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I apologize for the err on the SP for the xi. Still handles great.
-Paul
-Paul
Sometimes it seems you can win for losing. My wife's 7 month old, heretofore immaculate Accord V6 was bumped sometime in the last 24 hours. The bumper will have to be repainted.
Finally, I am considering 2003 325xi, Automatic, silver/black leatherette, SP, CWP, wood trim and xenon.
Questions:
1. PP costs $2700. If I choose separately,
Moonroof - 1050
Wood Trim - 500
Onboard Comp- 500
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2050
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Am I saving 650 here? What am I missing?
2. SP comes with power seats with memory right?
3. If I want to go for PP, do I HAVE to go for leather?
4. What is exact invoice price for 325xi?
5. Anyone here in & around Colorado who got a good deal? Any good dealers around?
6. If I order this month, when would I get delivery?
Help please!! Sorry for too many questions..
I don't know about xi, but on the i and ci, the SP does not include the power seats. If you look at the fine print, you'll see that the power seats mentioned in the SP option package says "if power seat or premium pkg ordered".
If invoice prices are not up here yet, you can alway just ratio last year's invoice to MSRP and be close enough to 2003 rations. Or they're bimmer.org:
bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/pricing/2003/2003_325.pdf
It's all pretty academic anyway - my guess is that for a fall order of a new model year xi in Colorado, you're going to be paying MSRP or very close to it. If you can get $1K off MSRP, you're probably doing very well.
Good luck.
- Mark
Finally, I am considering 2003 325xi, Automatic, silver/black leatherette, SP, CWP, wood trim and xenon.
Questions:
1. PP costs $2700. If I choose separately,
Moonroof - 1050
Wood Trim - 500
Onboard Comp- 500
---------
2050
---------
Am I saving 650 here? What am I missing?
2. SP comes with power seats with memory right?
3. If I want to go for PP, do I HAVE to go for leather?
4. What is exact invoice price for 325xi?
5. Anyone here in & around Colorado who got a good deal? Any good dealers around?
6. If I order this month, when would I get delivery?
Help please!! Sorry for too many questions..
The higher a vehicle's residual value (as a percentage of original cost) means that on paper the lease should cost you less because you're using it less. More expensive vehicles cost more to lease, of course.
Weigh it carefully though-- a high residual also means the vehicle will have a high resale value. That could mean that you could buy it and sell again and perhaps expend even less money than with a lease. You'd have to leverage more of your money than with a lease though...
Bah. That's enough, there are lease-specific topics in other conferences here in TownHall too.
-Colin
next suggestion, use a 205/55-16 winter tire. you can get one that's dry-road biased in that size if you're concerned about the squirmy feel a hardcore winter tire like a Blizzak MZ-02 would have. the Blizzak LM22 would be a good choice for that.
-Colin
Avoid the sound shops unless you're interested in going non-OEM system. They probably just want to sell the non-factory systems they're familiar with.
- Mark
Now, those of us who have driven from So Cal to Las Vegas know all that is the 15 Freeway. Long, straight, middle of nowhere for about 230 miles (at least from my house). I had never done the trip in anything more powerful than a 318ti. Boy, does having the 330 change everything. Need to zip around someone? Slide the step over into manual, pop it down to 4th or even 3rd depending on the need and ZOOM! Slow moving trucks? No problem. Getting bored? Yippeeee! Even found one completely open space on a divided portion where I was able to set a new personal land speed record of 110 mph, held for a total of about 5 seconds before sense prevailed. Otherwise, we averaged 80 mph and at a surprising 28 mpg. Sunroof open, radio blaring, early morning in the open desert. It was awesome. And that, my new and possibly- relating friends, is why my 330i doesn't suck.
Leather is a separate option for the 2002 and is NOT part of the PP.
If you want invoicing info, check out KBB.com (Kelly Blue Book) and look under new cars. It gives you invoice for the packages and the possible options for the car.
-Paul
Seriously, the speed on that highway is ridiculous especially before a long weekend (like this Labor Day).
But that drive is a fun drive if you want to be able to wind it up. Though going through Baker and seeing that thermometer over 110 isn't pleasant.
SoVeryPoor... I take the 58 from Edwards AFB and hop on the 15 at Barstow. You didn't miss us by much, though we were at Six Flags this weekend.
-Paul
Sorry for taking so long to reply, been working way too many days/nights!! In any event, the M Coupe Rocket is doing very well, it continues to launch me to work every morning with great ease, and the accompanying adrenalin rush is way better than any caffeine product known today ! : ) Really appreciate the info you provided on what to look for on a '95 M3, found a couple of really nice ones in San Diego... I dont get over here much anymore since I dont have my '01 325i anymore, but glad to see that you are still out and about, helping us all, and imparting your great experience and wisdom. Thanks again ! DanF
- they grip well in dry and wet
- are very communicative. They let you know that they are approaching their adhesion limit ahead of the Contis but would allow you to corner 2-5 miles faster through most corners.
- they are very transitional. If they lose grip, they do it progressively. With the Contis, you either have control or you don't... But to be fair, the Contis did have a high limit of adhesion when they were newer.
- steering response is great
- they are exceptionally quiet
- the ride is very comfortable - it feels downright luxurious compared to the Contis
- NO tramlinining whatsoever!
They felt a little floaty at first but got significantly better after the first 2-3K miles. Great tire for $106!!! The only drawback is that the sidewalls seems to be a bit too soft and handling would likely benefit from stiffer sidewalls but at the expense of ride and comfort.
I am doing another driving school at NHIS on Sept 6 and there also two more autoX events left this season.
Well, the first weekend went as predicted. Cleaned out the two car garage to provide the "Black Beauty" with a new home. Banished the cats to the patio (Leah would definitely sleep on the car). Washed and cleaned her at 7:00 am (the car not the cat)Sunday morning. Drove my wife 100 miles on I-95 to meet the daughter in Fort Pierce. 80 the whole way,listening to Bruce Sprignsteen and Smashmouth on the CD.
A good weekend...then the wife came home (Just Kidding, 19 years and going strong!)
Be well,
Jbreez1
I have a BMW book with all the wheels if you want me to verify the # for ya. (they have about 10 spokes or so) and they look like the one in the BMW Photo Gallery of the blue 330xi (Post #7 - dcomeau).
-Paul
http://www.tirerack.com/servlet/CallJsp?target=wheelSearchCloseUp&wheelIndex=17&sizeIndex=0&showRear=no
BTW, FWIW Boxster's a blast to drive. The clutch & shifter takes a lot more effort than a 3 series, but once you get used to it, it's not too bad. I really loved the short throw on the shifter. Makes the throw on the 3 series feel like it belongs on a truck.
kominsky - are you happy with the Kumhos?
Thanks.
"Any of which would be used or replicas."
-Colin