2013 and earlier BMW 3-Series Prices Paid and Buying Experience

mjday1972

I wouldn't worry about it, the same thing happened going from Feb. to March. Give it a couple of days and see what happens or ask your dealer. :shades:

nmrt

you give me a sliver of hope...i will pray meanwhile :sick:

bmw4andy

Just want to buy a 330i ZHP, but have to wait incentive show up.

There is no reason that BMW withdraw incentive in April. I contact several dealers last several days, seems they still have many on hand. :P

rr1234

RJorge3,
I was going to give the dealer an earful and then I just decided to ignore his phone calls even after I've ordered the car from another dealer. I think you are right though, I should report him and his dealership to prevent others from having their time wasted. I'm sure some people succumb to the bait and switch becuase they are anxious to get into a car- I know I almost did.

I think I will get it- I have bent all four of my rims on my current 330cic and I've been through several tires. I am working on getting used rims for lease-end purposes but it is still costing a bundle. Unfortunately, I think I have to buy the insurance separately and can't work it into the lease. Still, it seems like a good deal. I want to check out how fussy BMW will be with my current wheels when I turn my car in next month also.

thanks for the feedback,
RR

ssubo

I'm planning to get a 2006 325i Sedan, automatic and with metallic paint. The MSRP for this configuration is $32,745. What is the discount I can expect from the dealer? I am in the Virginia area, so if you know any good dealers in that area I would appreciate it very much.

Thanks a lot!

Ssubo

amt7565

These are new and much anticipated vehicles, so it will be hard to negotiate discounts.
You have two choices if you want it at a lower price:

1-Use the ED(European delivery program)
2- Wait for 6 months- 1 year. Hopefully the prices would stabilize by then.

Keep track here on what people are paying, so you will get a basic idea as to what to pay.

psyran

Yea, I agree. I seriously doubt you will find any discount on an '06 e90 right now, particularly since they have not officially arrived at dealerships.

kyuh

Thank you everyone for discussing deals here. Without places like this, I would not know what I would pay to get cars like this. I bought this car on 3/31.

Here is my details. I bought a 325i with the following spec:

Silver Gray Metallic
Gray Leader
Premium Package
Automatic Transmission
Floor mat

MSRP: $35,495.00
Price I paid: $29,500.00

I did not have to haggle at all. This was my first offer I gave and they jumped on it after making me wait for 2 minutes.

They told me that they were very motivated to move the cars but told me not to give anybody information on how much I paid. They mentioned this 3 times but I am not sure if they just want me to feel good or they are sincere in their request.

amt7565

They were messing with you. I think the price is OK, but I was reading somewhere here that it's selling for even less. Hope you like and nejoy your new car! :shades:

peakpro

since the car is so sparsely configured a dealer will not have to negotiate.....
there will be someone eager to buy it at MSRP....

you will need to wait at least one year to see a significant discount ....

nmrt

that is an awesome deal -- $600 minus the inovice (minus the $2500)!! $3100 under invoice!! great! where did you snag such a deal, what state, what dealership?

enjoy.

psyran

Noticed on the bmwusa site "build" that a e90 325 well equipped (approximate 39k) has a lower lease payment than a 330i (say base price at about 38k). Why is this and are the lease factors already published for the e90? I may end up leasing a 325 vs. the 330 if this is true.
Thanks
psyran

selm

I wouldn't read too much into the calculator on the BMW website. I have built and saved a car and have viewed it on 3 different days. Each time the lease payment was different. I don't mean different by like a dollar or two, try $60 per month. I asked Car_Man on the leasing forum for the 3 year residuals and rates and will pass them along when he gets back to me.

ursamajor

I just phoned the dealer from whom I ordered my 2005 330Ci coupe, now scheduled for delivery 4/25 to me, after ordering 3/2. Unfortunately, the Internet Sales Manager I had made the deal with left the dealership last week. I spoke to his successor, and asked him whether the incentives had changed for April, and the answer was no, still the same .0008 MF and .59 residual for the 12k mileage lease/36mos., .60 for 10k/36mos. They will throw in free floor mats, I was told.

kyfdx

Historically, the residual percentage for the 325 has been higher than for the 330... The only reason the 330 lease is better in a relative sense to the 325 on the '05 model is the much higher incentive on the 330.

regards,
kyfdx

psyran

I may decide to purchase if the factor stays high on the 330i. I'm sure it won't be coming down anytime soon, but as selm indicates I have noticed a change almost daily on the estimated monthly payment so maybe they are playing with our heads.
Thanks

love330conv

Anyone knows the April leasen numbers for 330 convertible?

Regards.

derfo

Looks like discounts of $4000.00 on 325i and $6000 on 330i thru 2 May.

daffodil

Is there definitely a $6000 incentive on 330i's? For both leases and purchases?

if1

That 4k discount on the 325 apply to 325xi and xit as well?

sami786

I am looking to buy a 2005 330ci and was hoping someone could help me out!
The car I am looking at has an MSRP of $45,295. The sales tax in Delaware is 2.75%. Based on the current money factor, residual value, etc...what kind of monthly payment am I looking at? What kind of price should I aim for? Invoice for the car is $41,800.

Thanks!

holdenout4les

new here and to looking at the 3 series...what's the reference to e90 and e46 versions? Thx.

selm

I was set on an e90 325i through ED, but with 4k off the e46 plus negotiating from there, I just don't know if I can resist. Any one else having a similar internal debate???

dl7265

Depends, did you want to take a vacation Anyways? or Just go to save some bread. I would have to compare E90 325i with E46 330i, based on almost equal performance and better fuel mileage. And the issue of finding exact ally what you want. That was issue for me, basically all thats left is jet black/sand cars around here and I did not care for either...

Ill find out next Monday when 3 across comes to TX.

Good luck with your decision,
DL

avk6

Can someone explain the April incentives for a 2005 325/330 sedan and 325 coupe - am looking to lease for 24 or 36 mos on existing inventory. General guidelines: what should I be looking to pay in relation to invoice; money factor rates; etc... I appreciate someone taking the time to help guide me through this process.
AK

lenunbiased

hi, newbie here. thx in advance for any help.

1. is the incentive on the 325i $2500 or $4000? i've seen both posted here.

2. i've seen questions about "discounts" below MSRP on the '06 325i. I'm looking for a 325i with nav and stick and there are basically 4 or 5 '05's left in the country, mostly loaded with stuff I don't want (sport/CWP/Perf/xenon etc), so i asked a dealer in SoCal what he'd want for a pre-ordered '06. Without even a pause he said he'd do $1000 below MSRP. he also said a custom config takes 12 weeks, so I'd be looking at mid-June delivery.

3. any opinions on this: '05 325i, Sport, leather, xenon, hk, metallic paint.
MSRP 37,295
Invoice 34,453
Carsdirect "target" 32,853
a dealer who actually has one: 33,295 (I didn't counter offer)

questions: what's a good price for this? is the sport going to be too rough a ride? as much as i'd like to pretend to be an enthusiast, really i'm a commuter in stop and go traffic.

many thx.

daffodil

I'm going to sign papers/pick up my 330xi this afternoon and just spoke with the saleperson. He said that the incentives have not changed this month and that he will show me the paper when I arrive. However, I'm not one to believe it until I see it, so if someone else knows something, feel free to correct me.

Thanks.

derfo

Go to Cars Direct.com and check prices and rebates there.

reellaw

Any experiences with the three series SUV and what are the main differences between the 2005 325 and the new 2006 325 series?

blueguydotcom

Sounds like you're looking for the the X3.

bmwgirl

This is my first time (ever!) on a forum so hope I'm doing this correctly...

I'd love some input, please: I'm working with an auto broker to trade-in my '95 BMW 318ic convertible and buy a 2000 323i and wanted to know if this sounds like a 'good deal' (I've booked it out here on Edmunds and it sounds good to me):
$5,000 for the 318ic, and $16,000 for the 323.

The 318i is a base model with 106,500 miles, no extras except keyless remote, & 6-disc CD changer white w/black int. (no leather)
The 323i is a late model 2000, certified pre-owned w/60K miles (100k ext. warranty), premium package with all options, dark orient blue w/tan leather interior & wood trim

Any feedback on this deal??

Thank you!!

lenunbiased

about to buy '05 325i for exactly what carsdirect quotes: $32,288
MSRP: 36,290
Invoice: 33,588

auto, nav, metallic, leather, power seats. Basically i want the nav for my wife who doesn't have best sense of direction, but do not want a lot of other options.

good deal? bad deal? okay deal?

bufforlife14

:confuse: 325 i w auto and heated seats for $28,230, that is 2500 + 1040 below MSRP (31770).

Good deal or not?

should I wait for higher rebates (if the above numbers are correct).

How good is edmunds.com invoice price? :confuse:

peakpro

The incentives have not changed from last month according to Edmunds....

2500 on the 325i
4200 on the 330i

blueguydotcom

Go to carsdirect to get current invoice prices.

Haven't heard anything credible about april invoices changing.

peakpro

this is not edmunds invoice pricing....

this is a listing of manufacturers incentives and I have found it to be correct each time I purchased in the past six months (2 bmw's and a volvo)..

amt7565

Someone posted a message here stating they are $4000 and $6000 respectively....what's going on?

daffodil

I just picked up my car today, and the dealer showed me the binder containing the list of incentives for April through May 2, and for the 330xi, it's still $4000. Unless he was showing me something they show customers only...

peakpro

i don't think they were correct...
i have seen nothing that backs that claim...

selm

Yeah, I was confused too. The marketing support is $2500 on the 325 and $4200 on the 330. The support is unchanged from last month.

dl7265

Would have made sense to up the support. Several centers still have well over 50 cars and not much activity.

DL

daffodil

I guess it depends on the area. My dealer is almost all sold out -- definitely out of all the xi's, and most of the others, too.

I wanted to thank everyone for their help here -- esp kyfdx. I didn't have misc fees tacked on to my price, and I drove away a very happy driver. I dealt with Horrigan BMW in Lancaster, PA, and they were straightforward and gave me what they promised.

Thanks again!

amt7565

Derfo-
From where did you get these numbers? They don't seem to be correct. I was referring to this post:

"#3484 of 3510 Discounts by derfo Apr 03, 2005 (4:30 pm)
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Looks like discounts of $4000.00 on 325i and $6000 on 330i thru 2 May."


AMT-

derfo

I got them from Cars Direct, the day I posted the info!!

selm

I think Derfo is saying that the 325i has a selling price on cars direct for $4000 under sticker. This implies a $2500 marketing support plus $1500 additional discount.

Personally, I don't really care what cars direct or edmunds tmv say because I think it is best to take the invoice price - the marketing support and try and negotiate from there. I think in some markets, you can do better than cars direct. When I was looking last month here in San Diego for a e46, I was quoted below the cars direct price right off the bat.I decided to wait for the e90, however.

rockbuster

I bought my first Brand New 325i from Concord BMW in Concord, CA on April 2
325i (08/04 build date)
Steptronic
Silver Grey Metallic
Gray Leather
SP
PP
$31,677 before TTL

Did I get a good deal?

virtualbmw

here in southern california the 2005 330's are almost gone and the most desireable configurations are all but gone or will be soon. There will not be an increase in the incentives. There are more 325's but the total days supply is right in line with the build out schedule and the introduction of the 2006.

At my Center here, the top seller in the nation, we will be out of 330's in about a week.

ursamajor

I ordered on March 2 and I have an expected arrival in Oxnard, CA of April 18th, with delivery to me about a week after that. It took 9 or 10 days to build the car. Unless the coupe is undesirable, the lease deals on the coupe are economically superior to a purchased sedan. I have factored in business use of the vehicle into my equation. The tax benefits of leasing at a MF of .0008 are far greater than depreciating a purchased vehicle. It is rather astonishing how many sales persons are not anxious to disclose the incentives for the coupe, and are obviously primed to push the new 3 series, which by any stretch will not present as much value. And I really prefer the styling of the 2005 330Ci over its successor.

1stbmw2

Wrap your brain around this one please:

2005 330i Jet Black
Premium Pkg
Sport Pkg
BMW Assist
Xenon
Steptronic
Black Leather

36 month lease/10K year

$2016 down
$568 month
MSRP $41,770
selling price $35,911

Is this worthy? Please offer your comments.

coby03

ursamajor,

I ordered my 330Ci on 2/25 and it arrived to me here in Ohio today. I hope when yours arrives you have better luck though. It seems like it's a lottery as to what tires it will come with if you order the ZHP performance package or ZSP sport package. If you are lucky it will come with Michelin Pilot Sports or PS2's. If you are unlucky, like me, it will come with Bridgestone Potenza RE040's and the dealer will say "oh well". Then, they will put a two foot long scratch across the hood and say "don't worry, we can buff that out". And, by the way, even though you order the ZHP package with Alcantara, guess what, they stopped using that on the steering wheel, shifter, and emerg brake. Hey, what do want for $43,000, everything???? Good luck with yours.