2013 and earlier BMW 3-Series Prices Paid and Buying Experience
just put my 1k down on an '03 330i/5spd
5spd
blk/blk leatherette/xenon/sport pkg/moonroof
the price 36,400 /dest/mats got me stretching from the 325i I originally was negotiating for, with the same options that car came to 31k. As this is my first car I hope I made the right choice. Its scheduled to arrive mid Nov. Any later and it will be tough to handle.
If anyone knows any new additions to look forward to in the '03 please let me know.
5spd
blk/blk leatherette/xenon/sport pkg/moonroof
the price 36,400 /dest/mats got me stretching from the 325i I originally was negotiating for, with the same options that car came to 31k. As this is my first car I hope I made the right choice. Its scheduled to arrive mid Nov. Any later and it will be tough to handle.
If anyone knows any new additions to look forward to in the '03 please let me know.
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We did a lot of research and found that there are no real price concessions in the northeast, but I'm not sure that is true for the SE, Midwest or Western markets.
You're going to love your car so does the price really matter.....
For a 330i, $36,400 is a much better than $3150 over invoice/$105 over MSRP:
'03 330i
5spd
standard(non-metallic)paint
Sport Package
Bi-Xenon headlights
Moonroof
MSRP = $38,245 / invoice = $35,020
If the dealer agreed to an as-optioned '03 330i for $36,400, that's $1380 over invoice (not $3150), which is on the low end of what the 330 sedans are selling for.
I paid $1800 over invoice for an '03 330Ci, but they're in higher demand right now. buffagm got a deal just about right for a 3-series sedan. Most report getting prices of between $1k-$1.5k over invoice.
Buffagm, What state did you buy your car? Sounds like you got a good deal. My best price so far is $1900 over invoice. I had hoped to get the 330i for around $1400 over invoice.
Thanks,
Here are the specs:
2003 330i
metallic gray green
Steptronic
Premium Package
Sport Package
MSRP: $41,145
Invoice: $37,710
Purchase price: $39,000
Got them down to $1500 over invoice today. I think that is the best I can do at this time. Now I have to decide if I want to pay the extra 4 grand for the 330i or stay with a 325i. I have a 2001 325i but didn't get the sport. I'll let you know the price when I get back with the dealer Thurs.
No wonder the design head of Honda Accord think that the sophisticated buyers are opting for Passat now-a-day.
Could you clarify? I'm interested in what you are trying to say, but don't understand exactly. I think those of us who have decided to get a BMW realize that there are cars with more HP, more features and are larger for less money, but for enthusiasts like me, a Passat (or Camry or Accord) just wouldn't cut the mustard (I've driven all three, except 03 Accord). You may be interested to know that VW Jetta/Golf owners don't graduate to Passats, the graduate to 3 series BMWs according to VW market research. And I agree, Honda's playing catch-up to VW.
Automatic
Metallic Paint
Leather Seats
Premium Pkg.
Cold Weather Pkg.
Black Leather
Sports Package
Premium Package
Harmon Kardon
Xenons
The salesman said he forgot to add the price of the leather in an he said he would eat it so I got $1400 off, paid $33,745 + TTL
thx
DL
I told them, you can add as many extra dealer fees you want, but once you add everything, I'm not paying a dime above Invoice + $1500 (the $1500 of course, to fund the dealers wife yatch in Florida)
And so we made a deal, I bought the car, the dealer, (who would not go to bankruptcy because of me), received a juicy $1500 for 5min work on a car that sells by itself, (otherwise, would have lost the sale to another dealer). And we all lived happily ever after (at least he did).
The way I see it, I paid $1499 more than I should
If Infinity can sell the G35 at $32000 MSRP, How much is the real cost of producing a 330, $15000?
100+% gain is not bad, aah! (other wise, they would be out of business long time ago, and not investing 100+ millions in Formula 1).
But, as long as there are people willing to kill each other for the car, and pay whatever they ask, then, the closer to the MSRP the price will (I am starting to sound like Yoda) The good old offer and demand.
At least you know, somebody was able to get the car for $1500 above invoice, you should to. And thats what's great about this forum.
Don't trust that Edmunds TMV scam!
I have my 15k visit coming up soon
my friend who lives in South Carolina will be selling his BMW early december because he is leaving the country. He wants to drive the car until he leaves because he doesn't want to rent a car or anything...and I am thinking of buying it from him... I actually drove the car when I went over there this summer, and it is in good condition.... It is 1999 BMW 328i (new body style) It has a premium package, sports package, steptronic transmission, xenon headlamps and now it's got 41K miles... but he told me to expect about 50K miles in early December...
Because this year is almost over and he has to drive the car until the day he leave, I am not sure what I should pay... I did look up the Kelly Blue Book pricing for retail and it was little less than $22K for now.... Considering the fact that he is going to put at least 8000 extra miles on the car and I will be actually buying the car in december, what would be a good price for this BMW? I just don't want to waste my hard earned cash... Can somebody please help me?
Thank you...
Paid $32,700.
auto, premium, xenon, black leather, and mats!!
I think I got a pretty good deal.
Dealer Holdback
Prestige BMW is on Route 17 South (North Jersey) few miles from 287/87 and 17 intersection.
The problem will be when you have it delivered to a local dealer. Some of them want a 'courtesy delivery' fee of a couple hundred dollars (or more). It's nothing more than a scam, but they can do it, I suppose.
But if you check around, you might be able to find a local dealer that will deliver it for free. In that case, you'll easily be able to find another dealer somewhere willing to meet your ED price.
Sport Package
Metallic Paint
Moon-roof
Heated Seats
Invoice = $28,580
MSRP = $31,170
TMV = $30,678
Carsdirect = $30,928
What I paid = $30,400
That's $770 under MSRP and $1,820 over invoice. I thought the price was OK as it was under TMV price but after reading the posts here I know I could have done better. Actually I knew I left money on the table because that was the first price I offered and they took it (after a 5 minute "talk" with the manager).
Don't care though, I'm not much of a haggler and I'm happy just to have my Beemer!
Another side note, didn't really want the heated seats when I bought it but after this morning my [non-permissible content removed] is glad I got'em!
That's a personal question, based on your desires and typical driving conditions. Do you live where snowfall is heavy?
Also consider that the 325xi sits a bit higher than the RWD counterpart. This can detract from the vintage handling/cornering that BMW is known for.
I, too, was debating about this option. Since I live in Northern VA where there are not many bad weather days, and because of the different suspension, I opted for the RWD.
FWIW, since you're looking at only about a 1.5-2 K difference in price on an expensive car, I would focus on the lifestyle factor and not the money factor.
Black Saphire Metallic
Natural Brown Leather
Premium Package
Steptronic Trans
Harman Kardon Premium Sound System
The MSRP is $35,070 and I ordered for $34,070.
Is this ok price ?
May your roads be empty, well-kept, and twisty.
The 330i already has the better suspension. And the 325xi and 330xi don't get an improved suspension with the sport package. On these cars, the sport package does get you the three-spoke steering wheel, larger wheels, and improved seats.
I've ordered a 325xi, and I opted for the sport package. I don't care about the steering wheel. I care a little bit about the wheels. But the sport seats are quite a bit more comfortable than the regular seats.
I'd advise you to sit in both types of seats before you decide.
So I decided to give back to the community
2003 325i (Manual)
Topaz Blue
Sports Package
HK System
Xenon Lights
Floor Mats (this is so funny
MSRP: $31,745
Invoice: $29,364
What I negotiated: $30,745 (including the bogus $45 "Doc Fee" which they added afterwards, and "free" Floor Mats)
I think I paid $100-$200 more than I should have, but I can never negotiate for the last couple of hundreds; they already know I am going to buy the car...
Still, ~$1400 over invoice is not that bad.
Btw, the Fleet Manager (Victor Hung) at Peter Pan BMW in San Mateo is very easy to do business with.
You can negotiate with him if you've done your research and you know what you're talking about. He's quite reasonable when you show him you know the facts, and you propose a reasonable deal.
This is the first new car I've bought. If I can get a good deal, you can do it too !
Thanks to everyone who posts here!
And if so, also the approx $1k off everyone is getting?
If so, I might be able to get myself into a 330 instead of 325!!
Dunno if I can swing the same discount on a new 2003 330i. (excluding the financing)
is 330 really worth the extra money over 325?
My dealer discouraged me from getting the Sports package, knowing I'm price sensitive...How different is the ride? Is there a really noticeable difference..Finally, this is what he offered to sell the car for (I have already leased two cars from him before, so I'm expecting a good deal)
325ci coupe
red, non metallic
premium package
leather+wood trim
steptronic trans
33k which includes the dest charge...
IS this good deal?
As for the sport pkg- I think it's a must especially with a coupe. The sports seats are a remarkable upgrade in their comfort, the wheels and white indicator lights look good, and when you sell the car, you will get your money back. Dealers tend to discourage the sport package when they don't have a car with it in stock. I saw this quite a bit when purchasing a 530i...You already have a sports suspension on the coupe but I would get it...
I don't what kind of demand there is for this car but $33k for a 325ci with auto and premium pkg is not a bad deal considering leather is now not included in the premium package and is an extra $1500... I don't think the leather seats are worth it given the quality of the leatherette seats but that is my opinion..
Lastly, remember you are already paying mid 30's for a car and paying $3-4k more for a 330ci is not that much considering the capital investment you will make on your purchase... Drive both and go with what you will be happier with