The Official BMW 3-Series Discussion Thread
06-24-2009, 11:47 AM
#2721
Engineer
I believe there are lemon law rules for used cars as well, it may vary from state to state. How long have you had this car? Contact BMWNA?
06-24-2009, 12:14 PM
#2722
Burning Brakes
I'm noticinng you can buy a B7 Audi S4 (2006+) for around the same price as an 07 335. Is this a better buy? How does the S4 compare to the 335 in terms of reliability, practicality, and maintenance issues?
06-24-2009, 12:57 PM
#2723
COME AT ME BRO!
Thread Starter
Man I cant wait.. Im getting my tint put on tomorrow afternoon. 15% all the way around, with 5 yr warranty. Im getting it done by the best tint shop in town. Beverly Hills tint. The are doing everything except the windshield for $150. My baby is going to look soooo much better once she gets some tint on it.. OH the other day I was fucking around with a e90 M3 on I-75 and man that car is so much faster than my 335. I test drove one and what a difference. But head to head I hung with him from 3rd to half way through 4 then he pulled away from me. Also I toyed with a hooked up MR2 turbo 2 weeks ago and blew him away. WE just did a short run from light to light not going above the posted speed limit and I just walked him.. god I love my car but now i have M3 envy...
06-24-2009, 12:59 PM
#2724
COME AT ME BRO!
Thread Starter
Ill post new pics once the tint gets put on.. 
im pissed I spent 3 hours early this morning washing and waxng my baby and just got caught in a damn nasty ass rain storm. I hate this time of year here. It's our rainy season.....
im pissed I spent 3 hours early this morning washing and waxng my baby and just got caught in a damn nasty ass rain storm. I hate this time of year here. It's our rainy season.....
06-24-2009, 01:47 PM
#2725
Administrator Alumnus
Now they've isolated it to the fuse box and have ordered a part. They "claim" that the problem can be replicated and fixed by moving some stuff tied into the fuse box.
So that's the next move. Guess I'll be in the 528 for a while.
So that's the next move. Guess I'll be in the 528 for a while.
06-24-2009, 06:01 PM
#2727
I drive a Subata.
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06-24-2009, 06:15 PM
#2728
I drive a Subata.
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Alright, my close friend is trying to purchase 3-series coupe.
He said he went to the dealer and asked how much would a fully loaded 328i coupe cost, and the dealer said around 47K.
Isn't that too high? I thought a fully loaded 335i coupe was around 47K, and that's without any discount. Aren't we supposed to get 3-4K off the msrp these days?
Please help guys.
Thanks in advance.
He said he went to the dealer and asked how much would a fully loaded 328i coupe cost, and the dealer said around 47K.
Isn't that too high? I thought a fully loaded 335i coupe was around 47K, and that's without any discount. Aren't we supposed to get 3-4K off the msrp these days?
Please help guys.
Thanks in advance.
06-24-2009, 06:16 PM
#2729
I drive a Subata.
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Anybody in Southern Cali knows any good beemer salesman?
My friend is ready to purchase anytime.
My friend is ready to purchase anytime.
06-24-2009, 06:24 PM
#2731
06-24-2009, 06:32 PM
#2732
I drive a Subata.
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06-24-2009, 09:15 PM
#2733
COME AT ME BRO!
Thread Starter
Alright, my close friend is trying to purchase 3-series coupe.
He said he went to the dealer and asked how much would a fully loaded 328i coupe cost, and the dealer said around 47K.
Isn't that too high? I thought a fully loaded 335i coupe was around 47K, and that's without any discount. Aren't we supposed to get 3-4K off the msrp these days?
Please help guys.
Thanks in advance.
He said he went to the dealer and asked how much would a fully loaded 328i coupe cost, and the dealer said around 47K.
Isn't that too high? I thought a fully loaded 335i coupe was around 47K, and that's without any discount. Aren't we supposed to get 3-4K off the msrp these days?
Please help guys.
Thanks in advance.
06-24-2009, 09:16 PM
#2734
COME AT ME BRO!
Thread Starter
CONGRATS AND WELCOME TO BIMMERZINE (where we are all assholes 
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06-24-2009, 09:32 PM
#2735
Changin bulbs since '73
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Scrib...as much as i thought i would never say this.... give Bimmer a second chance. I have had two now and both have been trouble free. I think you just got screwed somehow. Hopefully this will fix it. 
06-24-2009, 10:02 PM
#2737
Senior Moderator
Alright, my close friend is trying to purchase 3-series coupe.
He said he went to the dealer and asked how much would a fully loaded 328i coupe cost, and the dealer said around 47K.
Isn't that too high? I thought a fully loaded 335i coupe was around 47K, and that's without any discount. Aren't we supposed to get 3-4K off the msrp these days?
Please help guys.
Thanks in advance.
He said he went to the dealer and asked how much would a fully loaded 328i coupe cost, and the dealer said around 47K.
Isn't that too high? I thought a fully loaded 335i coupe was around 47K, and that's without any discount. Aren't we supposed to get 3-4K off the msrp these days?
Please help guys.
Thanks in advance.
You dont ask a dealer how much something is. YOU tell THEM the price.
He should be able to get it at invoice or even under. So figure what invoice is on the car he wants and go from there. There are also a few incentives out there. This forum should have most of that info.
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=307808
06-25-2009, 07:34 AM
#2739
Administrator Alumnus
06-25-2009, 08:14 AM
#2740
My Garage
That's what happened to me with Audi, when I picked up a A6 and the check engine light came on while I was on my way home from the dealership. They wound up buying it back from me, but it left a horrible taste in my mouth for Audi's ever since.
My solution: bought a trouble free Acura TSX, kept it for almost 5 years and then went to BMW.
My solution: bought a trouble free Acura TSX, kept it for almost 5 years and then went to BMW.
06-25-2009, 09:34 AM
#2741
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06-25-2009, 09:37 AM
#2742
Burning Brakes
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06-25-2009, 10:39 AM
#2744
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06-25-2009, 10:46 AM
#2745
My Garage
Yea, in a logical sense, of course you're right. But you and I both know that's not how things work with this stuff. You either deal with frequent dealer trips and frustrations or you cut your losses and get rid of it.
06-25-2009, 11:16 AM
#2747
I drive a Subata.
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You dont ask a dealer how much something is. YOU tell THEM the price.
He should be able to get it at invoice or even under. So figure what invoice is on the car he wants and go from there. There are also a few incentives out there. This forum should have most of that info.
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=307808
He should be able to get it at invoice or even under. So figure what invoice is on the car he wants and go from there. There are also a few incentives out there. This forum should have most of that info.
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=307808
06-25-2009, 11:32 AM
#2748
Administrator Alumnus
06-25-2009, 12:30 PM
#2750
I'm just quoting my earlier post.
Well, our options are like this:
09 BMW E92 335i
- 6-speed manual transmission
- Alpine white
- Black dakota leather
- Gray poplar wood trim
- M-sport pkg.
- Prem. pkg.
- Navigation
- Logic7 sound
- Heated front seats
- Comfort access
- iPod & USB adapter
- Power rear sunshade
MSRP: $53,650; invoice (according to Edmunds): $49,320
We negotiated down to $50k even plus tax and license.
09 BMW E92 335i
- 6-speed manual transmission
- Alpine white
- Black dakota leather
- Gray poplar wood trim
- M-sport pkg.
- Prem. pkg.
- Navigation
- Logic7 sound
- Heated front seats
- Comfort access
- iPod & USB adapter
- Power rear sunshade
MSRP: $53,650; invoice (according to Edmunds): $49,320
We negotiated down to $50k even plus tax and license.
06-25-2009, 12:34 PM
#2751
06-25-2009, 12:48 PM
#2752
I drive a Subata.
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06-25-2009, 01:16 PM
#2753
06-25-2009, 03:50 PM
#2754
I drive a Subata.
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*UPDATE 1
My friend went back to the dealership. This salemen told him that they would let my friend purchase a fully loaded 328i coupe for 43.5K, the MSRP is 47K.
How does this sound?
My friend went back to the dealership. This salemen told him that they would let my friend purchase a fully loaded 328i coupe for 43.5K, the MSRP is 47K.
How does this sound?
06-25-2009, 03:56 PM
#2757
Administrator Alumnus
I mean... you can get a 6spd, premium, cold and sport for $43K (MSRP). $47K must be everything and the kitchen sink.
Sheeeesh
Buy used, get a 335, and hope you don't get fucked with electrical problems.
Sheeeesh
Buy used, get a 335, and hope you don't get fucked with electrical problems.
06-25-2009, 04:19 PM
#2758
or get a used G35 coupe/sedan and save even more money, while getting more power as well!
06-25-2009, 05:12 PM
#2759
I drive a Subata.
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