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#884 of 10312 by kirstie_h HOST Dec 09, 2003 (2:44 pm)
A tv reporter is looking to interview a recent carbuyer who had to sign an arbitration contract at the dealership. Please respond to jackie.sobienewpronet.com or jfallonedmunds.com by 12/12/03 with your daytime contact info and a few words about your experience. Thanks, Jeannine Fallon PR Director Edmunds.com
#885 of 10312 99 328i vs 01 330i by sckling Dec 12, 2003 (12:27 am)
My car just got stolen and I really need a car soon!   I came across with two 3'ers:   99 328i Sports/Premium, Blk/Tan, 28k miles, $20k 01 330i Sports/Premium, Silver/Grey, 35k miles, $25k   What's you guys opinions? Is the extra 30hp on 330i really make a different? Thanks for the advice.
#886 of 10312 sckling by nyccarguy Dec 14, 2003 (11:06 am)
Did you come across these cars at a BMW dealership? Are they CPO BMWs? You should have them checked out by a BMW specialist. Get the VIN numbers and find out the original in-service dates for these cars. The '01 330i might still be under free maintenance and B to B warranty.   Are the cars stick or automatic?
#887 of 10312 Still looking by sjmurray3 Dec 14, 2003 (12:12 pm)
Made my third offer on a 2003 325i, different dealership for invoice minus the incentive and they countered with 32,700? I was doing better three weeks ago?
#888 of 10312 04 330i by 330iii Dec 15, 2003 (1:43 pm)
I have noticed that the ZHP performance package is available with steptronic (Why?) but not SMG. The SMG(SMG is only available with ZSP sport package but not on the 330xi) is supposed to offer performance comparable to a manual tranny.Has anyone met a brick wall in vehicles equipped with the SMG or Performance package pricing?
#889 of 10312 2004 325i by marinabmw Dec 16, 2003 (9:22 pm)
I have finally decided to purchase a 2004 325i;struggled with the new 5 series, just can't get comfortable with the new body style. Any ideas on what i'd expect to pay? I thought of trying for a 2003, but supply seems to be dwindling. The resale market for these cars always seems strong and i will put extremely low miles on this car, so that if I change my mind about the 5 series in a year or two , I feel can still get a reasonable deal. Also, any thoughts on using an auto broker. I have heard all kinds of success stories about buying below or near invoice and less hassle factor. Enjoy the great feedback of this forum. Thanks.
#890 of 10312 330xi Chicago area by 71vette Dec 17, 2003 (8:11 pm)
Just took delivery of a new 2004 330xi, silver gray with black leather. MSRP: $43995. PAID: $41995. plus $50 doc fee and tax. Price included floor mats! Very nice car and just what my wife wanted. Yes, it's hers.
#891 of 10312 ? good deal by tanwww Dec 19, 2003 (4:55 pm)
I am being offered a 2003 325XiT(left over and brand new) with premium, leather and cold weather package for under 35k? Is this a good deal? thanks for your input.
#892 of 10312 Opinions on this deal for an '04 325xi? by crashtestdingo Dec 20, 2003 (2:30 pm)
Hi, all. My sister wanted a 325xi sedan with a manual transmission, but only automatics seemed to be available in our area (New York City / Long Island) so she had to order it. She ordered one with metallic paint, premium package and cold weather package. These are the numbers she got for the lease: 36 months, 10K miles annually, MSRP $34,820, "selling" price $33,575, residual value $21,240.20 (61% of MSRP), money factor .00215.   She thinks she got a great deal because Edmunds.com's TMV is $34,497 for our area, and carsdirect.com couldn't beat those numbers. She went to the dealership she did because of recommendations from friends and didn't shop any others, reasoning that carsdirect.com surveyed a number of dealers itself.   One thing gives me pause, though. On our first visit to this dealership, the salesman originally said the residual value would be higher (62% of MSRP, if I remember correctly). When we went back to make the deal, he gave her the lower number. He kind of brushed off the difference, saying that was what the residual value was "now," i.e., the day of our second visit, Dec. 12. I'm not certain that he tricked her; I'm open to the possibility that he made an honest mistake. Maybe the resdiual value of a car, as a percentage of MSRP, with a manual transmission is less than that of one with an automatic, and he originally quoted her the latter because he's so used to dealing with buyers who want an automatic?
#893 of 10312 crashtestdingo by nyccarguy Dec 21, 2003 (8:08 pm)
very well may be.   Kudos to your sis to ordering a manual tranny car here in the NYC area:)

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