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Replying to: mikey777 (Jul 24, 2008 4:09 am)  There definitely seems to be more manufacturer incentives in play than just a premium package credit. On my end, I did end up buying the X5 and I did get the .9% financing with 0 drive off costs. Couldn't miss out on a free loan Man do I love driving it, it's awesome for an SUV, though I still love my 98 328is, which has only improved in driving over the years. As they say, once a BMW addict, forever an addict  How is your driving experience. Any particular reason you did not pick the sports package? Cheers
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Replying to: bond007jb (Jul 25, 2008 7:55 am) I left a few dollars on the table, but I deal with good sales guy and he gives me excellent service. The dealer wasn't freely offering up information on the marketing incentive. |
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I received a quote today for X5 3.0 with Space gray/grayNevada leather, with the following options: Rear Entertainment 3rd row seat Cold Weather Package Premium Package Rear Climate Technology Package Rear heated seats Premium Sound Running Boards iPod & USB adapter Sirius Satellite Radio Running boards MSRP $61170Quote $53600 with the .9% financing Do I take it or wait for 09s. Thanx
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Replying to: sithayan (Jul 31, 2008 2:43 pm)
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Replying to: hipreck (Jul 31, 2008 3:31 pm) Did get the X5 for 53300+TTL in MD along with 0.9% financing. |
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I have been reading these pages for months as I tried to decide what to get to replace my 2006 4.4 X5 (2 yr lease) After test driving a dozen different cars, I ended up with another X5 (what else, right?). So, I thought I would share my experience. 4.8 Alpine White Tech Pkg (handy rear camera) Sport Pkg with those great looking wheels Premium Pkg Sat Radio Rear Climate Auto Tailgate Ipod+USB Running Boards Heated Seats and probably other things I am forgetting . . . The only options I would have wanted to add would be comfort access and the premium sound, but I am going to upgrade the speakers on my own, so it's not a big deal. Also, I have been putting a key in the ignition for 20 years. I think I can continue to do it! My salesguy leased me my last X5 (750/mo, incl. tax, no down, 2 yr lease on the 06 4.4i - well loaded) and sold my fiancee her 328i coupe for dollars over invoice when they first came out and competing dealers would not even bargain for less than $2000 over invoice) so I went back to him again. MSRP was 68,000. I ended up at 62,000 -- the so-called "invoice" was 64,000. It's a 3 yr lease, again no money down, 12k/yr, for 870/mo incl. tax (I notice a lot of lease prices reported on this site do not clarify that they are before tax). Best of all, no hassles, no pressure. BTW, the 3.0 deals seemed to be much, much better. Many in the 3-4+K under "invoice" range.
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Replying to: wtf_123 (Aug 06, 2008 1:01 pm) Would you share what other dozen cars did you test? X6 cayenne ML RX LX? thanks.
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Replying to: bmlexus (Aug 06, 2008 2:30 pm) A4 Avants (wagon) - 2.0T, S4 -- the 2.0T is a nice little car, but underpowered. The S4 version is very fast for a wagon. Audi's are nice cars, with great interiors, but the handling is not as good as BMWs in my opinion. The lease packages are terrible too. My local Audi dealer quoted me around 800/mo. with tax, no money down, on a MSRP 41,000 A4 Avant and over 1000/mo on an S4 Avant with a 57,000 MSRP. The residuals for 3 yr leases are in the low 40%s, which are terrible. Lexus RX350/400h -- decent power, safe, nice interiors and features. Oh, did I mention I almost put the car into a tree because I fell asleep while driving them? Boring, safe, smooth, soft brakes, decent pickup in the hybrid because of increased torque. With good options they become pricey - over 52,000 for a 400h with decent options. New FX35 - this car was very fun. A well equipped (Nav with traffic, etc) one goes for like 48,000 MSRP with decent mileage. These have an upgraded version of that great Nissan 6 cyl engine. Handling was decent. So was the braking. Acceleration was very impressive, as expected. Interior is gaudy but improved. Problem is, with leasing the way it is for many car brands, I was not going to see a huge improvement in monthly payments, and if I can get an X5 for 870/mos, why would I get an Infiniti for $670 or whatever it would have been? X6 - I test drove the 35i, which is the TT engine similar to what is used in the 535 and 335. It was pretty fast and handled ok. I can't really figure out what this car is all about. I like the way it looks, but it had no practical application to me. Seats 4, like a 3 series coupe, with decent storage space. The lease packages are terrible. A 68,000 MSRP X6 will run you close to 1200/mos on a lease payment. Q7 -- Audi is pushing very hard to send these out the door, but they cannot compete with BMW. I tested both versions. You have to get the 4.2. The 3.6 felt very sluggish. All of them have way more body sway then the X5. The interiors are great and super luxurious. But, after hours of haggling, the best I could get out of them was 930/mos on a 66,000 MSRP car. Forget it. Highlander Hybrid - terrible handling. Cheap wood effects and cheap interiors. Surprisingly more expensive after options than you would imagine. I also looked at, yes, a Prius, 535i (I used to have a 2004 530i, so there was no question I would love it, but I wanted more room), Chevy Tahoes are nice, but way too big for me. |
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Replying to: wtf_123 (Aug 06, 2008 1:01 pm) Has anyone noticed that the used car market for 07 X5's makes no sense relative to the great deals on the 2008s. In the end you save no money after financing, get a car with less warranty/maintenance, and have a lower residual. What gives? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!
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Replying to: ozam (Aug 06, 2008 6:36 pm) Best bet is to talk in with the invoice price and remind the dealer of the premium package discount. Worked great for me. The 2007 used market hasn't caught up because the dealers are going to take it in the shorts and are hoping for a sucker to pay their price. The bottom dropped out so quickly that dealers were left holding SUVs they overpaid for.
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