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Security Deposit Question by hopefall
Jan 31, 2008 (7:34 pm)
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I understand that you can reduce mf by .00015 for each $400 security deposit paid up front. I am planning on trading in my wife's car, for which I owe $4,900. I am planning on getting $7,000 on trade. I live in WA, where I do not have to pay sales tax on the value of trade. Does anyone know if I can take the difference between what I owe and what the dealer gives me and apply it toward security deposits, rather than cap reduction? With 5 security deposits, my payment would be about the same, but I would get the 2k back at the end of the lease. Am I thinking in the right direction?
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Current MF by hopefall
Jan 31, 2008 (9:27 pm)
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I have seen 2 different mf for the 328i on this forum, .00175 and .00165. Recent offers from dealers are quoting .00175. Are they increasing the rate or is this the best BMW lease rate available?
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Re: Current MF [hopefall] by boomer23
Jan 31, 2008 (11:58 pm)
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Replying to: hopefall (Jan 31, 2008 9:27 pm)

I'm seeing .00165 for January deals on the bimmerfest site I frequent, and .00175 for the 328xi. No firm info on February rates. They'll be announced after Feb 2.
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Re: Security Deposit Question [hopefall] by boomer23
Feb 01, 2008 (12:09 am)
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Replying to: hopefall (Jan 31, 2008 7:34 pm)

On the MF reduction, you're not quite right. Each security deposit is equal to one month's payment, rounded up to the closest $50, so if your payment is $425, you'd pay $450 for each SD. Secondly, if you are not a previous BMW FS customer, you either make one SD or your MF goes up by .00015, so effectively, this first SD does lower your MF by this amount. Finally, each additional SD lowers your MF by .00007, not .00015. You can make up to seven additional SDs.
 
On your ability to use the cash from your trade for SDs rather than down payment, I would say absolutely. You should be able to craft the deal that you want. That cash is yours if they'll give you the $7K for the trade. You should be able to pocket it, use it for a down, or use it for SDs. Anyone disagree?
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328i Lease by hopefall
Feb 02, 2008 (11:06 pm)
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I'm working with a local dealer on a 328i, and was wondering if anyone could provide some feedback. I'm looking at a fairly basic, 328i w/ auto and heated seats. I am hoping to get 1k over invoice or better. Is this unrealistic with this type of configuration? Anyone have any luck getting under 1k over invoice? It seems they're more likely to discount cars that are more equipped.
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Have you used the Internet feature of Edmonds by ursamajor
Feb 03, 2008 (1:13 am)
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Replying to: hopefall (Feb 02, 2008 11:06 pm)

...or have you walked into the dealers. I have found without exception, that any Internet purchase or lease of any vehicle will be cheaper with the Internet sales dept. I am awaiting a moderately-equipped 335xi which I obtained for $ 500 over invoice (see summary of deal at #8414) and received competing offers from other BMW dealers in Los Angeles via Internet. Of course, that leads me to ask what city you're located in. If there is one dealer servicing a large area, there is little incentive to proivde you with the deal you might get in a densely-populated metropolis like LA with more BMWs per capita than most cities in America.
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2008 328I by e36power
Feb 03, 2008 (8:29 am)
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Just got into a lease and wanted some thoughts.
 
328i sedan
 
6sp/sport/prem/ipod/heated seats/
 
MSRP $38,900
$3,500 down (includes IL taxes. IL requires you to pay taxes on total value of vehicle when leasing)
Payment $489/month
15K yr
36 months
 
thoughts?
thanks
 
Andy
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Is this a good lease deal for a 355i Coupe? by newbiemer335i
Feb 03, 2008 (8:52 pm)
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I got four quotes from a local dealers in LA area. I appreciate if the experts here can give me feedback.
  
2008 BMW 355i coupe - Fully Loaded (Auto + Premium + Sports + Nav + iPod/ USB + Park Distance + Paddle Shifter) - White paint w/ Saddle Brown/ Black interior
                  Invoice
Base price: $40,800
Pkgs./ Options : $8,650
MSRP : $49,450
Selling Price : $47,085 ($560 more than dealer cost for training, MACO fees. Dealer claims only $1,000 over his cost of $46,085)
   
Drive off Cost : $1,855.23 (see breakdown detail below)
DMV Fee : $45
Bank/ Acquisition Fee : $625
Tax on Bank fee : $55.27
1st Payment : $726.21
Deposit : None
  
36 mo. 10K lease at : $726.21/ month
Money Factor : 0.0026 (w/o security deposit - 0.00245 w/ security deposit) through BMW FS
  
I have done the math and lease numbers above do work out. However, I want to lower my monthly payment closer to $650 range. The questions I have :
  
1. Is this a fair deal given the car being so hot in LA area now that no dealer has a good inventory? (I have to order mine and wait). Has anyone found a better deal with similar car recently around here?
  
2. What other options I have to lower the money factor rather than paying multiple security deposits (which I can if I need to)?
  
3. How many multiple security deposits are needed to bring it closer to $650/ mo. range? Is all of this money refundable at the end of the lease? Is there a risk involved with putting that much money in the hand of the lessor who may start acting up at the end of the lease?
  
Thanks a million for any feedback/ advice in advance.
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BMW Lease ending soon by jun2
Feb 04, 2008 (10:49 am)
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Hi There,
My 2005 BMW 325i is ending early May, I got a call from my dealer.
This was my 2nd lease, I am looking for my 3rd lease. I havent talked to my dealer yet.
Here are the options I intend to lease.
BMW 2008 328i
- Auto Trans
- Metallic Silver
- Premium Pkg
- Cold Weather Pkg
 
Is this a good price to negotiate ?
$1,000 down to drive off the car (just like I did my previous car)
$470 / month
10,000 miles /yr
 
This is in New Jersey (southern part).
 
I know the dealer will not be happy but is this possible? What would be a good deal ? And how do I negotiate to get this?
Thanks for all your assistance!
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Re: BMW Lease ending soon [jun2] by eights38
Feb 04, 2008 (12:17 pm)
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Replying to: jun2 (Feb 04, 2008 10:49 am)

jun2 - Lease rates change on a month-to-month basis. It would probably be best to see where the rates are in March or April and lock-in by filling-out a credit application. This way you hedge your bets and receive the best possible deal. If you need more help, please email me or reply.

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