24 months in the past I leased a 2022 X1 28i, my first BMW. During the last yr I noticed articles the way it has glorious security rankings and the way reliability is predicted to be above common. I’m contemplating buying the car as a result of I actually prefer it and determine I’d have fairness within the automobile as a result of I’ve very low mileage and it has premium enhanced bundle. I dug out my lease and was stunned to see that after 4 years they peg the worth at 43% of unique MSRP. Not that I care an excessive amount of as simply makes my purchase out/residual cheaper, however curious why they depreciated it a lot over 4 years: MSRP 51,470 (I negotiated it to 47,950) and residual 22,132. Once I take a look at depreciation websites, looks like it ought to be round 25-30%. Simply curious if anybody is aware of why depreciation so excessive. I really like the automobile and it has every little thing I would like, together with HUD and sports activities seats. I truly like the stylish analog show blended with new expertise, bodily management buttons and a real shifter. Would you agree given all that I can buy it?