Guys and Gals,
we discussed this, usually people say buying is a better option if you sell after 5 years. Here is the dilemma: I am not sure about my location in 3 years (outside US maybe?). Therefore I argue, well let's buy, at least I can sell at any time and do not have to preterminate a lease agreement (costly). Since ED will save me ca. $4000 compared to MRSP and residual on lease is calculated on MRSP price (if they don't try to cheat), I wondered whether the above stated is still true. I used the Buy vs Lease calculator on Edmunds and it tells me with 36/15000 and MF 0.003 vs 60 or 48 ms loan at 5.75% BUY IT. So, do I come out ahead if I buy and sell after 3 years. Is this accurate or can one not use this calculator since residual price and negotiated selling price are $4000 apart? Thanks for your input!

PS: Test drove a jet black 330i automatic today, WOW, fast acceleration, I couldn't concentrate on anything else but thought interior was nice (A4 quality). Good room in back, beautiful design. Drool.. By the way, this forum is awesome, I gained so much insight just from reading previous posts, I am very thankful