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BMW 3-Series Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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Re: Tire / Other Costs? [nyccarguy] by blueguydotcom
Dec 18, 2008 (10:21 pm)
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Replying to: nyccarguy (Dec 17, 2008 7:10 pm)

Leased 3 series BMWs generally need their tires replaced as anything lower than a set amount is a charge at dealer prices for tires (think about 2k for tires). You supposedly can't return a leased 3 series with regular tires. I dumped my e90 lease so i have no idea if the guy who took over my 3 series returned it with the RFTs I gave him (I replaced my RFTs with real tires and the difference was significant - handling, noise, gas mileage).
 
BMWs in my experience do not need an alignment. Hard driving, track driving etc and each time I tried to get an alignment I was told the car is within spec, save the money.
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Re: Tire / Other Costs? [1lotlizard] by mattress2
Dec 19, 2008 (4:59 am)
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Replying to: 1lotlizard (Dec 17, 2008 6:00 am)

Any 1 or 3 series with sport package and 18 inch wheels will ride harshly on factory run-flats. These tires go flat easily, which can also result in rim damage. Both are very expensive, which is why BMW offers wheel/tire insurance. If you have a lease, you are basically stuck.Also, these tires are not generally available. So if you take a weekend road trip and get a flat, you could be stuck for several days waiting for a replacement. As a result, I am reluctant to take my 330i sport package on long trips. A great driving car, but it definitely has serious tire issues....
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Re-lease 2007 335i very pricey... by joesao
Dec 19, 2008 (11:33 am)
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I assumed a lease for a friend on a 2007 335i for $261/month because he put down $10k at lease signing. I have to turn the car back in January and BMWfs is quoting me >$600/mo and so are two dealers, to re-lease the car.
 
Why would the rate jump up so dramatically? Is there anything I can do about it? One dealer actually quoted me a 2008 335i with lower payments than this -- to me this doesn't make any sense. Any thoughts?
 
Thanks!
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Re: Re-lease 2007 335i very pricey... [joesao] by roadburner
Dec 19, 2008 (1:54 pm)
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Replying to: joesao (Dec 19, 2008 11:33 am)

Any thoughts?
 
BMW FS will only offer it's best subvented lease rates on new 2008 and 2009 cars. The only time BMWFS offers low interest rates on used cars is when they want to move certain years and models of CPO units- and that money is for loans, not leases. If you like the car you have, buy it. Otherwise, rent the 2008.
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Re: Need advice on '08 328i purchase [mathers3] by wikibuyer
Dec 19, 2008 (6:21 pm)
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Replying to: mathers3 (Dec 15, 2008 8:50 pm)

as a point of reference, in july '08 i negotiated for my '08 328i sedan, black on black, with auto trans, power seats, bluetooth and ipod with an MSRP of $36,995 for $33,259 (including a credit of $1500 for the auto trans. i guess it was $1500 in july and only $1200 now?) i don't have the exact invoice anymore but according to edmunds, the invoice is $34,125. i live in southern california. seems like you can do better. especially if they have lots of 2008s to move. i also posted my deal and some tips on wikibuyer.org
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Great price on 09 328i in Pittsburgh? by MRHammar
Dec 22, 2008 (11:36 am)
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First off, I appreciate how helpful these forums are for prospective car buyers. Without them, I would have paid almost $1500 too much on the 07 A4 lease I am returning soon, so thanks!
 
I am looking for the best lease (36 mos, 12k/yr.) deal on the following car:
 
2009 328i w/ X drive
6 speed manual
Heated seats
iPod adapter
(willing to consider power seats, cold weather pkg instead of heated seats if price is right)
 
The MF I was quoted earlier this month was .0016 and residual of 62%. Are these still correct and until when?
 
One dealer quoted a sell price of $36,900 (MSRP $38,670) on one with metallic paint, cold weather and power seats (payment incl. tax about $534 a month with only 1st payment and DMV fees down). When I didn't respond, he just emailed asking "What would it take to get this done today?" so I want to squeeze hard and make it hurt!
 
What should I ask for?
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Re: Great price on 09 328i in Pittsburgh? [MRHammar] by Firebird_EOU
Dec 22, 2008 (7:19 pm)
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Replying to: MRHammar (Dec 22, 2008 11:36 am)

December rate for your case is .0015. Each month has a new rate.
Invoice Price for your configuration is $36,148.
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Re: Great price on 09 328i in Pittsburgh? [Firebird_EOU] by MRHammar
Dec 23, 2008 (9:33 am)
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Replying to: Firebird_EOU (Dec 22, 2008 7:19 pm)

Thanks Firebird.
 
Has anyone been able to get a 2009 with manual at invoice or lower?
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Re: Great price on 09 328i in Pittsburgh? [MRHammar] by limu_99
Dec 23, 2008 (10:03 pm)
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Replying to: MRHammar (Dec 23, 2008 9:33 am)

I am working on it. but the car has 30 miles, don't wanna buy one that has been test driven before. I will post the final deal after it closed.
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Re: Great price on 09 328i in Pittsburgh? [limu_99] by MRHammar
Dec 24, 2008 (8:45 am)
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Replying to: limu_99 (Dec 23, 2008 10:03 pm)

Thanks limu...good luck. Can't wait to get a deal done and start driving.
 
A little off topic, but what are your thoughts on a 328i/335i with snow tires versus a 328xi/335xi? I have read mixed things about performance of these RWD vehicles in the snow and slick roads. I am coming from an AWD A4 that can go anywhere, but have driven older RWD (slowly and stressfully) in the snow before. I would love to have the performance benefits of a RWD if snow tires will allow me to get around during the 4-5 months when they might be needed.

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