01-23-2019, 09:04 PM | #1 |
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New guy here - 2019 540i just ordered
I've been lurking for a few weeks, this is my first post. Soon to be new BMW owner, defected from Mercedes. Always wanted a Bimmer since seeing the E30 M3s back in the early 90s.
I couldn't seem to find the right 540i here in New England so I ended up factory ordering one. Based on other threads seems like I got a pretty good deal, but had to play a little hardball with the dealer to get to the final price: 2019 540i xdrive Mediterranean Blue / Beige Dakota Leather M Sport Pkg w/19" run flat M Sport brakes Harmon Kardon Heated steering wheel All weather floor mats MSRP w/destination: $68,320 Sales price after discounts/rebates: $60,832 Got a good allocation, maybe it's the time of year? Started production next day. Looking at maybe early to mid March for delivery I'm thinking. -Chris |
01-23-2019, 09:10 PM | #2 |
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Mid march should be do able I would think?
I order my car in mid to late Nov, got the car in first week of Jan (dealer was promising last week of Dec, car did get to the US in time, but with all the holiday what not it was just in service center forever) |
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01-24-2019, 10:16 AM | #4 |
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nice.. price.. so from these forums I see eveeyone is easily getting 7-8K. BELOW MSRP.. hmm.. I am looking for a 1 years old 540i and MSRP 65K is selling for 42K. like this one .
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That car looks like a good deal based on the miles and options. My wife wouldn't give her blessing if the interior was black (I don't mind it) so it limited my options considerably. |
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01-24-2019, 08:50 PM | #6 |
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Congratulations.
I am ordering my 540 on Saturday. I'll create a new thread when I do. Here's my build:
We should get our cars around the same time.
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I also noticed no heated steering wheel. Only $190 and I love mine esp if your in the northeast.
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Thanks. I had to sacrifice some options too. You got xDrive. I am not getting that. I decided to get the M Sport package instead. I want XDrive, but I can't t fit both in my budget. I have an M3 now, so a RWD 540i with all seasons is still an improvement when it comes to driving in the winter. Well, at least that's my rationale... I'm getting a good deal too. 7% off of MSRP plus $2K loyalty rebate. This will be my 5th BMW and I don't think I ever had a spare. Definitely not in the last 3. Plus, I have a heated steering wheel in my M3 right now, and I only used it about 3 or 4 times. I just didn't see a need to check that box. However, maybe I will. At this point, what's another $190.
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how can you skip xDrive if you're in PA!
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Since I have an M3 right now, which is more performance oriented, I wanted this car to be more luxurious. So all along, I thought I wanted ceramic controls. Definitely getting leather dashboard... However, at the last minute, I decided to switch Ceramic Controls with the Parking Assistance package instead. They're basically the same price, and I think I'll be happier with this decision. I appreciate your post because it supports my line of thinking...
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Well, I have an M3 now, so...
Seriously having an M3 in PA hasn't been as bad as I thought it would. I can easily live with a 540. Plus, I can always take my wife's SUV to work on bad weather days...
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Update - the car arrived at the port in NJ on 3/4. I noticed it left the port early today so I called my dealer and they say it's expected at the dealer tomorrow 3/8. Looks like I'll be going in Saturday morning to pick her up. Only thing worrying me is we have a lot of snow on the ground here and it's going to be warming up Saturday (melting). (you know what that means).
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