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#1496 of 1544 Re: Used X3 3.0i [whitney3] by kyfdx HOST Mar 24, 2009 (6:16 am)
Replying to: whitney3 (Mar 24, 2009 6:14 am) The Si denotes the newer 260 HP engine... That happened in 2007..   It has nothing to do with the Sport Package..   Hope that helps! kyfdx Replies to this message: whitney3 (Mar 24, 2009 9:12 am)
#1497 of 1544 Re: Used X3 3.0i [whitney3] by lawman1967 Mar 24, 2009 (7:24 am)
Replying to: whitney3 (Mar 24, 2009 6:14 am) I beleive that the 3.0si is just a year newer, not a designation for the sport package. the si should be the 07 and 08 models with the new engine and updated interior, while the 3.0i is the original 215hp engine and model year 04 through 06.   For 09 they are all XDrive 30i, but it is the same car as the 3.0si.
#1498 of 1544 Re: Used X3 3.0i [kyfdx] by whitney3 Mar 24, 2009 (9:12 am)
Replying to: kyfdx (Mar 24, 2009 6:16 am) Boy does that ever help. I feel stupid about that. I assumed (my daddy told me never to assume) that the "s" meant "sport". I kept thinking, "surely they didn't sell only sport package models." I'm straightened out now. Thanks.
#1499 of 1544 Re: New 2009 X3 [lawman1967] by jayvis Mar 30, 2009 (12:09 pm)
Replying to: lawman1967 (Feb 07, 2009 9:51 pm) A 2009 X3 with heated front seats and privacy glass has a dealer invoice of $38,125. You have to be one of the very few to ever have bought one under invoice, regardless of how it's equipped. Here in the Midwest, over 80% of BMW sales are through leases so it's virtually impossible to actually buy one with cash anywhere near dealer invoice. The dealers actually try to steer you toward a lease. That was one of the reasons I ended up buying a Lexus RX350. Replies to this message: lawman1967 (Mar 30, 2009 12:49 pm) jayvis (Mar 30, 2009 1:52 pm)
#1500 of 1544 Re: New 2009 X3 [jayvis] by lawman1967 Mar 30, 2009 (12:49 pm)
Replying to: jayvis (Mar 30, 2009 12:09 pm) Yup, I'm very pleased. I emailed the dealership (Pacific BMW in Glendale, CA) and asked for the lowest price they could give on an in-stock X3. I did the same with about 8 other BMW dealerships and nobody else was close on account of only having loaded cars.   There was no pressure whatsoever to lease, and my wife's cars average about 35,000 miles per year (mine are at about 50,000) leasing just isn't an option.   We also looked at the RX350, nice car, but she preferred the feel of the X3. Replies to this message: jayvis (Mar 30, 2009 1:52 pm)
#1501 of 1544 Re: New 2009 X3 [lawman1967] by jayvis Mar 30, 2009 (1:52 pm)
Replying to: lawman1967 (Mar 30, 2009 12:49 pm) I hope you don't mind me asking why you put so many miles a year on your vehicles. That has to be a huge expense.
#1502 of 1544 2007 X3: CPO vs buying from non-BMW dealer vs Pvt Party by newbmr Apr 08, 2009 (11:20 pm)
Hi Everyone,   I need your help again. I am looking for 2007 X3 and have a few 'preliminary quotes' from local dealers here in the Bay Area.   I also have a quote from a VW dealer -- the car is a lease return which the VW dealer says bought from BMW in an auction.   And finally, I have a quote from a self-described 'small, independent used car dealer'.   Note: All cars in question (i.e. BMW dealer CPOs, VW, and indie. dealer) advertised on Craigslist.   Here is my issue. Since I just started the process the local BMW dealer quotes are on the higher sides as compared to the those from independent used car dealer and the VW dealer.   Questions: What are the pros and cons of buying a CPO from a BMW dealer? Under what scenario would a deal from VW dealer or independent used car dealer make sense? Is it safe do buy a BMW from a non-BMW dealer?   I have never bought a CPO before and I am unable to assign a value to it. This forum helped me with my previous new car purchases: a new 2004 X3 and again last July for a '08 Acura TL. (Thanks for all your help!)   KYFDX and others: Looking forward to your insights and replies.   Best,   newBmr
#1503 of 1544 07's by daddyman Apr 17, 2009 (4:51 am)
If you are going to buy a 2007 AT I would HIGHLY recommend a CPO from a dealer. Not all, but by best estimate about 1 out of 10 of the 07's have transmission problems. A private dealer will be very limited in helping if you should be one of those ten. If you don't believe me read the many popular forums and ask yourself why there are so many 07's available. If you get one of the bad ones they can be an accident waiting to happen.
#1504 of 1544 07 X3 Lease ending options by jmcbmw Apr 29, 2009 (9:37 pm)
I love my 2007 X3. It's got just what I need with Step, NAV, Heated seats, Rear Climate package and Xenons. My residual is $32K (24mo/15K lease) and I only have 24K miles on it. I did purchase the "Safe Lease" return damage coverage of up to $5K. Only in the past 3 months I have had someone separately hit the rear bumper and front bumper in parking lots and now both ends needs painting. Otherwise I have never had a problem and it's perfect. Anyway, BMWFS called me today and offered $7000 off the residual and 5.9% for up to 60 months if I purchased! I was planning to turn it in next month but now I don't know what to do! Seems like a very agressive purchase offer and I was very suprised to get the call. Opinions? Replies to this message: kyfdx (Apr 30, 2009 3:06 am) jmcbmw (May 02, 2009 4:00 pm)
#1505 of 1544 $25K for a low mileage 07 X3 by lawman1967 Apr 29, 2009 (9:54 pm)
is an outstanding purchase. If the car is trouble-free, I'd buy it.

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