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BMW 3-Series Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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window tint by dbman
Dec 01, 2008 (7:04 pm)
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Picking up a new 335 this weekend, Any thoughts on window tint. I live in AZ, so the heat blocking effect seems beneficial. They are offering me 2 options. One is a ceramic tint $369.00. They also talk about a new “platinum-nano-cool” that keeps even more heat out and is darker $769.00. I don't know anythng about this new tint. Any information or thoughts? Thanks!
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Was this a good deal? by demedja
Dec 03, 2008 (7:40 am)
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I just bought an 09 328i, my first bimmer---and what a beauty!!! I had always driven the Japanese stuff, but after I test drove this car I immediately knew I just HAD to have it. I love the car but didn't care much for the arrogant and snooty sales people (went to all the dealerships in my local area and they were all the same). I'm in south Florida BTW.
 
Anyway, I got:
premium package
automatic
xenon
metallic paint
heated seats
ipod adapter
 
Edmunds TMV priced the car at 43,320 (but thats because they are adding on the cost of the leather, even though it is already included in the premium package)
 
The BMW website has the MSRP with at 41,665.
 
I'm not much of a negotiator when it comes to these things but I did some research here on Edmunds and a couple other sites before I went to buy the car, and every source I looked into came up to approximately the same price as Edmunds. Had to really haggle with the dealer to get him to come down to $39,650---which he very begrudgingly agreed to. None of the other dealers I talked to offered a significantly different price, but I'm wondering if I could have done better. I did get the 0.9% financing deal but I still feel as though I overpaid.
 
Thanks for your comments.
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Re: Overpriced? [JingleJill] by manybmws
Dec 03, 2008 (1:31 pm)
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Replying to: JingleJill (Nov 24, 2008 4:27 am)

Yes too high in this market. Take another $4K off of that!
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2009 328/335i by vish_dc
Dec 03, 2008 (1:42 pm)
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Hi,
 
My lease on my 2006 325i is set to end in January and I am looking to either lease or buy another 3 series. I have priced out both a 328i and 335i sedan. Here are the details:
328i
MSRP - $44345
Invoice - $40820
335i
MSRP - $49045
Invoice - $45155
 
Before starting my negotiations, I would like to get a general idea of what would be considered a great deal. Should I be aiming to pay below invoice? If not, how much above invoice would be considered a great deal.
 
I paid ~$400 over invoice on my last BMW but I am wondering if I can get a better deal this time.
 
I am located in the DC metro area.
 
Thanks.
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Roof Rack Help!? by quattroporte12
Dec 03, 2008 (5:39 pm)
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Hi, do any of you have the base roof bars installed on you e90 or e92? I cant tell which one is supposed to go in the back of front? One bar has the silver sticking out on the side about an inch, and the other one is almost flush. Im assuming the shorter one goes in the front? Dont know for sure though...any help would be greatly appreciated i might need to use them this weekend
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Re: Roof Rack Help!? [quattroporte12] by kyfdx HOST
Dec 03, 2008 (6:55 pm)
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Replying to: quattroporte12 (Dec 03, 2008 5:39 pm)

Try posting your question here, also:
 
2009 BMW 3-Series
 
You might get a little more exposure to current owners.
 
regards,
kyfdx
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Re: How much over Invoice? 2009 335i Coupe [polyester1970] by paulclee
Dec 03, 2008 (10:37 pm)
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Replying to: polyester1970 (Nov 29, 2008 4:57 pm)

Polyester 1970,
 
I am in the process of purchasing a new 2009 328 convertible. I have received various quotes and the best is $700 over invoice. I feel I can get $500 over invoice. The car I want is already in the dealer's lot and you may have to pay a bit more for special ordering. I am also in the San Francisco Bay Area. Keep us posted on your progress.
 
Good Luck!
 
Paul
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Re: BMW 335 convertible 2008 [kittymini] by twmark
Dec 04, 2008 (2:40 am)
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Replying to: kittymini (Nov 30, 2008 2:24 am)

Forget about the other reply.
 
It sounds like a nice car but I think 54K is too much for the used car. It's loaded wth options which ususally doesn't retain it's value as much. I think a fairer price would be 45K
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Re: Price paid - good deal? [fullofivy] by Dante1918
Dec 04, 2008 (6:49 pm)
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Replying to: fullofivy (Nov 27, 2008 10:48 pm)

Fullofivy - I got the deal at the Atlantic City dealership, but the one in Freehold agreed to the same price. BTW, since its a 2009 328xi with the features included, I think it was $450 below invoice.
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Re: Was this a good deal? [demedja] by xeye
Dec 05, 2008 (3:44 pm)
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Replying to: demedja (Dec 03, 2008 7:40 am)

Hi,
 
If the dealer promises to throw in his/her children, you can be sure they're still making a profit. I bought two BMWs in the last 2 years, and quite honestly, and although I like my salesman and trust him to a certain extent, if he doesn't give me a deal I can feel comfortable with and have no regrets, I will bargain and walk away if I don't like it. I, quite frankly, don't care if the deal costs him his grocery money for 6 months.
 
Every sales person is going to tell you that they may lose their job if they sell you the car at the price you're asking (or more often at slightly above that number), but the thing to remember is that the car dealers (with the possible current exception of the "big 3") are not in business to lose money. If you always remember that, you can negotiate from a stronger position.
 
They won't run out of cars.
 
xeye

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