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Re: 2009 328i vs 2008 335i [Scorpio77] by blueguydotcom
Jan 24, 2009 (10:58 pm)
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Replying to: Scorpio77 (Jan 24, 2009 7:11 pm)

As of today's there's supposedly $1500 trunk money on the 2009 and 2008 3 series cars. You can get that payment even lower - the car should have a cap cost 1k below invoice. Doc fees are outrageous. $50-100 is okay but $250!
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Re: 2009 328i vs 2008 335i [blueguydotcom] by Scorpio77
Jan 25, 2009 (7:00 am)
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Replying to: blueguydotcom (Jan 24, 2009 10:58 pm)

Thanks for the reply. I agree the doc fees were very high. Is there a spreadsheet or a way I can calculate the monthly lease myself.
 
Also assuming everything else being same what would you go for: 2008 335i or 2009 328i (i can get the 2008 335i probably $15-$20 cheaper).
 
Finally what is the difference between the invoice and the MSRP price? Is it a fixed number in the range of $2700? I heard about that 1500 discount as well. Does it come off the purchase price ? Thanks
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Re: 2009 328i vs 2008 335i [Scorpio77] by blueguydotcom
Jan 25, 2009 (10:14 am)
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Replying to: Scorpio77 (Jan 25, 2009 7:00 am)

The 328 v 335 debate is for you to determine. I'm not terribly impressed by the 335i but I do like some of the standard equipment (xenons for instance). But the extra weight of the 335i makes me less responsive to it - mind you I've only driven automatic versions.
 
Invoice and MSRP varies. For 2008s there's an automatic transmission credit and the rebate, so you should be able to get an auto-equipped 3 series for about 6k below msrp.
 
Here are the current lease numbers for 2008s - http://bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=170612&d=1230743887
 
This is before the new 1500 credit. So if you're into an auto equipped 335i, you can get the auto credit of 1260 and 1500 rebate with a 0.00085 money factor. It's 0.00075 with 08 328is.
 
Here's a link for a great lease calculator:
http://leaseguide.com/calc.htm
 
edmunds TMV works fine for 08s and last I checked is a tad off for 09s. Still with a 335 if you're getting a cap that's about 6k below MSRP you're fine. On a 328, it's more like 5500.
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Re: 2009 328i vs 2008 335i [blueguydotcom] by Scorpio77
Jan 25, 2009 (12:16 pm)
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Replying to: blueguydotcom (Jan 25, 2009 10:14 am)

Many thanks for the prompt reply and the links. I spent some time figuring those out and this is what i am aiming for :
 
2008 335i sedan: MSRP (44650)
Total Discount: 7000
Cap cost: 37650
Cash Down: 0
Residual value: 60% (36 month lease with 10k miles)
MF factor: 0.00085
Reduced MF factor: 0.00040 (due to 8 MSDs I will make) which I think is the lowest possible
Sales tax: 7%
 
Monthly Payment: $377 per month incld tax (this is what i calculated)
Upfront payment: 8MSD of 400 (3200) + 725 (bank fees) + 100( doc fees) + 250 (registration) = $4275.
 
This is all my calculation. Please tell me if this is a good deal or not? Is there anything I am missing here?
 
I plan to close it tomorrow!! Many thanks in advance.
Deep
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Re: 2009 328i vs 2008 335i [Scorpio77] by blueguydotcom
Jan 25, 2009 (1:42 pm)
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Replying to: Scorpio77 (Jan 25, 2009 12:16 pm)

7 MSDs should be a reduction of 0.00049 so your MF should be 0.00036.
 
Looks like a nice deal. I get 348 (or so) including tax when I add it up.
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Re: 2009 328i vs 2008 335i [blueguydotcom] by Scorpio77
Jan 25, 2009 (3:34 pm)
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Replying to: blueguydotcom (Jan 25, 2009 1:42 pm)

yup i agree with your numbers. lets see if I will find out tomorrow if i get this deal or not. many thanks
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Re: 2009 328i vs 2008 335i [Scorpio77] by jofma
Jan 25, 2009 (8:35 pm)
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Replying to: Scorpio77 (Jan 24, 2009 7:11 pm)

let me get this straight, you're thinking of leasing a 41,050 bmw for 337/mo with 3000 down? what is meant by using (7+1) MSRDs? Also where is this dealor, ours here in dutchess county ny give hardly any discount. it sounds like a good deal to me.
thanks
jofma
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Re: 2009 328i vs 2008 335i [blueguydotcom] by jofma
Jan 25, 2009 (8:37 pm)
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Replying to: blueguydotcom (Jan 25, 2009 10:14 am)

where is the BMW dealor that is giving 6k below msrp?
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Re: 2009 328i vs 2008 335i [jofma] by blueguydotcom
Jan 25, 2009 (11:49 pm)
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Replying to: jofma (Jan 25, 2009 8:37 pm)

There's 2760 in trunk money on 2008s. 2008s are going for invoice - minus discounts. You offer a dealer $2500 below invoice on a 2008 in so cal and he'll take it.
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Re: 2009 328i vs 2008 335i [jofma] by nyccarguy
Jan 26, 2009 (5:56 pm)
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Replying to: jofma (Jan 25, 2009 8:35 pm)

You don't have to buy your car in dutchess county. There are plenty of dealers in Westchester, CT, Rockland (Wide World of Cars), Orange (Orange County BMW)... That would be willing to earn your business.

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