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Replying to: serenoa1 (Jul 01, 2005 3:39 pm) In answer to your question, posters' deals should NOT include govt charges like tax and license, but SHOULD include all other charges, particularly dealer charges. That helps to keep the dealers from nickel and diming you to make their deals sound better. When I poll Edmund's posters for their deals, I try and make certain that the quotes the posters provide are all consistent, but of course I have no way of enforcing it. That is why it helps to have lots of quotes. In summary, once again, if a dealer gives you quote, and then adds a doc fee to that, you need to add that doc fee to get your %MSRP. Example: MSRP is $35,000. Dealer says he'll let you have the car for $32000. Then he adds a doc fee of $500, which makes your car cost $32500 before license, tax registration, etc. You calculate the %MSRP using the $32500 number. If you do it this way, you should be consistent with other Edmunds posters. |
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How is $34,100 for a new 2005 es 330 fully loaded including navigation. is that something i should grab? I am a little worried about the transmission im reaqding about on here. let me know. thanks
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Replying to: erasmusmrr (Jul 10, 2005 2:44 pm)
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Replying to: frisconick (Jul 12, 2005 8:35 am)
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Replying to: erasmusmrr (Jul 12, 2005 1:50 pm)
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Replying to: bikegal (Jul 12, 2005 3:49 pm) |
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I am looking at a 2005 ES 330 dealer demo with premium package and window tinting with 4,981 on it. The dealer has quoted a price of $31,498 (approx 90% MSRP). I got an internet quote from another Dallas/Ft. Worth dealer for a new ES for $31,698 (91% MSRP). My question is what do you think a realistic price reduction should be to account for 1/2 year warranty (the inservice date was 1-25-05) and the 5,000 miles? I have to believe the dealer is not going to expect to get the same for its demo as a brand new car. I would like to save extra money by buying a demo if the numbers add up. What do you think the %MSRP should be for the miles and 1/2 year less warranty? Thanks alot!!
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Replying to: jhwk (Jul 13, 2005 12:00 pm) Keep in mind that we are almost at the end of the model year. Personally, I would not buy the demo unless it was discounted at least $3,000 compared to the new vehicle price. I bought my 5 series BMW from a dealer in So. Cal. The car had 3,000 miles and it was about 9 month old. A new 5 series BMW at the time when I bought my car was selling for about $1,500- $2,000 below sticker. I bought mine which was NOT used but a BMW company car for over $6,000 below sticker. I helped a friend buy a ES330 about a month ago with Nav. package and few other things, MSRP $37,119 for $32,309 + $45 doc fee + $8.75 tire waste fee + TTL. You can look at post #895 above. Good luck with your negotiations and keep us posted. Spyderred.
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Replying to: spyderred (Jul 14, 2005 6:18 am) If the auto broker can't find anything then we will most likely look for a new 330, but it will be in August closer to the '06's coming out and maybe they will be willing to deal more. Thanks alot, Jhwk
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Replying to: jhwk (Jul 15, 2005 10:00 am) Went to the dealer in Dec. and got a brand new 2005 for $32,000! It has leather/cooled seats, 6 disc cd, hid/auto wipers, wood steering wheel, rear sunshade, 17inch tires, cargo net/mats, etc.
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