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#835 of 10323 No New Purchases this week? by sjmurray3 Nov 09, 2003 (5:44 am)
I lost out on my bid to a 2003 325i, the car was traded to another dealer? I plan to re-bid Tuesday on a silver/black 325i.
#836 of 10323 sjmurray3..I dont want to say I told you so but.. by eve123 Nov 09, 2003 (5:53 pm)
In my last post a few days ago I was afraid something like that would happen. It proves that if you really like something and if you are already spending over $30,000, a few hundred dollars is not going to make a difference. I know you were considering other types of cars,but it seems like you're always coming back to the BMW. If you want the siver one then make a bid that's reasonable and the dealer can make a few hundred dollar profit as well. I doubt whether you can get one $2,000 below invoice, or even less than that, as you had offered for the one you wanted. I am a good negotiator and quite frugal when it comes to spending, but I also realize that you have to be reasonable. Just my two cents.
#837 of 10323 Dealership experience by gordonwd Nov 10, 2003 (8:12 am)
You know, it's too bad that car dealerships can't be more like BMW motorcycle dealerships. I own a BMW bike and there is a big difference in the dealer experience. For one thing, at least for my local dealer, the owner and everyone who works there is a biker and an enthusiast. I haven't bought a new bike in over 5 years, but the owner still knows me and comes over to talk whenever I drop by. And that's another thing -- a m/c dealership is a place where you are able to just drop in and shoot the breeze with the sales people, mechanics, and other riders. There are always other people in the lot "kicking tires" and comparing bikes. It becomes a hang-out as well as a dealership, and you're always made to feel welcome (this pays off for the dealer in sales of accessories and clothing).   So wouldn't it be nice if BMW car dealers were like this? In fact, I think that BMW tried for a while to have some combined car and m/c dealerships, but they generally don't work out because it's hard for a car dealer to understand the expected "culture" of a m/c dealer. Oh well, we can always hope.
#839 of 10323 eve123 .... sjmurray3 by luvvmyhonda Nov 10, 2003 (11:57 am)
Hi,   Quick note... I just purchased (2 weeks or so ago) a 2003 325i for 2K under invoice. So it is possible to get it at that price.   A few hundred dollars can make a difference to some people. It does to me. I am sure it doesn't to others but that is not the point. Everyone should be comfortable about what they are paying and not feel like they have to spend the extra $ if they don't want to. A few hundred dollars is equivalent to xenons, or HK's, or Heated seats. The dealer charges for those and doesn't just add them on since the car is over 30K and what's a few hundred dollars more. my two cents.   sjmurray3... what are your methods for making your bids? Email or calling? I found that calling the dealer directly and letting them know that I am purchasing that evening from the dealer that gives me the best offer, with my money in big brown paper bags, was very effective. I got two great offers and didn't call any other dealer after I hit my purchase point. Good luck.   Thanks to everyone here for all the valuable information I've gotten.
#840 of 10323 To luvvmyhonda. by sjmurray3 Nov 10, 2003 (4:56 pm)
I made internet offers via e-mail both times! Awaiting on one tonight! I'm still at 2K under invoice based on your success! Will go to 1500 under if necessary! This is dealer #2 BTW.
#841 of 10323 LA dealer info please ! by lepps Nov 10, 2003 (7:00 pm)
Hi luwmyhonda ! any chance you can let me in on your LA area dealership identity. I'm shopping from Irvine. thanks !
#842 of 10323 Remember...dealer name only by Sylvia STAFF Nov 10, 2003 (9:02 pm)
no salesman/lady names, phone numbers allowed.   Thanks!
#843 of 10323 Chose a 2002 330i over a new 2003 by mitris Nov 11, 2003 (9:29 am)
I was all set to purchase a 2003 330i for 36445, MSRP was 40445, BMW ran a special to move the 03's. The dealer had a 2002 with 19k which I got for around 29500. Seemed like a good deal, essentially 25% depreciation paid by the previous owner. Dealer was great. Buying 4 Toyo H rated snows for the winter. Thoughts? Advice?
#844 of 10323 How much can I realistically expect to pay for a by helena143 Nov 11, 2003 (6:26 pm)
330i with the performance package, premium sound and moonroof? MSRP is about $43. I just think the car is too slow without the perf. package.... and the 325 does not come with the perf. package.

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