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Re: X5 4.8i deal: need help! [99_528i]
by essk
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Oct 27, 2008 (3:13 pm)
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Replying to: 99_528i (Oct 27, 2008 10:06 am)
I think you may be able to do better, though there are definitely much better deals to be had on the 3.0si than the 4.8si. I bought mine from BMW of Fremont and my CA, Shakeel (He is great), might be able to give you a better deal.
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Re: X5 4.8i deal: need help! [99_528i]
by jayrider
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Oct 28, 2008 (5:54 am)
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Replying to: 99_528i (Oct 27, 2008 10:06 am)
Now that you have one price quote, it's time to play shop around. Do it with the internet sales staff at every dealer within one-two hour driving distance and explain what you want and that you want the absolute bottom line deal to buy this week -- if you are truly ready to pull the trigger. Also explain that if you can't get a super deal now ,you can wait until January/February. If they won't give you a firm price on the phone / online, cross them off the list. Someone out there wants to sell cars -- you have to find them. When communicating it helps to be courteous but unemotional. Cold heart but ready for a hot deal. Good luck.
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06 x5 4.8l
by dawn17
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Oct 28, 2008 (8:20 am)
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i just looked at 06 4.8 x5 with 18k mileage. it has cold weather pack, rear climate, steptronic, lumbar supp, xenon, hifi sound and full spare. they are asking 35900. it still has 2yr or 32k left on the full maint pack and an additional 2yr 50k for the cpo maint pack. what is the best deal i should hope for on this car? I love it but was looking at 3.o which most dealers here in sflorida are out of. is this a sound buy and really is 30500 out ther door a crazy offer, help im soooo overwhelmed at this point. i have been looking for an suv for 8onths and now found one i like so require a little car knowledge support on this one!
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Re: 06 x5 4.8l [dawn17]
by jayrider
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Oct 28, 2008 (12:22 pm)
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Replying to: dawn17 (Oct 28, 2008 8:20 am)
not crazy --- make the offer and be prepared to walk. If you go up ask for the best extended bmw warranty that suits your yearly mileage. BMW's are nice cars but they can cost big $ to maintain and repair. That may or may not be a concern to you but since you're looking used then it probably is. Negotiate online and you maintain better control of the situation. Good luck.
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Re: X5 4.8i deal: need help! [jayrider]
by 99_528i
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Oct 29, 2008 (4:07 pm)
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Replying to: jayrider (Oct 28, 2008 5:54 am)
Yup, I got the deal: $1685 below invoice (just to compensate the "free" premium package). Car is going to be here on Friday (trucking from LA). Very interesting though: one internet manager is telling me that "don't trust the numbers from Edmunds.com or Kelly Blue Book", "economy isn't that bad" and "I haven't done or heard of a deal below invoice before". Plain stupidity.
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- #1010 of 1382
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Re: X5 4.8i deal: need help! [99_528i]
by jayrider
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Oct 29, 2008 (7:14 pm)
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Replying to: 99_528i (Oct 29, 2008 4:07 pm)
Cold heart ---- good deal !!! Congrats.
How far away did you find the car? Did the local dealer find it for you ?
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Re: 06 x5 4.8l [jayrider]
by dawn17
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Oct 30, 2008 (5:45 am)
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Replying to: jayrider (Oct 28, 2008 12:22 pm)
OK thanks for the info but the dealer was full of BS and the car was it lack condition to say the least. I have found the car i love.... its also a 06 X5 white with black leather int, premium pack and BMW assist, blue tooth and the panoramic sun roof with the garage door/ gate opener there.It is mint condition and the mileage is a bit high...28481. It does have the maint pack for 2yrs or 22k more mileage and the ext warr b/c its CPO. They are asking $31999 and KBB lists at $30,605. Edmund's shows $30362 but $33100 for CPO. I want it for $30 out the door no more then 30,500 out the door. Is this as ridiculous as they think? I cant neg there in person BC I'm a single mom working FT with a 1 yr old so we can't sit there for hours. what do you advise? Also do i wait for them to call me back? I had them bring the car to me at work to check out yesterday and i told the guy i was going to do more research on the numbers but i wanted for 30 out> i f they gave what i wanted i would be driving it at lunch today (Thurs). i am a cash buyer and i had 2 ML350 to look at. I left him with that and haven't heard back yet that was at 4pm on wed. help Im so excited and a little nervous about such a high purchase.
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Re: X5 4.8i deal: need help! [99_528i]
by essk
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Oct 30, 2008 (8:07 am)
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Replying to: 99_528i (Oct 29, 2008 4:07 pm)
Congrats, I am sure you will love the ride, welcome to the community  Which dealership did you end up getting it from?
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Re: 06 x5 4.8l [dawn17]
by jayrider
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Oct 30, 2008 (8:10 am)
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Replying to: dawn17 (Oct 30, 2008 5:45 am)
Think down the road when the maintenence service is on your credit card and the warranty is over. To quote a moderator of the bmw forums " Have you ever seen the service bill for a euro import"? Keep that in mind.
Since they brought the car for you to see they probably assessed you as being VERY interested and will play you a bit hoping that you will want to close the deal on their terms. They may be willing to wait a month or so figuring this price will appeal to some one else if you don't bite. They may give you a day or two to stew and then give in a little and see if you buy.
If you have 30K cash to buy then I wouldn't be afraid to wait until you find a car that meets your needs better and make a take it or leave it offer. By Jan/Feb the prices will not be any higher for used 4.8's and may be lower. This one may still on the lot and you can offer 28k for it. Good deals are usually reserved for those who project knowledge, patience and little emotion. My 09 murano awd with lots of extras listed for 34k and I bought it for 29k. It's certainly not a X5 but is nice and will cost me nothing for three years. Free oil changes. Look around and see if there is anything else out there that might make you happy. One thing for sure , with the economy and the auto industry tanking it's a buyers market unless you let them dictate the terms of the negotiation. Be patient and cold hearted until you close the deal. Remember you have the cash and are willing to spend it but only if the deal is right. You have some doubts about this one [mileage] so they have to resolve your objections by sweetening the deal.
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