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BTW, when calculating the "profit" I'm willing to give the dealer, shouldnt this also include the $988 "dealer holdback" on the 535i? For example, if I think $1500 is a fair profit for the dealer, then the fair price would be invoice + $512, correct ($988+$512 = $1500 total profit)?
Otherwise, you're correct. You must check capitalized amount to make sure it has not been padded.
My guy at Rusnak took an added option and divided that amount by 24 and added the result to each month's payment. He claimed it was a mistake. Obviously, the rality is you take the amount, add it to the capitalized amount, and THEN figure out the capitalized monthly lease amount. After all, you're not buying the car, but leasing it. For example, a $480 invoice amount for an added option would appear, by slight of hand, to yield $20 monthly to the invoice ($480 divided by 24 months); in fact, capitalized at my MF, reflecting refunddable deposits, I think it probably added no more than $6.50 monthly -- or a difference of $13.50 x 24 -- or $325!
But key is getting true, accurate MF.
And I did give maximum number of multiple deposits.
Am I right in thinking that two deals at once will get me a better deal than just one at a time? I know what I can get the 650i cab for but wanted an HONEST or first hand experience on what I can get this car for.
Thanks for any help or suggestions or even better - LEADS!!!;) You can reach me at fo_mcgehee@yahoo dot com if you want to tell me something that violates board rules.
MSRP $67,000
Price $63,280.80 (2% over invoice)
63% Residual
$725 Acquisition
0.00161 MF (0.0002 over base minus 0.00049 for multiple security deposits)
$795/month
Could have gotten a better deal but I decided to pay a premium to buy local and get an almost immediate production slot.
Platinum Grey Ext.
Beige Nasca Leather
Light Poplar Trim
Cold Weather Package
Premium Package
Sport Package
Sport Automatic
Comfort Access
Power Rear Sunshade
Front Ventilated Seats
Fold Down Rear Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Park Distance Control
Navigation System
Head-up Display
Logic7 Surround Sound
iPod Adapter
It has 5300 miles. It is at a chevy dealer. They put it on cars.com for 50k. I offered 43,750. They countered today at 49k.
The salespeople are bullcrap scumbags but aren't they all? It has been up on cars.com for more than a month. They claimed on Saturday that it would be auctioned off on Monday (the dealer also owns a wholesale auction lot). But lo and behold! It's still around! Lying scum. :mad:
Nice car but the angels didn't sing. I have an AWD turbo now, but it's 10 years old so I wanted something newer. Wife likes the colors. Unusual.
I just said thanks for the drop. See ya at the end of the month (when you're more tractable).
Am I really too low? In this economy?
Thanks as usual for any guidance!
Premium Package
Cold Weather Package
Navigation System
Sirrus
iPod and USB adaptor
Parktronic
MSRP $58,820
Price $56,400
Acquisition Fee $625
Nothing down - no cap cost reduction
Nothing in the dealer add-on column - <$100 for documentation and fees
12,000 miles per year
30 months
Money Factor 0.00190
Residual 69%
$711 per month - not including tax
Can't wait!
Thanks to all those in this forum that share information. Tremendously useful.
Can anybody weigh in on this?
He claimed he was taking it to auction last Sunday and it would sell for sure.
He claimed that a family traded it for an SUV because it wasn't big enough. That's quite a leap: BMW for Chevy SUV?
I agree it's low, but I was hoping to pick up a distress sale with the economy tanking. It has been on the market at least 5 weeks. They had to jump it to get it started. They had taken it off the showroom and admit they don't get floor traffic for the car since the dealership is in a lower class area. They sell chevy/kias and are in an old shopping center.
Hard-nosed sales people, full of it. We've been at it for a week. I think I'll revisit it at the end of the month when they might be more tractable.
Almost everyone goes for black in a BMW around here. Maybe dark grey or blue, but this beige is never seen (well maybe once) I think a guy's car in a girl's color doesn't help.
Thanks for the feedback.
Car is in a chevy dealer in MA, two hours and 110 miles away.
Car didn't have floor mats. GPS asked for the DVD.
I have a feeling that keyless entry drains the battery.
And, the dealership's owner also conducts the local auto auction.
So, repossession that was auctioned off?
Their story that a family wanted more room so they traded the car doesn't hold up. Why then the distance?
Carfax doesn't have a record of the current owner, which is the chevy dealer.
If it sells this weekend there are other fish in the sea.
For $500 or whatever, you get the joy of controlling it from the idrive. YOU decide if $500 is worth that benefit when you can play it regardless. I just use shuffle and let it ride.
Good luck with whatever you decide to do. Going back at the end of the month if it is still there is a good idea.
I get the color and the interior I desire, too. I am just looking to bridge the gap between my current car being up and the new design coming out in 2010. ( I don't want the first year)
Any thoughts on this deal from the board?
MSRP 49,075
Selling price of 47.075
36 month lease with 10K a year
$1,116 down (includes first payment)
$684 a month.
This seems really high to me - rookie here and would really appreciate some advice. Thanks.
$0 down - nothing out of pocket, but may have to make first payment
Demo with 9k miles on it for $650/mo. Higher mileage than I prefer, but as long as it is in top shape I don't mind since it will be under warranty for as long as I have possession of it.
I would say you're probably getting a pretty good deal. I definately don't think you're getting 'ripped of.'
I am looking at a similar car as well about $50K MSRP with 13K miles. Wondering what argument or tactic you took with the dealer to get the cost of the car to the $42-43K range?
I used the terms I saw on this board (thank you to all who contribute to this board) and ran my own calculations and thought I had a chance at hitting the $650/mo or less I needed. I told my sales guy I can afford $650/mo (nothing out of pocket - except maybe the first payment) and said that it was simply a 'yes or no' answer and they just needed to tell me 'yes' or 'no.' Real simple. No games. I told this to my sales guy and he had his finance manager call me. After my phone call with the finance manager where I laid it all out he said he would speak with the sales manager and get back to me. It was their creative idea to use the demo car as an option.
Assuming the car checks out this week, BMW will have a sale. The sales guy never offered this as an option, so if I wasn't stubborn this deal would never have happened.
One tact may be to go straight to the Finance manager and lay it out. My conversation with him was a breath of fresh air. No stupid comments like 'put $3600 down and I can lower your payments by $100/mo.'
I did learn that BMW actually pays the dealership for the use of the Demo's, so even with a below invoice deal, the dealership is still in the money.
I wonder how many car sales a dealer actually looses because of their sales team?
Hope this helps....
To be fair I bought a demo/loaner car with 9,100 miles on it (but it will be under warranty for as long as I have it), but here is the deal.
Term: 36 Months
Type: Lease
Mileage/yr: 12,000
Cap Cost: $45,524.15 (my only out of pocket was the first payment. Acquisition fee was $825, Tax was 2618.52, title $184.30, price of vehicle $41,896.33)
residual value: $29,669.50 ( I thinks this works out to about 65%)
depreciation: $15,864.55
rent charge: $6632.03
total of base monthly payments: $22,486.68
Monthly lease payment: $624.63
There are no other fees detailed except the $350 disposition fee at the end of the term.
I do not know what the money factor is as this is not called out on the paperwork. I am not quite sure how to figure this out.
Thanks to all who have posted here. I wouldn't be driving this 528i with our all of the good info posted here. I hope this will help others.
What do you all think of this deal? My next best deal for a similar car was $752/mo.
I got a 528i back in December, 2 yrs, 10k miles/year. $52k msrp....around $48k price if I recall. $1800 total down (doc fee, acq fee, a small cap cost reduction..about $400, long story). $600/month including 7% sales tax.
Loaners will vary by dealer.. Given enough notice, my local dealer will provide a BMW loaner to any service customer, regardless of where they purchased their car.. Some dealers only give loaners to their own sales customers.
BMW NA has no policy or requirement for loaners. It is solely at each individual dealer's discretion.
regards,
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How does it compare to lexus cars
Hows the road feel?
Difficult to use electronics?
Reliability?
As for reliability, I had no issues on the 03 5 series and don't expect any on this car also, not until possibly 75k miles, but it's a lease, so at 36K I will be walking away to another BMW.
The BMW, though, is much more exciting and responsive. If you consider yourself a car person and enjoy punching off the line or zipping through and around traffic, go for the BMW.
Personally, I'm more comfortable with a lease on a bimmer, and don't want to have the car out of warranty.
The increased premium is worth it. Note that this replacement coverage only applies for the first 2 years, but your down payment will be absorbed by then anyway.
With a lease, it's not a down payment, it's a prepayment.
Plus that's nothing but a profit center for insurance companies as a lease with BMWFS includes GAP insurance.
Work through an example like this one. You walk away with a $50K car and a 36 mos $700 payment. 6 months later you have a 100% loss. The mob puts 2 snitch in the trunk, takes it to one of their salvage yards and compacts the car into a 4x4 block and dumps it in the hudson. You are still on the hook for 30 months of payments plus the contracted value of the car at the end of the lease LESS what you put down for cap reduction. Your insurance company will make payments based on the value of the car at time of loss. This amount more than likely will be less than your lease payments due plus the end of lease car value. There would be a GAP.
The Bank Fee you pay is intended to cover the GAP between what your insurance pays and what BMW's loss is. Your loss is not insured under GAP. Buying extra insurance from your agent to cover your cap reduction loss is not wise. Instead, you should put that money into an account designated to pay the lease. Spread it out over the lease life yourself giving you the effective lower payment you desire. This way, if there is a 100% loss, you would still have money in the bank and your GAP would be covered.
Since this discussion is focused on pricing, you might have more luck in one of our other 5-series discussions..
You can find a list of them here: BMW 5-Series
Good luck! If you need direction to a specific discussion, just ask!
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I am trying to order 535 with following options in DFW(incl surrounding area). Any input on the deal is appreciated:
3.0-liter, turbocharged inline 6-cylinder engine
Base MSRP $49,400
Black Sapphire Metallic $0
Natural Brown Dakota Leather $0
Light Poplar wood trim $0
Cold Weather Package $750
Premium Package $2,100
STEPTRONIC automatic transmission $0
Navigation system $1,900
iPod and USB adapter $400
Park Distance Control $700
Rear side-impact airbags $385
Destination & Handling: $775
Total MSRP as Built $56,410
discount -$2,000
Total $54,410
+TT&L
This is 2000 over the invoice incl options. Is this a good deal? Do you think I can do better.
Since this was for 535xi, (MSRP 58,000), I think you still have some room to go lower. I have not pulled the trigger yet, but compared a few dealers, so think this is close to bottom.
Hope this helps
Prem/Cold/Sports/Nav/iPod/HD-Radio/Sat
MSRP 60570
- 5500 off
+ TTL
+ GAP(700)
= 58700
My short answer is: The Lexus is pleasure to ride in, the BMW is a pleasure to drive.
The 530 has been very reliable, although some issues with the electrical gremlins, as in my '91, clearly not up to the standards of the Japanese brands, IMO. Re "ease of use" of electronics, the old controls were fine, I've had a 530 loaner with iDrive and did not find it that daunting, but there's a reason it is universally panned, it's just not as easy to use as it should be.
So does this overcome the above generalization?--Not really for me, I'm willing to put up with quite a bit for the pleasure of the BWW chassis, drive train, and driving dynamics.
I haven't driven a Lexux GS series (rear drive), so maybe that's going to provide a more satisfying driving experience than my wife's ES, but Lexus has not tried to make a name for itself as the "ultimate driving machine", so I'm not sure a GS would be that much different.
I think it really comes down to priorities and preferences, the BMW's have really captured a "feel" that few have duplicated, and like many others, I'm willing to put up with other shortcomings to enjoy this aspect of a BMW. But Lexus makes fine cars, as do others, and a Lexus holds its value (as does a BMW) and is likely to be very reliable, so I think you've got to do your homework with some seat time before you plunk down $50K+.
lease pmts, money down?
Looks like your dealer in PA is a lot more flexible on price than NJ dealers. Can you send me info on your dealer, I am not that far from Philly area.
much appreciated.
thanks,
AND....a Ferrari 328 GTB just happened to pop up and I'm getting a PPI on it tomorrow. If it's as good as they claim it be, I'll soon have the GTS and GTB matching side by side in my garage
Although I have no new information to offer, I don't doubt that you have a point. I would agree with a lease if it's a good deal. Good luck with the car.
Color 475 Black Sapphire Metallic N/C
Upholstery LCSW Black Dakota Leather N/C
Options ZPP Premium Package 2,300.00
319 Universal Garage Door Opener N/C
430 Auto-dimming interior and exterior mirrors N/C
431 Auto-dimming rearview mirror N/C
563 Ambient light package N/C
205 STEPTRONIC automatic transmission N/C
488 Lumbar support N/C
494 Heated front seats 500.00
522 Xenon headlights 800.00
524 Adaptive light control N/C
655 Satellite radio with 1 year subscription 595.00
Net Total 48,495.00
Destination Charge 775.00
Gas Guzzler Tax N/C
Total Suggested Price 49,270.00
What would be the least offer that I can give on this car in Texas?