Is It Me, or Is it SoCal?

itsxtian · 03-27-2008, 12:04 AM

Seems that all of all the dealers I have contacted in SoCal, the best price for buying an '08 328i is $1300 over invoice + tax/license.

Yet in NorCal, on my 2nd try I can get $1000 over invoice.

I've given a shot at politely emailing all of the suggested dealers from this forum too, only to get:
- good quote/then them telling me it was a 'typo, my bad'
- best they can do is $1400 over invoice
- 2 paragraph rant from a CA telling me how he did not want to play in my pricing games and that his experience was worth much more than a low price (wtf, seriously?)

Any suggestions from recent socal bmw buyers?
I'm ready to buy this week, just want a fair price if everyone in the area can get one too!

xquisit · 03-27-2008, 12:07 AM

Don't know what to say.. All my BMW experiences has been.. with over priced bimmers =\

mrvuml · 03-27-2008, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by itsxtian

Seems that all of all the dealers I have contacted in SoCal, the best price for buying an '08 328i is $1300 over invoice + tax/license.

Yet in NorCal, on my 2nd try I can get $1000 over invoice.

I've given a shot at politely emailing all of the suggested dealers from this forum too, only to get:
- good quote/then them telling me it was a 'typo, my bad'
- best they can do is $1400 over invoice
- 2 paragraph rant from a CA telling me how he did not want to play in my pricing games and that his experience was worth much more than a low price (wtf, seriously?)

Any suggestions from recent socal bmw buyers?
I'm ready to buy this week, just want a fair price if everyone in the area can get one too!

If you are willing to buy from a dealer 150 miles North of LA I can refer you to a dealer that will sell for $500 over invoice (and no MACO so that saves $300-400 more relative to other dealers' over invoice prices).

itsxtian · 03-27-2008, 12:32 AM

@mrvuml - Please do! I went to school at UCSB so would not mind the drive north at all!

im spencer · 03-27-2008, 01:11 AM

what the heck was with the scrub who took offense to your inquiry? I hope you get your car it will definitely be a keeper

Saigon · 03-27-2008, 01:44 AM

I can help you find a good deal on your car, and for the suggested dealers on this forum I was only able to get 1300 over invoice. Forget it, they will not hook you up, you can find a better deal, plain and simple. No such thing as "experience for pricing" either because when they sell you a car, they sell you the car and all they do is input your information, skills for their data entry? I don't think so....

aznshrek88 · 03-27-2008, 02:42 AM

I thought Will @ Long beach did 500 over invoice?

Blue Streak · 03-27-2008, 03:06 AM

Try Crevier BMW... I got mine for $1k over invoice. They claim to have the largest inventory on the West Coast. I also used an auto buying service and they took a share too, I'm sure, but I still only paid $1k over invoice and it was Crevier BMW.

Also, if you deal only with an internet sales manager, you're usually going to get a much better deal. Don't bother with the commission hungry people on the floor. They're nice and all, but usually a fleet sales manager or internet sales manager are the people who are going to make the most fair deal. Just my .02.

e92kev · 03-27-2008, 04:31 AM

i just ordered my car today.
E92 335i jet black 6MT sport premium navi heated seats comfort and ipod usb adapter.

1000 deposit.
5000 down -1000 for the deposit

15000 miles
3 year
653 a month
You think i got a good deal on this?

335I talian Stallion NJ · 03-27-2008, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e92kev

i just ordered my car today.
E92 335i jet black 6MT sport premium navi heated seats comfort and ipod usb adapter.

1000 deposit.
5000 down -1000 for the deposit

15000 miles
3 year
653 a month
You think i got a good deal on this?

No why would you put money down on a lease?!! Especially that much money! MSD's is a much better way to go... other than that car sounds great and congrats!!

e92kev · 03-27-2008, 04:54 AM

what's MSD?

335I talian Stallion NJ · 03-27-2008, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by e92kev

what's MSD?

multiple security deposits, brings down the money factor number in the lease and in the end you save ~6% and get all your MSD money back at the end of the lease

e92kev · 03-27-2008, 04:59 AM

i only paid 1000 secruity deposit for the car today but then salesman told me that if the deal gets better i can change it before the car comes. So should i ask him about the MSD?

e92kev · 03-27-2008, 05:00 AM

the reason why i put down so much was to lower the monthly payment because eventually im planning to buy the car.

Blue Streak · 03-27-2008, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by e92kev

the reason why i put down so much was to lower the monthly payment because eventually im planning to buy the car.

Same here... and I put either $5k or $6k down but my payment is only about $555/mo. 3/yr. I'm going to purchase it in about 2 years also. Just makes it easier for me to live with on a monthly basis.

e92kev · 03-27-2008, 06:03 AM

nice! i can't wait till my car comes

mrvuml · 03-27-2008, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by itsxtian

@mrvuml - Please do! I went to school at UCSB so would not mind the drive north at all!

Check your PM.

holson · 03-27-2008, 12:03 PM

Yeah I submitted an offer of $500 over invoice (read: it's an offer) and the dim wit at a HIGHLY RATED Boston North Shore area dealer told me that he's not interested in doing business at a few dollars above invoice...

whats up w/ these people - can't professionals stay professional?

Kev · 03-27-2008, 12:42 PM

Peabody? I got 1K over invoice w/o negotiation with my CA..... Probably talked to the wrong person.

will@longbeachbmw · 03-27-2008, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by aznshrek88

I thought Will @ Long beach did 500 over invoice?

Bingo - give me a ring. I'll do $500 over invoice on any 328i in stock right now

itsxtian · 03-29-2008, 03:16 PM

Thanks for everyone's replies!
I actually ended up ordering from Santa Maria BMW. Best price by far.

Now comes the 2 month wait
(thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...15#post2388515)

mrvuml · 03-29-2008, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by itsxtian

Thanks for everyone's replies!
I actually ended up ordering from Santa Maria BMW. Best price by far.

Now comes the 2 month wait
(thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...15#post2388515)

Glad I was able to help. I've recommended Ali Kahn @ Santa Maria BMW to quite a few people after I got my E90 335i from him.

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itsxtian Private First Class 12 Rep 189 Posts Drives: Nice Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	Is It Me, or Is it SoCal? Seems that all of all the dealers I have contacted in SoCal, the best price for buying an '08 328i is $1300 over invoice + tax/license. Yet in NorCal, on my 2nd try I can get $1000 over invoice. I've given a shot at politely emailing all of the suggested dealers from this forum too, only to get: - good quote/then them telling me it was a 'typo, my bad' - best they can do is $1400 over invoice - 2 paragraph rant from a CA telling me how he did not want to play in my pricing games and that his experience was worth much more than a low price (wtf, seriously?) Any suggestions from recent socal bmw buyers? I'm ready to buy this week, just want a fair price if everyone in the area can get one too!
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itsxtian Private First Class 12 Rep 189 Posts Drives: Nice Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	@mrvuml - Please do! I went to school at UCSB so would not mind the drive north at all!
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im spencer Back in the f80 59 Rep 815 Posts Drives: 2016 F80 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Pasadena, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	what the heck was with the scrub who took offense to your inquiry? I hope you get your car it will definitely be a keeper
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Saigon Brigadier General 253 Rep 3,524 Posts Drives: BSM E92 335i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (47)	I can help you find a good deal on your car, and for the suggested dealers on this forum I was only able to get 1300 over invoice. Forget it, they will not hook you up, you can find a better deal, plain and simple. No such thing as "experience for pricing" either because when they sell you a car, they sell you the car and all they do is input your information, skills for their data entry? I don't think so....
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aznshrek88 Lieutenant 75 Rep 511 Posts Drives: 2007 328i SG Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	I thought Will @ Long beach did 500 over invoice?
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Blue Streak Gunny 31 Rep 623 Posts Drives: '07 E90 335i 6MT, 2016 F10 535 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E90 335i [9.00]	Try Crevier BMW... I got mine for $1k over invoice. They claim to have the largest inventory on the West Coast. I also used an auto buying service and they took a share too, I'm sure, but I still only paid $1k over invoice and it was Crevier BMW. Also, if you deal only with an internet sales manager, you're usually going to get a much better deal. Don't bother with the commission hungry people on the floor. They're nice and all, but usually a fleet sales manager or internet sales manager are the people who are going to make the most fair deal. Just my .02. __________________ 2007 E90 335i 6MT, ZSP, Nav, PDC, CA, Montego Blue, Terra Dakota leather, CDV, clutch-stop, E46 M Shift Knob, Logic HVI, JB4 PnP, MS 3" downpipes, Koni Yellow adjustable sport shocks, RE 12mm(f)/BMS 15mm(r) spacers, Blacklines, LUX 5.0 LED halo ring lights, DAEOS (Vista) harness, GP Thunder 7500k fogs, 35% sides-20% rear tint, matt black kidney grill, matt black 335i trunk badge
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e92kev Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 203 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW JET BLACK 335i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: littlerock iTrader: (1)	i just ordered my car today. i just ordered my car today. E92 335i jet black 6MT sport premium navi heated seats comfort and ipod usb adapter. 1000 deposit. 5000 down -1000 for the deposit 15000 miles 3 year 653 a month You think i got a good deal on this?
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e92kev Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 203 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW JET BLACK 335i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: littlerock iTrader: (1)	what's MSD?
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e92kev Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 203 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW JET BLACK 335i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: littlerock iTrader: (1)	i only paid 1000 secruity deposit for the car today but then salesman told me that if the deal gets better i can change it before the car comes. So should i ask him about the MSD?
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e92kev Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 203 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW JET BLACK 335i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: littlerock iTrader: (1)	the reason why i put down so much was to lower the monthly payment because eventually im planning to buy the car.
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03-29-2008, 03:16 PM	#21
itsxtian Private First Class 12 Rep 189 Posts Drives: Nice Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	Thanks for everyone's replies! I actually ended up ordering from Santa Maria BMW. Best price by far. Now comes the 2 month wait (thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...15#post2388515)
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