[FirstBMWLA]

Little background info first. I'm graduating college this semester and
looking into buying my first car. Here are the specs I want
08 335i Coupe
Black Sapphire /Coral Red
Prem
Sport
Nav
Park Distance
Sat Radio
IPOD
Comfort Access
Total MSRP 49645 I think

After contacting pretty much every dealership in a 150 mile radius here in Louisiana the best offer I've came up with is $1000 off MSRP. I can afford it at that price but I'm really trying to get the best deal possible, but in the end I'll pay what I have to because this is the car I love. Most dealers
said they wouldn't deal since they were selling them at retail. I was just wondering if anyone had any tips or advice they could offer. Should I take the $1000 off offer and just ask for accessories such as mats etc, and if so what are the normal accessories people get. All I really know of is mats
and maybe touch up paint from browsing the forums. Thanks for any help anyone can offer I've been browsing these forums for month in anticipation of
ordering my car and the people here seem very helpful.


Thanks

[BMWE90]

I think $1000 is pretty decent considering that people are getting $1000-1500nowadays. So it's not the best deal but it's not a bad one either.

[nmulax]

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[wesley_willis]

congrats.. however as someone who is in your shoes with the college thing, you will hate having that huge payment after the novelty wears off. i hope you have a good job offer!!

[flyga3]

Ahhh, I remember the days of purchasing my first Bimmer! I feel you! Congrats on being in the position now to buy one too!

Search this board for what most people are getting now. Lots of great info here that I wish was available to me when I started this journey.

Make sure you are armed with the invoice/wholesale price as well as retail. Show them you have both and work it. Be prepared to order and wait 2-3 months for delivery. They usually will make a better deal with you if you are willing to wait, that way they can leave their closer allocation for those that are willing to pay closer to sticker. With BMW, if its a hot car (like the 335) and its on the lot, guarenteed sticker.

Hope this helps.

[wesley_willis]

OH.. and sorry man.. if my post came off as harsh, didnt mean it that way. i'm from louisiana as well... monroe. i got mine from hixson autoplex.. i think they will be giving me a pretty good deal.. have you tried them??

[FirstBMWLA]

I'm not really worried about the payment considering I have a decent
amount for a down payment, and yes in reference to wesley I do have
a great job offer. Thanks for your help guys

[wesley_willis]

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[FirstBMWLA]

Anyone like to comment on what is customary for a
deposit on ordering a car. I've been asked for
$1000 is that about normal? Thanks

[Boben5]

I only had to put $250 down. I was expecting $1000.oo but hey whatever you say manager. Oh I offered 1000 over invoice on my coupe and got it first time. It helps to live in Georgia.

[wesley_willis]

$1000 is pretty standard everywhere you go.

[FirstBMWLA]

Is it normal that when you first get a production number
the car could be listed as a 328i coupe instead of a
335i coupe?

[Crimson92]

no thats not normal...better check that

[FirstBMWLA]

That was from the Owner's circle website. Should I possibly cal the 1 800 number to see if they anymore accurate information? Thanks

[FirstBMWLA]

Good news! I called the 1 800 number and they told me
the owner's circle website was indeed wrong and to not
really believe anything I see there to just call them instead. I knew OC was inaccurate in regards to options I just didn't expect the model to be wrong also.

[wesley_willis]

awesome. good luck man.. waiting sucks. i ordered mine beginning of august, and it just now went into production. hopefully should have my hands on it within a month!!