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BMW 3-Series Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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Re: Purchasing 2007 328i [circlew] by jenno2
May 09, 2007 (7:30 am)
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Replying to: circlew (May 09, 2007 7:22 am)

I am not arguing who is the true BMW owner. I just drive too many miles to have a lease make sense. Therefore, I was wondering about the actual purchase price vs. lease costs on this forum. Thanks. I wish I could lease, it makes alot more sense if you keep the car a short time.
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Re: Purchasing 2007 328i [jenno2] by kyfdx HOST
May 09, 2007 (7:32 am)
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Replying to: jenno2 (May 09, 2007 7:30 am)

If you read the leasing posts, you'll see that almost everyone lists their selling price vs. the MSRP...
 
You can use that info for buying the same vehicle..
 
regards,
kyfdx
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Re: Purchasing 2007 328i [kyfdx] by circlew
May 09, 2007 (8:03 am)
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Replying to: kyfdx (May 09, 2007 7:28 am)

Also, leasing doesn't make you less of an enthusiast. The money you saved just makes you a financially advanced one that likes to drive as opposed to merely getting from one place to another!
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To all the latest posters by dougsilver
May 09, 2007 (8:19 am)
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Is there a basic primer regarding the terms that are thrown around like "money factor", etc. In the one or two times I talked to brokers about leasing, my impression was that you did NOT negotiate price--the sticker price was the price. Am I wrong?
 
Also, I am usually in the position where I have a decent amount to put down to keep the monthly payments low. With leasing, my impression is that you want to put down as little as possible so the monthly payments end up more than I would end up with by purchase. I put on only about 5000 miles a year on my car (more or less) so from that point of view, leasing could be an option. But I also understand that you cannot do much to the car to "personalize" or
tune--is that not the case?
 
Finally, as I mentioned, I tend to keep cars 5+ years which apparently argues against leasing for me.
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Re: Purchasing 2007 328i [circlew] by JingleJill
May 09, 2007 (9:07 am)
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Replying to: circlew (May 09, 2007 8:03 am)

Calm down... More power to everyone who can actually afford to purchase a BMW. I just know, down here (South Texas) that most people cannot afford to actually purchase one, which is why they lease them. That is from numerous BMW sales people who flat out tell me this. Their goal is to get people into BMWs no matter what it takes. So down here a lease is "affordable" for people and they just want to say they drive a BMW. All the cars are ordered the same way; automatic, premium package, and that's about it... Don't get in a tiff again, I know, that is how some people want their cars. That is just how they sell them down here... I agree though, no matter if you purchase or lease, you should look at the selling price. If you are not careful, they'll do their best to screw you over on the lease terms. Again, know some BMW finance people; that is where they make their money...
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Re: Purchasing 2007 328i [JingleJill] by circlew
May 09, 2007 (10:48 am)
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Replying to: JingleJill (May 09, 2007 9:07 am)

I'm calm JJ, no offense taken!
 
I agree and appreciate your feedback and I know some purchase as a status symbol. For me, the status is nice but the driving experience really is the key.
 
As you noted, you need to do your due diligence financially when you go to market! This board is invaluable and there are many here that are very knowledgable to help anyone get the best deal leasing or buying.
 
Regards,
OW
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Re: To all the latest posters [dougsilver] by kyfdx HOST
May 09, 2007 (3:19 pm)
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Replying to: dougsilver (May 09, 2007 8:19 am)

First.. the selling price of leased cars is definitely negotiable.. and, the price of the car is one of the main variables in the monthly payment.
 
Also, you are correct... put down as little as possible on a lease..
 
You are paying for a certain amount of use on a lease... a time period, but also a certain number of miles.. If this doesn't match up to your use, whether you drive a lot more.. or a lot less, then leasing may not be for you.
 
Here is a link to the leasing articles on Edmunds.
 
regards,
kyfdx
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335i coupe prices in Southern California by losangelino
May 09, 2007 (11:40 pm)
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Has anyone received any good deals on the new 335i coupes through dealers in and around LA? Almost every dealer I talked to was unwilling to budge from MSRP. I understand the high demand for the coupe and the short supply but there have to be deals out there.
 
Or maybe now is just not a good time to buy. Perhaps prices will start to drop toward the end of the summer, into fall and thanksgiving?
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Re: 335i coupe prices in Southern California [losangelino] by tcn2k
May 10, 2007 (6:19 am)
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Replying to: losangelino (May 09, 2007 11:40 pm)

Have you tried Nick Alexander Bmw?
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Re: need advice fast, 335 coupe lease. [forumtemp] by carnutfan
May 10, 2007 (1:34 pm)
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Replying to: forumtemp (May 05, 2007 11:28 pm)

your deal looks ok, but i can't tell how much over invoice you're paying. also, put down 7 msd's. you get them back at lease end and you'll lower your payment substantially.

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