Costco pricing on the M3 in the US: can one get a better deal?

lucid · 05-25-2007, 12:39 PM

When I bought my '04 325ci in Dec '03, I paid $1500 below sticker (there were no incentives or special deals on the car). I by-passed the floor sales people, and had the fleet managers from 3 local BMW dealers do a little price wars, and that's what I ended up with. After I gave him the check, I asked the guy if I really got a good deal. He pulled out a folder, turned to a page that said "Costco Pricing" on top, and said I got pretty much what costo referrals get, which he claimed was the rock bottom price. 2 questions:

1. Has anyone been able to beat the costco pricing on a BMW (assuming you were aware of it)?

2. Do you know if they have Costco pricing on M3s (obviously, I don't expect them to give anyone any deals on the new cars for at least 6-9 months, so I am really thinking about a '09 model)?

Robert · 05-25-2007, 12:41 PM

I heard you have to buy M3 in bulk at Costco. Like a dozen at a time. :-) JK

Sal@AUTOcouture · 05-25-2007, 02:44 PM

I can get you under sticker in first production line...

Epacy · 05-25-2007, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AutoCouture

I can get you under sticker in first production line...

How?

esquire · 05-26-2007, 07:11 PM

1) even if costco does eventually sell the new M3 it won't be for quite some time after its release.

2) if your question is what the best price you can get is.... your benchmark shouldn't be costco pricing, but rather invoice.

jamb · 05-26-2007, 09:46 PM

The Costco Price does NOT apply to M cars...

FifthStreetz · 05-27-2007, 12:40 AM

wtf? Costco sells cars now? i tho they only sold food in bulk..

lucid · 05-27-2007, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esquire

1) even if costco does eventually sell the new M3 it won't be for quite some time after its release.

2) if your question is what the best price you can get is.... your benchmark shouldn't be costco pricing, but rather invoice.

Are you suggesting that you know of people buying BMWs at invoice? I've haven't seen or heard of such a thing except for the incentives BMW throws in to clean out stock from the previous years or discontinued models.

In my 325ci purchase, I got about $1000 (3%) over invoice, and basically the guy was saying they don't sell cars for less then that unless there is an incentive. I can't imagine an M3 being sold at invoice within 2-3 years of a new model release given the low production numbers.

esquire · 05-27-2007, 04:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lucid

Are you suggesting that you know of people buying BMWs at invoice? I've haven't seen or heard of such a thing except for the incentives BMW throws in to clean out stock from the previous years or discontinued models.

In my 325ci purchase, I got about $1000 (3%) over invoice, and basically the guy was saying they don't sell cars for less then that unless there is an incentive. I can't imagine an M3 being sold at invoice within 2-3 years of a new model release given the low production numbers.

i don't even really know how to answer this question. your initial post revolved around the issue of whether one could get an M3 at costco pricing, and whether that price could be beaten......... to which i responded that even if costco does eventually sell m3's (and i highly doubt they will) it won't be for quite some time and furthermore that even costco sells at a markup above invoice, so it's feasible to get a deal better than what costco sells at. but none of that is to suggest that getting an m3 near invoice will be likely anytime soon. we won't be seeing prices like that for quite some time.

lucid · 05-27-2007, 04:51 AM

I was responding to your statement: "your benchmark shouldn't be costco pricing, but rather invoice." Nevermind. I think we are miscommunicating...

lucid · 05-30-2007, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AutoCouture

I can get you under sticker in first production line...

And, how will you do that? Who do you work for?

Flyingfart · 05-30-2007, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lucid

When I bought my '04 325ci in Dec '03, I paid $1500 below sticker (there were no incentives or special deals on the car). I by-passed the floor sales people, and had the fleet managers from 3 local BMW dealers do a little price wars, and that's what I ended up with. After I gave him the check, I asked the guy if I really got a good deal. He pulled out a folder, turned to a page that said "Costco Pricing" on top, and said I got pretty much what costo referrals get, which he claimed was the rock bottom price. 2 questions:

1. Has anyone been able to beat the costco pricing on a BMW (assuming you were aware of it)?

2. Do you know if they have Costco pricing on M3s (obviously, I don't expect them to give anyone any deals on the new cars for at least 6-9 months, so I am really thinking about a '09 model)?

the problem with buying from Costco is that they renew the return policy to just 90days, and maybe with a 15% restocking fee

BMWinmyblood · 05-23-2010, 04:19 PM

Apparently you can buy an M3 through Sam's club and Costco. I just went to their auto sites. Not sure what the pricing is yet. But I'm very curious. I see this thread is old. Anyone have any experience?

AZ-BMW · 05-23-2010, 07:06 PM

Recommend you also check 2011 M3 pricing with David Aviles at: http://www.eurocarsonline.com/www.eu...id_Aviles.html
Of course as you know, for best pricing use Euro Delivery

Em Trey Drvr · 05-24-2010, 01:27 PM

I checked two months ago before I ordered my car...I think for '10 M3 it was 1000 over invoice, and for X5M X6M it was something like 500 over invoice. Considering that's a set/no negotiations price, I thought it was pretty good. I don't know about '11 though.

GOLFFRR · 05-24-2010, 02:52 PM

costco selling cars??? what! haha.

formgen · 05-25-2010, 11:39 AM

Through my bank's (USAA) car buying program an e92 with these options is $72,955.

Tt says that is $4700 off MSRP, good price? I would have to deal with a dealer 250 miles to get this price. USAA does all of the haggling for me.

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05-25-2007, 12:39 PM	#1
lucid Major General Drives: E30 M3; Expedition Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Posts: 8,037 iTrader: (0)	Costco pricing on the M3 in the US: can one get a better deal? When I bought my '04 325ci in Dec '03, I paid $1500 below sticker (there were no incentives or special deals on the car). I by-passed the floor sales people, and had the fleet managers from 3 local BMW dealers do a little price wars, and that's what I ended up with. After I gave him the check, I asked the guy if I really got a good deal. He pulled out a folder, turned to a page that said "Costco Pricing" on top, and said I got pretty much what costo referrals get, which he claimed was the rock bottom price. 2 questions: 1. Has anyone been able to beat the costco pricing on a BMW (assuming you were aware of it)? 2. Do you know if they have Costco pricing on M3s (obviously, I don't expect them to give anyone any deals on the new cars for at least 6-9 months, so I am really thinking about a '09 model)?
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05-25-2007, 02:44 PM	#3
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05-26-2007, 07:11 PM	#5
esquire Colonel Drives: 2011.5 Dakar Yellow M3 Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 2,385 iTrader: (0)	1) even if costco does eventually sell the new M3 it won't be for quite some time after its release. 2) if your question is what the best price you can get is.... your benchmark shouldn't be costco pricing, but rather invoice. __________________ [Akrapovic Evolution Exhaust] [Macht Schnell Stage II Intake] [Macht Schnell Underdrive Pulley] [KW Clubsports] [OSS Angel Eyes] [Revinora r-CRT Lip] [Vorsteiner Boot] [Challenge Race Diffuser] Last edited by esquire; 05-26-2007 at 09:37 PM.

05-26-2007, 09:46 PM	#6
jamb Lieutenant Drives: Driving u crazy Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA Posts: 466 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	The Costco Price does NOT apply to M cars... __________________ BMW E90 325i Monaco Blue - Beige Dakota, Steptronic, Premium Package, Adaptive Xenons MODS: AC Schnitzer Body Kit, 19" CSL Wheels, Quad Exhaust ,Aluminum Pedals and an E92

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05-25-2007, 12:41 PM	#2
Robert Major General Drives: 135i, current is350 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Socal Posts: 6,765 iTrader: (1)	I heard you have to buy M3 in bulk at Costco. Like a dozen at a time. :-) JK

05-27-2007, 12:40 AM	#7
FifthStreetz O! So Sour!! Drives: Fast e30 / Slow M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fort Lee, NJ Posts: 15,390 iTrader: (21) Garage List 2008 M3 [4.75]	wtf? Costco sells cars now? i tho they only sold food in bulk..

05-27-2007, 04:51 AM	#10
lucid Major General Drives: E30 M3; Expedition Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Posts: 8,037 iTrader: (0)	I was responding to your statement: "your benchmark shouldn't be costco pricing, but rather invoice." Nevermind. I think we are miscommunicating...

05-23-2010, 04:19 PM	#13
BMWinmyblood New Member Drives: BMW 325i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 8 iTrader: (0)	Apparently you can buy an M3 through Sam's club and Costco. I just went to their auto sites. Not sure what the pricing is yet. But I'm very curious. I see this thread is old. Anyone have any experience?

05-24-2010, 01:27 PM	#15
Em Trey Drvr Private Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 98 iTrader: (0)	I checked two months ago before I ordered my car...I think for '10 M3 it was 1000 over invoice, and for X5M X6M it was something like 500 over invoice. Considering that's a set/no negotiations price, I thought it was pretty good. I don't know about '11 though. __________________ 2011 M3 Coupe; Brilliant White/Amarone; Competition, Tech, Premium Packages; Everything Else...

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05-25-2010, 11:39 AM	#17
formgen Second Lieutenant Drives: 2011.5 Melbourne Red e92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston Posts: 207 iTrader: (2)	Through my bank's (USAA) car buying program an e92 with these options is $72,955. Tt says that is $4700 off MSRP, good price? I would have to deal with a dealer 250 miles to get this price. USAA does all of the haggling for me. Exterior: Melbourne Red Metallic Interior: Bamboo Beige Options 19" X 8.5" FRONT & 19" X 9.5" REAR DOUBLE-SPOKE LIGHT ALLOY WHEELS (STYLE 220M) (2MT) ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM (302) BMW ASSIST (639) CARBON LEATHER INTERIOR TRIM (4MY) COLD WEATHER PKG (ZCW) COMPETITION PKG (ZCP) ENHANCED PREMIUM SOUND (752) HEATED FRONT SEATS (494) IPOD & USB ADAPTER (6FL) PREMIUM PKG (ZPP) REAR PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (507) SATELLITE RADIO (655) TECHNOLOGY PKG (ZTP) 7-SPEED M DOUBLE CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (2MK) GAS GUZZLER TAX (-GUZ) __________________ 2011.5 E92 M3, Melbourne Red Past Vehicles 09 E93 M3, 08 335xi, 09 Chevy Avalanche, 04 Mustang GT, 03 Merc Mountaineer, 01 Volvo S40,.....

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