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Replying to: vokey1 (Nov 15, 2008 8:28 am) Any way, I'm playing a game of chicken the economy is tanking, the market lost another 500 pts the other day, I was the ONLY person on the dealer's lot looking at cars on a saturday afternoon. No salesman even came outside. Let's see what happens. One salesman from another dealership spilled the beans to me once and said the longer the car is on the lot, the more they lower the price, something to do with the bank interest. I want to get it for $36K but I won't I know that. They're not going to drop $3000.off the price.
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Replying to: gardis (Nov 15, 2008 1:50 pm) This happened to me. A woman pulled my name and phone number from the dealer's service records and called me several times to ask questions about the 2001 X5 4.4i that I had traded in after a year (I only keep vehicles for a year). She was relatively nice, but it was very annoying and I finally had to tell her to stop calling and go read the owners manual. (It's amazing how many people buy an expensive luxury vehicle that is loaded with technology and don't even have the intelligence to crack open the owner's manual.) |
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I was about to purchase a 15yr old Ferrari TR last summer but the porsche dealer didn't have any records. I felt a little weird but got the phone number of the guy who traded it in and called him and left a message. Never heard anything back so I just dropped it. I think it took a stiff glass of Crown to justify calling him in the first place 
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Replying to: gardis (Nov 15, 2008 1:50 pm) |
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What do you think of this CPO deal, it has the sport package. Seems like a lot of mileage though to me: 2007 BMW 5 Series 530i 2007 BMW 5 Series 530i Prices Price: $34,990 Bodystyle: 4 door Sedan Engine: 3.0 6 CYL. Transmission: Automatic Ext. Color: Alpine White Int. Color: Black Mileage: 30,463 Stock Number: PBR1515 VIN: WBANE73507CM53029 Model Code: 0750 |
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Guys what do you think of this deal for a new (purchase). Please advise me, I'm looking at the CPO program but this looks good, what do you think: 2008 BMW 528xi Brand New ! Blow Out Special ! ** Lease For Only $599 With 0 Down** or Buy For Only $46,870 Brand New ! Blow Out Special ! ** Lease For Only $599 With 0 Down** or Buy For Only $46,870 Price: $51,770 Exterior Color: Space Gray Metallic Interior Color: Gray Dakota Leather Transmission: Automatic Transmission Cylinders: 6
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Replying to: gardis (Nov 20, 2008 1:24 pm) I would also take a trip over to the Infiniti dealer and have a look an an M45/M35. I consider an Audi A6 as well. There are any number of better equipped cars out there for the same money. Don't be too hasty to jump on that "deal," and choose wisely. |
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The battery was dead in my 2002 530i SP 5 speed yesterday morning after 130,651 miles. My computer information was not recovered, but last week my averages were 26.7 MPG and 51.2 MPH. My total maintenance cost to date is $10,608.03 ($0.081/mile) without extended warranty or maintenance plans. Costs by year are: Odometer Miles Costs Costs/mile 2002 5110 5110 $ 117.59 $0.023 2003 14837 9727 $ 43.38 $0.004 2004 37893 23056 $ 1791.35 $0.078 2005 60089 22196 $ 1744.21 $0.079 2006 75365 15276 $ 1609.38 $0.105 2007 105228 29863 $ 3185.51 $0.107 2008 130651 25423 $ 2116.61 $0.083 Scheduled Costs: $ 2797.98 $0.021 Recurring Costs: $ 5739.12 $0.044 Damage Costs: $ 668.00 $0.005 Unscheduled Costs: $ 1402.63 $0.011 The original brakes and clutch are still functioning. The radiator was replaced preventively at 75k miles as well as transmission and differential fluids at the same time. The biggest expense is tires (4 sets) and a set of wheels and winter tires.
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Replying to: 530ir1150r (Dec 11, 2008 6:51 am) I have extensive records as well but break it down differently. Our dollars are close but we don't drive that much (6k to 7k a year) so our cpm is more than double at $0.181. My mpg is high 20's when I drive and my wife (her car) is low 20's. Oil changes (including BMW "free" ones) $281 MB1 0W-40 Two sets of tyres $1,785 Bridgestone RE750's (27k) and now RE960's Other Maintenance $6,800 (including all other fluids changed, complete new cooling system (pm) upgraded brakes and a rebuilt drive shaft) Damage (front valance several times) $1,500 Not inexpensive over almost 7 years but for this type of vehicle that is very enjoyable to drive.....money well spent. We are keeping this one for many many more years. |
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