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Re: Brakes OK [nyccarguy] by irvin54
Oct 28, 2008 (10:57 am)
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Replying to: nyccarguy (Oct 21, 2008 7:07 pm)

I have a 2004 X3. My remote locks don't work near the local radio station antennas. Must be interference with the radio freq. Something to keep in mind.
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Joining the club on Thursday! by kyfdx HOST
Oct 28, 2008 (12:33 pm)
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Signed on a lease deal this past weekend. We pick it up on Thursday!
 
2008..
Sapphire Black w/gray leather
Premium
Xenons
Heated seats
PDC
 
My wife is very, very happy..
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Re: Joining the club on Thursday! [kyfdx] by steve_ HOST
Oct 28, 2008 (1:55 pm)
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Replying to: kyfdx (Oct 28, 2008 12:33 pm)

Sapphire Black?
 
Gonna join the weekly wash and California Duster club eh?
 
Congrats!
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Re: Joining the club on Thursday! [steve_] by kyfdx HOST
Oct 28, 2008 (3:14 pm)
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Replying to: steve_ (Oct 28, 2008 1:55 pm)

Sapphire black is the metallic one...
 
It's Jet Black that you really want to avoid.. Not only is it worse at showing dirt, it shows all sorts of swirl marks... It might seem like splitting hairs, but the metallic black is easier to keep looking nice by a factor of ten..
 
As far as keeping it clean? Hey, I just do the negotiation.. After that, it's all hers..
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Re: Joining the club on Thursday! [kyfdx] by roadburner
Oct 28, 2008 (6:33 pm)
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Replying to: kyfdx (Oct 28, 2008 12:33 pm)

Nice ride!
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kyfdx by nyccarguy
Oct 28, 2008 (8:31 pm)
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Sweet ride my man! You're gonna love it. Saphire Black is a gorgeous color in the sunlight. I love the way it sparkles. My Dad's '07 X5 is Saphire Black. Congratulations!
 
You gonna share the parameters of your lease deal?
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2007 X3 - Low Coolant by szimdahl
Oct 29, 2008 (6:11 am)
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I have two questions...
 
The first is recently when I first start up my 2007 X3, the low coolant light shows for about 3 minutes and then shuts off...Being a relatively new X3 owner, do I need to use a special type of coolant? Also, it appears that when I pop the hood the fill spout is not where the owner's manual says it is. Am I missing something?
 
2nd question is my X3 is Jet Black and is showing some pretty substantial swirl marks. Does anyone have a good suggestion on how to remove those swirl marks and to keep them away?
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Re: kyfdx [nyccarguy] by kyfdx HOST
Oct 29, 2008 (6:12 am)
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Replying to: nyccarguy (Oct 28, 2008 8:31 pm)

You gonna share the parameters of your lease deal?
 
Well.. it's complicated..
 
First.. it's a factory car that they bought at the BMWNA closed auction. So, it qualifies for the new car lease program, even though it's been in service for 11 months and has 10,400 miles.. Second.. they bought the car in June, and CPOed it. I'm not sure what their thinking was.. as the car had lots of warranty left, but I guess there was no reconditioning needed, so the only cost was the warranty.
 
Usually with loaners or demos, they qualify for the new car program, and the residual is reduced by $0.15/mi.. They didn't structure this one that way.. I have the same residual as a zero-mile car, but they paid extra upfront, and got some credit for the car being CPO (under the assumption that it will be worth more at the end of the lease than an identical car without CPO).
 
But.. in the end... the car has an MSRP of $43,950.. A selling price of around $36,500.. Cap costs and residuals are goofy, because of the above.. but, the bottom line?
 
3yr/45K lease
$440 mo. + tax = $466/mo.
 
Due at signing = 1st payment + $115 in registration/title fees = $581
 
I almost leased a loaner at another dealership in August.. About $46K sticker with 4000 miles.. for $535/mo.+tax.. I turned that down, and later wondered if I screwed up... Now, I'm glad I waited, since it saved me $100/mo..
 
I think that covers it.. We pick it up tomorrow evening..
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Re: 2007 X3 - Low Coolant [szimdahl] by roadburner
Oct 29, 2008 (2:46 pm)
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Replying to: szimdahl (Oct 29, 2008 6:11 am)

My X3's radiator cap is immediately to the left of the radiator, as viewed from the drivers seat. Use ONLY BMW coolant.
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2008 factory executive x3 with 7k miles by phaitour
Dec 05, 2008 (11:19 am)
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what would you guys say is a good price for a car like this. it has prem, sports, and xenon and will come with the new car warranty. i have no idea how much of a 'discount' you're supposed to expect for 7k miles on the car.

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