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I'm in the tri-state NY area and no one seems to be willing to go below $1,000 below MSRP.
Thanks.
Can anyone share what price they got and which location in the NJ/NY area?
Also, are running boards and the automatic tailgate option worthwhile?
Other than that, dont give it to their tactics and be firm.
Talked to the guy we were working with on the test drive and had several conversations as well back and forth with quetsions and said here are the specs, my credit union is able to get it for around 51,000 what can you do. He came back with $50,800. MSRP = $53,445
X5 3.0si
Alpine White Exterior
Sand Beige W/ Nevada Leather
Light Poplar Wood Trim
Premium Package
3rd row seats
Multi-contour Seats with Lumbar Support.
Wonderful experience and just amazing staff there as well !
However, it seems the dealers in the tri-state NY/NJ area that I've spoken to are not willing to go below $1000 off MSRP. They apparently have sufficient orders at the moment, such that they don't need my business.
I was in Jackson, MS, for a business trip and they were only willing to offer free transportation from their dealership to my home in NJ. They indicated that such transportation cost could top $1,200.
So, even if I get $2,600 off MSRP, the charge for shipping from AZ or CA would like cost 1,200 anyway.
Is there anyone who can point me to a dealer in the NY/NJ area that would offer $2,000 of MSRP with the premium and technology package and the heated front seats as an option?
Thanks for everyone's feedback!
Thanks for your suggestions -- too bad I can't drag you along with us when we shop!
About 3 years ago when looking for an '04 X5 for my Dad, I was living in the city and actually started my negotiations there. The salesman (or client advisor whatever they're called) was very informed and willing to deal on in stock units (of course the new X5 is still very NEW). When I mentioned we wanted the Sports Package, he immediately discouraged me from buying it because he said "it doesn't drive well in the snow." I called him out on it and asked if he was also discouraging me because it wasn't an in stock unit. He reluctantly agreed and told me it would take a lot of time to "special order" an X5 with the Sports PAckage. Well, he wasn't lying. We did have to special order an X5 3.0iA with Sports Package (from another dealership closer to my parents' home in Rockland County). Since the X5 is built right here in the USA, it took a whole 2 weeks. The build date on my Dad's truck is 2/04 & he took delivery on 2/14/04.
He's got about 6 months left on his lease and well over 62,000 (trouble-free) miles and loves it!
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
I have the chance to buy out a lease on a BMW 4.4i X5 for $29,000 (plus sales tax).
It is in very very good condition, one owner. 32k miles, no dings/scratches. It does not have the premium package ( standard cd player and speakers)
It does have the winter package. I cannot think of any other info to post in asking for help.
The nearest BMW dealer has a similar BMW x5 on their lot for $35,995 (silver, with 40k miles and premium/navigation package)
Can anyone offer insight as to this being a good, bad or break even type of deal?
Thanks in advance.
-Jay
I am not bashing BMW, but am wondering about this legitmate concern.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
Could you tell me which dealership gave you $2600 off MSRP? That is such a awesome deal.
Any information could be helpful.
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But on a black/black 3.0si with only premium, cold weather and running boards...MSRP 51xxx they're willing to go $1800 off MSRP...
How can I get them to give me the $1800 discount on the $56k version ?
Can you tell me if this is a good deal that I got. It's my first BMW.
I just leased a X5 3.0 with Technology, Premium, Cold weather Rear climate packages MSRP 54,925
3 yr lease
15K miles
$2,500 down (includes first month payment)
Monthly payments $868
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Until then, I'll try the 3.5mm cord suggestion. Good suggestion, thanks!
This doesn't help if you're going to buy one tomorrow, but if a BMW is in your future, a car club membership is a cheap way to get a rebate in addition to other incentives and promotions.
It works... I collected $500 on our last 3-series purchase...
BTW, the money comes from BMW NA..
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2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
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But we are very emtionally tied to these vehicles. We have a passion for them. At the end of the leases we were thinking of financing to buy. From a common sense standpoint we are taking 7-8 years to pay these vehicles off, then what will we have? Another 3-4 years of no payments but costly maintenance? If we release every 3-4 years with little of no money down, we get new car every 3-4 years, no maintenace, but knowing that you will always have car payments with little maintenance outlays.
Does anyone have any advice from experience that could provide us with more information?
Thank you!
Lease, then lease again.. Just be flexible on the model you want... There is almost always a BMW model that has great lease deals on it.
With the included maintenance, you'll never have to pay for anything extra, except tires..
I'd guess that you'd have to buy and drive your off-lease BMW for 5 more years, at least, to come out ahead of continuing to lease new models, and I'm not sure that would even work..
Please note.. this advice only applied to BMWs.
regards,
kyfdx
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I have done the test drives and compared it to other vehicles. I have decided on getting X5 3.0. I am going to start talking with dealers, some time next week. Wanted to get some info before I talk with the salesmen. Please let me know which dealer you worked with, If nobody is ready to meet this price in NJ I will drive 5 hours to Pittsburgh.
Also did you talk to the internet sales dept? or did you talk face to face?
Premium Package
Comfort Package
Heated Front/Rear Seats
Running Board
IPOD Adaptor
What should I expect to Pay for the purchase?
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While the same author (I think) the extra 10k for X3 (against RDX) is worth every penny, MDX is the winner when compared to X5.
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BMW's cable uses a 3.5mm connector for sound and a USB connector to control the iPod with the car's entertainment functions (and it charges the iPod too.) If you have iDrive, you can get a software update to control the iPod through the iDrive. But if your X5 was an early production model, you probably don't have the USB port and therefore you can't control the iPod from the car. So look in the compartment under the armrest to see if you have both the USB port and the auxiliary input before you make a trip to the dealer.
You can use BMW's cable to get sound from the iPod using the 3.5 mm connector, but why pay $50 for BMW's cable when you can do the same thing with a $10 cable from any store like BestBuy? Then just use the iPod's controls for volume and music. It sounds just fine and you save $40 and a trip to the dealer.