Finally finally test drove 545i....
05-14-2005, 03:38 PM
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Went up to JMK BMW in Jersey. He had the exact car i would want, 545i w/ sports package, nav, stereo, winter package etc. Car drove very rock solid. I'm used to a benz so this was a major change, two totally diff. cars. Power was pretty good as well. The Active steering wasn't a problem either, i adapted to the car in minutes. Also, i'm very confused on what's confusing people with the I-drive, i really liked it, very straightforward, and the menu's are sweet. I got some initial lease numbers.
On a brand new '05 545i with Nav, sports Pack., and winter, he quoted me $780 a month , with 0 down and $2500 out of pocket for intial payment and fees. This was 36 months and 12K miles. Sound high or about right?? I mean i didn't haggle yet either.
BTW, i took the Lexus LS 430 for a spin right after, yea yet again nothing like the bmw, but it just felt soo much like my benz i was turned off. very nice car though and also very good lease numbers as well. He wanted $785 a month, 0 down for 42 months. I have no idea what direction i'm goin to go yet though
On a brand new '05 545i with Nav, sports Pack., and winter, he quoted me $780 a month , with 0 down and $2500 out of pocket for intial payment and fees. This was 36 months and 12K miles. Sound high or about right?? I mean i didn't haggle yet either.
BTW, i took the Lexus LS 430 for a spin right after, yea yet again nothing like the bmw, but it just felt soo much like my benz i was turned off. very nice car though and also very good lease numbers as well. He wanted $785 a month, 0 down for 42 months. I have no idea what direction i'm goin to go yet though
05-14-2005, 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Little' date='May 14 2005, 04:38 PM
Went up to JMK BMW in Jersey.? He had the exact car i would want, 545i w/ sports package, nav, stereo, winter package etc.? Car drove very rock solid.? I'm used to a benz so this was a major change, two totally diff. cars.? Power was pretty good as well.? The Active steering wasn't a problem either, i adapted to the car in minutes.? Also, i'm very confused on what's confusing people with the I-drive, i really liked it, very straightforward, and the menu's are sweet.? I got some initial lease numbers.?
On a brand new '05 545i with Nav, sports Pack., and winter, he quoted me $780 a month , with 0 down and $2500 out of pocket for intial payment and fees.? This was 36 months and 12K miles.? Sound high or about right??? I mean i didn't haggle yet either.?
BTW, i took the Lexus LS 430 for a spin right after, yea yet again nothing like the bmw, but it just felt soo much like my benz i was turned off.? very nice car though and also very good lease numbers as well.? He wanted $785 a month, 0 down for 42 months.? I have no idea what direction i'm goin to go yet though
On a brand new '05 545i with Nav, sports Pack., and winter, he quoted me $780 a month , with 0 down and $2500 out of pocket for intial payment and fees.? This was 36 months and 12K miles.? Sound high or about right??? I mean i didn't haggle yet either.?
BTW, i took the Lexus LS 430 for a spin right after, yea yet again nothing like the bmw, but it just felt soo much like my benz i was turned off.? very nice car though and also very good lease numbers as well.? He wanted $785 a month, 0 down for 42 months.? I have no idea what direction i'm goin to go yet though
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For his opening offer that is about right. It reflects the low money factor on the car. It sounds like a $64K car so knock off about 4gs from the selling price and and you should be around or under $700. Thats the same as MY06 330i or 530i.
05-15-2005, 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Little' date='May 14 2005, 06:38 PM
Went up to JMK BMW in Jersey.? He had the exact car i would want, 545i w/ sports package, nav, stereo, winter package etc.? Car drove very rock solid.? I'm used to a benz so this was a major change, two totally diff. cars.? Power was pretty good as well.? The Active steering wasn't a problem either, i adapted to the car in minutes.? Also, i'm very confused on what's confusing people with the I-drive, i really liked it, very straightforward, and the menu's are sweet.? I got some initial lease numbers.?
On a brand new '05 545i with Nav, sports Pack., and winter, he quoted me $780 a month , with 0 down and $2500 out of pocket for intial payment and fees.? This was 36 months and 12K miles.? Sound high or about right??? I mean i didn't haggle yet either.?
BTW, i took the Lexus LS 430 for a spin right after, yea yet again nothing like the bmw, but it just felt soo much like my benz i was turned off.? very nice car though and also very good lease numbers as well.? He wanted $785 a month, 0 down for 42 months.? I have no idea what direction i'm goin to go yet though
On a brand new '05 545i with Nav, sports Pack., and winter, he quoted me $780 a month , with 0 down and $2500 out of pocket for intial payment and fees.? This was 36 months and 12K miles.? Sound high or about right??? I mean i didn't haggle yet either.?
BTW, i took the Lexus LS 430 for a spin right after, yea yet again nothing like the bmw, but it just felt soo much like my benz i was turned off.? very nice car though and also very good lease numbers as well.? He wanted $785 a month, 0 down for 42 months.? I have no idea what direction i'm goin to go yet though
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Can you swing Euro Del? I signed my contract back in March with the higher residual value and low MF on a 545 with heated seats only for about $1500 over Euro invoice. Put $3500 down on a 12K/36 months and my all up price including taxes is $510 per month. The diff. now maybe the lower residual their using and the possibility that 545 production maybe tappering off.
If you can swing Euro Delv, it can be a fun little trip and save you boat loads on either a purchase or a lease.
05-15-2005, 08:31 AM
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not as good as this deal... 
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=10611
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=10611
Originally Posted by Little' date='May 14 2005, 06:38 PM
Went up to JMK BMW in Jersey.? He had the exact car i would want, 545i w/ sports package, nav, stereo, winter package etc.? Car drove very rock solid.? I'm used to a benz so this was a major change, two totally diff. cars.? Power was pretty good as well.? The Active steering wasn't a problem either, i adapted to the car in minutes.? Also, i'm very confused on what's confusing people with the I-drive, i really liked it, very straightforward, and the menu's are sweet.? I got some initial lease numbers.?
On a brand new '05 545i with Nav, sports Pack., and winter, he quoted me $780 a month , with 0 down and $2500 out of pocket for intial payment and fees.? This was 36 months and 12K miles.? Sound high or about right??? I mean i didn't haggle yet either.?
BTW, i took the Lexus LS 430 for a spin right after, yea yet again nothing like the bmw, but it just felt soo much like my benz i was turned off.? very nice car though and also very good lease numbers as well.? He wanted $785 a month, 0 down for 42 months.? I have no idea what direction i'm goin to go yet though
On a brand new '05 545i with Nav, sports Pack., and winter, he quoted me $780 a month , with 0 down and $2500 out of pocket for intial payment and fees.? This was 36 months and 12K miles.? Sound high or about right??? I mean i didn't haggle yet either.?
BTW, i took the Lexus LS 430 for a spin right after, yea yet again nothing like the bmw, but it just felt soo much like my benz i was turned off.? very nice car though and also very good lease numbers as well.? He wanted $785 a month, 0 down for 42 months.? I have no idea what direction i'm goin to go yet though
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I don't think you are going to get it down to $700, and certainly not less, without any cap reduction. $2500 out of pocket is 1st payment, bank fee, deposit possibly, dealer fees, etc..
do the calcuations... maybe you can save another $50-60 a month or so... that's about it at that rate. depending on the car of course.
do the calcuations... maybe you can save another $50-60 a month or so... that's about it at that rate. depending on the car of course.
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