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325xi Pricing by buckeyebill
Apr 13, 2006 (9:05 am)
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I am trying to negotiate a price in Mentor, Ohio with a large BMW dealership. My wife wants a 325xi because of weather conditions here-they are horrible during winter. This is what she wants:
 
325xi
Premimum package
automatic trans.
heated seats
white-not metallic
 
Dealer is asking for 36,645 before taxes, but including delivery charges.This sounds like $1,600 under msrp to me. Does anyone ahve a feel for midwest pricing and Cleveland pricing in particular? Can I still push him some?
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Re: What would you pay! [dexteref] by dexteref
Apr 13, 2006 (4:41 pm)
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Replying to: dexteref (Apr 11, 2006 5:12 pm)

Thanks for the information. VOB BMW saids no processing fee and Free Floor mats. I'm trying to talk the salesman down to around $33500. Have you have any problems with VOB BMW maintenance service. My car arrives the end of April.
Thanks.
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Re: What would you pay! [dexteref] by jabrolta
Apr 14, 2006 (5:46 am)
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Replying to: dexteref (Apr 13, 2006 4:41 pm)

dexteref,
 
VOB BMW service department is terrible. I have experienced problems with them due to lack of knowledge about their own vehicles and a non-caring attitude. My wife has a Ford and her dealership is more professional and caring than VOB. I am very disappointed since paying for premium car one should expect better service. Since I live in the area, I have no choice but to service my car there. I dread going to the service department. I have provided you with a link that describes VOB service department from customers feedback.
 
VOB Dealer Rater Feedback
 
Even though they have a low score, it is apparently a problem across the state of MD and VA(See links below). Hopefully BMW NA can resolve these problems with its dealers.
 
MD BMW Dealer Ratings
 
VA BMW Dealer Ratings
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Re: What would you pay! [jabrolta] by dexteref
Apr 15, 2006 (5:28 am)
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Replying to: jabrolta (Apr 14, 2006 5:46 am)

Thanks for the heads up. I guess once I pick my car up from VOB BMW service will be a problem in this area. Do you think the VOB salesman are good or have you heard anything about what salesman to stay away from. I'm tried of hearing salesmans say" I GOT TO MAKE A LIVING" when I talk about getting the car $500-$1000 over invoice. Thanks Again. how is your BMW holding up?
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Re: What would you pay! [dexteref] by jabrolta
Apr 15, 2006 (5:54 am)
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Replying to: dexteref (Apr 15, 2006 5:28 am)

dexteref,
 
All sales men say that,it is just part of their gimmick. I have not heard anything bad from the sales men at VOB. My sales man was great (I got 330i) and my friend that bought a 325i sales man was great. He gave her more of a discount than mine because I placed an order in April 2005 so the dealers were not discounted much then (750 off msrp). Like I said, you can get it for $33k, my friend did. Just press the sales man that it is all you got and that you are ready to buy right now at that price. Sad to say, that I got rid of my 06 330i after less than a year. I decide to move up and get a 2005 545i. So far the car is great! Just trying to get use to the size of the car and power. Good luck with your purchase!
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Re: What would you pay! [jabrolta] by jvpr
Apr 15, 2006 (7:36 am)
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Replying to: jabrolta (Apr 14, 2006 5:46 am)

you should move to miami- everyone here had a beemer and the service is great!
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Re: LA Areas Deals [rats13] by wayne6
Apr 15, 2006 (8:24 am)
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Replying to: rats13 (Apr 11, 2006 4:53 pm)

Thanks for the info. I live in SFV and I was talking with Rusnak in Westlake and Valencia. I haven't finalized what I want or started to grind numbers yet, but Valencia responded to my initial inquiries saying thay would do $1200 over invoice so I know there is room to move. Because I want the split seats, I would have to do a special order. Did you do tire insurance? If so, how much did you pay? How does MACO figure in?
 
Finally, what about color combos? Most places seem to focus on the greys, blacks and whites and don't have the other colors on the lot. One guy said the Deep Green + Terra Cotta looked sharp. Before I order I want to see what looks good since the BMW website is of no help.
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Re: What would you pay! [jabrolta] by dexteref
Apr 15, 2006 (11:49 am)
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Replying to: jabrolta (Apr 15, 2006 5:54 am)

Thanks for the info. I will push the salesman down on the price since the car arrrives around the last of the month. The 05 525I are nice. My goal is to move up to either the 03 525I or 04 525I. Thanks again.
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Swaplease by leo11
Apr 15, 2006 (8:36 pm)
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I am new to the forum and had a quick question. Had found this deal on swaplease on a BMW 330i with nav, 10000 miles per year for 32 months at 550 per month. The car is in Cincinati and I live in Houston. The original owner ( giving up his lease to buy a new house ) said he would pay for transfer fees while I have to pay for shipping...approx 700 bucks. Does any one have experience with swap lease and what additional fees will I incur eg TT&L? And is this a smart thing to do? Does the nav work out of state ? Any advice would be great.
LS
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Re: LA Areas Deals [wayne6] by rats13
Apr 15, 2006 (9:52 pm)
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Replying to: wayne6 (Apr 15, 2006 8:24 am)

I special ordered. It took about 6 weeks. I did get the tire insurance. It was about $400 or so. It was probably a waste but my wife talked me into it. MACO was $330 when I bought in Feb. I tried to get around it but couldn't. Just make sure you are adding the $330 to kbb.com invoice price when they quote you $1200 over invoice. That was my experience. I paid kbb invoice +330 MACO +800.
 
I do recommend going to the lot and seeing examples of the color. I got Monaco blue metallic with Gray interior but only after seeing it in person at Beverly Hills BMW.
 
Hope this info helps Good Luck

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