buy my car out and upgrade VS lease new comp package?

asuh1991 · 11-08-2017, 08:16 PM

Hi guys,

Lease is ending in under a year for my nonzcp 2016 m4. So right now I am wondering which route is better to take. I have my eye on the maserati gt but am hesitating because the new model will come out hopefully in a few years so I want to wait and see.

That leaves me with two choices, should I keep my current car and throw a hex tune + mp suspension on it? Or should I do a lease on the new competition package m4?

Basically, I am wondering if having that tune and suspension will bring my car up to ZCP levels (maybe even surpass it?)

thank you!!

GrussGott · 11-09-2017, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by asuh1991

Hi guys,

Lease is ending in under a year for my nonzcp 2016 m4. So right now I am wondering which route is better to take. I have my eye on the maserati gt but am hesitating because the new model will come out hopefully in a few years so I want to wait and see.

That leaves me with two choices, should I keep my current car and throw a hex tune + mp suspension on it? Or should I do a lease on the new competition package m4?

Basically, I am wondering if having that tune and suspension will bring my car up to ZCP levels (maybe even surpass it?)

thank you!!

Losing 30 lbs and taking a driving class will bring your existing car up to or surpass ZCP levels.

The real question is, do you want an older non-ZCP car or a newer ZCP car?

You'll make the right choice.

///MPE · 11-09-2017, 02:16 PM

ZCP + Mods

Clark_Kent · 11-09-2017, 02:29 PM

I would say ZCP + mods. Do it again before the G80 comes out. With that said, whatever you do, please don't get a Maserati.

mrduder · 11-09-2017, 02:49 PM

Tune will for sure surpass the ZCP. I've had it for like a year and a half and it's been rock solid and amazinng. I'm in the same spot right now deciding what to do when my lease is up in less than a year.

FriedPiston · 11-09-2017, 02:54 PM

Extend the lease for 1-2 months, because lease rates on MY18 don't make sense right now. Even then, by the time you get around to getting a new M4, it will more than likely come equipped with the steel driveshaft as opposed to CFRP.

Once the lease is up, find someone who's looking to get rid of their MY17 ZCP lease, and do a lease take over instead.

espressoo · 11-09-2017, 03:10 PM

Your decision might depend on the buyout amount and whether or not you can sell it outright or swap the lease. If you can get that accomplished without taking a hit, I say do it. Otherwise it will always be in the back of your mind.

Of course, if you're taking a $5K hit to get rid of your 2016 M4 then you might as well keep it. It just really depends on your market up in Canada for an M4. In the US, there's great incentives on buying a new M3/M4 right now. The downside is taking a huge hit if you already own one and trying to get rid of it. Some are trying to sell their used 2016-17 cars for ~$5-8K less than buying a brand new 2018.

asuh1991 · 11-09-2017, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Clark_Kent

I would say ZCP + mods. Do it again before the G80 comes out. With that said, whatever you do, please don't get a Maserati.

See the thing is if I get the ZCP I would not want to mod it. Am I correct in thinking I am wasting the goodies that comes with the zcp if I mod the car? Like upgrading exhaust is a waste of the zcp exhaust, putting on a ecu tune will be wasting the zcp tune etc.

HAHAHAA everyone is telling me not to get it, I know its a pretty shitty car but I cannot get over the looks and sound of it.

I was also thinking M6 but its way too big.

GrussGott · 11-09-2017, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by asuh1991

HAHAHAA everyone is telling me not to get it, I know its a pretty shitty car but I cannot get over the looks and sound of it

Easy solution! drive it.

espressoo · 11-09-2017, 07:50 PM

If you don't plan to mod the ZCP and actually value your factory warranty then you should go with that route and trade up.

Clark_Kent · 11-10-2017, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by asuh1991

See the thing is if I get the ZCP I would not want to mod it. Am I correct in thinking I am wasting the goodies that comes with the zcp if I mod the car? Like upgrading exhaust is a waste of the zcp exhaust, putting on a ecu tune will be wasting the zcp tune etc.

HAHAHAA everyone is telling me not to get it, I know its a pretty shitty car but I cannot get over the looks and sound of it.

I was also thinking M6 but its way too big.

It depends on your definition of 'mod'. If you plan to go all out with mods (tune, wheels, suspension) you will essentially be paying for seats and some blacked out bits.

///M4ster Yoda · 11-10-2017, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Clark_Kent

Quote:

Originally Posted by asuh1991

See the thing is if I get the ZCP I would not want to mod it. Am I correct in thinking I am wasting the goodies that comes with the zcp if I mod the car? Like upgrading exhaust is a waste of the zcp exhaust, putting on a ecu tune will be wasting the zcp tune etc.

HAHAHAA everyone is telling me not to get it, I know its a pretty shitty car but I cannot get over the looks and sound of it.

I was also thinking M6 but its way too big.

It depends on your definition of 'mod'. If you plan to go all out with mods (tune, wheels, suspension) you will essentially be paying for seats and some blacked out bits.

Don't forget the fast and furious seat belts

Clark_Kent · 11-10-2017, 01:35 PM

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Don't forget the fast and furious seat belts

Ha! +1 for you sir. How could I forget about those?!

ctgeorge · 11-11-2017, 01:06 PM

A tad off topic...I'm financing my base '16 at .09%. (BMW had a special back in 3/16 at time of purchase)..Considered getting a '18 ZCP with Individual, but with interest rates in the 3 to 4% range, then more $ to get paint protection, Springs or M Performance Suspension was not worth it in the end.

Getting VF Stage 1 and having my dealer install front/rear Dinan sway bars. Already have Eibachs and coded for CS EDC, GTS DTC, Rear Diff etc. The performance will exceed the ZCP package and questionably be as good or better than the CS....But with that said your gambling with the powertrain warranty. Something that's not a factor with a bone stock ZCP or the upcoming CS.

Clark_Kent · 11-11-2017, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ctgeorge

A tad off topic...I'm financing my base '16 at .09%. (BMW had a special back in 3/16 at time of purchase)..Considered getting a '18 ZHP with Individual, but with interest rates in the 3 to 4% range, then more $ to get paint protection, Springs or M Performance Suspension was not worth it in the end.

Getting VF Stage 1 and having my dealer install front/rear Dinan sway bars. Already have Eibachs and coded for CS EDC, GTS DTC, Rear Diff etc. The performance will exceed the ZHP package and questionably be as good or better than the CS....But with that said your gambling with the powertrain warranty. Something that's not a factor with a bone stock ZHP or the upcoming CS.

ZHP? Do you mean ZCP?

ctgeorge · 11-11-2017, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Clark_Kent

ZHP? Do you mean ZCP?

my bad, correct ZCP

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asuh1991 Private First Class 128 Rep 187 Posts Drives: 335i, M4, RRS Autobiography Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	buy my car out and upgrade VS lease new comp package? Hi guys, Lease is ending in under a year for my nonzcp 2016 m4. So right now I am wondering which route is better to take. I have my eye on the maserati gt but am hesitating because the new model will come out hopefully in a few years so I want to wait and see. That leaves me with two choices, should I keep my current car and throw a hex tune + mp suspension on it? Or should I do a lease on the new competition package m4? Basically, I am wondering if having that tune and suspension will bring my car up to ZCP levels (maybe even surpass it?) thank you!!
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Clark_Kent Lieutenant Colonel 2228 Rep 1,897 Posts Drives: Retired Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	I would say ZCP + mods. Do it again before the G80 comes out. With that said, whatever you do, please don't get a Maserati.
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mrduder Captain 472 Rep 787 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (0)	Tune will for sure surpass the ZCP. I've had it for like a year and a half and it's been rock solid and amazinng. I'm in the same spot right now deciding what to do when my lease is up in less than a year.
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FriedPiston Colonel 1973 Rep 2,711 Posts Drives: Scraper Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: East Oakland, CA iTrader: (26)	Extend the lease for 1-2 months, because lease rates on MY18 don't make sense right now. Even then, by the time you get around to getting a new M4, it will more than likely come equipped with the steel driveshaft as opposed to CFRP. Once the lease is up, find someone who's looking to get rid of their MY17 ZCP lease, and do a lease take over instead.
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espressoo Major 899 Rep 1,009 Posts Drives: '18 M3 Comp\|'23 X5 45e\|'24 X7 Join Date: May 2017 Location: DMV iTrader: (1)	Your decision might depend on the buyout amount and whether or not you can sell it outright or swap the lease. If you can get that accomplished without taking a hit, I say do it. Otherwise it will always be in the back of your mind. Of course, if you're taking a $5K hit to get rid of your 2016 M4 then you might as well keep it. It just really depends on your market up in Canada for an M4. In the US, there's great incentives on buying a new M3/M4 right now. The downside is taking a huge hit if you already own one and trying to get rid of it. Some are trying to sell their used 2016-17 cars for ~$5-8K less than buying a brand new 2018.
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espressoo Major 899 Rep 1,009 Posts Drives: '18 M3 Comp\|'23 X5 45e\|'24 X7 Join Date: May 2017 Location: DMV iTrader: (1)	If you don't plan to mod the ZCP and actually value your factory warranty then you should go with that route and trade up.
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ctgeorge Second Lieutenant 314 Rep 273 Posts Drives: CIVIC M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Behind Enemy Lines iTrader: (1)	A tad off topic...I'm financing my base '16 at .09%. (BMW had a special back in 3/16 at time of purchase)..Considered getting a '18 ZCP with Individual, but with interest rates in the 3 to 4% range, then more $ to get paint protection, Springs or M Performance Suspension was not worth it in the end. Getting VF Stage 1 and having my dealer install front/rear Dinan sway bars. Already have Eibachs and coded for CS EDC, GTS DTC, Rear Diff etc. The performance will exceed the ZCP package and questionably be as good or better than the CS....But with that said your gambling with the powertrain warranty. Something that's not a factor with a bone stock ZCP or the upcoming CS. Last edited by ctgeorge; 11-11-2017 at 03:16 PM..
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