I'm down to a choice between a 535i or a 550i that I'll be ordering for a European delivery this summer.
I'm loading up with most of the gadgetry and it results in a less than $5,000 difference between the 2 models because of so many options for the 550i being standard or less cost than the 535i.
I'm estimating less than 10,000 miles per year. My previous 750li had 24,000 miles after 3 1/2 years.
I like the better gas mileage of the 6 cylinder but what I don't know is if my total cost of ownership is actually less or very close for the 550i after considering resale value after trading in 4 years later and the gas consumption difference. If it is, I may as well go for more power.
What do you think?
I'm loading up with most of the gadgetry and it results in a less than $5,000 difference between the 2 models because of so many options for the 550i being standard or less cost than the 535i.
I'm estimating less than 10,000 miles per year. My previous 750li had 24,000 miles after 3 1/2 years.
I like the better gas mileage of the 6 cylinder but what I don't know is if my total cost of ownership is actually less or very close for the 550i after considering resale value after trading in 4 years later and the gas consumption difference. If it is, I may as well go for more power.
What do you think?