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Replying to: hamajicky (Dec 06, 2005 9:50 am) Do not let the price you paid keep you from enjoying your new BMW. |
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First, thank you all for contributing to this forum. The posts have been very helpful and amusing to say the least. I have been following the posts for about two months, prior to finally ordering my dream car today. Here is my experience: I emailed 9 dealerships in NJ my preferences and price. I wanted to pay - $700 over invoice. It's probably not the lowest and I'm sure it's not the highest one would pay for this car but bottom line is I am happy with this deal, and will not second guess it. 2006 BMW330i Jet Black w/ Terra -Poplar Manual Trans Premium Package Sport Package Navigation Fold Down Rear Seat Carpet Mats promised to throw in all weather mats for free Total MSRP:$43,695 / Invoice $39,985 - Paid $40,700 Total Out The Door (tt&l, doc) - $43639.50 I should have the car delivered in 6-8 weeks and am supposed to get the BMW tracking number to see it's progress. The entire deal took about ten minutes which included a fax of docs from dealer to me and then back to him. I love buying a car this way and I think it's effiecient for the dealer as well (resulting in a lower cost for the customer). If anyone is interested in the dealer, feel free to email me and I can share that info. Thanks to all for sharing their thoughts. 
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Replying to: hamajicky (Dec 06, 2005 9:50 am) 
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I am trying to justify pulling the trigger on a new '06 330xi -- I live in Minneapolis. If '05's with the same configuration I am looking for are selling for $35-37k, this suggests a 10-thou$$ hit after just one year. Help me understand why buying new makes any sense at all? -- Other than having to wait another year to give up my ailing '97 Acura Integra. Thanks!
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Replying to: agbasher (Dec 06, 2005 6:28 pm) You can't really compare the last year of the outgoing model with the first year of the new one.... |
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| I just purchased an '06 325xi with automatic transmission, metallic paint, heated seats and satellite radio prep. MSRP $35820, bought for $33,805. I'm in the Boston area where there are at least 4 dealerships close enough to deal with. This price was the result of some back and forth between me and two dealers. Did I get ripped off? | |
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Just made a deal on my first BMW. Purchased a 330i from a dealer in Dallas, TX. 2006 black sapphire metallic with beige interior. Automatic with navigation, premium and sports packages. Heated seats and satellite prep. The car has to be ordered. Invoice price $41,620. MSRP $45,420. Purchase price $43,500. Is this a fair deal or could I have done better. Any responses would be greatly appreciated. Also would like to know from anyone who has purchased a BMW recently in the Dallas area, how the buying experience was, i.e. negotiations on price, etc.
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Hi all, I want to know what all charges do I need to pay for, other than TTL? On the forum I heard a few: 1. MACO (if yes, does anyone know how much it is in Los Angeles California?) 2. Documentation fees? thanks! |
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Had a question about negotiating the car price through fax/email with the *fleet manager*(according to the article about the disguised car salesguy.) 1. Should I fax my config and pricing to dealers or email them? 2. If I get a real low price (say invoice price) from one of the dealers but one who is not reputed for quality of service, can I bargain another dealer based on that price? If yes, how can I make the second dealer believe that I am getting the car for the invoice price? Should I show him the fax reply? 3. Should the entire dealing be done electronically? Or after getting the price I want from one of the dealers, I should visit his office personally for the paperwork? 4. Should the car mats etc. be negotiated right at the very beginning or later on? I appreciate your comments....this forum is a fun to read (The trojan is waiting for the Rose bowl now!) |
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Replying to: poppak (Dec 06, 2005 2:54 pm)
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