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Replying to: sjaieve (Mar 12, 2008 8:35 am) Another remarkable example- I saw a Mazda Miata beat a Ferrari and Porsche on Motorsport TV last Saturday-expalin that to me?
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Replying to: blueguydotcom (Mar 11, 2008 10:49 pm) One can probably get a GS350 close to invoice now a days so that's already something like 4k below MSRP. By the way, does BMW pay for my ticket to Germany and all the room and boards? If not then maybe one should take that into consideration in order to make an apple to apple comparison which a good shopper always does. Also, let's not forget the rental car fee if this is your only car because I believe with ED one would have to turn in the car at the time of purchase if a trade-in is involved. Because the car doesn't arrive until something like 4 weeks after you took delivery in Germany. A smart and good shopper always takes every single penny into the consideration.
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Replying to: sjaieve (Mar 12, 2008 8:35 am)
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Replying to: louiswei (Mar 12, 2008 9:24 am) It's called a vacation.  Some people take those. Sadly in the US we don't get nearly enough PTO. My last vacation was two weeks in Thailand in Nov, 07. Before that I spent a few weeks in Europe for my 06 ED. Whether I get a car or not, another trip to Europe will be in the cards. Also, let's not forget the rental car fee if this is your only car because I believe with ED one would have to turn in the car at the time of purchase if a trade-in is involved. There's a word for someone that trades in cars on purchase. Barnum used it...what is that word... A smart and good shopper always takes every single penny into the consideration. I could break all that down for you too but it'll get boring. Needless to say, Frequent Flyer miles are easy to create with credit cards and free hotel stays and/or great deals are easy to find too. 
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Replying to: blueguydotcom (Mar 12, 2008 9:39 am) I usually go somewhere else for vacations other than Europe. Also, what if my car buying schedule doesn't agree with my vacation schedule? Frequent Flyer miles are easy to create with credit cards and free hotel stays and/or great deals are easy to find too. I have frequent flyer miles too but I would rather use them for my "real vacations" instead of going to Europe and pick up the car. Also, I rather use my credit cards to create more meaningful incentives such as racking up thousands of dollars for my next Lexus purchase. I understand that based on YOUR lifestyle ED is certainly a good and smart option for car shopping. However, let's keep in mind that it may not be the case across the board for every car shoppers out there.
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Replying to: blueguydotcom (Mar 12, 2008 9:34 am) The GS is no 5er but it'll hold its own on curvy and hilly roads. I've tried a GS350 through an autoX type of course before, although it is a bit on the soft side but it went through the course smoothly. |
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Replying to: louiswei (Mar 12, 2008 9:59 am)
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Replying to: billyperks2 (Mar 12, 2008 9:16 am) There is a general tendency for the X28i to be overrated, yes its a BMW but its not the real deal, the real deal is the X35i. I have respect for that car, its fast and if you tell me its got better driving dynamics, heck, I will believe you. In addition, you probably paid more than anyone else driving the ELLPS so you deserve to be faster. It boils down to the "more money I pay, more I need" argument. With the kind of performance you get for the X35i, the lack of other options available on other ELLPS becomes petty. Not on the X28i though
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Replying to: sjaieve (Mar 12, 2008 11:59 am) I'm not defending the X2.8 but clearly this is your humble opinion. I agree specificially with regards to you, you should pay more for more horsepower. Everybody doesn't think like that and BMW recognizes this. |
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Replying to: sjaieve (Mar 12, 2008 11:59 am) Some time in the next year I'll be buying a new car, and the top five contenders are as follows: 1) Audi 2.0T 6-Speed S-Line (via European Delivery) 2) 2001-2003 BMW 530i Sedan 5-Speed Sport Package 3) BMW 328i Coupe 6-Speed Sport Package (via European Delivery) 4) BMW 328i Sedan 6-Speed Sport Package (via European Delivery) 2) 2001-2002 BMW 540i Sedan 6-Speed Sport Package Notice that every one of those cars can be had with a bigger/badder/faster (and thirstier) engine. FWIW, the only reason why the 540i is on the list is that I really like E39s with a stick shift and lots of other goodies, goodies that are often hard to find in the 530i but yet seem to be on virtually every 540i from that vintage. Best Regards, Shipo |
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