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BMW 3-Series Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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Atlanta quote by atlanta6
Aug 08, 2005 (6:49 pm)
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I've been quoted $1,500 off MSRP by Global Imports in Atlanta for a 325i with metallic paint, premium package, and automatic. Good?
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meangene3 by nyccarguy
Aug 08, 2005 (7:08 pm)
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Go for the Sport Package. You'll absolutely love it in the fall/summer/spring months. Get a set of snow tires on different wheels for the winter months. You'll be able to get much more enjoyment out of the car that way. YOu'll be safer in the winter too by having a set of dedicated winter tires as opposed to the all season tires on the standard 330i.
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Re: Anyone??? [adp3] by davidd3
Aug 08, 2005 (8:03 pm)
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Replying to: adp3 (Aug 08, 2005 1:38 pm)

Thanks for your suggestion. I will check it out.
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just orderd my 330i, is this a good price? by jose1lm
Aug 08, 2005 (8:32 pm)
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car was sitting on a port, salesman swapped another car for this one and it will soon be here (1 - 2 weeks?) California
330i, titanium silver metallic, gray leather, (zcw) cold weather pkg, (zpp) premium pkg, auto transmission, (pdc) park distance control, satellite radio prep. Also will throw in the floor mats
 
total suggested price $42,370.00
 
negotiated to $39,740.
 
total out the door price $43,402.15
 
When talking to another dealer closer to me, I asked if he could do better, if not, at least match it (that way I won't have to drive an extra 20mins). He stated that he couldn't even come close and said that the other guy is only making about $560 over invoice (not sure how true this is).
 
JLM
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Re: just orderd my 330i, is this a good price? [jose1lm] by kyfdx HOST
Aug 09, 2005 (5:33 am)
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Replying to: jose1lm (Aug 08, 2005 8:32 pm)

The dealer is making more than $560, but that is a very good price..
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Re: Is this a Good deal? [meangene3] by kyfdx HOST
Aug 09, 2005 (5:35 am)
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Replying to: meangene3 (Aug 08, 2005 4:53 pm)

Without details.. (MSRP, term/mileage of lease, etc..), no one can give you a definitive answer to your question..
 
But, off the top of my head.. it looks like a decent deal on a 3 year lease..
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Re: Sport Package [meangene3] by kyfdx HOST
Aug 09, 2005 (5:41 am)
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Replying to: meangene3 (Aug 08, 2005 4:55 pm)

While I really like the sport package... a lot of it depends on the way you drive, and if you like the sport seats..
 
Also, some people just don't want to hassle with changing out for winter tires...
 
For 90% of people, it won't matter at all... I would sit in a car with sport, and drive it before making a decision, though..
 
You'll still have a great car without it..
 
regards,
kyfdx
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Re: Anyone??? [davidd3] by timny
Aug 09, 2005 (6:06 am)
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Replying to: davidd3 (Aug 08, 2005 8:15 am)

That's how I am rationalizing the cost of an additional set of tires (and, in my case, wheels!): less wear-and-tear on the summer tires. Buying a BMW in general seems to be an exercise of rationalizing. Of course 250hp is necessary; of course I need Bluetooth so I can talk to my car; of course I need mirrors that fold themselves back, etc., etc.
 
I think I mentioned getting great performance out of the W speed rated Michelin all-season performance tires I had on my current car (VW GLI, 6-speed, FWD). Their performance in the snow was astonishing. My buddy with the G35 had a terrible time this past winter, and often would get stuck in the snow in the city, too. I've not used dedicated snow tires for years, but definitely am doing so this year. And I am ordering them sooner rather than later, since the supply of run-flats doesn't seem ideal.
 
Was your experience with Tire Rack a good one?
 
Stern: you'd think women would hate him, right?
 
This is one peice of Bush legislation I think I agree with. I know of a few cases (e.g., Chase) were the lessor was hit with a huge settlement for a drunk driving fatality with a leased vehicle. It's sort of like suing the farmer who grew the hops that were used by the brewer to make the beer that was over-served to the drunk-driver. Where's personal responsibility???
 
I actually had one dealer try to charge me $1025 bank fee. We had agreed on some really low prices for two cars, and then I found them sneaking these exaggerated fees in through the back door. While I of course got them to reverse the fees, it left a bad taste in my mouth - it was one reason I swung away from Acura.
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Re: Anyone??? [adp3] by timny
Aug 09, 2005 (6:07 am)
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Replying to: adp3 (Aug 08, 2005 1:38 pm)

You've been happy with Nokian?
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Re: 2006 330i Purchase Info [cmd130] by timny
Aug 09, 2005 (6:11 am)
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Replying to: cmd130 (Aug 08, 2005 9:22 am)

Right. And don't forget the 2-3% holdback!
 
Edmunds has a pretty good review of holdback: http://www.edmunds.com/advice/incentives/holdback/

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