Lease is up... Good Price on M3

[homer_jay]

I am not a frequent visitor of the forum, but my lease is up on my 07 335i. It has been a nice car (thanks to Dinan). I have been going back on forth on which car to get next, but I think I am 99% sold on the M3. I am not a hardcore negotiator but I want to make sure I get a good price on the car. So here are the details:
2010 E92 Jet Black
Cold Weather Package
Premium Package
Tech Package
M Double Clutch
19" wheels
Anti-theft
Moon Roof
PDC
Sat, iPod and enhanced premium sound.
Sticker Price of $71,805.
There is a $2500 spring incentive (?) right now and the dealer will give me an additional $2500. So that brings the price down to 66,805.

I called the dealer where the car is at (not the one that gave me the quote) to see if they would go below invoice. She said that since it is an M, and they don't get a lot of them they won't ''negotiate''. I told her other dealers would negotiate for the M3 that is on her lot. She is going to call me back.

So, could I get it lower than $66k? I don't know.

[Bubbles]

Originally Posted by homer_jay

I am not a frequent visitor of the forum, but my lease is up on my 07 335i. It has been a nice car (thanks to Dinan). I have been going back on forth on which car to get next, but I think I am 99% sold on the M3. I am not a hardcore negotiator but I want to make sure I get a good price on the car. So here are the details:
2010 E92 Jet Black
Cold Weather Package
Premium Package
Tech Package
M Double Clutch
19" wheels
Anti-theft
Moon Roof
PDC
Sat, iPod and enhanced premium sound.
Sticker Price of $71,805.
There is a $2500 spring incentive (?) right now and the dealer will give me an additional $2500. So that brings the price down to 66,805.

I called the dealer where the car is at (not the one that gave me the quote) to see if they would go below invoice. She said that since it is an M, and they don't get a lot of them they won't ''negotiate''. I told her other dealers would negotiate for the M3 that is on her lot. She is going to call me back.

So, could I get it lower than $66k? I don't know.

I'd wait until next month. The 2011's are going for around invoice special ordered.

There are a lot of 2010s left on lots. Not as much as the 2008/2009 debacle but more than BMW is comfortable with. Many of us will be driving in 2011s next month. At that point it should be a very buyer friendly market. I won't pay over 60k for a loaded 2010 when I can get a 2011 for 2-4k more, but that's just me.

Tell her you found a great deal for a 2011, and make her tell you why you should get that 2010.

[homer_jay]

Dealer called me back 10 minutes ago. They will go down to $69k. If the $2500 + $2500 still applies then I am at $64k.

[Bubbles]

Originally Posted by homer_jay

Dealer called me back 10 minutes ago. They will go down to $69k. If the $2500 + $2500 still applies then I am at $64k.

Well, you can get an 2011 optioned the same for around ~68K. Do you really want all those options?

Do yourself a favor and look at auto trader. There are tons of 2008s that a priced in the high 40s and haven't moved for several weeks, some months. 2009s come in just 2-5k about the '08s with similar mileage.

Your call in the end although I'd make them pay me to take a moonroof M3

Remember you are doing them a favor by entertaining the purchase of a year old car.

[homer_jay]

Originally Posted by Bubbles

I'd wait until next month. The 2011's are going for around invoice special ordered.

There are a lot of 2010s left on lots. Not as much as the 2008/2009 debacle but more than BMW is comfortable with. Many of us will be driving in 2011s next month. At that point it should be a very buyer friendly market. I won't pay over 60k for a loaded 2010 when I can get a 2011 for 2-4k more, but that's just me.

Tell her you found a great deal for a 2011, and make her tell you why you should get that 2010.

Can you get a loaded 2011 M3 for $62-$64k?

[Leonardo629]

I just built your car at bmwusa.com, and the MSRP came out higher....

[jeff@autocouture]

Just get a 2011 I know about 3 dealership that would take 5g atleast of a new m3

[dcwjd]

what dealerships would take 5k off in the NY area on a 2011.

[M3Rolly]

I got my '08 E92 used for $53k, with 10k miles on it. Exact same sticker prices and options that you have. I'd rather just buy used these days since only properties give you capital gains.

[needspeed]

Originally Posted by M3Rolly

I got my '08 E92 used for $53k, with 10k miles on it. Exact same sticker prices and options that you have. I'd rather just buy used these days since only properties give you capital gains.

Tell that to one of my houses that is $100k under water......Steve

[kcdude24]

Originally Posted by homer_jay

Can you get a loaded 2011 M3 for $62-$64k?

My 2011 e92 M3, SG/BLK,ZCP,ZPP,ZTP,302,403,494,6NF,752,6FL+$1k dealerprofit is $63,010....just have to go to Germany to pick it up via ED...about $4k less than an invoice +$1k deal ordered from my local dealer.