11-11-2012, 08:37 AM | #111 | |
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Bear in mind the 3 Series is BMW's entry level line. There's no reason NOT to expect dealers to discount the cars substantially. More importantly, remember that you're only point of reference with regard to selling prices is these online forums which are an infinitesimally small sampling of overall sales data. Folks on forums tend to be rather well educated and equipped to negotiate deep discounts. The great majority of new BMW sales are actually leases. The great majority of buyers don't have a clue how leasing works and thus are likely paying significantly more than you might imagine (or they even understand). |
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11-11-2012, 11:41 AM | #112 | |
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11-11-2012, 12:58 PM | #114 |
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not following the logic on this one. i've always experienced the higher end models discount more than the lower spec models. please give some examples.
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11-13-2012, 09:08 AM | #115 |
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Couldn't make a deal happen on the 2012 (no BMW holiday cash combined with no real urgency on behalf of the dealer to move it), so I picked up a 2013 328i Sport instead. Doesn't have the technology package that the '12 did, but I like the look/feel of the sport better anyway. Only drawback thus far is that mine was one of the unfortunate cars to have been built without the USB/Bluetooth. Sure, it lowered the cost of the car by $750, but it's definitely odd to have to hold a phone to my ear when talking on the phone. C'mon - it's 2012 already!
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11-14-2012, 11:52 PM | #118 |
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11-15-2012, 11:29 AM | #119 |
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11-18-2012, 08:08 AM | #120 |
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I just pulled the trigger yesterday. I ordered my 2013 328i sedan yesterday and I need you guys input!! Please tell me if I got a good deal or not. Here's my configuration: M sport Package Estoril Blue Technology Package Heated front seat MSRP came up to 45,395. With the 1000 holiday cash, 1500 USAA incentive and 1000 college graduate incentive in consideration. My out the door price was 43,743. What's weird is that on my buyers order sheet, it states below Cash price of vehicle 42379 rebate -2000 processing fee 399 title__tax 2652.28 total cash delivered price 43743 So the salesperson told me they don't do the college graduate incentive. The 2000 rebate includes 1000 holiday cash and 1000 USAA(shouldn't USAA be 1500?). I thought it's a good enough deal so I agreed to order it. I would greatly appreciate all your opinion on this. THANKS!! |
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11-18-2012, 09:10 AM | #121 |
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First, USAA discount is only $1000 if you're using BMW FS for financing.
When you use USAA discount, they hide that in the "Cash Price of Vehicle" aka $42,379 in your case. The Holiday Cash (and I assume college grad) is listed as "rebate" for $2000. Dealers can be tricky like that. That's why you need to back into the price on your own, so you can make sure the final price they're charging you is what you expect. |
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11-18-2012, 10:48 AM | #122 | |
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I asked them and they said the 1000 college grad incentive was not applied. That's another thing I feel weird about too. Since the incentive is listed on bmwusa.com, shouldn't all dealerships be providing the incentives state on their main site? Thank you so much for the input!! |
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11-18-2012, 11:33 AM | #123 | |
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I haven't read too much about the T/C of the college grad incentive, so I'm not sure. Likely it should come right off, just like other rebates. $1700 over invoice (before applicable discounts) is not great. Tell 'em you want another $1000 off that final price, and should be pretty good. |
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11-18-2012, 12:26 PM | #124 |
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There is for sure college grad discount. $1000 off, don't let your dealer try to manipulate your price. You'll save $20 a month or you can put in more options. Your out the door price before incentives seems very high. I would look around more
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11-18-2012, 10:44 PM | #129 |
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Thank you guys, for all the helpful responses!!
I ordered my car and put a $1000 for deposit. So according to bmwconfig.com, my built's invoice should be 41,940. As the cash price of vehicle on the order form is listed as 42,379, I would be 439 over invoice, which I think it's not too bad. Right??? I'm going to contact them and ask them for the college grad incentive which I'm qualified for. If they will honor it and give me back that 1000, I will proceed the order. What do you guys think about this idea? Or should I ask around for the nearby dealerships? The salesperson was really friendly tho. I would feel really bad if I end up having to cancel the order. Thanks again everyone!! You guys are great. |
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11-18-2012, 11:24 PM | #130 | |
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Do the math for the financing bit. I got 1.59% for 60 mo financing through BofA and still got the $1,500 USAA rebate. This is a better deal than getting the $1,000 Holiday cash and $1,000 USAA rebate at a rate of 3.29%. This will be done when you actually purchase the car, don't get any of the "extras" when you are with the financing guy cuz it's all a rip off. And remember, the deposit is refundable always. I'm not sure whether the college grad incentive is stackable. PM me if u got any questions, I did some hard nosed negotiating and contacted about 15 BMW dealerships in doing research. |
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