New 335 Convertible ordered at huge discount

staindsoul · 03-15-2007, 01:16 AM

First post...yahoo for me. Anyways, I am in the Army currently in Iraq and have been talking to Pentagon Car Sales. I think it would be a great deal but I really want to avoid paying sales tax when I return home and take the car. Texas (where I live) charges 6.25% on vehicles. Does anyone know some ways around this? Thanks for the help in advance.

renasis · 03-15-2007, 02:19 AM

with that extra 14k, u can buy 200HKS Bov , not bad

SilverFox2 · 03-16-2007, 01:01 AM

This is a reply to "staindsoul" in Texas.

Check with your DMV (Dept of Motor Vehicles) in Texas, you can probably check online (yahoo or google search).

My state of California call the sales tax on a car purchase "use tax". The rule here in California is, if the car is delivered before 90 days from time of payment, you have to pay the tax. The trick is to have it delivered after 90 days. Work with the dealer and shipper, and bmw, and this can easily be done.

Another option is to pick it up yourself in Germany, drive it around and drop it off at the port, again check with your own state's DMV rules.

Good-Luck

staindsoul · 03-16-2007, 04:39 AM

Thanks Silverfox. I haven't ruled out the possibility of letting them use the car as a demo and saving another $2500 off the price. That would put about 2k miles on the car. Would that help with the tax savings as well?

Picking up the car in Germany is not a possiblity as I am leaving Iraq straight back to Texas. Would be fun though...

LEDZEP · 03-16-2007, 06:01 AM

SilverFox - congrats on the car, and many many thanks for what you are doing for all of us!

SilverFox2 · 09-05-2007, 11:36 AM

I canceled my 2007 order (too many 1st model year problems), and was able to get a new 2008 model at the discount price (military overseas sales program)

2008 335i conv $44,550
Barbera Red $475
Cream Beige Interior
Steptronic Auto Trans $1275
Paddle shifters $100
Comfort Access $500
Nav System $1900
HD Radio $500
Satelite Radio $595
Sports Package $1300
Ipod/USMB adapter $350

Vehicle Price $51,545 + delivery $2150 = $53,695

Plus no sales tax (use tax) upon delivery, save about $4300 in taxes (8%)

03-15-2007, 01:16 AM	#23
staindsoul God Bless America 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: N/A Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	First post...yahoo for me. Anyways, I am in the Army currently in Iraq and have been talking to Pentagon Car Sales. I think it would be a great deal but I really want to avoid paying sales tax when I return home and take the car. Texas (where I live) charges 6.25% on vehicles. Does anyone know some ways around this? Thanks for the help in advance.
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03-15-2007, 02:19 AM	#24
renasis Captain 21 Rep 663 Posts Drives: 07 E92 335I Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	with that extra 14k, u can buy 200HKS Bov , not bad __________________
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03-16-2007, 01:01 AM	#25
SilverFox2 Blackhawk Pilot 1 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335 CONV Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norcal iTrader: (0)	Tip for saving on sales tax in your state. This is a reply to "staindsoul" in Texas. Check with your DMV (Dept of Motor Vehicles) in Texas, you can probably check online (yahoo or google search). My state of California call the sales tax on a car purchase "use tax". The rule here in California is, if the car is delivered before 90 days from time of payment, you have to pay the tax. The trick is to have it delivered after 90 days. Work with the dealer and shipper, and bmw, and this can easily be done. Another option is to pick it up yourself in Germany, drive it around and drop it off at the port, again check with your own state's DMV rules. Good-Luck
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03-16-2007, 04:39 AM	#26
staindsoul God Bless America 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: N/A Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Thanks Silverfox. I haven't ruled out the possibility of letting them use the car as a demo and saving another $2500 off the price. That would put about 2k miles on the car. Would that help with the tax savings as well? Picking up the car in Germany is not a possiblity as I am leaving Iraq straight back to Texas. Would be fun though...
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03-16-2007, 06:01 AM	#27
LEDZEP Lieutenant General 429 Rep 12,276 Posts Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [7.62] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	SilverFox - congrats on the car, and many many thanks for what you are doing for all of us! __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
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09-05-2007, 11:36 AM	#28
SilverFox2 Blackhawk Pilot 1 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335 CONV Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norcal iTrader: (0)	Canceled my 2007, getting new 2008 at great discount I canceled my 2007 order (too many 1st model year problems), and was able to get a new 2008 model at the discount price (military overseas sales program) 2008 335i conv $44,550 Barbera Red $475 Cream Beige Interior Steptronic Auto Trans $1275 Paddle shifters $100 Comfort Access $500 Nav System $1900 HD Radio $500 Satelite Radio $595 Sports Package $1300 Ipod/USMB adapter $350 Vehicle Price $51,545 + delivery $2150 = $53,695 Plus no sales tax (use tax) upon delivery, save about $4300 in taxes (8%)
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