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#393 of 511 Fair price in South East by michaelro303

Sep 25, 2005 (2:49 pm)

Trying to buy a 2005 Z4 3.0 with heated seats, premium package, auto and xenons. Sticker is about 47,800.. Every dealer in the states of SC, GA, and NC that has that model on the lot wants a $3000 profit... or invoice price in most cases.. What gives... I keep hearing that these things are not selling and BMW has given the dealers $4,500 in incentive to help move these cars. Dealers in this area are trying to keep most of the incentive money it appears..
 
Anyone else in the SC area had any luck buying or leasing a Z4 at something close to the 500 - 1000 profit less the 4,500 incentive.
 
Thanks

#394 of 511 Anyone else seen this before by michaelro303

Sep 28, 2005 (4:29 pm)

The dealer is trying to add $598.00 to the price of a new z4 3.0 for the service department to remove shipping apparatus other items connected. Then the vehicle must go to the detail shop. The substance that coats the vehicles to protect them in shipping is a "vaseline" type substance that needs to be removed. Floor mats and a full tank of gas. I know sometimes they charge for the floor mats but I have never heard of charging to prep the car...?

#395 of 511 Re: Fair price in South East [michaelro303] by hweaver

Sep 29, 2005 (9:07 am)

Replying to: michaelro303 (Sep 25, 2005 2:49 pm)
Where did you hear $4,500???
I want it!
I am looking at a 2.5 with prem pkg, sports pkg, leather, and heated seats.
05's are HARD to come by...
I want a stick too...
The invoice is 38,615 so that would be 33,615
I'd buy it today if they'd do it.
they have blue and one has red.. I really wanted SILVER though
When I looked on edmunds.com it has $2,500 for the dealer cash.. where did you get the proof of $4,500 ?? I can't find it anywhere...
And will the dealers to invoice minus the cash, they SHOULD, inv they are making money, plus the 06's are coming in, plus the cash is from BMW not out of their pockets..
Heidi
any advice.. I noticed a note about NC, SC, VA area.. I am in the fayetteville, nc area; 1.5 hrs from raleigh. .I hope dealers are not stubborn... great.

#396 of 511 Re: Fair price in South East [hweaver] by kyfdx HOST

Sep 29, 2005 (9:09 am)

Replying to: hweaver (Sep 29, 2005 9:07 am)
The 2.5 model has a $2500 dealer incentive..
 
Only the 3.0 model has $4500...
 
regards,
kyfdx
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#397 of 511 Dealer incentive scheduled to expire by bigbore1

Sep 29, 2005 (5:46 pm)

I ordered a new 2.5 liter Z4 about two weeks ago. The purchase price is contingent on the sale being finalized before the dealer incentive expires. If the incentive is carried over to October, then obviously there would not be a problem.
So, It looks like tomorrow might be the deadline.... I am not optomistic that the incentive program will be continued.
 
I was told that the deal can fall under the incentive IF the vehicle is "VINed" by September 30. Is there any way that I can independently confirm if the vehicle has been "VINed" ? I have the production number for the Z4, but can't find any BMW website that will allow me to access the information.
 
Does anyone know which stage in the build process that the vehicle receives it's VIN? I believe this Z4 is at stage 152 or 153.
 
Is anyone in a similar position...and can anyone share some information on a purchase strategy for my circumstance?
 
Thanks

#398 of 511 Incentives by vsaxena

Sep 29, 2005 (7:18 pm)

Incentives normally do not expire especially when the model year is ending and there are cars still being produced. They expire if production has stopped. Then the dealers punch their unsold inventory (declare it as sold) and then sell them as demos, or use them as loaners. This way they keep the incentives.
 
If the car is still under production and there is a lot of unsold inventory, the incentives will continue (or might even go up as they did last year).
 
The inventory levels seem to be lower this year since BMW seems to have adjusted to lower roadster sales and the introduction of newer roadster models by other vendors.

#399 of 511 Incentive & Pricing by therose400

Oct 01, 2005 (2:39 pm)

Firstly, regarding incentives - 2005 Z.4's must still be in production because I want to order an '05 2.5i and the dealer I'm negotiating with just indicated the market allowances have been extended until the end of October. The market allowances posted by kyfdx are correct.
 
Secondly, I need some numbers and opinions.......
 
This is what I want to order -
2005 Z4 2.5i
Toledo Blue Metallic (Exterior)
Beige leather (Interior)
Light Popular Grain Wood Trim
Black fully-auto soft-top
Power front seats
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Wind Deflector
 
This is the dealer's offer:
$34,365 plus Tax 6%, New tag retail $250.00, Transfer $150.00, Dealer Fee $379.50, Lemon Law fee $2.00, Tire,Battery fee $6.50. If you Lease there is a Lease Fee of $70.49 to the State of Florida.
 
Questions:
1- what amount is the sales tax applied to (cap cost, lease cost, etc.)?
2- what are the residual values for 36, 39 and 48 month leases? what should money factors be, respectively?
3-TMV 'What Others are Paying' is $35,106. Is this a good deal?
Thank you!

#400 of 511 Re: Incentive & Pricing [therose400] by bdr127

Oct 03, 2005 (6:58 am)

Replying to: therose400 (Oct 01, 2005 2:39 pm)
3-TMV 'What Others are Paying' is $35,106. Is this a good deal?
 
IF you're paying almost $1000 under "what others are paying", then it's probably a good deal, huh?

#401 of 511 Incentives are UP by $500 in October by staryjary

Oct 10, 2005 (10:06 am)

New incentives for October in case you missed it:
 
2.5 - $3000
3.0 - $5000

#402 of 511 The latest.... by therose400

Oct 10, 2005 (5:09 pm)

Cap cost = $34,065
 
Now dealer wants to add $825.00 bank fee & $500 Refundable Security Deposit for an '05 BMW Z4 with regard to the 30 month lease. According to a previous post, basic bank fee is $625, so he's marking that up. I have leased 3 vehicles in the past and NEVER paid bank/acquisition fees nor security deposit. When are security deposits required (high risk borrower?)? Has anyone else experienced this?

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