2011 M3 Sedan - ED Price

tukluc · 10-19-2010, 03:38 AM

I am in the market for getting an M3 sedan via the ED route. Based on what i have been able to find on this site, there are a few people that offer great prices (+$500 over ED invoice) but they are not local.

Does anyone have any experience locally that would offer competitive pricing with minimal hassle? I know exactly what I want.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks..

Johnny Lin · 10-19-2010, 04:38 AM

Give my friend a call (425)957-4805 or e-mail him at eklunda@autonation.com His name is Alvin Eklund. He has been 11 years top sales at BMW Bellevue. Friendly and knowledgebale. Many local ppl had got their cars from and myself too. Just let him know Johnny Lin referrals you, he will for sure takes a good care of you. Good Luck~

tukluc · 10-19-2010, 12:08 PM

Thank you Johnny!

I will give him a ring.

Johnny Lin · 10-19-2010, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by tukluc

Thank you Johnny!

I will give him a ring.

No problem, let me know if there is anything else that I can help you with.

bape_sta206 · 10-20-2010, 10:15 PM

don't let him give you that BS sale talk and saying he can't discount you.... He didn't really discount my car much. But good luck!

Johnny Lin · 10-20-2010, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bapesta206

don't let him give you that BS sale talk and saying he can't discount you.... He didn't really discount my car much. But good luck!

Are you serious? He gave Tommy and Ted a great deal??? As far as I know, lots ppl from here got the car from him with a unbeatable prices?

C00kedG00se · 10-21-2010, 10:18 AM

My experience is that Euro Delivery does not come out of the dealer's allocation of M3s, once you mention ED, it comes out of a Theater bugdet so the dealer should have no problem discounting.

I used a local dealer (which I wouldn't recommend unless they have done a dozen or more prior), because you loose a lot of time as the dealer works through the process of learning the process of ED. I would use an experienced dealer next time (even if he is just an internet based dealer - much less hassle).

I got 1000 over invoice with little to no negotiation.

tukluc · 10-21-2010, 08:50 PM

Agreed CookedGoose...

I have a price already lined up with an internet dealer that is roughly $400 over ED invoice but then I have to add the cost of getting the car shipped from CA to WA or go down and pick it up.

Just checking all of my angles to see what works best for ME

tukluc · 10-21-2010, 09:55 PM

On a separate note, would you opt for the Enhanced Premium sound or stick with stock?

I guess another way to look at this is the +$1750 cost for the premium worth it? Would it make better sense to take that $$ and build your own system?

Ty Vil · 10-27-2010, 05:00 PM

Go with the premium sound you won't regret it.

Negotiating to $500 over on a euro delivery car isn't worth my time as far as I'm concerned - for what it's worth.

tukluc · 10-27-2010, 09:39 PM

Thanks for the update Ty.

Check Rasmussen BMW off my list.

Johnny Lin · 10-27-2010, 09:46 PM

Hope everything will work it out for ya soon

Frozen grey · 10-27-2010, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Lin

Hope everything will work it out for ya soon

Hey Johnny did you get your red seats yet

GregW / Oregon · 10-28-2010, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by tukluc

Agreed CookedGoose...

I have a price already lined up with an internet dealer that is roughly $400 over ED invoice but then I have to add the cost of getting the car shipped from CA to WA or go down and pick it up.

Just checking all of my angles to see what works best for ME

CA-WA break-in drive up the coast could be nice! Ready for first service by the time you get home.

Ty Vil · 10-28-2010, 10:42 AM

I hope you get it too.

From our end - doing a ED is A LOT of work to setup and prepare and it's not worth my time to make virtually zero profit.

Some Centers will do it though...

Johnny Lin · 10-28-2010, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Frozen grey

Hey Johnny did you get your red seats yet

Instead of getting a red seats, im thinking to swap out my with yours.

TTG · 10-29-2010, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Lin

Give my friend a call (425)957-4805 or e-mail him at eklunda@autonation.com His name is Alvin Eklund. He has been 11 years top sales at BMW Bellevue. Friendly and knowledgebale. Many local ppl had got their cars from and myself too. Just let him know Johnny Lin referrals you, he will for sure takes a good care of you. Good Luck~

+1000

Alvin is great. He was great to deal with and I highly recommend him.

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Originally Posted by bapesta206

don't let him give you that BS sale talk and saying he can't discount you.... He didn't really discount my car much. But good luck!

Alvin is pretty straight fw. He pulled out the invoice prices (which I also had copy of)..... we checked the options + the agreed profit.... No games at all.

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Originally Posted by Ty Vil

Go with the premium sound you won't regret it.

Negotiating to $500 over on a euro delivery car isn't worth my time as far as I'm concerned - for what it's worth.

Wow..... you are really missing the point..... The sales person who sold me my 335 ended up selling 10 additional BMWs due to my referral in one year....

Ty Vil · 10-30-2010, 12:10 AM

I don't want to have to make up profit on your friends because I didn't make anything on you...

I'd rather come to a fair agreement/discount on everything I sell than have zero dollar deals.

TTG · 10-30-2010, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Ty Vil

I don't want to have to make up profit on your friends because I didn't make anything on you...

I'd rather come to a fair agreement/discount on everything I sell than have zero dollar deals.

Hope business is good for you then.

bape_sta206 · 10-30-2010, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Lin

Are you serious? He gave Tommy and Ted a great deal??? As far as I know, lots ppl from here got the car from him with a unbeatable prices?

Don't get me wrong, I bought my car thru Alvin. I personally think I can get a better deal with a little more haggle. I've been doing sales for many years and he's just trying to do his job.

Johnny Lin · 10-31-2010, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by bapesta206

Don't get me wrong, I bought my car thru Alvin. I personally think I can get a better deal with a little more haggle. I've been doing sales for many years and he's just trying to do his job.

Sorry to hear that bro, but I bet Alvin probably already tried his best to help out. We dont get much of a good deal in the WA area.

bape_sta206 · 10-31-2010, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Lin

Sorry to hear that bro, but I bet Alvin probably already tried his best to help out. We dont get much of a good deal in the WA area.

it is what it is... Can't change it now...

10-19-2010, 03:38 AM	#1
tukluc Private First Class Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 173 iTrader: (1)	2011 M3 Sedan - ED Price I am in the market for getting an M3 sedan via the ED route. Based on what i have been able to find on this site, there are a few people that offer great prices (+$500 over ED invoice) but they are not local. Does anyone have any experience locally that would offer competitive pricing with minimal hassle? I know exactly what I want. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks..
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10-19-2010, 04:38 AM	#2
Johnny Lin BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: AW E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 11,249 iTrader: (42)	Give my friend a call (425)957-4805 or e-mail him at eklunda@autonation.com His name is Alvin Eklund. He has been 11 years top sales at BMW Bellevue. Friendly and knowledgebale. Many local ppl had got their cars from and myself too. Just let him know Johnny Lin referrals you, he will for sure takes a good care of you. Good Luck~ __________________ IPE / Aeromotion / Recaro / Adv1 / Project Kics / ESS Tuning / KW / AutoTecknic / Downforce / Arkym / AEM / Macht Schnell / HPF / Passport / Toyo / Carrozzeria / BMW Performance

10-21-2010, 10:18 AM	#7
C00kedG00se Private Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Area Posts: 87 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 Individual M3 [0.00]	My experience is that Euro Delivery does not come out of the dealer's allocation of M3s, once you mention ED, it comes out of a Theater bugdet so the dealer should have no problem discounting. I used a local dealer (which I wouldn't recommend unless they have done a dozen or more prior), because you loose a lot of time as the dealer works through the process of learning the process of ED. I would use an experienced dealer next time (even if he is just an internet based dealer - much less hassle). I got 1000 over invoice with little to no negotiation. __________________ I'm just looking for a little tickle in my trousers... '11 M3 Coupe /// Hellrot Red / Rust Brown Interior / Black Piano Trim

10-27-2010, 09:46 PM	#12
Johnny Lin BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: AW E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 11,249 iTrader: (42)	Hope everything will work it out for ya soon __________________ IPE / Aeromotion / Recaro / Adv1 / Project Kics / ESS Tuning / KW / AutoTecknic / Downforce / Arkym / AEM / Macht Schnell / HPF / Passport / Toyo / Carrozzeria / BMW Performance

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10-19-2010, 12:08 PM	#3
tukluc Private First Class Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 173 iTrader: (1)	Thank you Johnny! I will give him a ring.

10-20-2010, 10:15 PM	#5
bape_sta206 tha_good_life Drives: 2010 JzB E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 3,567 iTrader: (14) Garage List 2010 BMW M3 [4.27]	don't let him give you that BS sale talk and saying he can't discount you.... He didn't really discount my car much. But good luck!

10-21-2010, 08:50 PM	#8
tukluc Private First Class Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 173 iTrader: (1)	Agreed CookedGoose... I have a price already lined up with an internet dealer that is roughly $400 over ED invoice but then I have to add the cost of getting the car shipped from CA to WA or go down and pick it up. Just checking all of my angles to see what works best for ME

10-21-2010, 09:55 PM	#9
tukluc Private First Class Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 173 iTrader: (1)	On a separate note, would you opt for the Enhanced Premium sound or stick with stock? I guess another way to look at this is the +$1750 cost for the premium worth it? Would it make better sense to take that $$ and build your own system?

10-27-2010, 05:00 PM	#10
Ty Vil Captain Drives: 2013 ///M3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: PDX Posts: 829 iTrader: (0)	Go with the premium sound you won't regret it. Negotiating to $500 over on a euro delivery car isn't worth my time as far as I'm concerned - for what it's worth.

10-27-2010, 09:39 PM	#11
tukluc Private First Class Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 173 iTrader: (1)	Thanks for the update Ty. Check Rasmussen BMW off my list.

10-28-2010, 10:42 AM	#15
Ty Vil Captain Drives: 2013 ///M3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: PDX Posts: 829 iTrader: (0)	I hope you get it too. From our end - doing a ED is A LOT of work to setup and prepare and it's not worth my time to make virtually zero profit. Some Centers will do it though...

10-30-2010, 12:10 AM	#18
Ty Vil Captain Drives: 2013 ///M3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: PDX Posts: 829 iTrader: (0)	I don't want to have to make up profit on your friends because I didn't make anything on you... I'd rather come to a fair agreement/discount on everything I sell than have zero dollar deals.