[otherman]

Looking to lease an iX50:

• A dealer an hour drive away offered 11% off MSRP
• A dealer 20 minutes away offered 10% off MSRP

Does the lease origination dealer matter at all once I have the keys?

• Do I ever need to go back to the dealer that I leased from?
• Can I get service from any BMW dealer?
• Can I return the car at any BMW dealer?

If not, seems like I should go with the 11% off dealer...

[LVBMW]

Originally Posted by otherman

Looking to lease an iX50:

• A dealer an hour drive away offered 11% off MSRP
• A dealer 20 minutes away offered 10% off MSRP

Does the lease origination dealer matter at all once I have the keys?

• Do I ever need to go back to the dealer that I leased from?
• Can I get service from any BMW dealer?
• Can I return the car at any BMW dealer?

If not, seems like I should go with the 11% off dealer...

It matters not. I leased through a broker from a dealer on the other side of the country for a better discount. You never need to return to the original dealer. You can get service and warranty repairs from any dealer. You can return the car to any dealer at lease end. The closer dealer won't match the 11% of the more distant dealer to earn your business?

[exxxviii]

Originally Posted by otherman

Does the dealer that I lease from matter?

Nope.

[otherman]

Originally Posted by LVBMW

It matters not. I leased through a broker from a dealer on the other side of the country for a better discount. You never need to return to the original dealer. You can get service and warranty repairs from any dealer. You can return the car to any dealer at lease end. The closer dealer won't match the 11% of the more distant dealer to earn your business?

Good to hear — that matches that I thought. I assume dealers don't prioritize cars they leased in any way when it comes to servicing them?

The closer dealer may be willing to match; I'm waiting to hear back from them. Further away dealer is smaller and moves far fewer iX. I figure they may have been willing to go lower because of that? No clue. I've seen such a wide range of offers: everything from 1% to 11%.

[LVBMW]

Originally Posted by otherman

Good to hear — that matches that I thought. I assume dealers don't prioritize cars they leased in any way when it comes to servicing them?

The closer dealer may be willing to match; I'm waiting to hear back from them. Further away dealer is smaller and moves far fewer iX. I figure they may have been willing to go lower because of that? No clue. I've seen such a wide range of offers: everything from 1% to 11%.

I don't think dealers are supposed to prioritize anyone over anyone else for service. Having said that, the iX doesn't need its first routine service for two years (assuming no malfunctions requiring service).

[Kennethjk]

On the other hand, if there is any issue and you need a loaner, will you get one quickly?

I received my car in another area thru a broker, had to bring it in to my local dealer for a broken horn and I was given a loaner right away.

You shouldn’t have an issue but if dealer is short of loaners it just might take some time to get one.

[LuisBoston]

Originally Posted by otherman

Looking to lease an iX50:

A dealer an hour drive away offered 11% off MSRP
A dealer 20 minutes away offered 10% off MSRP

Does the lease origination dealer matter at all once I have the keys?
NO

Do I ever need to go back to the dealer that I leased from?
NO

Can I get service from any BMW dealer?
YES

Can I return the car at any BMW dealer?
YES

If not, seems like I should go with the 11% off dealer...

Depends what the other terms of the lease are. Are the options the same? Get write ups from both.

[ssingh1975]

Nope. I leased my Ford Ranger from Tracy Ford. Did a early buyout and dropped it off at my local Elk Grove Ford (did my paperwork there and literally 5 miles from my house).

Planning to do the same with my IX. Realized EV is not my cuppa tea and I might switch to a plug in hybrid Jeep Wranger instead (already own a diesel Gladiator that gets me over 500 miles + in winter and all heated seats on full blast with 33" mud terrain tires).

[JSTARR]

I always go to the dealer with the best reputation for customer service. They all have a culture, positive or negative or can't be bothered.
When you find one that tries to do the right thing consistently, it is worth much more than a point or additional miles.

[Windshieldfarmer]

Originally Posted by ssingh1975

Nope. I leased my Ford Ranger from Tracy Ford. Did a early buyout and dropped it off at my local Elk Grove Ford (did my paperwork there and literally 5 miles from my house).

Planning to do the same with my IX. Realized EV is not my cuppa tea and I might switch to a plug in hybrid Jeep Wranger instead (already own a diesel Gladiator that gets me over 500 miles + in winter and all heated seats on full blast with 33" mud terrain tires).

FYI - not related to this thread. I have a JL with the 2.0 engine…it sounds like 💩, especially on startup. Lots of problems with that thing. Never again. Good luck.

[LVBMW]

Originally Posted by Windshieldfarmer

FYI - not related to this thread. I have a JL with the 2.0 engine…it sounds like 💩, especially on startup. Lots of problems with that thing. Never again. Good luck.

Jeep was rated dead last by Consumer Reports. Not a single tested model was recommended.

[Windshieldfarmer]

Originally Posted by LVBMW

Jeep was rated dead last by Consumer Reports. Not a single tested model was recommended.

Based on my experience that seems spot on. Enjoy the off road capabilities of the Wrangler but not all of the problems.

[CaboM4]

Originally Posted by otherman

Looking to lease an iX50:

• A dealer an hour drive away offered 11% off MSRP
• A dealer 20 minutes away offered 10% off MSRP

Does the lease origination dealer matter at all once I have the keys?

• Do I ever need to go back to the dealer that I leased from?
• Can I get service from any BMW dealer?
• Can I return the car at any BMW dealer?

If not, seems like I should go with the 11% off dealer...

Absolutely not ... I lease/buy every BMW from wherever I get the best deal. I only service it at one particular NJ dealership with top techs and great service, and I always turn-in my leases to the same dealership. Fun fact ... I've never once bought/leased a car from them. Their service dept is fantastic, but the sales dept is tighter than a frog's ass when it comes to making deals!

[javapro]

Originally Posted by CaboM4

Absolutely not ... I lease/buy every BMW from wherever I get the best deal. I only service it at one particular NJ dealership with top techs and great service, and I always turn-in my leases to the same dealership. Fun fact ... I've never once bought/leased a car from them. Their service dept is fantastic, but the sales dept is tighter than a frog's ass when it comes to making deals!

CaboM4, which NJ dealer is that?