Originally Posted by PimTac
Like a normal buyer he should test drive both and compare but it sounds like he has made his choice already.
Good luck with that.
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The person in question has driven and researched every vehicle in this category (and some out of it), and landed on the X1. Not sure how how your comment has any relevance.
The question is really new vs. used--and why on earth someone would by a new one vs. a slightly used off-lease one. After reading some of the responses though, it's pretty clear that BMW's business model seems predicated upon a lot of leases.
Like a normal buyer he should test drive both and compare but it sounds like he has made his choice already.
Good luck with that.
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The person in question has driven and researched every vehicle in this category (and some out of it), and landed on the X1. Not sure how how your comment has any relevance.
The question is really new vs. used--and why on earth someone would by a new one vs. a slightly used off-lease one. After reading some of the responses though, it's pretty clear that BMW's business model seems predicated upon a lot of leases.