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Advice or Suggestions Welcome
by brett4
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Nov 02, 2004 (5:14 pm)
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Replying to: kyfdx (Nov 02, 2004 6:43 am)
OK - I really like the X3's. My first choice is the manual transmission - quite hard to come by in the remaining 04's. I have had one dealer give me a price of 29,500 on a demo car with 6k on it - is this a good deal? Warranty has been adjusted to 55k and 4 yrs. Now, on the other hand there is a plain (no frills) 04 X3 with the manual transmission at another dealer. I believe his price is a bit on the high side - $32k. On top of that, he told me if he did not sell this week, he would put it in "loaner status." (Personally, I find it difficult to believe they would put a manual in loaner service.) I would appreciate any sage advice from all of you. (kydfx - you always have a good perspective.) Thanks to all.
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- #394 of 1544
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Re: Advice or Suggestions Welcome [brett4]
by brett4
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Nov 02, 2004 (5:17 pm)
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Replying to: brett4 (Nov 02, 2004 5:14 pm)
I have to add to message #393 - the demo is an automatic with moonroof and satellite radio and luggage racks. And a very "aim-to-please" friendly dealer who came recommended. Hmm - manual or automatic...
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- #395 of 1544
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Re: Advice or Suggestions Welcome [brett4]
by kyfdx HOST
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Nov 03, 2004 (6:48 am)
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Replying to: brett4 (Nov 02, 2004 5:17 pm)
The demo seems like a good deal, but only if it is the car you want.. Also, the 4 years on the warranty starts from when they put the car in-service, not from when you buy it.
On the new one.. if you price it out.. it should be selling for about $500 over invoice... If he is asking more than that, its too much.. Manual shift SUVs have to be hard to sell..
regards,
kyfdx
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- #396 of 1544
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About the Nav on BMWs
by lojak
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Nov 03, 2004 (1:34 pm)
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Frankly, I'd rather people render opinion on something they've actually used. For me, I have used the BMW Navs and the Honda Navs (w/o voice recognition). I prefer the BMW Navs tremendously. Sure it's not fancy, but it does the job quickly, exactly, and properly - just like a BMW. Other may try to impress u with on-paper feature lists and wizbangs, but once you use it, you'll know the difference.
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- #397 of 1544
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Re: Get an '05 not an '04 [jane3]
by lojak
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Nov 03, 2004 (1:48 pm)
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Replying to: jane3 (Nov 01, 2004 5:22 pm)
Jane3,
Here's a breakdown of what a lease price should be,
Invoice per your config. $39,220
+$500 dealer profit $39,720
Cap Reduction $1,500 (out of your $2,500)
Residue $23,434 (59% for 3 yr lse.)
MF should be .00079 (1.9%, dealer may tell you 2.9% but 1.9% is available to 750+ CRC)
Monthly lease chrg b4 tax $459.51
If you opt for more miles the residue would go down a bit and if the MF is .00121 (2.9%) the monthly should be $485.20.
Conclusion? You probably got a fair deal.
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- #398 of 1544
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Re: Advice or Suggestions Welcome [kyfdx]
by lojak
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Nov 03, 2004 (1:56 pm)
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Replying to: kyfdx (Nov 03, 2004 6:48 am)
My feeling on auto vs manual is that on the X3, go with the auto. Manual is fine on e 3 series sedan/coupe but to appreciate the X3 and the xDrive, auto is a better option. The demo sounds like a good deal but beware! I test drove a demo (not buying it but just to get the feel of the car), and they get abused quite a bit. You warranty might take care of mechanical issues but the hidden wear and tear may fall under "normal wear and tear", therefore not covered under the warranty. There are plenty of 04 X3s left w/auto, so if you want a deal, go for those.
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- #399 of 1544
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Re: Advice or Suggestions Welcome ... Lojak ...
by rroyce10
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Nov 04, 2004 (11:36 am)
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Replying to: lojak (Nov 03, 2004 1:56 pm)
.......... If you "really" like and enjoy a manual and will "really" like and enjoy it in a base model in 2/3 years, then get it and enjoy it .... but, if your buying it to keep in budget, or you think you might be saving money, then do the *pass* dance .... these are extremely hard to sell or get a dealer to put any real money at trade time - kinda like the kiss of death and the resale value of mud ...................... 
Terry.
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Re: [kyfdx]
by pjo1966
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Nov 04, 2004 (7:06 pm)
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Replying to: kyfdx (Oct 28, 2004 4:20 pm)
kyfdx...
you had mentioned that if I were to order a car and I went through BMWFS I could lock in the current program for up to two months and then choose between the locked program and whatever the current program is when the car comes in. I asked my salesman about that. He informed me that I can only lock it in for 30 days. Is there a link you can point to where it is in writing so I can show him?
Thanks!
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Re: [pjo1966]
by kyfdx HOST
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Nov 05, 2004 (7:19 am)
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Replying to: pjo1966 (Nov 04, 2004 7:06 pm)
No link.. just personal experience... The 60 days thing has always been the case.. and I know it to be good as recently as this past June.. I guess its possible it has changed.. You could ask-a-dealer.. And, I think you know where I'm telling you to do that?
regards,
kyfdx
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- #402 of 1544
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Re: [kyfdx]
by pjo1966
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Nov 05, 2004 (8:22 am)
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Replying to: kyfdx (Nov 05, 2004 7:19 am)
you betcha... thanks...
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