- #2726 of 2998
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Sport Pack
by topspin628
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Sep 26, 2007 (6:34 pm)
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Replying to: sg678 (Sep 26, 2007 5:56 pm)
You have to drive them back to back- sport and non- and then decide what you like. I thought that I didn't want the sport again because of the needed winter tire changes where I live. But after driving both, I liked the way the sport looked and handled so much better that I will put up with a little more expense and time to have the car that will make me happy. I think that ARS alone makes the sport package great and I've heard that the Sport Auto trans is great so that's what I'm going for. I think it best suits the personality of the car. But you have to see what YOU like best. There are no mistakes on owning a 5. You will love it either way.
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- #2727 of 2998
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Re: Car Man- Lease question [topspin628]
by nyccarguy
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Sep 26, 2007 (7:38 pm)
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Replying to: topspin628 (Sep 26, 2007 5:47 pm)
There is a $180 training & services fee added to the invoice of every BMW that is not shown on websites like edmunds or kbb. Also depending on where you live (I live in New York), there may be a $300 MACO (advertising fee) assesed to each car.
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- #2728 of 2998
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Re: Car Man- Lease question [nyccarguy]
by topspin628
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Sep 26, 2007 (11:01 pm)
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Replying to: nyccarguy (Sep 26, 2007 7:38 pm)
There is a $180 training & services fee added to the invoice of every BMW that is not shown on websites like edmunds or kbb. Also depending on where you live (I live in New York), there may be a $300 MACO (advertising fee) assesed to each car.
Yes, I live in NY and they are adding the 480.
Is that something that can get reduced? Do I have to pay for their advertising fee?
How would you play this?
Thanks
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- #2729 of 2998
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Re: Car Man- Lease question [topspin628]
by kyfdx HOST
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Sep 27, 2007 (3:56 am)
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Replying to: topspin628 (Sep 26, 2007 11:01 pm)
Once you settle on $1000 over invoice, then invoice is what they say it is. Yes, those are their costs, not yours, but you agreed to cover their cost (invoice).
You can tell them that when you agreed, you didn't realize they were going to add more costs over the invoice that is published on-line, and that you'd like a reduction. But, in my experience, Invoice + MACO/training + $1000 is probably as low as they are going to go.
regards,
kyfdx
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- #2730 of 2998
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Re: Car Man- Lease question [kyfdx]
by topspin628
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Sep 27, 2007 (7:58 am)
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Replying to: kyfdx (Sep 27, 2007 3:56 am)
You can tell them that when you agreed, you didn't realize they were going to add more costs over the invoice that is published on-line, and that you'd like a reduction. But, in my experience, Invoice + MACO/training + $1000 is probably as low as they are going to go.
Is that a good deal on a 550i ordered as I want?
Thanks
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- #2731 of 2998
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Re: Car Man- Lease question [topspin628]
by kyfdx HOST
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Sep 27, 2007 (8:01 am)
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Replying to: topspin628 (Sep 27, 2007 7:58 am)
On a $60K+ car? Yeah.. that's a good deal.. 
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- #2732 of 2998
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Re: 550i lease question [sg678]
by carnaught
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Sep 27, 2007 (1:42 pm)
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Replying to: sg678 (Sep 26, 2007 5:56 pm)
Is there a specific reason, u do not like th SP..
I am in a big dilemma over that myself and would
be great to hear your opinion.
Thanks
I had the SP on my 540i ('03). I found/find the ride of the SP to be somewhat hard, although not bad. Although I like the SP seats better I do not like the tires as much. With their tires the ride is firmer, noisier, they wear quicker and are more expensive to replace (esp. for a lease). Although some swear by the SP and wouldn't have a BMW without it, I like the non-SP better.
BTW, with the leased 3 Series I just turned in, the original tires were still on it at 36,000 miles and I did not even get "dinged" for their wear.
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- #2733 of 2998
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Re: Car Man- Lease question [topspin628]
by nyccarguy
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Sep 27, 2007 (5:35 pm)
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Replying to: topspin628 (Sep 27, 2007 7:58 am)
Yeah, it is a very good deal.
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- #2734 of 2998
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Re: Car Man- Lease question [topspin628]
by richardga73
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Sep 27, 2007 (8:54 pm)
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Replying to: topspin628 (Sep 27, 2007 7:58 am)
So topspin are you going to pull the trigger? We are all waiting with great anticipation. Sounds like a great car except for the spt suspension. Unless the increased weight of the 5 calls for a stiffer suspension (I guess unlike the 3 which to me the sprt felt too rough) or the effect of the sprt on the 5 doesnt feel the same as the sprt 3 I might think twice or drive again the non sprt and the sprt 5's back to back (and make sure you drive 550's not a 550 then a 535). The sprt is fun dont get me wrong but after a while (meaning after a few payments!)the extreme communication gets a little tedious. Its like dating someone who talks all the time, at first its novel, but after a while it grates on your nerves. I'll tell you what, why dont you drive the sprt 550 and the non sprt 550 then drive the E550 and try all the different settings of the suspension:luxury,semisport, and sport and see what you like. The E will be quieter also.
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- #2735 of 2998
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Re: Car Man- Lease question [richardga73]
by carnaught
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Sep 28, 2007 (7:49 am)
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Replying to: richardga73 (Sep 27, 2007 8:54 pm)
The sprt is fun dont get me wrong but after a while (meaning after a few payments!)the extreme communication gets a little tedious. Its like dating someone who talks all the time, at first its novel, but after a while it grates on your nerves.
Well said.
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