04-26-2014, 02:42 PM | #1 |
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I visited a dealer today to test drive the 328i xDrive GT. I took out three different units, one with the MSport, one Sport, and a Lux Line unit. I really like the Esteril Blue with MSport the best, but the price on that one is not working as well.
I was impressed with the size and power of the 328. I need to work to see if I can get a better deal. Two of the units are Demo units: Mineral Gray, Sport, Nave, Cold Weather, Drive Asst, and prem pkg with 6400 miles, asking price is $45900 Esteril Blue, MSport, Nav, Cold Weather, Drive Asst, and Prem Pkg with 5300 miles, asking price $49900, MSRP $52925. The MSRP on the two is only $1250 difference, but the asking price is much higher. The dealer said the Mineral Gray was a service car and they are betting credits from BMW to unload the car. The MSport package was a Demo for the GM and they say there are not additional discounts to apply. The $1000 option credit is applied to these prices according to the deals. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Brian |
04-26-2014, 05:47 PM | #2 |
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I don't have much in terms of pricing help… I ordered mine, and paid below invoice with incentives. I love my 328iX GT - Mineral Grey, MSport, pretty well loaded with options.
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04-26-2014, 09:42 PM | #3 |
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Thanks, I went back to look at the EB, looks different in diff light conditions. Going to call Monday to see what I can work out on that one. I like the M Sport options.
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04-28-2014, 09:14 AM | #4 |
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Yeah, I love the M Sport bit, LOVE the facade over the other options… also, the steering wheel is a huge plus! The footrest, door sills, etc are a nice touch, but less significant in my book.
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If you can wait 8 weeks for build/transport and they don't want to make a deal, just order one. I'm sure there are plenty dealers willing to order it at $1500-2000 over invoice before incentives (which is less than what your dealer is asking for that MSport demo), because I seriously doubt many are mowing through their 328GT allocations.
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04-29-2014, 10:57 AM | #7 |
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Hi brhon,
I couldn't agree with mattu more; if you have the time, order a car from someone else. I'm assuming you're dealing with Bavarian, Rochester Hills, Erhard, or Farmington Hills (even Ann Arbor), and they're all the same. Every Detroit area dealer is owned by the Dahm brothers (Eitel or Erhard), and their prices are ludicrous. After having purchased two new cars from Bavarian, I was SHOCKED to see the prices of other dealers on the identical cars. Long story short, I've leased my last two BMW's (new, factory ordered) from Steve Thomas BMW (David Aviles) and his pricing will astound you. He actually quoted me a 335 M Sport lease about a month ago, and his price was OVER $160 less a month than what I what quoted locally!!! BMW of Rochester Hills even did a courtesy delivery for me of my current car, as that's where I'll have the car maintained, and you pay BMW a destination charge regardless, so where you take delivery is irrelevant. Bottom line is the prices you are being quoted are just too high, which is typical for this dealer chain. Expand your search, and you'll reap the financial reward. |
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I will say if the one in Naples is actually new, $250 over invoice (assuming after incentives?) seems pretty good if you like the options it has. Keep in mind with the M-Brakes that car will have summer tires unless the dealer swapped them.
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