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The other thing to consider is that the sport package can include the 20-way comfort seats instead of the sport seats at no additional cost. The comfort seats are absolutely worthwhile (IMO), although they can be ordered as a stand alone item without the sport package.
Keep in mind that this is a heavy vehicle. The sport package controls that weight better in spirited driving.
If you like "spirited driving" or like to have a little fun occassionally in curves and around corners, the sport package might be a good fit. And if you combine the comfort seats with the sport package, it's not a bad value. But if you just want to cruise down the highway in a straight line and enjoy a comfortable ride, then it might not be worth $3,700.
I have always ordered the sport package with my BMWs and I could never go back to the base suspension. The additional bounce / lean and reduction in control around corners drives me nuts. The base model is still a BMW and handling is very competent, but why buy a BMW if you're not going to maximize BMW's trademark handling?
Overall, BMW did a good job with the sport package in the X5 in the sense that it yields better control without much trade off in ride quality.
telling me an X5 for a MSRP of $55925 for $48320!
savings of 7605 dollars.
Does that sound too good to be true?
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Im considering buying a new X5. Are the any reason for me to close the deal before end of june. Im thinking of incentives, etc. I have read about an "option credit" on this site - is it still valid ?
I am buying in cash - Does that give me any specific advantages beside I am able to do a quick deal, if the right offer appears. Im thinking of stuff like cash discount, etc.
I am also considering the X6. The prices for X5 4,8i and X6 3,5i are very close, and I love both cars. I am staying in the US for 2-3 years time, so I have think about selling the car again. Which one of the two will hold the best and will be the easiest to sell ?
Also, the dealer told me that leasing or financing or paying in cash would not make a difference in the price.
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What's the money factor and residual value for 36M/12K lease on X5?
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Also where are you located?
Thanks.
Did you get any other option package such as tech or 3rd row seating etc?
Thanks for sharing, and congrats.
Also, in particular, has anyone dealt with Circle BMW in Eatontown, nj? Right now i'm looking at the x5 and even possibly the x5 diesel version when it comes out.
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2008 X5 3.0si
Alpine WhiteBlack Nappa LeatherPremium Pkg.
Rear ClimateAutomatic
Technology Pkg.
Running Boards
Comfort Seats
Ipod USB
MSRP: $55,825
Price: $50,595*
Just curious. What is the name of the dealership? Please email me at msynn@yahoo.com.
Thank you,
That sounds pretty good. Which dealership?
3rd row seat
Cold Weather Package
Premium Package Rear Climate
Technology Package
Automatic Tailgate
Running Boards
iPod & USB adapter
Sirius Satellite Radio
MSRP $57,770
Quote $51,500
with the .9% financing
Did I work a good deal?
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On my end, I did end up buying the X5 and I did get the .9% financing with 0 drive off costs. Couldn't miss out on a free loan Man do I love driving it, it's awesome for an SUV, though I still love my 98 328is, which has only improved in driving over the years. As they say, once a BMW addict, forever an addict
How is your driving experience. Any particular reason you did not pick the sports package?
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I left a few dollars on the table, but I deal with good sales guy and he gives me excellent service.
The dealer wasn't freely offering up information on the marketing incentive.
Rear Entertainment
3rd row seat
Cold Weather Package
Premium Package Rear Climate
Technology Package
Rear heated seats
Premium Sound
Running Boards
iPod & USB adapter
Sirius Satellite Radio
Running boards
MSRP $61170Quote $53600
with the .9% financing
Do I take it or wait for 09s.
Thanx
Did get the X5 for 53300+TTL in MD along with 0.9% financing.
4.8
Alpine White
Tech Pkg (handy rear camera)
Sport Pkg with those great looking wheels
Premium Pkg
Sat Radio
Rear Climate
Auto Tailgate
Ipod+USB
Running Boards
Heated Seats
and probably other things I am forgetting . . .
The only options I would have wanted to add would be comfort access and the premium sound, but I am going to upgrade the speakers on my own, so it's not a big deal. Also, I have been putting a key in the ignition for 20 years. I think I can continue to do it!
My salesguy leased me my last X5 (750/mo, incl. tax, no down, 2 yr lease on the 06 4.4i - well loaded) and sold my fiancee her 328i coupe for dollars over invoice when they first came out and competing dealers would not even bargain for less than $2000 over invoice) so I went back to him again.
MSRP was 68,000. I ended up at 62,000 -- the so-called "invoice" was 64,000. It's a 3 yr lease, again no money down, 12k/yr, for 870/mo incl. tax (I notice a lot of lease prices reported on this site do not clarify that they are before tax). Best of all, no hassles, no pressure.
BTW, the 3.0 deals seemed to be much, much better. Many in the 3-4+K under "invoice" range.
Would you share what other dozen cars did you test? X6 cayenne ML RX LX?
thanks.
A4 Avants (wagon) - 2.0T, S4 -- the 2.0T is a nice little car, but underpowered. The S4 version is very fast for a wagon. Audi's are nice cars, with great interiors, but the handling is not as good as BMWs in my opinion. The lease packages are terrible too. My local Audi dealer quoted me around 800/mo. with tax, no money down, on a MSRP 41,000 A4 Avant and over 1000/mo on an S4 Avant with a 57,000 MSRP. The residuals for 3 yr leases are in the low 40%s, which are terrible.
Lexus RX350/400h -- decent power, safe, nice interiors and features. Oh, did I mention I almost put the car into a tree because I fell asleep while driving them? Boring, safe, smooth, soft brakes, decent pickup in the hybrid because of increased torque. With good options they become pricey - over 52,000 for a 400h with decent options.
New FX35 - this car was very fun. A well equipped (Nav with traffic, etc) one goes for like 48,000 MSRP with decent mileage. These have an upgraded version of that great Nissan 6 cyl engine. Handling was decent. So was the braking. Acceleration was very impressive, as expected. Interior is gaudy but improved. Problem is, with leasing the way it is for many car brands, I was not going to see a huge improvement in monthly payments, and if I can get an X5 for 870/mos, why would I get an Infiniti for $670 or whatever it would have been?
X6 - I test drove the 35i, which is the TT engine similar to what is used in the 535 and 335. It was pretty fast and handled ok. I can't really figure out what this car is all about. I like the way it looks, but it had no practical application to me. Seats 4, like a 3 series coupe, with decent storage space. The lease packages are terrible. A 68,000 MSRP X6 will run you close to 1200/mos on a lease payment.
Q7 -- Audi is pushing very hard to send these out the door, but they cannot compete with BMW. I tested both versions. You have to get the 4.2. The 3.6 felt very sluggish. All of them have way more body sway then the X5. The interiors are great and super luxurious. But, after hours of haggling, the best I could get out of them was 930/mos on a 66,000 MSRP car. Forget it.
Highlander Hybrid - terrible handling. Cheap wood effects and cheap interiors. Surprisingly more expensive after options than you would imagine.
I also looked at, yes, a Prius, 535i (I used to have a 2004 530i, so there was no question I would love it, but I wanted more room), Chevy Tahoes are nice, but way too big for me.
Has anyone noticed that the used car market for 07 X5's makes no sense relative to the great deals on the 2008s. In the end you save no money after financing, get a car with less warranty/maintenance, and have a lower residual. What gives?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!
Best bet is to talk in with the invoice price and remind the dealer of the premium package discount. Worked great for me.
The 2007 used market hasn't caught up because the dealers are going to take it in the shorts and are hoping for a sucker to pay their price. The bottom dropped out so quickly that dealers were left holding SUVs they overpaid for.
Also, I agree with the prior posters -- used to be you went in, SUV or not, and tried to give the dealer 3% over the invoice. With the premium package credit, you can legitimately offer over $1K below invoice or more and still get a decent deal.
Another thing I noticed is that versus its competition, BMW is at least trying to push decent deals. The Audi dealerships I dealt with "said" they wanted to sell the Q7s and were pushing big dollars off MSRP (from 66,000 to 60,000), but a 43% residual after 3 years versus the 57% for the X5 makes that a terrible deal. Case in point, Audi could not even get below 940/mos including tax for the MSRP 66,000 Q7, which, mind you, was not as well loaded as the 68,000 MSRP X5 I got, nor can it compare in driving quality, etc. Also, don't forget the better maintenance package you get with a BMW.
Also, you can "buy" miles over your lease within a certain period before the lease ends for 15 cents versus the 20 cents they would charge if you go over and return the car.
For comparison, and I did not verify this, Audi claimed their overage for mileage is 25 cents.
BMW's high residuals make them very attractive to lease vs. the competition, especially at or below invoice pricing.
I've read somewhere that BMW has been getting killed with off lease cars that aren't worth as much as their "pumped up" residuals and sometime soon may not offer such generous residuals for leases.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
My 3 choice are X6 FX and RX not so sure about RX.
I am really considering getting X6 would like to know how does it compare to X5 FX and RX?
How fast does X6 v6 compare to the x5 v8? is the X6 louder and less smother than X5 RX FX?
I am really confused. Haven't seen the new FX so don't know about it but the price is a lot better than X6.
Personally I don't like nissan thats the reason not sure about Infiniti.
My first choice is X6 but is very expensive currently and not sure about the turbo engine and its a first year model. I wonder will it last for 5 years? How reliable is it? I've read a lot of issues with the X5
I am sure you already know after reading my post how confused I am.
I might end up with a normal sedan.
4.8
3year/36K
Tech
Prem
Cold weather
Heated seats
Sports
Ipod/Sirius
Rear climate
3rd row
running board
(all that but no sunglass holder!)
Out of pocket (incudes Tax)=4000
768/month (includes the tire repalcement warranty for run-flats)
Thank you.
Prem
Rear
3rd Row
Running Board
iPod
MSRP: $60275
Invoice: $55475
Offered price: $55188 with 0.9%
What do you guys think about this price? In reading these forums, I see ppl getting better discounts. When talking to Internet Sales Mgrs at various dealerships (So Cal) this is the best so far. Please advise.
Anybody know when the 09's are coming out. Mercedes got theirs on sale already.
Your best bet is to make a firm offer.
Thanks, This would be helpful since I'm in negotiation with a dealer for a 4.8 X5