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#1 of 3506 2003 530 by plasticmd Sep 19, 2002 (7:30 am)
Ordered 2003 530 auto with premium/xenon/lumbar/heated wheel for 1500.00 below MSRP. This is a lease..don't know what monthly payments are going to be. Is this a good deal? Residual value will be 63%. Replies to this message: jta525i (Sep 29, 2004 8:43 am) beemertime (Sep 29, 2005 8:31 am) bdr127 (Sep 29, 2005 8:42 am) edinphila (Sep 29, 2005 4:13 pm) beemertime (Oct 16, 2005 7:54 pm) and 1 more... cmybimmergo (Sep 30, 2005 7:03 pm)
#2 of 3506 Transfer Vechicle by billytong Dec 05, 2002 (10:32 pm)
My friend lease a 2000 528ia with Premium package pls 4 rim & winter tires will be expired in the end of Jan 2003. The transfer ownership from him to me it costs US$400 plus extended warranty US$1800. The estimated final mileage will be around 50,000km not mile. Is it worth to buy this car? residue US$23,000+15% sales taxes in canada. So the final amount that I have to pay is US$25,200+15% taxes. Remarks: Excellent conditions
#3 of 3506 $1000 over invoice by pen101 Dec 10, 2002 (12:25 pm)
Almost exactly one year ago, I secured a lease for a 2002 530i (5-sp,pp,sp,xexon) for $1,000 over invoice. My monthly payment, including all taxes is $535.
#4 of 3506 RE: $1000 over invoice by pen101 by snagiel Dec 10, 2002 (12:51 pm)
Very good price, although you should've bargained it down to $530 a month!
#5 of 3506 plasticmd, negotiate the lease rate by chrism124 Dec 12, 2002 (9:26 am)
Last year I purchased a 02 530i w/ PP, DSP, Xenons, Step & Heated Wheel for $2400 off from MSRP. In addition I was able to negotiate the lease (m.f.) rate from .24 to .19.   My recommendation would be to find out the lease rate by going to Edmunds Finance web page. Based on your term & mileage they will be able to provide you with rate information.   Aside from going with Euro Delivery, the $$$ discount can vary from each region. My dealership is now being more aggressive with 5-series sales.   Chris
#6 of 3506 I'm I overpaying for my 530i? by rpj212 Dec 12, 2002 (12:55 pm)
I leased a 01 530i about 6 months ago, has the premium and sport package, navigation system, steptronic. Extended warranty 5yr/100K miles. $4200 down, $698/monthly. Negotiated $3000 off MSRP.
#7 of 3506 RE: I'm I overpaying for my 530i? by rpj212 by snagiel Dec 12, 2002 (10:18 pm)
Well, the extended warranty's nice, but you haven't told us what the terms are: Length of lease, mileage allowed, residual?   Based solely on the monthly payments, it does sound high for a used model. But it may be reasonable...give us more info.
#8 of 3506 price on a 1999 or 2000 528i -- help please by e210s Dec 13, 2002 (12:49 pm)
I'm considering buying a '99 or '00 528i, off lease. I've been told that thw "wholesale" price on a '99 in good condition and with relatively low mileage is about $25,000. That sounds high to me. I'm in the NYC market. Does anyone have any suggestions? Or have you had any experience in this recently? (It would not matter to me if car were manual shift - I'd actually prefer it).
#9 of 3506 Softer Ride by chaseag Dec 15, 2002 (12:44 pm)
I just purchased a 525 with sport pkg. My last car was an Avalon XLS that had much softer seats than the BMW. The BMW drives great and I am very happy how it handles but the seats seem very stiff. Anyone knows if there are aftermarket seats,seat pads,ect. that could help? Also, any ideas on keeping the brake dust from getting all over the outside front wheels?
#10 of 3506 RE: Softer Ride by chaseag by snagiel Dec 15, 2002 (8:06 pm)
{You may want to post this on the regular 5-series board to get some more eyes on it.}   I agree the sport package seats are firm, but I find them wonderfully supportive and well-contoured. In fact, I think the firmness is a good thing, but obviously it's a subjective call. I haven't heard of any "seat softeners," but you might look into those sheep covers. I think they look ridiculous, but they'd probably help take the edge off. You may just want to give the seats some time; you might warm up to them, and the leather and cushions will soften up a bit gradually.   As for the brake dust, the only ways to eliminate (or greatly reduce) it are to switch to low-dust brake pads, or to install those brake dust shields. Problem with the first is that those who've gone with after-market low-dust pads usually complain of greater squealing, brake fade, and other functional detriments. And brake dust shields are potentially even worse, since they rob the rotors and calipers from effective ventilation (especially in stop-and-go traffic) which can greatly increase brake fade and increase braking distances. Not to mention your wheels look sillier with those shields than with some brake dust.   Basically, you have to "deal with it," as we all do. Invest in a good wheel brush and P21S Wheel Cleaner, and spend 15-20 minutes on them every other week. It's far better than the alternatives.

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