-year-old Approved Used car for £47k.

18% or £12500 discounts available on Carwow already

You can get 23% off an A7.

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rudester said:

Carbon

I'm set on carbon and cognac 100% now.

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rix said:

Having been educated that oyster is a freebee option, it looks stunning but the light carpets could be a sticking point..

Anyone know whether BMW include (black) mats or is that a dealer fit extra?!

It will come from the factory will ivory mats so bmw will charge you for a black set. You could either buy a black set or get some clear car mat covers/protectors.

In terms of the seats dye transfer will happen but as long as you spend 10 mins every few days giving them a quick wipe and once a week 20 mins cleaning them properly you can keep them looking good. Dr leather wipes in the glove box for the quick wipe or when you spot some transfer and valet pro leather soap for a decent clean for example.

Edited by simonwhite2000 on Sunday 12th January 20:20

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rix said:

Yeah some over mats would probably be the way forward, black interior is pretty dull (sat in a 4 door 840i today) and not sure if I'm keen on the cognac. Oyster looks amazing - had the same in ex's mini and the dye transfer was very obvious - however the new office job means the frequency of wearing jeans is far reduced! Was set on sunset orange but sonic speed blue looks good seems to suit the shape better. Reckon that with oyster would be fab

From sitting in one what are your impressions?

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barrieeld said:

simonwhite2000 said:

rudester said:

Carbon

I'm set on carbon and cognac 100% now.

Classic combination that's what I went for, while everyone is still deliberating I finalised my order on the day and confirmed with the dealer to ensure I beat the road tax hike. Like people have already mentioned this is a lease car...your lucky to be even getting the option of choosing a colour as most of the best deals are take it of leave it stock cars as was my 1st lease a Mercedes SL. If I'm being ?? honest I'm not sold on the looks I really am not, it looks a little awkward in certain angles, the consumption will prob be ste too but it will be a nice place to be for a couple of years for silly cheap and that's from someone who was about to buy a FFRR just before this deal came about.

I agree on the styling. I think the coupe looks fantastic where as this has presence but isnt much of a looker. The awkwardness to me comes from the way the window line comes to such a blunt end compared to the roof line. The window should of gone to a thinner more tapered finish as opposed to such a blunt stop. Privacy glass and a dark colour help that quite a bit though I think. I do like the duck tail rear and front on it's nice.

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Don Phil said:

barrieeld said:

rix said:

simonwhite2000 said:

From sitting in one what are your impressions?

It was very BMW, and don't take this the wrong way, but quite business like - a very plush place but not 'fancy'. Don't get me wrong it did not in the slightest dissuade me but it was more like my old m240i (with bigger more impressive screens and kit) and less like an i8 which I would have so dearly loved! They also had a demo 4 door with a red coloured leather (must be one of the options) which certainly seemed to lift it but on a lease it will be a base model for me - that is if I get in on the deal!

Oh really that's interesting I had an i8 for a year and thought the interior (halo pack) was pretty poor tbh as the car was...looked the part externally tho

I managed to get a drive in one this afternoon in the dark before dealer closed. Interior is comfy and clinical, ambient lighting certainly lifted the black leather in there.

As above not fancy per se but it's a very nice place to be. Felt much nicer than the i8 imo, which I think is very dated in comparison.

Only had a quick 10 min drive but initial thoughts are that the damping is good, smoother ride than my curremt f11, plenty fast enough when needs be and effortless when driving normally. It's very refined, only when you boot it do you hear the engine note and that's no doubt partly piped in through the speakers.

If anyone is thinking of getting gloss black interior it's nice right up until you touch anything, then you're going to want to wipe it over because of the fingerprints!

Just of of interest, the PCP for 48 months was 649 deposit and 649pm on a base spec car.

Edited by Don Phil on Sunday 12th January 21:39

How was the ride? I'm worried about the runflats.

I have only sat in the 8 series and compared to my wifes new A6 it was quite sombre and typical standard BMW whereas the A6 interior is so eye catching and different. But the 8 series interior feels much better from a quality perspective.

My S5 has a HUD so I am glad this comes with the 8 series.

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Here is a vid of the interior lighting at night....

https://youtu.be/VwFMZh3ki14

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Don Phil said:

simonwhite2000 said:

Don Phil said:

barrieeld said:

rix said:

simonwhite2000 said:

From sitting in one what are your impressions?

It was very BMW, and don't take this the wrong way, but quite business like - a very plush place but not 'fancy'. Don't get me wrong it did not in the slightest dissuade me but it was more like my old m240i (with bigger more impressive screens and kit) and less like an i8 which I would have so dearly loved! They also had a demo 4 door with a red coloured leather (must be one of the options) which certainly seemed to lift it but on a lease it will be a base model for me - that is if I get in on the deal!

Oh really that's interesting I had an i8 for a year and thought the interior (halo pack) was pretty poor tbh as the car was...looked the part externally tho

I managed to get a drive in one this afternoon in the dark before dealer closed. Interior is comfy and clinical, ambient lighting certainly lifted the black leather in there.

As above not fancy per se but it's a very nice place to be. Felt much nicer than the i8 imo, which I think is very dated in comparison.

Only had a quick 10 min drive but initial thoughts are that the damping is good, smoother ride than my curremt f11, plenty fast enough when needs be and effortless when driving normally. It's very refined, only when you boot it do you hear the engine note and that's no doubt partly piped in through the speakers.

If anyone is thinking of getting gloss black interior it's nice right up until you touch anything, then you're going to want to wipe it over because of the fingerprints!

Just of of interest, the PCP for 48 months was 649 deposit and 649pm on a base spec car.

Edited by Don Phil on Sunday 12th January 21:39

How was the ride? I'm worried about the runflats.

I have only sat in the 8 series and compared to my wifes new A6 it was quite sombre and typical standard BMW whereas the A6 interior is so eye catching and different. But the 8 series interior feels much better from a quality perspective.

My S5 has a HUD so I am glad this comes with the 8 series.

Ride was fine from the short time I had it out on the road, more composed than I thought it would be and than I am used to.

Not sure if it was on run flats, i suspect not as I think it had the m sport technical package that deletes the run-flats for performance tyres.

I'm happy to go with the run-flats, the ride can't be that much worse. I've swapped run-flats to non run-flats on my f11 and the ride is still rubbish compared to this 840i.

First time I've driven a car with HUD in the dark, found it quite off putting but like anything else I'm sure I'll get used to it. I like the idea of having it. Not sure what it displays other than speed limit (if it gets it right) and your current speed.

You get used to a HUD quite quickly and then it becomes weird to not have one. Typically displays speed and speed limit as you say but also sat nav directions. Given the BMW digital display isnt a patch on what Audi do I think the HUD on this will be particulrly useful.

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ODRALLAG said:

Anyone heard from Select? Hope it’s not a sign of bad news but seems to have gone quite on their end

They are in the same boat as G2L and waiting to be set up on a system that allows them to process this deal. When this happens they will do the credit checks etc.

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Vroomer said:

Kayess5 said:

Seems to have come back on G2L although at a higher price now.

8k miles
Initial of £3,755.81 inc VAT followed by
23 x £417.31 inc VAT per month

https://www.gateway2lease.com/cars/bmw/8-series-gr...

So why is the 2-door so much more expensive?

8k miles
Business Contract Hire
All Business Prices Exclude VAT
Initial of £9,428.49 + VAT followed by
23 x £1,047.61 + VAT per month

Simply because BMW are not putting any support behind it and no finance company has struck a deal with BMW to get a batch at a discounted price.
Plus I have seen the coupe priced far better than that. Where was that price from?