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The 525 will lack some of the kick compared to the 530. You may have to manually shift it down (even with the Auto, you can shift gears manually) to enjoy the same kick on the 525.
I personally found the 530 too quick for my taste and was worried that it would leave me vulnerable to traffic tickets in the 25-35 mph zones. I went with the 525 and use the manual shifter to get the more involved driving experience. On the 530 there is ample power that you do not need to shift manually.
The real difference between a 525 with Xenon and the 530 is around $3200. At the end of the day, people buy BMWs because of the driving experience. You have to drive the cars to see if it is worth it for you.
And as long as you are OK with RunFlats, definitely get the Sports Package since it really makes the car handle great.
Steptronic
Premium
Sport
Heated front seats
PDC
Navi
Logic7 sound
I got a quote from Pacific BMW in glendale, CA. for $55,135. This includes the Maco fee of $440. The MSRP on the car is $58,270. Is this a good deal?
I just ordered mine 07 530i:
Steptronic
Premium
Sport
Navigation
PDC
Rear Sunshade
I paid $1188 over invoice.
I'm still a few months away from making a decision, so I'll keep watching these boards in the hope that the market will force some of these prima-donnas into a more advantageous deal; after all, there's still a few other manufacturers out there that are also trying to sell a car.
THANX -- and remember, Life is Better at the Beach!
I finally pulled the trigger yesterday.
After seeing what you paid, I negotiated some more. MSRP on my 07' 530i+Options is $58,270 and I got it down to $55K Flat including the MACO fee. Can I ask where you went for you BMW? I've looked all over LA area and this is the best I could do. Some dealers just stopped returning my calls. I must of been pretty aggressive on the price.
BTW, good job in getting the dealer to give you the $55K price. He could of said that is the lowest price, and you probably would have taken it. The dealer didn't have to do it and neither did mine since they know the market value for this vehicle. My dealer said he would have given me a better price if it was the end of the year but I didn't want to wait.
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Can I ask what dealership you purchased your 525i from?
Can I ask what dealership you got the great deal from.
Thanks
Even given that, the market pretty much determines that you won't see a dealer dip into that money to make a deal.. Generally, you are going to have to work on the premise that you'll have to pay invoice + profit to make a deal on a BMW...
The question is... how much + profit are you going to have to come up with?
regards,
kyfdx
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That is the question, isn't it?
Thanks for the info - very helpful.
I am looking at two different 2007 530xi's. Both are 36 mo/36K miles, 62% residual, $3000.00 down payment, $825 Acquisition Fee, and Security Fee of first month's payment.
1.
Jet Black
Leather
Cold Weather Package
Premium Package
Auto Trans
Comfort Access
Fold down seats
Heated rear seats
Nav system
Logic 7 System
Sale Price - $59,045.00
Lease Payment - $715+tax
2.
Black Sapphire Metallic
Leather
Cold Weather
Premium Package
Auto Trans
Comfort Access
Fold down seats
Sale Price - $55,695
Monthly Payment - $715 + tax
This is the first time I'm leasing a car. I don't have information on the invoice or the MSRP. Is the sale price and monthly payment reasonable. Any input will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Premium Package
Automantic
Cold weather
Purchase price :$52,135
$693.50 for 36 monthslease 10K miles
How does this deal look?
Lowest offer was by a dealer in Berkeley(highly recommend).
Matched by a dealer in Marin County, and bought it here.
I bought a vehicle that was in a cargo on the way to US.
You want to talk to an internet/fleet manager.
I hope this doesn't get deleted.
He did mentioned to me that he could have given me a better deal if I took one of the cars that was already on its way to the dealership and have not be reserved/sold.
Thanks for the info.
Thanks for any help/ideas!
2007 BMW 530i Jet Black/Beige
Auto, Premium, Sport, Premium Sound, Navigation, Power Rear Shade, Sat radio, Comfort Access, Heated seats
I am a newbie to this board but have found the posts very helpful. I am ready to pull the trigger on a 2007 with the following" Sport, PP, Heated front seats, Satellite, Automatic. 1st offer by dealer was about 1700 over which seems high.
Question1. Is premium sound well worth it?
Question 2. Is the active steering a must? I drive to and from work highway 30 miles each way and will have kids i the car on the weekends so not driving the autobahn!
Thanks
I did not get active steering, so cannot comment on it.
Re the price, I got quotes from 5 local dealers and went back to the closest dealer who beat the best quote by $100. The amount over invoice was $1080. I feel like it was very competitive.
Any advice would be great!!!
Here was the offer:
2007 BMW 525xi (wont be delivered till mid september if ordered this week)
36 Month Lease
15K/per year
Automatic Transmission
Premium Package
Cold Weather Package
Navigation System
Sirius Sat Radio
.00225
60%
MSRP: $52,815.00
Invoice: $50,315.00
$699 first month, $700 Security Deposit, $625 Acquistion Fee, Fees & Ins (upfront) $53, Taxes $2170
Total Out of Pocket: $4,247
Monthly Payment:$699.00
Is this a fair deal, or should I be able to get a better price?
Thanks for your help!
I live in Dallas area. I am thinking to order 530i with the following options:
Auto/Pre. Pkg/Sport/Logic7/Park distance
MSRP is $55970. The best I could find so far is $53170. I would like to know if this is a good deal or I should keep on looking? I would appreciate if someone tell me any city in the South good for purchhasing BMW.
One other question, last year BMW offered tax credit(no sales tax). Any idea, if this program will be available this year? Thanks.
fm
I have a friend who has a used car lot and he lets me drive all kinds of import. I drive them on business trips of 6 to 8 hours each. the sport pack is not a problem if you just driving around town but boy when on a long trip driving a sport pack BMW is like driving a F250 or 2500 pickup truck
good luck as everyone has different taste...
Some have flown to other States to get a better deal. Is it worth it? It all depends on you.
I found a 2007 525 that I like its black with auburn seats which makes me want the car. The car only options on the car is the premium package, xenon lights, and satelite radio.
After negotiating with the dealer and really trying to get the car for the rock bottom price they are offering it to me for $642 including tax for 24 months 12K miles a year with $2000 due at signing plus first month security. The $2000 includes my first payment. He is holding the car for me until Wednesday. I am just trying to determine it this is a good deal. Can you please help. I need all the help I can get on this one. Thanks everyone. I am open to any suggestions on what people have.
I'm looking at a used 530xi:
2006 530xi sedan
Silver, black leather
8,100 miles, not CPO
Pretty well loaded: Premium, Sport, Cold, PDC, Satellite radio, Premium sound, Navigation, Heads-up display, manual trannie.
Original MSRP was $58,840.
I'm at $49k with them.
Overall, I think it's a pretty fair price, based on the equipment level and looking at other listings (although this is the only manual trannie one out there).
Any thoughts?
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I would push for them to CPO the car.. This would be the least expensive time that they could do it.. they would only have to fill out the paperwork and pay BMW for the warranty, as the car should need ZERO to bring it up to CPO standards..
It is hard to comment on the price... I don't have much to compare it to, other than a new one.. While I admire that you want a stick-shift, keep in mind that there are probably very few others who want an AWD stick 5-series.. You should bargain hard...
regards,
kyfdx
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I did ask them to CPO it at that price. That was basically my counteroffer, which they declined. They did say they'd CPO it for $2k! So, they seem to be sticking to their guns right now.
Based on their used inventory, it appears that anything with pretty low miles is not CPO'd, and anything over around 20k miles is a CPO.
As far as the stick-shift thing, I agree with what you're saying, but the challenge is that there are ZERO other vehicles like this to choose from or compare to. A couple of weeks ago, a used manual trannie 530xi wagon showed up locally; I called on it that day and was going to go see it the next day, but it sold that evening after I called. I was shocked - I figured, who else was interested in such a car?
As you said, there are few others who may want a manual 5-series, but I'm starting to wonder if, when they are available, if those few people come out of the woodwork and snatch them up.
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I a new to this forum, but I have read so many of your posts on various topics. Basically, I am buying a 2007 BMW 525i soon and I want to get some feed back on my current deal. Thanks in advance.
Here the deal:
2007 BMW 525i, automatic, Prem. Pkg, Contour Seats, Logic 7 sound, 6 disc CD(dealer installed, Nav., Comfort access, Xenon Headlights, Park Dist. Control, and Sat. Radio.
MSRP: $54765 (includes $695 dest. fee)
Invoice: $50760 (includes $695 dest. fee/$200 MACO/$180 training)
My Price: $52600 (includes dest. fee) just need to pay tax/tag/document/dealers fee<$289>
What is the VERDICT? :confuse: