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Through an aquantance at the dealership (Russel BMW in Ellicott City, MD), I was able to get a price of $2,700 below MSRP (a profit of $1,125 over Invoice). The problem was that they werent able to give me a price on the car with Comfort Acces. Their explanation was that because of the price spike that was to go into effect on 7/20, they dont know the price for Comfort Access and their system would not allow them to order it. I took their quote and said I'd think about it. I then drove to the dealership I went to on my very first visit to see the 3 series. I was hesistant to go there because the manager said he was going to call me back previous with an answer to one of my questions and never did. I spoke to a sales rep who offered me 500 below MSRP, I said thank you and started walking out. On my way out, he was following me and introduced me to his manager again. The sales rep was not aware of my previous visit. The gen manager remembered me and then I pulled out the paper from Russel with their offer. He said he could match it but not go below it. I then asked about Comfort Access and he said thats not a problem and he'd throw it in for the Invoice price of $455. As it stands now, I have given them a $500 deposit for the car. My current concern is that if the price on the car does go up, they will force it on me at the last minute. So I dont know if I should stay with this guy, or find another dealer that sounds more solid and trust worthy than this dealership (Northwest). |
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BigPapi: I have bene told it's all about the tires. I have a Volvo XC90 that is terrific in the snow, but I put Nokian WRs (I think) on it - the only 4-season tire that also has the snowflake on it. I was told that the 90 is awful in the snow with the 4-season Michelins on it, and I didn't want to chance it, so I bought the Nokians, which I keep on for 6 months of the year (when I am likely to go to Tahoe for the weekend). I'd do the same in Boston. 3-season performance tires (on your beemer) from May 1- October 30, and then the snowies from Nov. 1-April 30. You'll be golden. (and your performance tires will last twice as long, by they way - all you need is a place to store the unused tires)
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Replying to: eds1300 (Jul 19, 2005 9:07 pm) |
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| Thanks to all of you on this board who alerted the rest of us to the price increase. I spoke to 3 dealersin the past few days and when I brought up the price increase they all had no idea. They had to check with their managers and sure enough a memo was sent but many weren't even aware of it until after I brought it up. I ordered yesterday 7/20, so hopefully I will avoid the increase. I've been following these forums for a while now and always gain valuable information so thanks again! | |
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Replying to: rhmass (Jul 19, 2005 12:11 pm) |
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Replying to: kyfdx (Jul 07, 2005 9:36 am) |
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$43,545 MSRP $41,500 Selling price $42,125 Cap cost (selling price + acq.fee) 3yr/45K lease Residual 59% MF .0025 Payment $626/mo.+ tax.. $676/mo. with 8% tax included.. Sorry...these numbers with a $3000 trade in???
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Replying to: devildogg79 (Jul 21, 2005 10:31 pm) 3 Year (15K) MSRP $43,545.00 Selling $41,500.00 Net Cap Cost $39,125.00 Residual 59.00% Term: 36 Miles: 15000 Amount used $13,433.45 Depr pmt $373.15 Money Factor .0025 Interest $162.04 Lease pmt b4 tax $535.19 Sales Tax $42.82 Total Pmt $578.01 $2000 off MSRP looks really good. What options are you getting on your vehicle? Luke
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Replying to: eds1300 (Jul 21, 2005 10:05 am) |
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Seems dealers around California are not moving their money factor from .00295. I can get the acq. fee down to 625, but they want to bump up the selling price by 200. I will send an another email requesting the fator of .0025, if not it's Audi, C-class, or TL time. |
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