My father is finishing the paper work now but he is leasing two 2006 BMWs. I am pretty sure he got a good deal but would like to hear your opinion.

Car # 1. Jet-black on tan leather 330i - premium package, 6 speed auto, navigation and satellite radio prep. MSRP $42,845

Car # 2. Titanium metallic silver on black leatherette 325i. Power front seats, 6 speed auto and satellite radio prep. MSRP $34,415

36 month terms, 12k year, SIGN & DRIVE, only 1st payment due. Total monthly payment for the two cars is $1,164 (including tax). What do you think?

 

Uhhhhh, why get a 325i when you already have the 330i.

 

The 330i is for my father; the 325i is for my sister who is getting her license in August.

 

Ok

 

that's cool
my brother in law getting a 2006 or 2007(depending on how soon he gets in his order) 525.
i'm thinking about getting a blue Z4 M.

 

What your sister who does not know how to drive with very little driving experience gets a BMW 325i thats real intelligence for you.


$1,164 is an ok deal, especially when your only getting 12K/year.

 

Would you rather her drive my mothers CLS500. The 325i is a great entry-level sport luxury sedan. Is it ideal for a 16 year old no, however the car is built very solid with high levels of safety, nimble handling and adequate power. Not to mention a crisp exterior design with plush interior with included maintenance. Would I take it over my G35 that I received in my Jr. year of high school most likely not but for my sister the 325i is a great automobile.

By the way, did you ever get the M6?

 

Your right the 325i is a great car, but IMO not for a 16 year old, don't mean to be harsh, but when I comes to the stats look how many people are killed from driving in the 16-21, compared to older people.

Personally if it was my daughter I would start her of in a 2006 Honda civc coupe, until such time I felt she was experienced enough.... again don't mean to hijack your thread... But that's how I would look at your situation.

 

I hear you F900. My son turns 16 this October and the wife & I are researching what the most appropriate 1st car for him should be. (likely a 4dr, midsize sedan with AT and comprhensive saftey features: the 6G Accord and earlier 3G Altima come to mind.)

But, I am fairly certain that I would not get him anything brand new for a first car. It does take time to become acclimated to today's driving environment. A basic reliable car with auto/air should be the most a new driver should have....that is until they gain experience.

 

Ah another beat on the young rich kids threads

Aside from your parents parenting style I am still wondering why get 2 of the same cars? Just find it odd to have 2 of the same cars in the family. But to each there own.

Too bad on the automatic for the 330

 

with F900

A first car should be something sensible, safe, and probably FWD. Most teens are so inexperienced behind the wheel that the safer driving characteristics of a slow, but well engineered FWD sedan are better for not just their own safety, but the safety of all around them.

 

You guys are humorous. I don’t care if you think my sister should have a Honda or a bmw. The other cars we were considering for her were the Acura TL and IS250. Out of those 2 I personally would of chose the bmw. The bmw is costing 18k over three years, the price of a loaded civic coupe. The 330i for my dad is a good choice and will be a nice sporty ride coming from an old mans Lexus SC430.

I wanted to know your opinions on if it was a good deal or not. 76k worth of cars, only 1164 out the door today and that is the monthly payment. 36 months, 12k year miles.

 

You 're talking about buying two BMWs. There is no such thing as a good deal on a BMW.

 

:ibshewrecksit:

 

$41904 for 3yrs .....................meh

 

 

My question is how much did they take off the sticker? If they took off nothing, the payments aren't bad ($1191-1200 from BMWUSA and Edmunds). However, if you bought 2 cars and they took nothing off than that BMW dealer just raped your dad.

BMW dealers are dealing on the E90's. Fields BMW in Orlando offered $2,700 off on a similiar 330i 2 months ago (Red, Black leather, Prem, Sport, Auto, Cold Weather) when I was looking.

 

those prices are discounted. Keep in mind he only put the 1st payment down of 1164 and nothing else for walking out with two cars. I feel the deal is pretty good. On my mothers CLS it had a sticker of 73.5k (76k BMW*) that he pays 1100 including tax, 12k year 39 month term (36 bmw*). 1st payment + TTL down + dealer fee.

 

I understand how he did this...I am just confused to what the negotiated price was for each?

 

 

of the sister right...

 

$42 grand for a 3-series.

 

Yo playa, I don't know if your dad got a good deal or not, cuz i dont know that stuff with leases, but shit....a 330i msrp of 42k is damn expensive...there wasnt anything else in the category he was interested in?

 

the 325i is for my sister who is getting her license in August <--wow so shes what 17?

And your the blacksheep stuck with CL'03?

 

 

 

nice! Your parents live in Florida? Are you in school in nyc or somethng?

 

My father was having some crazy ideas today of selling my 03.5 G35 and giving me his 330i. Anyway check out the pictures.

 

I agree with the others who have posted. I bought my 97 Altima myself as a first car and I don't need anything more. I can drive my mom's TSX a lot but I still enjoy my car even though its pretty basic in form and function. BMW as a first car? Spoiled rotten.

 

Yeah but in three years he owns nothing. Might wanna brush up on your basic accounting skills.

 

so what is the deal, are you in NYC and parents in Florida?

 

Is that you?

 

One thought......I am not sure if a 12k mile per limit is a smart idea for a 16 year old. I know I put well over 20k a year for the first couple of years. I drove an 89 Honda Civic and a 91 Eclipse. Had I drove a brand new BMW, it would have been more. You know, all the friends want to be seen in the nicest car.......


Ok two thoughts------It is very rare a teenager takes great care of a car, especially a girl (no offense, but I have seen my sister and her friend's cars). I am pretty sure they charge you for dents, scratches, etc. on a lease.



With those two thoughts in mind----Your dad might have been better off buying her the car.

 

That is my 10 year old brother in the car. Ok here is the deal; if I can sell my 03.5 G35 with 34,200 miles on it for 21-22k then my father will give me the 330i he leased for himself. My father would get a new 330i that has every option with an MSRP of 45,965. He really wanted the sport package which this new one has. Selling price 44,965. 12k year 36 months, 1364 @ delivery. Money factor of .00225, 64% residual giving monthly payments of ~670. I am going to work on the price tonight to get it down to ~640 and decide if I want the leased 330i over my bought 03.5 G35.

 

Exactly. Obviously the man doesn't care about money.

 

then you guys would have 3 of the same exact cars in the family? Now that just crosses the line to a little weird.

 

nice cars and pics . BMW has done a very good job on the fourth gens. I was just riding in my friends X5, and I was very impressed.

 

I have to add my
I didnt get my first car until I was 17 & my mom bought me a used 97 Chrysler Sebring LXi..
Being it was MY first car..I think it was a overall good car for a beginner..Trust ME!
I advanced to a brand new TransAm when I graduated the following year and that was my baby!
After I sold it to pay for my moms chemo treatments..LONG STORY... she ended up getting me a used 318is which was a beautiful car. It was definatly a nice car & I ended up in more trouble because of that car than any I have ever owned and I was older & more mature!
I really think ur sister is lucky to have this car as her first but in all honesty..I hope she is one to take very good care of it!
I would never personally hand the keys over to my child to a car like this has his first car but thats MOI.. but a huge congrats to her..

 

my G is for sale on auto trader and ebay now. 21.5k OBO. 34,300 miles 03.5 G35 sedan with everything but nav and aftermarket parts.

 

I'm confused... your location says NYC, but the plates and pics clearly show Florida.