Unadvertised lease specials available on 330i now...

ehchan · 07-10-2006, 10:49 PM

Heehee, this lease sealed the deal for me. Right now, you can lease a 330i for 36 months with no money down and a security deposit for a 0.00195 money factor (~4.68% APR).

Because of this lease, I was forced

to give up my klunky creaky loud annoying G35 for a new 330i. I can't begin to express how happy I am to be back in the BMW family.... I've owned a every version of the 3 series since the E30

Ed

saini023 · 07-10-2006, 11:18 PM

congrats..and welcome back..enjoy

magmd · 07-10-2006, 11:25 PM

Shit....good to know. A friend of mine will be taking delivery in about 12 days or so....good looking out!

Straz M3 · 07-10-2006, 11:59 PM

What are you paying a month?

Jay_328 · 07-11-2006, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ehchan

Heehee, this lease sealed the deal for me. Right now, you can lease a 330i for 36 months with no money down and a security deposit for a 0.00195 money factor (~4.68% APR).

Because of this lease, I was forced

to give up my klunky creaky loud annoying G35 for a new 330i. I can't begin to express how happy I am to be back in the BMW family.... I've owned a every version of the 3 series since the E30

Ed

Thanks for the info, BUT

Asiann · 07-11-2006, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ehchan

Heehee, this lease sealed the deal for me. Right now, you can lease a 330i for 36 months with no money down and a security deposit for a 0.00195 money factor (~4.68% APR).

Because of this lease, I was forced

to give up my klunky creaky loud annoying G35 for a new 330i. I can't begin to express how happy I am to be back in the BMW family.... I've owned a every version of the 3 series since the E30

Ed

Glad someone got a good deal!

MIKEYMIKE · 07-11-2006, 02:02 AM

1) What options?
2) How many months and how many miles?
3) How much is your monthly INCLUDING tax?
4) How much total did you put down?

Thanks

salraf · 07-11-2006, 02:40 AM

I agree with you completely about the g35 being loud and noisy.
Before settling on my second bmw, i test drove them all including the g35, is350.

I found the g35 to be very noisy amd thus once again returned to bmw. Best move I have done since my dancing days

!!!

Imadriver · 07-11-2006, 07:08 AM

I'm seriously considering turning in my 330Ci for a G35 6MT coupe. Could you tell me more about your experience with the G35?

I've only spent a brief time behind the wheel of a G35, but it seems like a fun car and the 06 model (that I'd get) has a decent set of bells and whistles including a bluetooth hook-up for my wireless phone. I didn't notice it to be noisy when I drove it, except for the great engine growl. Can you tell me more about the noises you heard?

How was the fuel economy and what else didn't you like?

Thanks!

bavarian19 · 07-11-2006, 07:10 AM

welcome back to the BMW!!!

dmfitz82 · 07-11-2006, 07:37 AM

yeah, what kind of monthly payment are you making w/o a downpayment?

thd13 · 07-11-2006, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imadriver

I'm seriously considering turning in my 330Ci for a G35 6MT coupe. Could you tell me more about your experience with the G35?

I've only spent a brief time behind the wheel of a G35, but it seems like a fun car and the 06 model (that I'd get) has a decent set of bells and whistles including a bluetooth hook-up for my wireless phone. I didn't notice it to be noisy when I drove it, except for the great engine growl. Can you tell me more about the noises you heard?

How was the fuel economy and what else didn't you like?

Thanks!

My friend has a G35 6MT coupe. It's a nice torquey car but it is loud. There's wind noise, a whistle coming from the sunroof and drivers side, and some general amenities that an "upscale" car should have, it doesn't. Hood struts for example, or lack thereof.

Sorry for the thread jack... let's get back on track now.

I too would like to know the monthly payments.

ehchan · 07-11-2006, 09:53 AM

So, the deals for 3 series are .00195 with a security deposit for a 330i, and .00250 with security deposit for the 325i. It's a great time to rent a 330!

So before I get into my lease, know that my goals ultimately were least amount up front and lowest money factor. I actually preferred not paying a security deposit, so my money factor rose to .00210 (5.04% APR).

The car: 330i, Titanium Silver, Premium, Sport, Sat Prep, Auto. MSRP: 42920. My price: 40375. BMW Financial adds 825 Acquisition fee for total of 41200 financed.

The total monthly payments after the fact are 547.66 before sales tax, 592.84 after. I get 15000 miles/year.

Drive off cost was 971.55 (first month + reg + some junk fees).

I found the best price at Nick Alexander (in the 'hood!) through Ed Cronin, but as always, shop around and make them work for you!

Finally, about that G35... It's fun when you first buy it, and the sedan is really cheap compared to a BMW, Lexus, Audi, etc. But sooner or later, the engine growl becomes old and annoying at freeway speeds, the shifter vibrates so much you wonder if the shift knob is gonna fall off, the creaks, squeeks, etc. with the engine becomes unwelcome music. It's got a great engine with lots of power, but the rest of the car is trash. It felt like driving a boat to me, even though it was only 8 inches longer than a BMW. It rides tall, and to me, it just didn't handle like the BMWs I owned before... After only one year, it felt like it was gonna fall apart on me any day. Nissan cost cutting really shows.

I was torn between the IS350 and 330i, but I ended up going with the Bimmer mainly because I KNOW what a bimmer drives like, and this 330i was as great as any I've had before... Oh, and the BMWCCA rebate was a good reason too

Ed

Bavaria330 · 07-12-2006, 06:55 PM

sweeeeeeet!

Boondoggler · 07-12-2006, 07:56 PM

I just finished driving a '04 G35 Sedan 6MT for little less than 3 years. I really enjoyed the car. I'm upgrading to a 2006 330i 6MT, SP, PP. The '06 330i is much more refined, the interior materials are a big step up, and the suspension is in a totally new league. Having said that, I think the G35 is a great car for the money. It's a bit rougher around the edges than the BMW, but man, it flies. The short throw shifter is also great, a bit notchier than the BMW, but much shorter throw. I compared the G35 to the E46 Bimmer in Sept. '03, and I felt the G35 was the better price/performance option. Three years later I'm making a few more bucks, a bit older, and I decided to go with the 330i. I pick it up on Friday, and I'm really psyched!

BK · 07-12-2006, 08:16 PM

To keep the threadjack going, I tested a '06 G35 Sedan 6MT before I bought my 330i. I loved it and thought it drove great. But I knew I'd be happier with the 330i long term, mainly because the interior was much nicer. Both cars drove great IMO.

chazmtb · 07-12-2006, 09:00 PM

I found out about the lease special for July on July 1. Ordered my car in May with rate of .00245, .0002 higher than buy at that time. Took delivery of car on July 8 and made them reduce the rate so it would be .0002 higher than the buy rate in July. Saved me 20 bucks a month.

whippersnapper · 07-12-2006, 10:06 PM

I'm driving a loaner '05 G35 auto while I wait for the 325 to arrive. It is ok but I find the following annoying about it

The engine is enthusiastic but coarse when really revved
There are numerous little rattles etc..
The interior is a mish mash of different themes and styles and not that well presented
The steering has weight but no real feel
the car can hustle but it feels heavy, not too agile and rather reluctant to go play

eshamas21 · 07-12-2006, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ehchan

So, the deals for 3 series are .00195 with a security deposit for a 330i, and .00250 with security deposit for the 325i. It's a great time to rent a 330!

So before I get into my lease, know that my goals ultimately were least amount up front and lowest money factor. I actually preferred not paying a security deposit, so my money factor rose to .00210 (5.04% APR).

The car: 330i, Titanium Silver, Premium, Sport, Sat Prep, Auto. MSRP: 42920. My price: 40375. BMW Financial adds 825 Acquisition fee for total of 41200 financed.

The total monthly payments after the fact are 547.66 before sales tax, 592.84 after. I get 15000 miles/year.

Drive off cost was 971.55 (first month + reg + some junk fees).

I found the best price at Nick Alexander (in the 'hood!) through Ed Cronin, but as always, shop around and make them work for you!

Yea Nick Alexander is a good dealer my parents leased a 745Li from them about 3 years ago and got a real good deal..

Im gald to hear Ed is really helpful because ive been emailing him back and forth about the 335i hopefully he can get me a good deal.

**Jay-V** · 07-12-2006, 11:18 PM

I hope they will have this type of money factor next March when the lease on my S2000 is up

mikepro · 07-13-2006, 08:16 AM

330xi is even cheaper to lease than the 330i. Base MF .00175

07-10-2006, 10:49 PM	#1
ehchan New Member 1 Rep 8 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	Unadvertised lease specials available on 330i now... Heehee, this lease sealed the deal for me. Right now, you can lease a 330i for 36 months with no money down and a security deposit for a 0.00195 money factor (~4.68% APR). Because of this lease, I was forced to give up my klunky creaky loud annoying G35 for a new 330i. I can't begin to express how happy I am to be back in the BMW family.... I've owned a every version of the 3 series since the E30 Ed
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saini023 Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 292 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	congrats..and welcome back..enjoy __________________ 330i Jet Black on Black, ZSP, ZPP, Steptronic, Clear Bra, Comfort Acess, Sirius, OEM Alarm Mods:20% Tint F/R, Xenon Interior Lights, Xenenis Tru-match Fog Lights, , V1 (hardwire), Black and White Roundels, Blackline Tailights, White Angel Eyes (PMB), (2) 12'' Kicker L7,TvandNav2go, Playstation 2, ACS Roof Spoiler, 5 Series iDrive Leather Knob, Brex kit
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magmd Major General 160 Rep 5,271 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Shit....good to know. A friend of mine will be taking delivery in about 12 days or so....good looking out! __________________ 2006 330i \| Black Sapphire Metallic \| Step Auto \| Navi with iDr \| Sports Pkg \|OEM Rear Spoiler \| 3M CS35 Tint \| H&R Sport Springs \| Koni Yellows \| Advan RS Racing Hypersilver: 19x9 et22 19x10 et20
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Straz M3 Never Lose 50 Rep 1,145 Posts Drives: 2011.75 E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Windy City iTrader: (2)	What are you paying a month?
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07-11-2006, 02:02 AM	#7
MIKEYMIKE Lieutenant Colonel 63 Rep 1,516 Posts Drives: 330i 6mt Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SoCal iTrader: (3)	1) What options? 2) How many months and how many miles? 3) How much is your monthly INCLUDING tax? 4) How much total did you put down? Thanks
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salraf Second Lieutenant 59 Rep 237 Posts Drives: F90 M5, prior F80 M3, E60 M5 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bay Area, Northern CA iTrader: (0)	I agree with you completely about the g35 being loud and noisy. Before settling on my second bmw, i test drove them all including the g35, is350. I found the g35 to be very noisy amd thus once again returned to bmw. Best move I have done since my dancing days !!!
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07-11-2006, 07:08 AM	#9
Imadriver New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2004 330Ci, 6MT, SP, PP, CWP Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	Opinion on G35 I'm seriously considering turning in my 330Ci for a G35 6MT coupe. Could you tell me more about your experience with the G35? I've only spent a brief time behind the wheel of a G35, but it seems like a fun car and the 06 model (that I'd get) has a decent set of bells and whistles including a bluetooth hook-up for my wireless phone. I didn't notice it to be noisy when I drove it, except for the great engine growl. Can you tell me more about the noises you heard? How was the fuel economy and what else didn't you like? Thanks!
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bavarian19 General 517 Rep 18,858 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	welcome back to the BMW!!!
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07-11-2006, 07:37 AM	#11
dmfitz82 Private First Class 6 Rep 128 Posts Drives: Jet Black 325i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	yeah, what kind of monthly payment are you making w/o a downpayment?
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07-11-2006, 09:53 AM	#13
ehchan New Member 1 Rep 8 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	My lease specifics So, the deals for 3 series are .00195 with a security deposit for a 330i, and .00250 with security deposit for the 325i. It's a great time to rent a 330! So before I get into my lease, know that my goals ultimately were least amount up front and lowest money factor. I actually preferred not paying a security deposit, so my money factor rose to .00210 (5.04% APR). The car: 330i, Titanium Silver, Premium, Sport, Sat Prep, Auto. MSRP: 42920. My price: 40375. BMW Financial adds 825 Acquisition fee for total of 41200 financed. The total monthly payments after the fact are 547.66 before sales tax, 592.84 after. I get 15000 miles/year. Drive off cost was 971.55 (first month + reg + some junk fees). I found the best price at Nick Alexander (in the 'hood!) through Ed Cronin, but as always, shop around and make them work for you! Finally, about that G35... It's fun when you first buy it, and the sedan is really cheap compared to a BMW, Lexus, Audi, etc. But sooner or later, the engine growl becomes old and annoying at freeway speeds, the shifter vibrates so much you wonder if the shift knob is gonna fall off, the creaks, squeeks, etc. with the engine becomes unwelcome music. It's got a great engine with lots of power, but the rest of the car is trash. It felt like driving a boat to me, even though it was only 8 inches longer than a BMW. It rides tall, and to me, it just didn't handle like the BMWs I owned before... After only one year, it felt like it was gonna fall apart on me any day. Nissan cost cutting really shows. I was torn between the IS350 and 330i, but I ended up going with the Bimmer mainly because I KNOW what a bimmer drives like, and this 330i was as great as any I've had before... Oh, and the BMWCCA rebate was a good reason too Ed Last edited by ehchan; 07-11-2006 at 11:42 AM..
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Bavaria330 First Lieutenant 52 Rep 323 Posts Drives: 335i LCI AW Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: LB Cali. iTrader: (2)	sweeeeeeet!
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Boondoggler Lieutenant 72 Rep 402 Posts Drives: 2023 G01 LCI X3 M40i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lawrenceville, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 340i xDrive [6.50]	I just finished driving a '04 G35 Sedan 6MT for little less than 3 years. I really enjoyed the car. I'm upgrading to a 2006 330i 6MT, SP, PP. The '06 330i is much more refined, the interior materials are a big step up, and the suspension is in a totally new league. Having said that, I think the G35 is a great car for the money. It's a bit rougher around the edges than the BMW, but man, it flies. The short throw shifter is also great, a bit notchier than the BMW, but much shorter throw. I compared the G35 to the E46 Bimmer in Sept. '03, and I felt the G35 was the better price/performance option. Three years later I'm making a few more bucks, a bit older, and I decided to go with the 330i. I pick it up on Friday, and I'm really psyched!
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07-12-2006, 08:16 PM	#16
BK Smiling politely 165 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	To keep the threadjack going, I tested a '06 G35 Sedan 6MT before I bought my 330i. I loved it and thought it drove great. But I knew I'd be happier with the 330i long term, mainly because the interior was much nicer. Both cars drove great IMO. __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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chazmtb Private First Class 9 Rep 171 Posts Drives: 2011 X5D Join Date: May 2005 Location: Windermere, FL iTrader: (0)	I found out about the lease special for July on July 1. Ordered my car in May with rate of .00245, .0002 higher than buy at that time. Took delivery of car on July 8 and made them reduce the rate so it would be .0002 higher than the buy rate in July. Saved me 20 bucks a month.
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07-12-2006, 10:06 PM	#18
whippersnapper Captain 23 Rep 972 Posts Drives: people mad Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [0.00] 2006 BMW 325i [0.00]	I'm driving a loaner '05 G35 auto while I wait for the 325 to arrive. It is ok but I find the following annoying about it The engine is enthusiastic but coarse when really revved There are numerous little rattles etc.. The interior is a mish mash of different themes and styles and not that well presented The steering has weight but no real feel the car can hustle but it feels heavy, not too agile and rather reluctant to go play __________________ __________________________________________________ __________________ 2006 BMW 325i, Jet Black, 6MT, ZSP, Black Leather, Aluminum, Power Seats, Logic 7
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Jay-V What it do, nephew? 42 Rep 419 Posts Drives: 2012 E350 Bluetec Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pasadena, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 Honda S2000 [0.00] 2011 Honda Pilot To ... [0.00] 2012 Mercedes-Benz ... [0.00]	I hope they will have this type of money factor next March when the lease on my S2000 is up __________________ Jay - The no fun fleet.... '15 Fiat 500e '14 MBZ E350 Sport '11 Honda Pilot Touring 4WD
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07-13-2006, 08:16 AM	#21
mikepro Enlisted Member 0 Rep 33 Posts Drives: Volvo S60 2.5T Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ann Arbor, MI iTrader: (0)	330xi is even cheaper to lease than the 330i. Base MF .00175
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