The Official BMW 3-Series Discussion Thread
02-11-2008, 05:39 AM
#401
Administrator Alumnus
Originally Posted by Maximized
My body shop guy used to work with them and had a 30 minute conversation about their business practices.
02-11-2008, 07:08 AM
#402
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Their cars are cheaper because they are a high volume car dealer. They buy cars all over the place even at auction.
They sell them all over the U.S, can even find their ads in magazines. Problem with that is they dont inspect any of the cars really. So you need to comb through them on your own to find a good one.
Bunch of guys on euroteknik bought cars from them. Some good stories some really bad ones. Just be smart about it.
Also dont expect them to fix anything. They will say they will just to get the sale but its a pain in the ass to actually get them to do it. So find a car that doesnt need any fixing at all.
They sell them all over the U.S, can even find their ads in magazines. Problem with that is they dont inspect any of the cars really. So you need to comb through them on your own to find a good one.
Bunch of guys on euroteknik bought cars from them. Some good stories some really bad ones. Just be smart about it.
Also dont expect them to fix anything. They will say they will just to get the sale but its a pain in the ass to actually get them to do it. So find a car that doesnt need any fixing at all.
02-11-2008, 08:47 AM
#403
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Their cars are cheaper because they are a high volume car dealer. They buy cars all over the place even at auction.
They sell them all over the U.S, can even find their ads in magazines. Problem with that is they dont inspect any of the cars really. So you need to comb through them on your own to find a good one.
Bunch of guys on euroteknik bought cars from them. Some good stories some really bad ones. Just be smart about it.
Also dont expect them to fix anything. They will say they will just to get the sale but its a pain in the ass to actually get them to do it. So find a car that doesnt need any fixing at all.
They sell them all over the U.S, can even find their ads in magazines. Problem with that is they dont inspect any of the cars really. So you need to comb through them on your own to find a good one.
Bunch of guys on euroteknik bought cars from them. Some good stories some really bad ones. Just be smart about it.
Also dont expect them to fix anything. They will say they will just to get the sale but its a pain in the ass to actually get them to do it. So find a car that doesnt need any fixing at all.
02-11-2008, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Their cars are cheaper because they are a high volume car dealer. They buy cars all over the place even at auction.
They sell them all over the U.S, can even find their ads in magazines. Problem with that is they dont inspect any of the cars really. So you need to comb through them on your own to find a good one.
Bunch of guys on euroteknik bought cars from them. Some good stories some really bad ones. Just be smart about it.
Also dont expect them to fix anything. They will say they will just to get the sale but its a pain in the ass to actually get them to do it. So find a car that doesnt need any fixing at all.
They sell them all over the U.S, can even find their ads in magazines. Problem with that is they dont inspect any of the cars really. So you need to comb through them on your own to find a good one.
Bunch of guys on euroteknik bought cars from them. Some good stories some really bad ones. Just be smart about it.
Also dont expect them to fix anything. They will say they will just to get the sale but its a pain in the ass to actually get them to do it. So find a car that doesnt need any fixing at all.
02-20-2008, 10:56 AM
#407
Originally Posted by eclipse23
Also, the car has to have more than 6k miles on it to qualify for cpo and I don't think that one Scrib was looking at did.
02-20-2008, 11:05 AM
#408
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Originally Posted by zeroday
Also, the car has to have more than 6k miles on it to qualify for cpo and I don't think that one Scrib was looking at did.
However, I didn't realize that maintenance is not part of the CPO program.
The car I found is fairly well loaded and can be had $37K with CPO. Folks however over at e90post don't seem to think it's all that good of a deal.
And I'm tasked with the issue on driving 70 miles during what is probably the busiest I've even been at work to try and close the deal. I guess I would make time if I REALLY wanted the car... My priorities are all out of whack.
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02-20-2008, 02:10 PM
#409
Suzuka Master
Traded in the MDX and TT today for :
08'335xi Alpine white on Beige w/Dakota Leather
Sport/Premium/Navigation packages
Bluetooth.6AT with Step paddles.
08'335xi Alpine white on Beige w/Dakota Leather
Sport/Premium/Navigation packages
Bluetooth.6AT with Step paddles.
02-20-2008, 03:06 PM
#414
Suzuka Master
Originally Posted by NightHawk CL9
so that makes it 2 335's in the garage?
Originally Posted by cmark
^^^
niiiiiiiiice! we love or 335xi. is paddles a new option for 2008? i don't think it was available on our '07
niiiiiiiiice! we love or 335xi. is paddles a new option for 2008? i don't think it was available on our '07
02-20-2008, 03:07 PM
#415
Suzuka Master
Originally Posted by zeroday
congrats though
02-20-2008, 03:18 PM
#418
Suzuka Master
^Is the 3 for your wife? The X5 3.0 is nice but the engine struggles a lot to move it's hefty weight. The MDX made more sense to us, but again six months after driving an SUV
even the wife was tired of it. I'll never get another SUV unless it's a Cayenne Turbo
!
even the wife was tired of it. I'll never get another SUV unless it's a Cayenne Turbo!
02-20-2008, 03:25 PM
#419
Drifting
Originally Posted by nokiaman
^Is the 3 for your wife? The X5 3.0 is nice but the engine struggles a lot to move it's hefty weight. The MDX made more sense to us, but again six months after driving an SUV even the wife was tired of it. I'll never get another SUV unless it's a Cayenne Turbo!
even the wife was tired of it. I'll never get another SUV unless it's a Cayenne Turbo!
i had a CL-S and she had the Volvo and now the CL's gone. 
i need to haul clients around once in a while and we need something to go up the mountains in as well. i figured the 3.0 might we a little weak but i can't justify (or afford for that matter) the price of a 4.8. 2006 or older 4.4's were a consideration but I would hate not having the features of the 2007+ models.
MDX is a strong second on my list. X3? I feel it's to girly.
02-20-2008, 03:32 PM
#420
Suzuka Master
^The MDX Sport sounds best for you. It looks good is somewhat fun to drive and I guess you could find a deal on some left-over 07's. Take a look at some CPO FX45's as well. if you want power at the wheel...
02-23-2008, 01:04 AM
#422
Three Wheelin'
Looking at a used 335i what do you guys think??
2008 335i coupe
space gray/black and aluminum
premium pk. auto tranny w/paddles
sport
nav
CA
heated seats
ipod
satellite radio
2500 mi.
what's it worth?
stickered for 51 invoice is around 47
2008 335i coupe
space gray/black and aluminum
premium pk. auto tranny w/paddles
sport
nav
CA
heated seats
ipod
satellite radio
2500 mi.
what's it worth?
stickered for 51 invoice is around 47
02-23-2008, 08:04 AM
#425
Suzuka Master
Originally Posted by achenator
Thanks Jesal, thats about what I figured.
02-23-2008, 03:45 PM
#427
Three Wheelin'
I went to the 2 closest dealers today, Peake BMW in New Orleans and Brian Harris BMW in Baton Rouge. Out of the 2 dealers, there was one car on the lot. Both said they would "try to get me SOME discount" if I ordered one. So if I pay close to sticker at a dealer, I figure the seller of the afformentioned car is taking about a 6-7k hit for 2500 miles. That way it won't sting as bad if I want to get something else a little further down the line.
02-23-2008, 03:52 PM
#428
Senior Moderator
There is no reason anyone should be paying close to sticker still. MANY all over the U.S are getting at least $1k off sticker.
Never go into the dealer and believe what the sales guy says. You will get a better deal if you want to order the car. Just email the internet sales manager at each dealer with your specs and tell them you looking for a dealer who will agree to 1k over invoice for it. Then tell them that the first dealer to agree will get the sale and that you will come in today to leave a deposit.
Let them work against each other.
Never go into the dealer and believe what the sales guy says. You will get a better deal if you want to order the car. Just email the internet sales manager at each dealer with your specs and tell them you looking for a dealer who will agree to 1k over invoice for it. Then tell them that the first dealer to agree will get the sale and that you will come in today to leave a deposit.
Let them work against each other.
02-23-2008, 04:16 PM
#429
Three Wheelin'
There is a pretty big difference between 1k off sticker and 1k over invoice. I guess looking at used is part of my internal justification process for getting another car since there is absolutely nothing wrong with my 06 tl other than the fact that I am bored. I realize not to believe what the salesman says and of course I take that with a grain of salt. You guys are sending me over to the darkside with this thread LOL. I just thought that 3k off invoice was a good deal for a car with 2500 miles. especially with it being current model year. If I could get a new one for 1k over invoice, this one would still be 4k or so cheaper at 44k.
02-24-2008, 07:06 AM
#431
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im so glad I got the 6 speed. I got screwed over when I got my CL. they released the 6speed 6 months after i got it. grrrr. From then on, I knew I wanted a stock turbo car, with a 6 speed. I love my 335i. I like where the clutch engages. Its not that much of a PITA when in traffic. all in all thanks AZ (aka BMMERZINE) for helping me to get this great car!.
02-24-2008, 10:29 PM
#432
Suzuka Master
Originally Posted by evilone
im so glad I got the 6 speed. I got screwed over when I got my CL. they released the 6speed 6 months after i got it. grrrr. From then on, I knew I wanted a stock turbo car, with a 6 speed. I love my 335i. I like where the clutch engages. Its not that much of a PITA when in traffic. all in all thanks AZ (aka BMMERZINE) for helping me to get this great car!.
02-25-2008, 08:13 PM
#438
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Don't know if that's a 335 in the background, but it got creamed by a Nissan Sentra that ran the light. The wheel/axle was pretty much destroyed on the car.
02-25-2008, 09:40 PM
#439
Three Wheelin'
Originally Posted by achenator
Looking at a used 335i what do you guys think??
2008 335i coupe
space gray/black and aluminum
premium pk. auto tranny w/paddles
sport
nav
CA
heated seats
ipod
satellite radio
2500 mi.
what's it worth?
stickered for 51 invoice is around 47
2008 335i coupe
space gray/black and aluminum
premium pk. auto tranny w/paddles
sport
nav
CA
heated seats
ipod
satellite radio
2500 mi.
what's it worth?
stickered for 51 invoice is around 47
02-25-2008, 09:43 PM
#440
Suzuka Master
^Congratulations achenator! Enjoy her in great health, drive safe and enjoy the ultimate driving machine