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BMW X3 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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#1642 of 1822 Re: Quote on 2013 BMW X3 [stactum] by gauravgulati

Mar 25, 2012 (2:33 pm)

Replying to: stactum (Mar 20, 2012 7:01 pm)
Hey Stactum,
 
I'm in Green Bay area & planning on buying 2013 X3 28i. I test drove the 2012 one, but the Vermillion Red with my options wasn't available and that's when the Salesman told me about the 2013 X3 w/4-cyl turbo coming in Apr/2012. So, I'm waiting to test drive it.
 
However, I would definitely like to know more about the dealers you contacted for your 2013 X3 28i quotes. Bergstrom in Appleton, WI is the closest dealership for me. However, the next closest dealership is in Milwaukee/Madison. So, I don't think there would be much negotiation Appleton dealer.
 
My main concern is - If I get a good deal from a far away dealer (say Chicago, IL) - I'll still have to come to the Bergstrom, Appleton dealer for the maintenance. Won't they make my life difficult if I ever end up buying from other dealers?
 
Here's the config I'm looking for:
 
X3 28iDrive
Premium pkg (Vermillion Red+Mohave or Oyester leather+Siena line wood)
Cold Wthr pkg
Conv. pkg (Mainly Xenon Headlights & comfort key)
Tech. Pkg ( I want everything in Tech pkg other than Nav., and m not sure if I can get Bluetooth + USB without Nav.)
 
Your help is much appreciated. Thanks

#1643 of 1822 MSRP Discounts by dlcole76054

Mar 25, 2012 (2:54 pm)

From that I'm reading, about 7 to 7.1% is about the max anyone's getting off MSRP. I'm looking at ordering a 2013 for Factory Delivery in SC. I'll have to see if the 3 dealers in the DFW, Texas area will go 7+% off MSRP. My MSRP will be over $60k for a X3 xDrive 35i. Pretty much loaded... no trade, now BMW financing as I can go better at my Credit Union.
 
Has anyone done better than 7.1% off?

#1644 of 1822 Re: Quote on 2013 BMW X3 [gauravgulati] by stactum

Mar 25, 2012 (7:03 pm)

Replying to: gauravgulati (Mar 25, 2012 2:33 pm)
I spoke with Concours and International in MKE, Zimbrick, and bunch of dealers at IL (Knauz - since they are part of costco program but it's $1K over invoice, Patrick BMW, Motor Werke, and lots of others).
 
MKE dealers offered me 1500 off MSRP and I test drove 2012 X3 at both. Concours was very strict with pricing, International seemed very strict but after I told them that I got one from IL they said: "too bad you didn't give us a chance to match the offer, woud've saved you a trip to Chicago" - so if you are getting some good offers from IL - it will be worth asking local dealers including Appleton to match the offer. For them sale is a sale, and even though they may not make money off your sale - it gives them volume.
 
I ended up getting at Motor Werke, but Patrick BMW was in the running also. MW gave me no BS offer right from the bat, and then matched Patrick BMW matching. Fun negotiations!
 
Also, I don't think it matters where you get your car and where you service it since service doesn't necessarily care where the car was purchased.
 
Good luck negotiating!

#1645 of 1822 Re: MSRP Discounts [dlcole76054] by stactum

Mar 25, 2012 (7:07 pm)

Replying to: dlcole76054 (Mar 25, 2012 2:54 pm)
7.1% puts it at about invoice. There is 7% markup on the car and 9% markup on packages and accessories.
I am sure you can get better discount if you get outgoing model year or something from dealer's lot. Any special order for upcoming model year with 7% discount seems pretty good deal. Also have to consider any kind of incentives from BMW for upcoming MY, but I don't think there will be good ones, maybe just APR.

#1646 of 1822 Re: Quote on 2013 BMW X3 [stactum] by gauravgulati

Apr 08, 2012 (2:23 pm)

Replying to: stactum (Mar 25, 2012 7:03 pm)
Thanks much for sharing your experience. I e-mailed for Quotes from all dealers within 250mi of me and it includes all the names you've listed above =))
 
I also have Costco Membership...would try that with Knauz. Some great tips, man (given that negotiations can be a pain).
 
Would it be OK for me to use your contact as Referral when reaching out to the dealers you listed above (esp. Werke)?
 
I plugged in my specs in Truecar.com & this is what I got:
 
Premium Pkg - Tech. Pkg - Convenience Pkg - Cold Weather I Pkg
 
Vermillion Red - Nevada Mohave Leather trim - Fineline Wave Wood trim
Aluminum Roof Rails
 
---------------------------------------------------------------
                  Dealer Factory MSRP
---------------------------------------------------------------
BASE 35,420 35,420 38,500
Holdback 1,101 n/a n/a
Dealer 0 n/a n/a
Incentives
Regional 500 500 n/a
Ad Fee
Dest. Fee 895 895 895
Cust. Incentive 0 n/a n/a
---------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL 44,315 45,415 48,845
---------------------------------------------------------------
 
Based on the above, I'm thinking 46-46,500 + TTL should be a fair price. What say?

#1647 of 1822 Re: Quote on 2013 BMW X3 [stactum] by larryxu

Apr 10, 2012 (6:21 pm)

Replying to: stactum (Mar 20, 2012 6:40 am)
May I ask the Sale Price is pre-tax or plus-tax? In other words, is your OTD $41250? Thanks.

#1648 of 1822 Re: Quote on 2013 BMW X3 [larryxu] by gauravgulati

Apr 10, 2012 (7:28 pm)

Replying to: larryxu (Apr 10, 2012 6:21 pm)
Larryxu
 
Stactum's post clearly mentions "Sale Price: $41,450 + TTL" (TTL - Tax, Title, License/Registration)
 
MSRP: $44,595 (including $895 destination)
  
Sale Price: $41,450 + TTL
  
It's about $3,145 discount (about 7.1%) off msrp
 
Hope this helps.

#1649 of 1822 Re: Quote on 2013 BMW X3 [gauravgulati] by larryxu

Apr 11, 2012 (12:19 am)

Replying to: gauravgulati (Apr 10, 2012 7:28 pm)
Sorry still a bit confused. '$41,450 + TTL' means $41,450 is plus TTL (TTL included in $41,450, so the final price paid as OTD is $41,450) or the sale price is $41,450 without TTL (so the final OTD paid should be $41,450 + some more dollars for TTL)?

#1650 of 1822 Re: Quote on 2013 BMW X3 [larryxu] by gauravgulati

Apr 11, 2012 (6:04 am)

Replying to: larryxu (Apr 11, 2012 12:19 am)
Yes. "+ TTL" means Tax, Title & License extra. Because stactum purchased from out of state, he'll have to pay TTL at the time of getting registration in WI ( unless the dealer is somehow able to deduct WI tax.. which I highly doubt)

#1651 of 1822 Re: Quote on 2013 BMW X3 [gauravgulati] by gauravgulati

Apr 15, 2012 (3:20 pm)

Replying to: gauravgulati (Apr 08, 2012 2:23 pm)
So, I finally ordered my 2013 X3 xDrive 28i yesterday. Yayyy!! Delivery in 3-4 weeks
 
Vermillion Red - Nevada Oyster Leather - Fineline Wave Wood trim - Aluminum Roof Rails
Premium Pkg - Tech. Pkg - Convenience Pkg - Cold Weather I Pkg
 
MSRP - $48,845
OTD Selling Price - $46,000 (Incl. Doc. Fees & Dest.) + TTL extra
Discount - $2,845+ (just about 6% off MSRP)
 
A.SBill Jacobs BMW, Naperville, IL was first to give the BO (best offer) of $46k + Doc. (Initial offer $46,635).
 
A.SInternational BMW, Milwaukee, WI matched the offer. (He also gave the best Initial Offer $46,345)
 
My local dealership (B.S & R.H Bergstrom, Appleton WI) were able to match the best Offer & included the Doc. fee in it as well. They were most courteous, accommodating, very spontaneous and transparent. They didn't even push me for Financing from BMW or Bergstrom. Even so, they suggested some CUs which had lower Rates than their Dealership. Extremely Professional & knowledgeable
 
Anyone looking to buy a Beemer in WI/IL region - I would definitely recommend checking with the above listed dealerships for excellent offers & treatment.
 
Good Luck with your Ultimate Driving Machines!

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