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Why Buy Electric with Patrick BMW?

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Electric vehicles (EV) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) are all the rage recently, and for good reason. They still have that classic, professional BMW standard you’ve grown accustomed to, but these models are much more environmentally friendly. However, there is still a lot of confusion surrounding these types of vehicles and we understand. With new technology there often comes more questions than answers. However, we at Patrick BMW have laid out a few of our favorite reasons as to why you should go electric with us.
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Understanding Taxes and Fees When You Buy a Car with Patrick BMW

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The excitement of buying a car at Patrick BMW can oftentimes overshadow some of the finer details in the process. No, we are not talking about what air freshener you should choose for your new ride, or the first song you should play when you pull off the sales lot. But we’re talking about taxes. Taxes are ever-important nowadays in the car world, especially in Illinois when compared to other places around the country. We at Patrick BMW felt that it would be important to give you a rundown of what to expect when you buy a car with…
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Leasing vs Buying a Vehicle

Leasing vs buying at Patrick BMW?
Some do and some don’t. Some will and some won’t.

What does it mean to lease a vehicle?

Leasing allows you to get into a more expensive vehicle or one with more options because you are only paying for the time you are using it. Technically, the leasing company owns the car and they are borrowing it to you for the approved time and mileage of use. There are lower out-of-pockets costs when acquiring and maintaining the vehicle. Monthly payments are lower, and you get the pleasure of owning a new car every few years. The drawback is…

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