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BMW 3-Series 2006
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I was actually quite surprised at the discounts available on the new 2006 3 series. I don't think dealers will be giving much in the way of discounts but I have had several dealers mention that they would knock $1000 off MSRP. I attrribute this to the fact that they have sold so many 2005 3 series with the incentives that they are worried that may have absorbed alot of the demand. Also, they are getting lots of 3 series in May, June and other competitive cars such as Acura TL and RL, Lexus and Audi are being discounted.
I briefly looked a month ago at a rare bird 2005 with CWP. As you can imagine not many to be found here in the South. After not such a great offer (with incentives)I made a very fair (and probably too high) offer. The response was "we offer good pricing up front to avoid the back and forth" your getting a great car,at a good price" "we stand by our offer" . dont let the door hit you..... ect ect
Guess what ? said vehicle is still there, with 2006's at the port. Come July in TX will they move it with heated seats ? BTW another poster from NY bought exact equipped car last week for $1500 less than I was offered.
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DL
I am waiting for the new models to come out. So, I am in no rush to buy...also the feeling of driving a paid off car is sweet for the time being! I will buy one right away, only if I got a deal that was hard to resist!
I spoke with a dealer in Temple/Bryan, and he has agreed to do ED with only a resonable profit. So, seems like I do have something lined up if I like the new models and do ED.
There is a site someone posted here for rating dealers...I think it was dealerater.com or something similar. The dealerships in Arlington and Fortworth had very excellnt ratings. The ones in Richardson and Dallas had very very poor ratings.
AMT-
I saw the new 2006 3 series at the new york auto show and to tell you the truth I didn't care for the new styling, looks alot better in pictures!!!!
I saw the new 2006 3 series at the new york auto show and to tell you the truth I didn't care for the new styling, looks alot better in pictures!!!!
Funny, I though the exact opposite when I saw it at the NY auto show ...
I felt it looks better in person than it does in pictures, and I definitely like the new styling...
I guess it's just different strokes for different folks...
Isn't this called price fixing, conspiracy, and all those other nice illegal things? Call your state attorney general.
My bet (were I a bettin' man, which for the most part I'm not) would be that we will see the E90 330i remain basically unchanged for the 2006 and 2007 model years. Starting with 2008 we'll probably see a 333i or even a 335i, which will of course boast of a 3.3 or 3.5 liter mill and nearly 300 of BMW's conservative ponies. As for an E90 330i ZHP, I don't think that will ever materialize. Why? Well, the E46 330i ZHP was in reality a Band-Aid slapped on the 330i simply because the G35 exploited a fairly big hole in the E46 line-up, namely no M3 Sedan. Assuming that the rumor mill is even remotely correct, BMW will not make that mistake this time around, as it seems that an E90 M3 Sedan is in the offing in a year or two.
Best Regards,
Shipo
Good Luck.
Entry Level Luxury Sedans
Acura TL
Audi A4
BMW 330i
Lexus ES330
Lincoln Zephyr
Mercedes Benz C350
Saab 9-3
Volvo S40
Maybe edmunds could invite the Infinti G35 and the Cadillac CTS back, as they were featured in the 2002 or 2003 comparison test. Both cars haven't been significantly updated since then. Cadillac, however did introduce the CTS-V, but that doesn't belong in this class.
The best part was the BMW girl's on the Longhorn , oh yeah and thanks to the South fork Ranch for the free tour.
DL
Audi A4
BMW 330i
Lexus ES330
Lincoln Zephyr
Mercedes Benz C350
Saab 9-3
Volvo S40
Uh, the ES330, Lincoln and Saab really aren't competitors to the 3. Why not the IS350?
Ummm, did you get any pictures of the cars? ;-)
While pictures in my Yahoo! photo area aren't URLable (which would allow pictures to be displayed directly here at Edmunds), it can be gotten to via a link. If you don't come up with any other options, I would be happy to create an album over there which credits the photos to you. If you decide to go this route, I'll set you up a login on my FTP server so you can send them to me, I will then post them on Yahoo!
Best Regards,
Shipo
Dude, are you going to tell us what model you got and what options? Also, what state are you in?
DL
I mean at this price I could be in an 05 5 series for cheaper.
The car actually looks and feels about the same size as the E46. The interior is nice. Front space is great for anyone around 6'. The back didn't feel that different than the E46. Lots of cupholders everywhere-don't know how long they will last. The aux input is great. We tried out an ipod, & it fit perfectly. Would have loved to test the stereo out at least. They also had a 1973 2002 with 43k on it. It was beautiful.
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I checked Owners circle today and my Silver/Black/Wanut is built and awaiting transport. Im hopeing that means about 4-6 weeks.
DL
So living in califonia, I have to wait until the last stop on there road trip to see this car. My question for all of you that have attended is as follows:
The 330i that is there, what packages are outfitted on it. Sounds like Sport is, Premium? Cold Weather?
If the silver metallic with black leather has the sport and the premium, how is the lumbar support on the sport seats? How cushy are the leather seats?
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IOW, they are marking up all the lease numbers the maximum allowed by BMWFS.... I'd find somewhere else.. I certainly wouldn't lease under this scenario...
regards,
kyfdx
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I just made a Yahoo album ill try to get it completed this evening for viewing.
DL
how many of you would consider an x3?
I am in a quandry re: colors (exterior). Thought I had a couple of weeks at least to decide, but was just informed I am status 112 on my 330. Presently have ordered a SG, ZSP, ZPP (black leather/alum.) Really wanted to see the Arctic and was leaning toward that but ordered the SG as a default. However it looks like I will not be able to see the Arctic in time to change. Which silver did you see? Titanium or S. Graphite? How did it look?
Thanks,
psyran
Thanks for the reply, I am 5' 9" 165 so width nor height will be an issue. My main concern is the comfort that this seat will provide with Lumbar support. I am in the car 1 1/2 - 2 hrs a day for commute and although i am in pretty good shape ( I run, go to the gym and surf ) my lower back is sensitive to a crappy seat.
I had a 530i for very short period without lumbar and that was a painful experience.
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Thanks for the reply. That is actually great news, my personal configuration will be exactly the same as the 3 series across america's demo car.
Premium
Cold Weather
Sport
Black Leather
Silver Metallic
and
Burl Walnut or Aluminum Trim
Looking forward to seeing the car on the 29th. Kind of silly though because these cars are supposed to be in showrooms 1 week later. I am driving 4 hours round trip for this 2 hour event. I just know i will never see this vehicle exactly outfitted to my specs again.
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IOW, closer to Sapphire Black than to Silver-Grey..
Maybe, I'm wrong?...
regards,
kyfdx
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One a side note, what is the special pricing I'm seeing on Z4s? New model coming in soon or are they just not moving them?
Can you order a 325 or a 330 and request a German made Tranny??
Thanks in advance!! This is a great forum.
$2500 dealer incentive on the 2.5 model
$4500 dealer incentive on the 3.0 model
No new model coming in.. On the '04s, the incentive got up to $6500 on the 3.0 model last fall...
regards,
kyfdx
PS: I like the Arctic..
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Sorry, if the guy's a bimmer fan, the MDX/Pilot will be a major let down. Totally staid, bland, poor handling and all around flaccid.
I've toyed with the idea of getting one instead of an e90 and then holding out until the e90 m3 is available. Still think I'll end up with an e90 though.
DL
DL