[TheDuke83]

Has anyone used this? You input the car that you want to buy and the options and it gives you a certificate to purchase the car at a guaranteed price. The catch is it has to be at a dealer that is part of the program. I priced out a 335is with an msrp of $58,625 and my price is $499 over invoice for a price of $54,984. Seems like a pretty good deal. Thoughts?

[wj4]

How competitive is the pricing on the IS? I'm asking because I ordered my 335i when they were relatively new, back in the Winter of '06 and I got $500 over invoice with basically no problem.

[TheDuke83]

Originally Posted by wj4

How competitive is the pricing on the IS? I'm asking because I ordered my 335i when they were relatively new, back in the Winter of '06 and I got $500 over invoice with basically no problem.

That's what I was hoping to hear from others. I'm not sure. Will they ever go below invoice on a model you have to order?

[EYE4SPEED]

You should be able to get invoice. Has something to do with local dealers wanting to keep customers and maybe future allocation?

[wj4]

Originally Posted by TheDuke83

That's what I was hoping to hear from others. I'm not sure. Will they ever go below invoice on a model you have to order?

This is the biggest perk of the forums IMO. I have used messageboards to assist me in buying 3 cars, including the 335i. All were done via the internet.

I usually just ask around to see what other members paid for the car I want with the same options. I then email several local dealerships and see if they can match that. I then quote the lowest price and see if anyone else can beat it. No head-ache, no spending restless hours at dealerships.

I think that AMEX deal is great for the general public, who do not use the forums to research.

[bmrm396]

who do u email at these dealerships? beside your SA at the dealer u previously bought the car at ... who do u go to at other dealers when u send out ur emails?

[TheDuke83]

Originally Posted by bmrm396

who do u email at these dealerships? beside your SA at the dealer u previously bought the car at ... who do u go to at other dealers when u send out ur emails?

They email you. After you spec your car, it gives you a few choices based on highest rated, lowest price, etc and then sends your info to the dealers and someone contacts you.

[wj4]

Originally Posted by bmrm396

who do u email at these dealerships? beside your SA at the dealer u previously bought the car at ... who do u go to at other dealers when u send out ur emails?

The internet managers.

[bmrm396]

Oh ok, ya I used USAA car-buyin services last time - same deal. Although they gave me 750 over invoice, hassle free, I figured it was worth it and stopped there. Maybe this time around ill keep pokin other dealers and see whats up ...