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#6301 of 10277 330i lease by mattress1 Mar 28, 2006 (8:25 pm)
Thanks to the info on this board I was able to negotiate a lease (in Pittsburgh, Pa) for a 330i with auto, premium pkg., sport pkg., and sat.prep (MSRP $42,455)for 36 months, 10K/yr. $490 plus tax. Only payment at delivery is first payment and plate. Negotiated with 3 local dealers. Found that internet sales quotes were not the dealers' bottom line. Quite a bit of additional haggling required to get a fair price.
#6302 of 10277 Hmmm by blueguydotcom Mar 29, 2006 (2:12 am)
Quite a bit of additional haggling required to get a fair price.   There's a headscratcher. A fair price? Does that mean a price you're willing to pay? Honestly, one man's fair price is another man's outrageous ripoff.
#6303 of 10277 Leather vs Leatherette ? Please comment ! by lahermano Mar 29, 2006 (8:05 am)
Well, one more issue. Wheather to go with the default leatherette or spend extra for leather ?   There are only 2 choices in leatherette black and beige   what did most people choose ? some comments on beige was that it had sort of cheap and fake look. Any comments ?   I have seen Matt bought 325xi a Jet black, did you choose black interior ?. Black and inside Black ? how does it feel/look ?   I am having 2nd opinion about the whole leatherette with black/beige interior. Replies to this message: mattr82 (Mar 29, 2006 9:53 am) lahermano (Mar 29, 2006 1:14 pm) mattr82 (Mar 29, 2006 3:21 pm)
#6304 of 10277 Re: Leather vs Leatherette ? Please comment ! [lahermano] by mattr82 Mar 29, 2006 (9:53 am)
Replying to: lahermano (Mar 29, 2006 8:05 am) My car is a 330xi, and I went with the terra interior w/ poplar (lighter wood). I am picking it up next Wednesday. After seeing terra in person, I really liked it. It was very unique, and I was already a fan of the e46's natural brown. I generally try to stay away from lighter colored interiors, as they will show dirt/imperfections, as well as color rubbing off from a belt or something along those lines. My previous cars were black/black which got to be somewhat boring. My 00 323i was Black w/ Black Leatherette. I wasn't that impressed with it, besides the fact that it showed wear very well, looking like brand new seats after over 60k miles. If you are concerned w/ cheap, most people probably won't know the difference looking at it. Sit in both and decide if you want it. You can get the leather as a standalone option if you don't want the rest of the premium package. I ended up opting to spend a little more for the 330xi and the premium package, since after optioning them out similarly, the price difference between the 325xi was around 4k, 2k or so of which I believe I can recoup when I sell the car anyway. It also looks like your deal is based on an in stock car. The dealer may charge you additional to order or do a dealer swap. Replies to this message: lahermano (Mar 29, 2006 1:14 pm) mattr82 (Mar 29, 2006 3:21 pm)
#6305 of 10277 Re: Leather vs Leatherette ? Please comment ! [mattr82] by lahermano Mar 29, 2006 (1:14 pm)
Replying to: mattr82 (Mar 29, 2006 9:53 am) Matt, thanks for answering. I think i am not clear of what i really want at this moment. Just because i was in need of a car ,(after my totalled car), I guess i am in a rush to get one and was considering the dealer stock. which i realize is a bad thing and i guess i need to learn a bit more and do some more research.   You seem to have more experience with BMW. please clarify my concerns if you can.   Well This is a huge investment/spending i guess first time. It is not that i cannot afford, i make good income but still little scared/chills cause i owned new Honda civic 1997 (loaned $13k and paid rest d/w).   I see Matt mentioning about recouping value ?   How is the resale value if i ever have to ? 1 yr/2yr/3yr's time. In general i am a type of person who keeps car for a long term (just as example of my previous car Honda for 8 yrs).   So i also want to make a right choice, so that i am happy for the coming years.   Give me some boost folks. pros and cons of owning a BMW. I am 30 yrs old.   How long it takes if one orders by choice of exterior/interior and personalize etc., Replies to this message: mattr82 (Mar 29, 2006 3:21 pm)
#6306 of 10277 Re: Leather vs Leatherette ? Please comment ! [lahermano] by mattr82 Mar 29, 2006 (3:21 pm)
Replying to: lahermano (Mar 29, 2006 1:14 pm) It is really important not to make a hasty decision with such a large purchase. You will be living in this car for hopefully many years to come. BMWS have one of the highest residual values of any car, so they generally will hold their value favorably over comparable vehicles. I also intend to own the car for a long term. I am planning to extend the warranty on the car to 100k once the 50k factory warranty is up. I really would not keep a BMW out of warranty, from previous experience it turned into quite the money pit, even though I absolutely loved the car. Pros: Handling, Looks, Quality, Solidity that I have never experienced in a Japanese Car, Badge appeal. The driving experience in a BMW is just something you have to do to experience. It is hard to explain, but it is just everything working in harmony to create one superb ride. Cons: Badge/Snob/Pretentious Appeal-Everyone wants to make a comment that "You own a BMW." Reliability-German cars lag behind the Japanese in electronics, which generally leads to more expensive and generally more repairs over time.   An order from the factory takes between 6-8 weeks from order to pick up. You put down a 1k non-refundable deposit, and pay the rest on delivery.
#6307 of 10277 what should i pay for this ? 325XIA by lahermano Mar 29, 2006 (7:15 pm)
Have seen this car available at one dealer.   http://www.bmwpeabody.com/sales/newcars/car.php?id=3393   2006 325XiA Titanium Silver Metallic, Gray Leather +   Automatic Transmission, Heated steering wheel, Satellite Radio Preparation   Price listed is $37,270   Don't know how this fig is broken into What can i pay for this combo ?   What i like about is the silver with gray interior Replies to this message: mattr82 (Mar 29, 2006 8:06 pm) lahermano (Apr 03, 2006 4:16 pm) mattr82 (Apr 03, 2006 5:50 pm) lahermano (Apr 04, 2006 6:15 am) and 5 more...
#6308 of 10277 Re: what should i pay for this ? 325XIA [lahermano] by mattr82 Mar 29, 2006 (8:06 pm)
Replying to: lahermano (Mar 29, 2006 7:15 pm) Ok, did it in edmunds. It is heated seats, not heated steering wheel. There is no heated steering wheel offered on the 3 series. MSRP $37,270 INVOICE $34,210 As this is also an in stock car, tally it up the same as you did the other car.
#6309 of 10277 Geez...is it REALLY this easy? by edward23 Mar 31, 2006 (12:31 am)
I live in southern california, so I dont' know if it's my area, but so far, 3 out of the 4 dealerships I've spoken to via email or over the phone have IMMEDIATELY given me an offer close to what I would consider optimum. Basically, on a 330i with sport and auto, they are quoting me 1100-1200 over invoice right off the bat with a MF of .00195, with no down and drive off of 1500...and so far, no surprises. I know I can probably negotiate another hundred bucks here and there, but for someone who's had to deal with a LOT of bs when it came to buying a car, I have to say this is somewhat surprising.   I'm going to a dealer tomorrow to hopefully close. Is there anything I should watch out for before I sign? I'm getting the alarm and acq fee rolled into the cap and I'm hoping to snag free floor mats in the process.   For now, it seems like everything is cut and dry. But, like I said...it's almost TOO easy to the point where I'm wary.   Should I be? Replies to this message: kyfdx (Mar 31, 2006 9:10 am)
#6310 of 10277 Re: Geez...is it REALLY this easy? [edward23] by kyfdx HOST Mar 31, 2006 (9:10 am)
Replying to: edward23 (Mar 31, 2006 12:31 am) The only thing I would recommend..   Check their prices against the invoice prices here on Edmunds... And, get all of those prices in actual dollars.. "$1100 over invoice" is a nebulous number that could turn out to be almost anything...   And.. they can say the MF is .00195, but that number won't appear on your lease paperwork.. Make sure that the final monthly payment reflects those numbers..   I'm not surprised you found good deals right away... SoCal is a very competitive market... Just make sure it all adds up..   On another note... I wouldn't pay extra for the alarm.. Unless you plan on running outdoors to confront a car thief.. The car is leased.. if they steal it, let the insurance take care of it..   regards, kyfdx

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