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07-11-2008, 11:02 AM | #23 |
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I think a lot of the resale value will depend on gas prices. If a gallon of 93 octane stabilizes at $5.00 or higher, that's a huge disincentive for the car.
I think BMW and MB made a tactical mistake in going for large displacement naturally aspirated engines for the M/AMG lines right as gas prices spiked up. Actually, I'd consider leasing more seriously in part as a hedge against higher gas prices. If gas goes into the stratosphere, in two years, I'd want to be dumping that car back on the dealer, not trying to sell it. |
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07-11-2008, 11:21 AM | #24 | |
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I can see a dealership really wanting to move a car, but to have to pay someone to take a brand new M3? I mean surely someone across the US would happily take it for $1k over invoice. All they'd need to do is trade it off to a dealership with a larger M3 demand. |
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07-11-2008, 11:25 AM | #25 | |
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I went through this process too, but then thought - what else would you buy if not an M3? Its not like any other high-end sports car is great on gas, right? I can't see myself rolling in a prius....not yet atleast, haha. |
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07-11-2008, 12:08 PM | #26 |
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What about a 2008 Porsche 911 (base model 325 HP) or if you can wait, the 2009 Porsche 911 (base model 345 HP). While I have a 2009 M3 on order, if I find a deal for the 2008 911, I may just bite.
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07-11-2008, 05:36 PM | #31 | |
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Else, I'll just look at other cars (Audi S5/RS5, Porsche 911).
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07-11-2008, 05:50 PM | #32 |
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The only way you will save $7500.00 or come close is Military car sales
You better be in the Military stationed overseas if you want to save $7500.00 or more on the New M3 I know I saved allot over $7500.00 going this route
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07-14-2008, 12:20 PM | #33 |
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long beach bmw :
"We will sell any IN STOCK manual M3 sedan for $1000 over invoice, good through 6.30.08" Invoice is $49k, 6k lower than MSRP.
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07-14-2008, 12:27 PM | #34 |
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The biggest gap you can get between invoice and MSRP on a e90 M3 6mt is about $5800. You can prove this to yourself by pricing a loaded one at edmunds.com.
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07-14-2008, 03:29 PM | #36 |
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I can't see a car going from 14/20 to 20/28 because of a transmission. Not to say you can't take a car that gets 20/28 and make it do 14/20, but you probably wouldn't. Going the other way is the tricky part.
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