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Re: The saga continues... [drddo #1295] by adawaal
May 15, 2004 (3:14 pm)
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Replying to: drddo (May 15, 2004 12:37 pm)

Well, I did it today. Bit the bullet and bought and new 325xi. Got it in steel blue metallic (sorry, drddo: I'll never have another black car due to EVERYTHING showing up dirty on the color), AT, premium, cold pkg, leather for an even $34k. I felt pretty good about it as invoice on this car is about $34,700 to $34,800 depending on where you get your numbers. The $1250 dealer cash comes in handy!
 
I don't know what I'm allowed to say as far as what dealership, what salesman, etc., but this was from a very large BMW dealership in downtown Chicago. I'm sure I could have worked the deal for a few hundred more bucks by playing one dealer against another, but my time is far more valuable than that tiny amount of money. From the time we sat down and he showed me the sticker, we were shaking hands on the $34,000 within five minutes. No muss, no fuss.
 
Just to let everyone know, they have a significant number of 325xi's left at this dealership. I checked the stamp on the driver's door and mine was built 12/03, so probably got there in January. There is at least one of every color except for that dark emerald green at the warehouse, so it should be pretty easy for anyone/everyone to get a decent deal here in Chicagoland for the 325xi.
 
I know there are some Chicago-area folks who have been posting that they're looking for a BMW 3-series. I assume it's OK for me to give you the details if you e-mail me.
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by kdshapiro
May 15, 2004 (4:56 pm)
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The rules of the road seem to be you can mention the dealer, but leave off names and phone numbers.
 
Congrats on your purchase.
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Re: The saga continues... [drddo #1295] by phauol
May 15, 2004 (10:07 pm)
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Replying to: drddo (May 15, 2004 12:37 pm)

drddo
 
BMW looks great in black. I had a 3series in sapphire black before and an X5 in jet black now. As you may know, they look no difference from a distance but personally I like the jet black better and you can save a few hundred more. I just leased a 325i in silver gray and it is a very charming color too. Yes, black color car is easier to "look" dirty especially after rain and the scratch will make you crazy but it looks better when it is cleaned and waxed. You won't regret to have a BMW in black, it is just better than the other color IMO
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Re: The saga continues... [drddo #1295] by kyfdx HOST
May 16, 2004 (8:49 am)
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Replying to: drddo (May 15, 2004 12:37 pm)

If you have to get the black, get the Sapphire metallic, but the silver-gray would be a much better choice in IMHO.
 
regards,
kyfdx
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Re: The saga continues... [adawaal #1296] by kyfdx HOST
May 16, 2004 (8:52 am)
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Replying to: adawaal (May 15, 2004 3:14 pm)

You can name the dealer... it sounds like Perillo. I'm not surprised if it is..they seem to be the most aggressive on pricing of the Chicago dealerships.
 
regards,
kyfdx
(steel blue)
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Still looking by drddo
May 18, 2004 (1:12 pm)
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Well, it seems the local Detroit dealers would rather not have my business. They did come down a bit more, but still around $700 above what I am being quoted from multiple dealers in the Chicago area. Since plane tickets only cost $109, I can't pass that price up. I tried to point out that they were still making a tidy profit at what I am presenting to them, but my logic fell on deaf ears. Too bad, both salesmen I was dealing with here are really nice guys!
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Down to 2! by drddo
May 19, 2004 (7:20 am)
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Ok, I have it narrowed down to 2 different cars. Both are titanium silver, gray leather, auto, premium, and cold weather. One has xenons. The model with the xenons will cost me $906 more, both because of the xenons and the fact that it is currently in production, and the car without xenons was built in 11/2003 and is on the dealer's lot. Cars built after January have a base price increase of $300, so the xenons are costing $606. The car will be delivered in mid-June, which may actually work out better for me than picking up the other car in May. Any thoughts?
-drddo
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Re: Down to 2! [drddo #1302] by kyfdx HOST
May 19, 2004 (7:23 am)
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Replying to: drddo (May 19, 2004 7:20 am)

I love the xenons.. Worth the money, in my opinion. What is MSRP? And how much off?
 
regards,
kyfdx
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Re: Down to 2! [kyfdx #1303] by drddo
May 19, 2004 (7:33 am)
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Replying to: kyfdx (May 19, 2004 7:23 am)

MSRP is $38,545. He is selling it for $35,095, a discount of $3450! The car without the xenons would be $3356 below MSRP. It may be silly, but I also like the idea of buying one in production, rather than one that had been sitting on a lot for 6 months. And I do love the xenons on my Audi...
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Re: Down to 2! [drddo #1304] by kyfdx HOST
May 19, 2004 (7:41 am)
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Replying to: drddo (May 19, 2004 7:33 am)

I don't know about you, but my car is garaged. The one on the lot may be fine, but it is has been sitting out for over six months. I'd pay extra just for the xenons, and getting a "fresh" one is a bonus.
 
Even taking into account the $1250 incentive, that is a great price.
 
regards,
kyfdx

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