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#815 of 9147 Charlotte/Greensboro, NC area Deals by hokie4 Nov 06, 2003 (8:14 am)
Is anyone getting any good deals on an '03' 325i in the Charlotte or Greensboro, NC Area? Maybe even in the Spartanburg/Greenville, SC area.
#816 of 9147 bargaining by iwant330i Nov 06, 2003 (8:19 am)
For a 2003, why don't bargain up from invoice MINUS the $2k incentive (is it $3k for 300i?) Any amount over this "invoice - incentive price" becomes profit for the dealer, does it not? I'd hope they'd just sell me a car at that price, since they are indeed paying for the car to sit on the lot.
#817 of 9147 sjmurray by kyfdx HOST Nov 06, 2003 (8:51 am)
I can't debate the "value" of the BMW with you, as thats a personal evaluation, and we don't really know each other. BUT, if you decide you want the BMW, you'll probably have to raise your offer. As was noted in another post, you haven't accounted for MACO, which the majority of dealers have to pay to BMWNA on every car. It varies, usually between $200-$400. BMW dealers rarely will sell a car for less than $1K profit, and it seems they are under that a little on that car already. Its really not important whether that seems "right" or not, its just the way things are.   Also, dealers aren't going to sweat the $100 interest per month they are paying to keep that single car on the lot. I believe they are much more attuned to the big picture of their costs.   To recap (over my two paragraph limit already), if you want that car, you'll have to come up a little.   regards, kyfdx
#818 of 9147 re: bmwwife by rgnmstr Nov 06, 2003 (9:17 am)
<<<<Total cost of ownership on a Lincoln will greatly exceed that of a 3. Lincoln has depreciation written all over it and is not near the quality of any BMW product. >>>>   I notice you failed to address my question as to if you have driven an LS or even sat in the car. I guess not. I can now assume you are not qualified to speak on the matter. Yes the LS will depreciate more but I think the long term ownership costs would wind up the same when you take into account the cost to maintain and repair the BMW after the 3 year 36k mile free stuff is over. I've heard all about the $600 brake jobs etc. By the way if you really want to know what car is the depreciation king ...it's the 7 series BMW.
#819 of 9147 re:simurray3 by rgnmstr Nov 06, 2003 (9:26 am)
<<<the Caddy & Lincoln dealerships I visited two weeks ago in my car pursuit felt strange, not hip or something!>>>>   Hip? With the exception of wheel displays and little boutiques tucked in the corner selling cheap trinkets like hats with BMW on the front for people who have to broadcast what they drive I don't see the difference between a BMW dealer and any other dealer. In fact the BMW salespeople seemed greezier than the Lincoln people. All they ask is "are you ready to buy today" That style went out years ago. Hip?
#820 of 9147 re: bimwwife by rgnmstr Nov 06, 2003 (9:30 am)
<<<<MURRAY, discounting can be a trap. Ask anyone trying to trade in a 2 or 3 year old lincoln or cadillac that thought they got a great deal when they bought it. >>>>>   Hey, read up lady. A $35K 2002 BMW 325i has a trade in value of $22k.
#821 of 9147 assume what you want........... by bmwwife Nov 06, 2003 (9:51 am)
I've been in a bunch of Lincolns. 8's and 6's and they are loose, raggedy and of poor overall quality. Your long term analysis is way off. According to edmunds here a ten year old lincoln continental is worth about 2 grand trade value and a ten year old 325 is worth about 8 grand.   Consider that when your thinking long term.
#822 of 9147 22 grand for a 2002 325i? by bmwwife Nov 06, 2003 (9:55 am)
that's funny. All the dealers sell cars like that for around 28 grand or more. What idiot would take 22 for the car?   Your going to lose a resale argument EVERY time when talking lincoln v. bmw.   Not to mention quality, reliability, performance.......
#823 of 9147 BMW sales are up over 2002! by eve123 Nov 06, 2003 (11:15 am)
Bartalk2 sales of 325i models have gone up substantially year to date 2003 versus 2002 as well as in the month of September. Overall BMW 2003 sales have also increased over 2002. The competition, however resulted in lower sales of 330i and probably 325ci/convertible. However the xi models are also doing well. You can check out info on www.theautochannel.com/news/2003/10/01/169782.html
#824 of 9147 re: bmwwife by rgnmstr Nov 06, 2003 (11:17 am)
<<<<<<I've been in a bunch of Lincolns. 8's and 6's and they are loose, raggedy and of poor overall quality.>>>>>>   From this and previous comments I can tell you've never been in an LS.   <<<<<<Your long term analysis is way off. According to edmunds here a ten year old lincoln continental is worth about 2 grand trade value and a ten year old 325 is worth about 8 grand.>>>   Another attempt to avoid addressing your mistaken previous posts. I wasn't talking Continentals and you know it. Secondly I challange you to find 1 10 year old 3 series BMW on ebay that has sold for "8 grand" I don't even think BMW made a 325 10 years ago. I assume you can look for a 318. There was a great expensive car that couldn't get out of it's own way. BMW fans don't even want one at any price.

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