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Replying to: mattr82 (Apr 03, 2006 5:50 pm) Thanks for the reply. Well, I guess i will maintain my poise at the dealer. Though needed immediately I would wait for the right car and right price. The reason i didnot go with the original dealer who gave me good deal is that he wanted me to sign the papers with out seeing the car. I am glad i didn't and demanded to see the car (He probable found the same loaner car that i saw). He was sort of pissed off with me because he wanted me to buy before March 31st. Dosen't matter, he wants to sell no matter what and any day. I can call him again and see too. But i will wait and see this week. Thanks again for the responses. I am sure this is all worth it to get a Bimmer Can you tell me about the ordering experience, I guess you did. 1. The delivery date is is accurate ? 6-8 weeks ? or can it slip by ? 2. Do you get the same deal/negotiating power for ordering as opposed to buying one available in the lot ? As far as the credit goes, I was not monitoring it for few years and i am at 650+ or so. Though i don't owe any one a single penny. I looked at the credit report and notice that this low score is a result of an unresolved medical bill that was supposed to be paid by med insurance, but they treated that as an out of network and that resulted in collection for $300. I am in the process of resolving it but may take few months. It was only reported in Experian. What bureau does BMW look at for score (all 3) ? It is so pathetic in America, that everything resolves around Credit history. Though a person like me can pay this huge amount as cash still i may not be of good credit. Cancel unowed/unused credit cards could also lower your credit score and i commited that mistake and got even less score. I learnt my lesson and will keep an eye on credit history religeously. At the same time i don't want to pay cash, because cash in hand is always good and could be used better. Thanks again
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Replying to: lahermano (Apr 04, 2006 6:15 am) I agree with you, I would never purchase a vehicle without seeing it and driving it first. They have some nerve trying to pass off a loaner vehicle w/ 300+ miles on it as a "new car." I would say the minimum discount on a car like this I would want is 2k UNDER invoice. Don't be pressured, they have to sell the cars, you dont have to buy them, so don't ever forgot this. The one dealer I actually spoke price with in person, initially was saying he could cut me a better deal on a car on the lot. In the end, after 2 hours of wasting my time, it ended up being the exact same price as a car to be ordered. If you are trying to get the most aggressive deal possible, a car on the lot at the end of any given month will probably give you a bit more negotiating power. I thought my $488 over invoice was fair to both parties, and decided that it was not worth my time to fight any more. Matt
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Replying to: mattr82 (Apr 04, 2006 11:34 am) Few more : 1. What are these E?? numbers ? i see they are most often referred. I am still learning more about Bimmer's 2. Did you do the financing from BMW ? or your own or cash ? What are the rates that you got, if financed ? Thanks a bunch
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Replying to: lahermano (Apr 04, 2006 2:39 pm) I did not finance the car, just cash, as New Jersey was not being offered the 2.9% financing rate that others were given.
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Trying to make a decision between a 2003 M3 with 12k miles or a new 330I. M3 $42K and the 330I $43k. Thanks.
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Replying to: jlf1 (Apr 05, 2006 9:14 am) They are two totally different cars... different body style, different engine, different driving dynamics. The best thing to do is to drive both for yourself. |
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Replying to: mattr82 (Apr 04, 2006 6:39 pm) steptronic comfort access premium pkg nav heated front seats sat radio MSRP 44840 Invoice 41440(with 350 MACO fee) cap cost 42900 24K lease with locked in feb residual 74%, 0.00195 MF, monthly 550 + 27 tax(MA)=580 Unfortunately, they didn't think the car would make it's way over from Germany by the end of the 60day window for the locked rates. So today I went for a deal on: 330i Titanium Silver Metallic/gray interior Premium pkg Cold weather pkg Nav Rear PDC Sat ratio MSRP 45190 invoice 41790(with 350 MACO) cap cost 43150 same rates, monthly just a few dollars more They were only able to toss in wheel locks. Floor mats at employee cost. Should be arriving next week.
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Replying to: hull22 (Apr 06, 2006 7:08 pm) Matt |
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Replying to: jlf1 (Apr 05, 2006 9:14 am) Matt |
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hi, i'm looking to buy a new or CPO BMW. i'm considering 3/5/7/X5. i have only 1 criteria: best APR. does anyone know what's the current best APR on BMWFS (assuming A+ credit of course). thanks.
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