BMW have in most cases made good looking cars, although in recent years there has been criticism regarding the styling, where it has been just too bold in certain cases, especially the 5 series. Even so, this still has not stoped other manufacturers mirroring the lines, including the French, even marketing their cars as looking German. But with the new 2010 BMW 3 Series convertible, you can throw the criticism in the bin, as this car is just stunning in every way. The hard top technology is now in BMW’s vehicles also, which adds to the practicability of the cars and takes away the edge certain French cars had whilst BMW stayed firm with soft tops. Match this with the driving experience and engine technology and you cant imaging this being anything bit a winner. There are still very few videos out there, of this new design, but this one is available and shows the car with its roof up at the end.
March 4, 2010
BMW In Geneva
It is the start of the 2010 Geneva Motor show and many manufacturers including BMW are looking to a brighter future in 2010 and beyond. Motor shows are an ideal place to show off concept cars and in this case it is the concept BMW 5 Series Active Hybrid, which is set the dynamics of hybrid technology to a new level. New BMW cars on show, includes the new BMW X5, the new BMW 3 Series Coupe and cabriolet. There are new engines for the BMW 1 series coupe and convertible.
The Geneva motor show is live form the 4th March to 14thy 2010, and expect an atmosphere just that little bit more positive than last year. BMW continues to drive technology to the next level to give you a driving experience of a lifetime.
December 5, 2009
Returning You BMW Contract Hire Car
Just like all other car lease companies there is a return process for contract hire clients. Tp BMW the process is simple just phone the relevenat number and BMW will collect, but from a contractual point of view it is a godd idea to check over what was agreed when you first took out the BMW contract hire agreement. Examples of this are the agreed mileage, make sure you have got beyond what was agreed or you may get a hefty fine, then look at the bodywork and the standard teh car is supposed to be in. It may be worthwhile, cleaning it and looking for scratches that may be added to your final fee.
Then there is the service history. Most contract hire agreements insist you service the car at certain intervals, so make sure you have left the right documentaions ot prove servicing did occur. You may find new European rules that state you have more flexibility in who you choose to service the car, but still make sure you did this correctly.
With all this taken car of, you should have trouble free BMW contract hire return experience.
November 30, 2009
BMW Early Lease Swap
Swapalease is keen to let you know that in the USA you get out of that BMW car lease deal and if you are in the market for the same, you can get a good deal by taking over someone elses car lease contract. The video remininding us, is not that well prouced, in fact it is nothing more than a powerpoint presentation, but it reminds us that BMW car lease is probably one of the most popular contracts to take out because of the better residual values these German made vehicles hold.
November 6, 2009
BMW -Where Luxury meets High Performance
The ultimate automobile leader in style and comfort, BMW has consistently won the best reviews for its great performing luxurious world cars. Over the years the brand has launched a wide range of models that have been extremely successful in the market due to the unique balance of high performance and lavish designing providing users with a supreme driving experience.
With its varied production line, the auto brand has launched a wide range of cars over the years to suit the diverse needs of its customers while maintaining the highest standard of performance and quality. The following section lists some of the best known and latest models that have been launched by BMW to assist buyers in making a suitable choice and ensure that they have a unique and truly satisfying driving experience:
1. BMW mini-series – Available in convertible, coupe and hatchback models like the E81, E82 and E 87 versions, the 1 series of BMW consists of the brands smallest cars which were introduced in the year 2004.
2. Compact models – A wide range of trendy and compact models have been manufactured under the 3 series which is right now launching its fifth generation forms such as the E90 sports sedan, E91 station wagon and the E92 and 93 coupe and convertibles.
3. Mid-sized executive cars – The brands medium sized executive cars are manufactured under its 5 series which is launching one of the most awaited models known as the 5 Series F07 Gran Turismo, a hybrid between a SUV and a station wagon.
4. Luxury sport vehicles – Famous for some of the grandest luxury sport models like the E63 and the E64, BMW’s 6 Series contains cars engineered for high road performance which are available in coupe and convertible forms.
5. Executive sedans –The 7 series of automobiles contain top end luxury sedans which feature some of the most innovative and clean technologies including the world’s first hydrogen fuelled combustion engines emitting only vaporized water as a by-product.
6. Sports Activity Vehicles – This range contains BMW’s E83-X3 which was launched in 2003 and was the brands first hybrid SUV also known as a Sports Activity Vehicle. The X6 form is another upgraded version which was introduced in 2007 under the name of a “Sports Activity Coupe”.
7. M series models – Some of the best known models under this range include the M3, M5 and M6 series containing the V7 and V10 powered versions which have won rave reviews in the market due to their strong engine performance and sleek exteriors.
Held in the automobile industry as a benchmark of superior performance and designing, BMW is the ultimate choice when it comes to buying a luxury car with unparalleled performance.
Summary – When it comes to luxury cars, BMW models have always set the benchmark of quality in the automobile industry. Some of the latest and most well known versions of BMW include its mini-series, compact cars, mid-size executive models, luxury sports vehicles, executive sedans, sports activity vehicles and the BMW M series.
By guest blogger Atul
Why Lease a BMW Through Contract Hire?
Driving a luxury car like BMW is an experience in itself. Buying these high end luxury cars remains an unfulfilled dream for many. However, one can possibly possess a BMW by exploring the option of contract hire. Contract hire refers to the method where you can lease a vehicle for a specific period of time on making monthly payments. This is a good opportunity to help you procure a vehicle without worrying about its maintenance and depreciation, and most importantly, without incurring huge capital expenditure.
The following reasons make leasing a BMW through contract hire a good option:
1. Flexibility: You do not have to deal with the hassles involved in selling your car when you plan to change it. Lease is for a pre-determined period and on expiry of the lease term, the vehicle will automatically revert back to the leasing company.
2. Economical: Apart from being spared from incurring a huge capital investment for purchasing a car, you also benefit by choosing a payment option that matches your requirements. For example, if you don’t normally drive a lot of miles per year, so a payment option based on miles is suitable for you.
3. You don’t have to worry about the depreciation of the vehicle.
4. It gives you the option to choose a maintenance package, and by doing so you will only be responsible for the general upkeep of the vehicle.
Keep in mind the following points before you contract hire a BMW:
1. Determine your needs: Ascertain the time duration for which you want to have the car and also see if you have any intention of purchasing the car on expiry of the lease. If that is the case, then contract hire is not the ideal option for you.
2. Explore various available options: Many leasing companies offer vehicles on contract hire basis, so to maintain a competitive edge, they come up with different payment plans, sometimes even customise it based on prospective lessee’s needs.
3. Choose a plan that matches your requirements and make sure that you afford to pay the monthly payments. Remember that on making a default in payments, the vehicle will be repossessed by the leasing company.
4. You will be required to pay a deposit amount, which will be around the sum total of 3 months payment. So arrange your finance accordingly.
The concept of contract hire sounds exciting and tempting, but you must take time to consider everything involved in the process in order to arrive at a right decision. You should carefully analyze if leasing is the right option for you. This will depend on various factors like your financial position, requirements and whether you wish to buy the car on completion of the lease period. You will find many leasing companies offering cars at various payment options. You should make a responsible decision and choose the best possible deal.
Summary- Getting a BMW through contract hire is a good option if you wish to use the car for a specific period of time and are not interested in purchasing it after completion of the lease term. If offers various benefits like easy monthly payments, no major capital expenditure and no hassles about maintenance and depreciation of the property.
By guest blogger Atul
October 25, 2009
The Story Of Joy
The latest TV advert from BMW states that evry BMW is designed and built for the Joy of the driver. It goes through the whole range of BMW’s amd includes some from the past also, to show you it is all about emotions and every BMW is a form of joy created for that purpose. You can see the making of joy from the BMW website here, but if you don’t want to leave our BMW blog you can see it the completed version just below..
There is not doubt that owners of BMW’s love driving where possibly a Mercedes it is more about being driven.
Maybe emotion is what car leasing business owners are looking for when choosing a car. After all, most cars tend to be drivem alone, rather than driving others and when you work had and do a lot of milage, choosing a car that suits the emotion applies to lease cars as well as buying.
BMW Wheels Issue on Watchdog
BMW are normally not associated with press regarding bad manufacture or customer service, but this week saw a BBC report on its TV programme watchdog that criticised some low profile wheels fitted on many models of BMW. Many BMW drivers have found themselves having to fork out for replacement wheels as cracks have appeared on these expensive allow low profile rims. To compound the issue when customers complained to BMW, they got little luck in terms of free replacements; they were informed that they must have driven over pot holes hard. The BMW drivers all denied this saying, that any driving was no more than the norm and they had never had any issues with this before with any other car. It was expressed that BMW do not have this issue in any other country and so believe it is the state of UK roads and heavy driving rather than the quality of the wheels. However BMW owners disagree stating that other cars do not have this issue and it must be a manufacturer’s defect.
No clear answer was delivered during the show as BMW have not yet backed down on the issue, the only course seems to be for all buyers to come together and go to BMW using a third party. There was one example where a BMW owner had taken BMW to court and had won.
This is unusual for BMW a company that prides itself in the joy of driving and building quality cars that last a long time, this programme may get people think twice about buying or leasing a new BMW in future.
BMW is a major player in the leasing market and many will want to know what the solution is when choosing a business car, it may be that Audi or Mercedes get the deal, unless it is sorted soon, there is currently nothing on the BMW website as a reply.
September 24, 2009
BMW 5 Series Review From Parkers
If there was ever a car that hit the mark for executive travel it would be the BMW 5 Series, that has been the best seller in its class for some time now. Bmw’s commitment to driving experience, quality engineering and innovation has kept the 5 series ahead of some pretty good cars. The 5 series range will keep anyone interested in economy to speed happy, with the diesel models pretty much being the best in their class keeping business expenses down and the car lease industry alive, where the power of larger engine turbo engine petrol engines, keeps the speed merchant happy.
These cars hold their value well, which means BMW car lease options can be as cheap as other makes, then wehn running costs are also factored in, you find businesses prepared to look for new BMW 5 series car lease, rather than buying an older less efficient model. the styling didn’t go down well in 2003 when this latest style was introduced, but with some refining this is now looking good.
The review below is from Parkers, the price guide book publisher and gives some real insight to the benefit of owning a BMW 5 Series.
September 21, 2009
BMW Z4 Review Painting Picture
This maybe is no longer a new video and the new BMW Z4 has been around for several months now, but it is only recently that the reviews from car magazines such as Top Gear and Fifth Gear have come into play. It seems that the new Z4 is much better than the old, with Jezza from Top Gear suggesting gthis is what he would buy before the Porshe Boxster which is not something he would have said about the old one. Not sure I like the Z4 as a painter though.
For us though the biggest change is the hard coupe roof on the roadster rather than the soft top of its earlier model. Yes it has better handling, but not all of us have access to to a track to try it out and to be honest, not all of us even put our BMW’s though the paces. We just like the Z4 becuase it looks great, is reliable and its a BMW, what more can we say. You could look at BMW Z4 lease here.