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2008 BMW 328i Coupe

52 messages,  Last post on May 05, 2008 at 7:54 AM

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#16 of 52 Leasing my first BMW - help! by jps0429

Apr 19, 2008 (8:51 pm)

I have never leased a car, so I am pretty new to this.
 
I have heard two opinions on leasing and don't really know which is best...
 
Should I put a lot down to get a lower payment?
 
Or should I only pay what I need and fight for a good rate?
 
I have near perfect credit, its at 820 right now.
 
I am trading in a 2002 Acura CL type S
 
I have never owned a BMW, so I do not know how much I can talk them down on pricing or a monthly payment...
 
I am pretty much hoping to walk out with a new 328i coupe w/ automatic, sport & premium package for under 500 a month... you think I could do that?
 
I live in Miami, FL.
 
any help would be great!!!! I appreciate it.

#17 of 52 Re: Leasing my first BMW - help! [jps0429] by shipo

Apr 19, 2008 (9:10 pm)

Replying to: jps0429 (Apr 19, 2008 8:51 pm)
"I am pretty much hoping to walk out with a new 328i coupe w/ automatic, sport & premium package for under 500 a month... you think I could do that?"
 
No, not without dumping lots of money down on the lease (generally considered a very bad thing to do), or leasing your car via the European Delivery program (of course then you'll need to fly to Germany and spend at least a night or two before flying home).
 
Best Regards,
Shipo

#19 of 52 2008 BMW 335i by 06ltd

May 05, 2008 (7:54 am)

#20 of 52 2008 335i Coupe - Likes and Dislikes by 06ltd

Oct 11, 2007 (11:48 am)

I took delivery on 10/5 and have about 260 miles on it. Dk Green/Sand leather, SP, PP, CWP, MT, Comfort Access, sunshade, navigation, MP3 connection. Observations to date: wonderful, smooth power, great handling, iPhone + Bluetooth are excellent. The handbook case is too big for the glove box or any other compartment! (What’s up with that!?) Keep my foot out of it, great mileage; put foot down, send money to OPEC. Beautiful, short-throw shifter and smooth gearbox. So far - to my surprise - I actually like iDrive (I’m sure to get flamed for that), but I’m struggling to understand all the system settings. Excellent sound system. Cabin a bit noisy with sunroof open, funeral parlor quiet when closed. Steering tight, quick and responsive. Seats are wonderful. Car is awkward to get in and out of. Can’t find a way to get the nav system to switch to a dark background after sunset - very annoying. Instant map zoom with a spin of the iDrive dial – excellent. IPod works well with the sound system, but only works with playlists, which seems common, and I don’t understand it. I should be able to scroll to an album or artist, but no. The driver’s cup holder seems Rube Goldberg to me. Tracking headlights are a cool (if very old) idea, but I’ve yet to use them enough to determine how well they work. I think I’m going to love this car.

#21 of 52 Good post by mikey40

Oct 13, 2007 (7:16 pm)

Thanks for the in site, it helps allot. I'm in the process myself of getting behind the wheel of the same exact model VERY soon. If you don't mind me asking buy or lease....private message ok. I'm leaning toward lease myself.....I just want to make sure thst when I make my mind up I don't "take one" if you know what I mean!
 
Many thanks
 
MC

#22 of 52 Re: Good post [mikey40] by 06ltd

Oct 14, 2007 (6:33 am)

Replying to: mikey40 (Oct 13, 2007 7:16 pm)
I bought it. I don't lease.

#23 of 52 Re: 2008 335i Coupe - Likes and Dislikes [06ltd] by circlew

Oct 14, 2007 (7:21 am)

Replying to: 06ltd (Oct 11, 2007 11:48 am)
Hey, 10/5 is my daughter's b'day!
 
Best of luck and many fun and safe miles of pure driving bliss to you!
 
Regards,
OW

#24 of 52 Re: 2008 335i Coupe - Likes and Dislikes [circlew] by 06ltd

Oct 15, 2007 (5:14 am)

Replying to: circlew (Oct 14, 2007 7:21 am)
Thank you! Happy birthday to your daughter!

#25 of 52 Re: 2008 335i Coupe - Likes and Dislikes [06ltd] by dan12

Oct 16, 2007 (3:56 pm)

Replying to: 06ltd (Oct 11, 2007 11:48 am)
Beautiful, short-throw shifter and smooth gearbox. So far - to my surprise - I actually like iDrive (I’m sure to get flamed for that), but I’m struggling to understand all the system settings.
 
I have iDrive also and really like it. I never use the Climate part, but phone, stereo, navigation, and car data are useful for me.
 
Btw, my car handbook is in the trunk. There is a small storage space on the right side and the handbook fits there perfectly. There is already very little storage space in the car, so I don't want to take a bunch of space with the handbook. The up side is that I have learned to not store anything in my car unless it's absolutely needed.
 
Have fun with your new ride! I am loving mine (335i sedan).
 
Dan

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