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In regard to low-balling - every dealer does it. In order to look lower next to the next guy. I get tons of people that email - just send a quote on BMW whatever. "I'm just looking for a quote." Why are you calling me? they say. I want just email, Hello people... you actually need to speak to a warm body most often, to get the 411. A quote is such a VAGUE term - anybody could quote a base car with no options in a manual, and then when you show up - "oh well... Internet Mgr, emailed me that...you wanted a quote on 325i and I gave you one.. it is called getting you in the door... then I add on premium, auto, heated seats, metallic, etc..does not include security, bank fee, tax, 1st month,> It's perceived that the car is that low. We want you to show up, and sell you an actual car. If you ask for a quote with a navigation car..chances are it has other options in it. Most cars with Nav. will have this and that in it. Occasionally, you'll find a car just with nav and leatherette, but be real it might need to be a factory order (10 WEEKS MAYBE). This car may be in CA. and you are in NY - be flexible., Listen...a quote is easy, anybody can do that - we might not have a car equipped that way, but..you'll get a low-ball quote from most dealers.. ask for the availability of the car. Ask questions, take calls from Internet People - put the correct phone info in so we can actually speak to you - alot of dealers will not take you seriously until they hear a voice. I have just recently found myself on both ends - buying a car, etc..I put in my real phone # and ruled out several dealers by just speaking with them. Sometimes it has to be a gut feeling, by talking. Everyone is offended when you call - as if...I am being intrusive when all I want to do is my job and do it honestly and straight-forward and actually assist you and sell you a car perhaps> And not LOW-BALL like the next guy. Car business is not all scammers - there are some legit - people out there. but with High-Line cars it's hard - don't expect to go under invoice, over invoice by $500, etc. It is a BMW!! - try and be real!! The price will only go sooo low!! Sorry for sounding off.& please actually go somewhere close to you and DRIVE THE CAR - MAKE SURE YOU EVEN LIKE IT BEFORE YOU PUT IN QUOTE REQUESTS FOR 10 BMW Dealers, when all you really desire is a Mercedes.  Thanks! and good luck! |
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Replying to: fisher54188 (Aug 03, 2006 10:58 am) |
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Replying to: needashower (Aug 05, 2006 12:56 pm) 
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Replying to: sueatopt (Aug 06, 2006 8:09 am) |
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Hi all, I am considering buying 325i, with Auto Tran, Sport Package and Xeron headlight. MSRP is $35,820, and Invoice should be $32,890. Can you guys tell me what is the fair price for in car in S. Cal? |
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Replying to: fisher54188 (Aug 03, 2006 10:58 am) I requested price quotes to all the dealers around here, and the lowest I got was $1000 under MSRP. I am probably going to buy my car this week though. Have you bought yours yet?
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BMW Novice here: Should I accept this lease offer? '06 325i Sedan = $30,900 Green = $475 Automatic = $1,275 Radio prep = $75 Net = $32,725 Dest Charge = $695 Total = 33,420 36month, 12K miles, sign & drive (no $ down) = $511 + tax Does anyone know if this is a good deal? thanks a million |
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Replying to: mahalo99 (Aug 08, 2006 3:50 pm)  did you get yours?
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Replying to: fisher54188 (Aug 09, 2006 10:08 am) The quotes that I have been getting are really high, about $800 OVER edmunds TMV. If I could get $500 over invoice, I would be really happy. Good luck, and let me know how it turns out for you.
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Replying to: mahalo99 (Aug 09, 2006 1:39 pm) will update the progress... Same good luck to you!
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