Ebay Motors -- Build Your Own M3

rfalls · 11-08-2009, 10:23 AM

I have never seen this before. On Ebay Motors, there is an option under a search for M3's to build your own using Ebay -

Gave me three dealers in D.C. area with the best being one that offered $1700 below invoice for a 2010 M3.

Here is what I configured --

Your Vehicle (as configured)

2010 BMW M3 4dr Sedan

The eBay Price is $1,700 below invoice, including selected incentives, even if you change your options at the dealer.

Includes:
· Manufacturer-to-Dealer Incentive exp 01/04/10
Price as of 11/07/09
Make sure that your dealer includes all applicable incentives when calculating your price.

HOW YOUR PRICE WORKS
Your price relative to invoice is guaranteed on cars in stock for this model and trim.
If you choose additional options, your price relative to invoice WILL NOT CHANGE. Additional options increase the invoice price, so your selling price may increase.
Your Certified Dealer will show you the invoice for the car you choose. This lets you confirm that your price relative to invoice is correct.
Your price INCLUDES: Destination and all other manufacturer fees plus applicable incentives.
Your price DOES NOT INCLUDE: Dealer documentation (processing), tax, DMV, registration, title, license, other government fees, or dealer installed accessories.
Navigation/Limited Availability packages and Diesel/Hybrid engines may be priced differently.

YOUR REQUESTED VEHICLE

MSRP $71,855 You save
$6,945
off MSRP
Invoice* $66,610
Price Adjustment $1,700 below invoice

eBay Price $64,910

Color Exterior: Space Gray Metallic
Interior: Anthracite/Black
Options ·BMW ASSIST (639)
·COLD WEATHER PKG (ZCW)
·ELECTRONIC DAMPING CONTROL (223)
·ENHANCED PREMIUM SOUND (752)
·HEATED FRONT SEATS (494)
·IPOD & USB ADAPTER (6FL)
·MOONROOF (403)
·NAVIGATION SYSTEM (609)
·PREMIUM PKG (ZPP)
·REAR PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (507)
·SATELLITE RADIO (655)
·SMARTPHONE INTEGRATION (6NF)
·SPLIT FOLD-DOWN REAR SEAT (465)
·TECHNOLOGY PKG (ZTP)
·7-SPEED M DOUBLE CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (2MK)
·GAS GUZZLER TAX (-GUZ)
·SPACE GRAY METALLIC (A52)
·BLACK, NOVILLO LEATHER SEAT TRIM (NCSW)

Has anyone tried this? Price is the best I have seen.

besiktas · 11-08-2009, 10:31 AM

can it be due to the gas gussler and delivery charge, 1300 & 825 $$$. maybe ebay does not include them but you included them in your invoice calculation

Optherion · 11-08-2009, 12:38 PM

Please explain how you get to this or post a link. I could find nothing on the Ebay website or google about this.

rfalls · 11-08-2009, 02:01 PM

Strange. I went back to Ebay and the option was no longer there. I wonder if it is a test option. I did a little research and found the partner Ebay is working with - Zag.com, which appears to have been started by a former Ebay exec. I played around with the Zag.com site. Go to the option "Buy a Car" and I built a car using the CapitolOne Link. I got the same $1700 below invoice option.

rfalls · 11-08-2009, 02:07 PM

I also just tried it with the American Express option and also got the $1700 below invoice option from the same dealer I got when I used ebay last night and CapitolOne and Amex today (there is another dealer that has a $1500 below invoice option and another that said to contact the dealer for pricing.

duk · 11-08-2009, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rfalls

I also just tried it with the American Express option and also got the $7100 below invoice option from the same dealer I got when I used ebay last night and CapitolOne and Amex today (there is another dealer that has a $1500 below invoice option and another that said to contact the dealer for pricing.

hmm this is super interesting, tried it with amex option on zag and got about 300 below invoice HMMMM

rfalls · 11-08-2009, 05:04 PM

That should be 1700 on Amex. My guess is that the prices vary by locale. My pricing is for DC area.

ghingis · 11-08-2009, 05:33 PM

Overstock.com is now offering the same type of service...it looks really cool.

Wah · 11-08-2009, 07:35 PM

"When you check the box next to each dealer and click "Next", you will receive a Price Protection
Certificate for each dealer you selected. This Cardmember price is guaranteed and the dealers
are required to honor it with no negotiation."

YOUR PRICE: $65,940
AVG PRICE PAID: $67,736
MSRP: $72,955
YOU SAVE: $7,015

freshwhite335 · 11-08-2009, 08:03 PM

woah. im definitely going to use this w my amex

ucla1995 · 11-09-2009, 06:59 AM

The GGT and Destination are being factored in to the prices they show. This business model has been tried before and it's never worked so far - take advantage now; I doubt they'll be around in 18-24 months (I hope they are, but I just don't see it).

t3323 · 11-10-2009, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by besiktas

can it be due to the gas gussler and delivery charge, 1300 & 825 $$$. maybe ebay does not include them but you included them in your invoice calculation

They also may be including the new $1500 BMWFS incentive. The problem is that you have to finance through BMWFS to receive it, and its interest rates for the 2010 M3 are in the 6% range.

If you're financing for 36-60 months, you're better off using one of the credit unions and foregoing the incentive.

SpencerM3 · 11-10-2009, 05:36 PM

The pricing looks good, but financing is no better.

rfalls · 11-17-2009, 12:29 PM

Well, I knew this may be too good to be true. Dealer has told me that Zag made a mistake in pricing, which has now been corrected (Dealer is offering $800 over invoice plus another $329 processing fee). Oh well. Back to David Aviles. Interested to hear from others if they have gotten below invoice pricing based on ZAG quotes.

duk · 11-17-2009, 04:20 PM

Um pricing is supposed to be guaranteed, of course dealer would say mistake in pricing.

rfalls · 11-17-2009, 05:34 PM

This is what the dealer said --

The pricing that you received is wrong and is being changed on the American Express website. I do apologize but the numbers that I sent are the correct numbers. An American Express representative can contact you direct if you would like. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do for you. Once again I am sorry for the confusion.

Haven't called AMEX yet.

kirit · 11-20-2009, 03:51 PM

Did you see the price updated to the higher amount on the Zag.com/AmEx site or is it the same as what your Guaranteed Price said? I know it's been a month since your last post, and the car may have been sold by now... but thought I'd ask anyway.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rfalls

This is what the dealer said --

The pricing that you received is wrong and is being changed on the American Express website. I do apologize but the numbers that I sent are the correct numbers. An American Express representative can contact you direct if you would like. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do for you. Once again I am sorry for the confusion.

Haven't called AMEX yet.

rfalls · 11-22-2009, 09:06 AM

Two different dealers are offering $200 under invoice on 2010. Haven't taken it yet since I am still deciding between this and a C63.

11-08-2009, 10:23 AM	#1
rfalls Enlisted Member 10 Rep 45 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: DC iTrader: (0)	Ebay Motors -- Build Your Own M3 I have never seen this before. On Ebay Motors, there is an option under a search for M3's to build your own using Ebay - Gave me three dealers in D.C. area with the best being one that offered $1700 below invoice for a 2010 M3. Here is what I configured -- Your Vehicle (as configured) 2010 BMW M3 4dr Sedan The eBay Price is $1,700 below invoice, including selected incentives, even if you change your options at the dealer. Includes: · Manufacturer-to-Dealer Incentive exp 01/04/10 Price as of 11/07/09 Make sure that your dealer includes all applicable incentives when calculating your price. HOW YOUR PRICE WORKS Your price relative to invoice is guaranteed on cars in stock for this model and trim. If you choose additional options, your price relative to invoice WILL NOT CHANGE. Additional options increase the invoice price, so your selling price may increase. Your Certified Dealer will show you the invoice for the car you choose. This lets you confirm that your price relative to invoice is correct. Your price INCLUDES: Destination and all other manufacturer fees plus applicable incentives. Your price DOES NOT INCLUDE: Dealer documentation (processing), tax, DMV, registration, title, license, other government fees, or dealer installed accessories. Navigation/Limited Availability packages and Diesel/Hybrid engines may be priced differently. YOUR REQUESTED VEHICLE MSRP $71,855 You save $6,945 off MSRP Invoice* $66,610 Price Adjustment $1,700 below invoice eBay Price $64,910 Color Exterior: Space Gray Metallic Interior: Anthracite/Black Options ·BMW ASSIST (639) ·COLD WEATHER PKG (ZCW) ·ELECTRONIC DAMPING CONTROL (223) ·ENHANCED PREMIUM SOUND (752) ·HEATED FRONT SEATS (494) ·IPOD & USB ADAPTER (6FL) ·MOONROOF (403) ·NAVIGATION SYSTEM (609) ·PREMIUM PKG (ZPP) ·REAR PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (507) ·SATELLITE RADIO (655) ·SMARTPHONE INTEGRATION (6NF) ·SPLIT FOLD-DOWN REAR SEAT (465) ·TECHNOLOGY PKG (ZTP) ·7-SPEED M DOUBLE CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (2MK) ·GAS GUZZLER TAX (-GUZ) ·SPACE GRAY METALLIC (A52) ·BLACK, NOVILLO LEATHER SEAT TRIM (NCSW) Has anyone tried this? Price is the best I have seen.
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besiktas Ultimate Driver for the Ultimate Driving Machine 146 Rep 1,146 Posts Drives: BMW M3 E92 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	can it be due to the gas gussler and delivery charge, 1300 & 825 $$$. maybe ebay does not include them but you included them in your invoice calculation
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11-08-2009, 12:38 PM	#3
Optherion Lieutenant 46 Rep 516 Posts Drives: Prancing Horse Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal & Vegas iTrader: (0)	Please explain how you get to this or post a link. I could find nothing on the Ebay website or google about this. __________________ Current Stable: 6 Drivers + 5 Projects
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11-08-2009, 02:01 PM	#4
rfalls Enlisted Member 10 Rep 45 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: DC iTrader: (0)	Strange. I went back to Ebay and the option was no longer there. I wonder if it is a test option. I did a little research and found the partner Ebay is working with - Zag.com, which appears to have been started by a former Ebay exec. I played around with the Zag.com site. Go to the option "Buy a Car" and I built a car using the CapitolOne Link. I got the same $1700 below invoice option.
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11-08-2009, 02:07 PM	#5
rfalls Enlisted Member 10 Rep 45 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: DC iTrader: (0)	I also just tried it with the American Express option and also got the $1700 below invoice option from the same dealer I got when I used ebay last night and CapitolOne and Amex today (there is another dealer that has a $1500 below invoice option and another that said to contact the dealer for pricing. Last edited by rfalls; 11-08-2009 at 05:02 PM..
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11-08-2009, 05:04 PM	#7
rfalls Enlisted Member 10 Rep 45 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: DC iTrader: (0)	That should be 1700 on Amex. My guess is that the prices vary by locale. My pricing is for DC area. Last edited by rfalls; 11-08-2009 at 07:08 PM..
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11-08-2009, 05:33 PM	#8
ghingis New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: Lexus IS350 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	Overstock.com is now offering the same type of service...it looks really cool.
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Wah IG@i.am.wah 2779 Rep 3,815 Posts Drives: M2 CS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NJ iTrader: (4) Garage List 2022 Tesla Model Y ... [0.00] 1974 BMW 2002 [0.00] 2020 BMW M2 CS [0.00]	"When you check the box next to each dealer and click "Next", you will receive a Price Protection Certificate for each dealer you selected. This Cardmember price is guaranteed and the dealers are required to honor it with no negotiation." YOUR PRICE: $65,940 AVG PRICE PAID: $67,736 MSRP: $72,955 YOU SAVE: $7,015
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freshwhite335 Colonel 148 Rep 2,882 Posts Drives: 991/RR Sport AB Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: 904 FL iTrader: (6) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [0.00]	woah. im definitely going to use this w my amex __________________ 2014 Range Rover Sport Autobiography 2012.5 991 C2S 1978 Corvette
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11-09-2009, 06:59 AM	#11
ucla1995 Slow and low 59 Rep 636 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	The GGT and Destination are being factored in to the prices they show. This business model has been tried before and it's never worked so far - take advantage now; I doubt they'll be around in 18-24 months (I hope they are, but I just don't see it).
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11-10-2009, 05:36 PM	#13
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11-17-2009, 12:29 PM	#14
rfalls Enlisted Member 10 Rep 45 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: DC iTrader: (0)	Well, I knew this may be too good to be true. Dealer has told me that Zag made a mistake in pricing, which has now been corrected (Dealer is offering $800 over invoice plus another $329 processing fee). Oh well. Back to David Aviles. Interested to hear from others if they have gotten below invoice pricing based on ZAG quotes.
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11-17-2009, 04:20 PM	#15
duk ///M 158 Rep 3,195 Posts Drives: 2011 AW/FR 6MT E92 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (0)	Um pricing is supposed to be guaranteed, of course dealer would say mistake in pricing. __________________ 2011.5 AW/FR E92 M3 6MT
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11-17-2009, 05:34 PM	#16
rfalls Enlisted Member 10 Rep 45 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: DC iTrader: (0)	This is what the dealer said -- The pricing that you received is wrong and is being changed on the American Express website. I do apologize but the numbers that I sent are the correct numbers. An American Express representative can contact you direct if you would like. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do for you. Once again I am sorry for the confusion. Haven't called AMEX yet.
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11-22-2009, 09:06 AM	#18
rfalls Enlisted Member 10 Rep 45 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: DC iTrader: (0)	Two different dealers are offering $200 under invoice on 2010. Haven't taken it yet since I am still deciding between this and a C63.
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