[tdressler]

I need some advice on a last minute decision to trade in my 2004 325Ci on an '08 3 series. I've got 17 months left on my payments, and a brake job and major servicing looming in the not too distant future. The vehicle has 51,000 miles on it, and is no longer in warranty.

My CA has found only two vehicles that are within reasonable distance. One is a 335xi on their lot. It meets my criteria, except I don't need the all wheel drive, hate the 17" wheels, and don't need the power (I've driven two 335iCs, loved the performance but they made me drive like a lunatic. At age 57, with so-so eyesight and neuromuscuclar disease, that's not good). I would have to lease this car.

The other vehicle is a perfectly equipped 328iC within reasonable trucking distance, just delivered to a down-state dealership. I can afford to buy this car with the 0,9% financing.

So, here are my questions:

1. What should I expect off MSRP/above invoice as prices on these two vehicles? This is a rural dealership and I've bought three cars there.

2. Are the free auto transmissions advertised by BMWNA available through all dealerships?

3. Are there still special financial incentives available to CAs through BMWNA for moving 08s?

4. If I've been comfortable with the power in the 325iC, will I find the extra 36 hp in the 328iC a step up?

Thanks in advance?

[gimp2x]

I got $1500 off msrp

[nicknaz]

I paid $1500 over invoice for my '08 328

off warranty can get dicey.. get an extended warranty this time around

[KIDATAE]

I paid $4K off MSRP

[in5ane_3]

1. I paid $3k off MSRP and it was the end of the month. You should have an edge since they want the 08's off their lots. You did mention it was a small rural dealership so I wouldn't know how they work, since they're rural they might not care to move them quickly because the locals will buy from them.

2. Steptronic pricing was included on the invoice when I purchased the car, it was somewhere around $2k.

3. The only special financial incentive I know of is the 0.9% financing that was extending to August, which is still a hell of a deal.

4. The difference in power is pretty noticeable. Once you get down there give it a test drive and you'll see what I'm talking about.

[methodtim]

1. You should be paying invoice. Anything above that and you're getting ripped off.
2. Yes
3. .9% financing is still available until September 2nd.
4. Probably.