New buyer looking for advice on 335i.

sstarch1 · 07-13-2006, 07:48 AM

Hi all.

I am ordering my 335i tomorrow! EXCITED!

With the options i have (comfort access, metallic paint, premium, sport) i have deduced the MSRP to be $45,720 and the invoice to be $42,070; a difference of $3,650.

This is my first independant buying experience so, I was wondering what would be a good price to shoot for? I was thinking $43,500?

Some things to note:
1) I will be trading in a 2006 Honda Civic EX (5spd w/Navigation) with around 7000 mi. I cant find any blue book values for the civic since i guess it is so new, BUT the Sales Associate called their "brother" honda dealer and got quoted a price of $17,800 with 6000 miles.
2) I have been pre aproved for financing from BMW for up to $35,000.

Thanks!

ezatnova · 07-13-2006, 08:59 AM

That's a good price to shoot for, but, make sure to post back if you actually get that! 99.5% sure they'll say they'll give you a best deal of $45,720.
Try again around November. I'm in the same boat my man.

stressdoc · 07-13-2006, 09:06 AM

$1500 over invoice would be a very good deal. Look into EuroDelivery if you want to save a lot more $ and have a blast.

ezatnova · 07-13-2006, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by stressdoc

$1500 over invoice would be a very good deal. Look into EuroDelivery if you want to save a lot more $ and have a blast.

Well, save more on the CAR...break even on costs in the end.

Daneel · 07-13-2006, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by sstarch1

1) I will be trading in a 2006 Honda Civic EX (5spd w/Navigation) with around 7000 mi. I cant find any blue book values for the civic since i guess it is so new, BUT the Sales Associate called their "brother" honda dealer and got quoted a price of $17,800 with 6000 miles.

Thanks!

Huh. And I was worried on losing the $3000 (depreciation) + sales tax on the used beater that I will br driving till the spring, before doing ED.

I feel much better now

KennyVendetta · 07-13-2006, 09:32 AM

Yes, definitely let us know what you actually pay. We all want to get the best deal.

stressdoc · 07-13-2006, 09:34 AM

ED deals are way better, they do not come out of dealer allotments. His $45,720 car would cost him 40k ED. RT airfare to Franfurt + train to Munich about $750 off season. Or London and Ryanair to Munich. Find a nice friend to shack up with for a few days in Munich, fill your tank a few times, and you still get home saving at least 4k.

ezatnova · 07-13-2006, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by stressdoc

Find a nice friend to shack up with for a few days in Munich,

Wasn't this the premise of the movie Hostel or something?

stressdoc · 07-13-2006, 09:41 AM

Finding friends while driving a 335 is easy. Better than a Eurail pass.

sstarch1 · 07-13-2006, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by stressdoc

Finding friends while driving a 335 is easy. Better than a Eurail pass.

Thats funny. LOL.

I cant do ED now because i just got a job and cannot take time off.

When i go to the dealer tomorrow, should i tell him i want to pay $XX,XXX or $X,XXX over invoice? Are those startegies equal?

Cant wait for tomorrow, longest day of work ever!

ezatnova · 07-13-2006, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by sstarch1

Thats funny. LOL.

I cant do ED now because i just got a job and cannot take time off.

When i go to the dealer tomorrow, should i tell him i want to pay $XX,XXX or $X,XXX over invoice? Are those startegies equal?

Cant wait for tomorrow, longest day of work ever!

Honestly, I would just call or write their internet department, rather than waste your time and gas for them to tell you to pay MSRP like pretty much everyone else.

sstarch1 · 07-13-2006, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ezatnova

Honestly, I would just call or write their internet department, rather than waste your time and gas for them to tell you to pay MSRP like pretty much everyone else.

Oh, they know i am coming, ive visited them a couple of times, drove and M3 and 330i, and applied for financing before putting my deposit down. They are nice guys, i hope there wont be a problem.

ezatnova · 07-13-2006, 11:59 AM

Well, my guy is super nice too, I love dealing with him, but, he still can't budge from MSRP! Let us know what happens!

tofu · 07-13-2006, 04:19 PM

w/o ED, 335i would be MSRP for at least a few months.
wait a 5-6 months save 2Gs or pay MSRP and pick it up in Sept/Oct....tough choices. ;\

sstarch1 · 07-13-2006, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by tofu

w/o ED, 335i would be MSRP for at least a few months.
wait a 5-6 months save 2Gs or pay MSRP and pick it up in Sept/Oct....tough choices. ;\

I am getting the car in late sept. Production date on the 1 customizable 335 that my dealer is getting is going to be Aug 21st, plus 7 days for production plus 30 for delivery.

Im sure i can get them to go 1000 below?

ezatnova · 07-13-2006, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by sstarch1

Im sure i can get them to go 1000 below?

Good luck!

sstarch1 · 07-15-2006, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ezatnova

Good luck!

Ordered the car yesterday.
The CA just did a MSRP total and said we will talk price when everythign comes together.

They also said there is a slight chance i could get the car sooner than expected. Should have my production number in a week or so!!!!!!!!

Am i spoiled to have my first BMW to be a 335i, i am also 21 yrs old, so please dont hate me!

Poindexter · 07-15-2006, 08:43 AM

Congratulations

How can anyone hate you because of your age? That's called jealousy, and a person has to get started sometime

ezatnova · 07-15-2006, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by sstarch1

Ordered the car yesterday.
The CA just did a MSRP total and said we will talk price when everythign comes together.

Sounds like a salesman's dream come true!

crex · 07-15-2006, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by sstarch1

Ordered the car yesterday.
The CA just did a MSRP total and said we will talk price when everythign comes together.

They also said there is a slight chance i could get the car sooner than expected. Should have my production number in a week or so!!!!!!!!

Am i spoiled to have my first BMW to be a 335i, i am also 21 yrs old, so please dont hate me!

r u sure your not 16

sstarch1 · 07-15-2006, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by crex

r u sure your not 16

It's just that i have read alot about some people hating teenagers with BMWs b/c they havent "worked for it" or 'got spoiled by their parents' and such.

I have an aerospace engineering degree from Notre Dame, and i have just been recently hired, so this is a present to my self for working hard the last 4 years.

Also, with the comment about the salesmans dream? what do you mean?

bobnaz · 07-15-2006, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by sstarch1

Thats funny. LOL.

I cant do ED now because i just got a job and cannot take time off.

When i go to the dealer tomorrow, should i tell him i want to pay $XX,XXX or $X,XXX over invoice? Are those startegies equal?

Cant wait for tomorrow, longest day of work ever!

Don't pay anything over $1500 under MSRP.

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sstarch1 From Russia With Boost 36 Rep 1,076 Posts Drives: E92 335i - Vroom Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	New buyer looking for advice on 335i. Hi all. I am ordering my 335i tomorrow! EXCITED! With the options i have (comfort access, metallic paint, premium, sport) i have deduced the MSRP to be $45,720 and the invoice to be $42,070; a difference of $3,650. This is my first independant buying experience so, I was wondering what would be a good price to shoot for? I was thinking $43,500? Some things to note: 1) I will be trading in a 2006 Honda Civic EX (5spd w/Navigation) with around 7000 mi. I cant find any blue book values for the civic since i guess it is so new, BUT the Sales Associate called their "brother" honda dealer and got quoted a price of $17,800 with 6000 miles. 2) I have been pre aproved for financing from BMW for up to $35,000. Thanks!
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ezatnova Colonel 97 Rep 2,188 Posts Drives: C63 AMG Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Chester, PA iTrader: (5)	That's a good price to shoot for, but, make sure to post back if you actually get that! 99.5% sure they'll say they'll give you a best deal of $45,720. Try again around November. I'm in the same boat my man.
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stressdoc Moderator 618 Rep 10,855 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	$1500 over invoice would be a very good deal. Look into EuroDelivery if you want to save a lot more $ and have a blast.
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KennyVendetta Salsero 41 Rep 260 Posts Drives: 335 Crimson Red Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	Yes, definitely let us know what you actually pay. We all want to get the best deal.
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stressdoc Moderator 618 Rep 10,855 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	ED deals are way better, they do not come out of dealer allotments. His $45,720 car would cost him 40k ED. RT airfare to Franfurt + train to Munich about $750 off season. Or London and Ryanair to Munich. Find a nice friend to shack up with for a few days in Munich, fill your tank a few times, and you still get home saving at least 4k.
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stressdoc Moderator 618 Rep 10,855 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	Finding friends while driving a 335 is easy. Better than a Eurail pass.
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ezatnova Colonel 97 Rep 2,188 Posts Drives: C63 AMG Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Chester, PA iTrader: (5)	Well, my guy is super nice too, I love dealing with him, but, he still can't budge from MSRP! Let us know what happens!
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tofu ( . )( . ) 1 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 328i coupe Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	w/o ED, 335i would be MSRP for at least a few months. wait a 5-6 months save 2Gs or pay MSRP and pick it up in Sept/Oct....tough choices. ;\
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