My New Car Purchase Price, GOOD?
01-07-2005, 11:23 PM
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Hi, i've been going back and forth to the dealership (Life Quality BMW) because i could never make up my mind on stuff, but here is my final list
2005
Mystic Blue 530i
Anthracite Maple Wood Trim
Gray Interior
SMG
Sport Pkg
Premium Pkg
L7 Pkg
Cold Weather Pkg
Navigation
Head-Up Display
Park Distance Control
Power Rear Sunshade and Manual Rear Side Window Shades
Xenon Adaptive Headlights
Active Steering
NO Active Cruise, Split Rear Seats, Rear Heat, Rear Airbags, Sirius, Comfort Seating.
He gave me a price of 59k with tax and fees. (New York)
What do u guys think?
2005
Mystic Blue 530i
Anthracite Maple Wood Trim
Gray Interior
SMG
Sport Pkg
Premium Pkg
L7 Pkg
Cold Weather Pkg
Navigation
Head-Up Display
Park Distance Control
Power Rear Sunshade and Manual Rear Side Window Shades
Xenon Adaptive Headlights
Active Steering
NO Active Cruise, Split Rear Seats, Rear Heat, Rear Airbags, Sirius, Comfort Seating.
He gave me a price of 59k with tax and fees. (New York)
What do u guys think?
01-08-2005, 12:41 AM
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My Ride: 535d Titanium Silver, Black Nasca Leather, Servotronic Steering, , De-Chrome, Bi-Xenons including Headlight Washer Jets, adaptive headlights, Advanced A/C, Auto Dim Interior & Exterior Mirrors, Electric Folding Mirrors, Front Centre Sliding Armrest, extended lights package
i would forget active steering and go for the much cheaper servotronic steering and then add active cruise control a really good feature
01-08-2005, 06:16 AM
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My Ride: 530iA Silver Grey , black interior. Premium Package, Navigation System, Head-up Display, Radio Satellite, Adaptive Xenon Headlights. AC Schnitzer Front Lip, H&R springs, Rear red reflector, All season Floor mat,
Phill, if i'm in your condition, i will step ahead and get the 545i.
Keep in mind that you are paying for these options for 530i while it is FREE for 545i:
-Premium Package
-SMG (if you get the Sport package)
-Park Distance Control
In addition, 530i is getting the new R6 engine by MARCH. and IMO you are getting such a good deal because the dealers are getting rid their 530s and 525s. Well the final decision is still yours.. but the extra 100hp + SMG will be definetely great to drive. No doubt about that.. i've test drive one of the member's 545i SMG here before. one word to describe 'FANTASTIC' . Good luck Phill
Keep in mind that you are paying for these options for 530i while it is FREE for 545i:
-Premium Package
-SMG (if you get the Sport package)
-Park Distance Control
In addition, 530i is getting the new R6 engine by MARCH. and IMO you are getting such a good deal because the dealers are getting rid their 530s and 525s. Well the final decision is still yours.. but the extra 100hp + SMG will be definetely great to drive. No doubt about that.. i've test drive one of the member's 545i SMG here before. one word to describe 'FANTASTIC' . Good luck Phill
01-08-2005, 06:32 AM
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My Ride: 2006 BMW 550i "Ben Hogan's 5 Iron"
SilverGrey/Black Sport, L7, NAV, CW, AS, Split FR
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Originally Posted by soc_fans' date='Jan 8 2005, 10:16 AM
Phill, if i'm in your condition, i will step ahead and get the 545i.
Keep in mind that you are paying for these options for 530i while it is FREE for 545i:
-Premium Package
-SMG (if you get the Sport package)
-Park Distance Control
In addition, 530i is getting the new R6 engine by MARCH. and IMO you are getting such a good deal because the dealers are getting rid their 530s and 525s. Well the final decision is still yours.. but the extra 100hp + SMG will be definetely great to drive. No doubt about that.. i've test drive one of the member's 545i SMG here before. one word to describe 'FANTASTIC' . Good luck Phill
Keep in mind that you are paying for these options for 530i while it is FREE for 545i:
-Premium Package
-SMG (if you get the Sport package)
-Park Distance Control
In addition, 530i is getting the new R6 engine by MARCH. and IMO you are getting such a good deal because the dealers are getting rid their 530s and 525s. Well the final decision is still yours.. but the extra 100hp + SMG will be definetely great to drive. No doubt about that.. i've test drive one of the member's 545i SMG here before. one word to describe 'FANTASTIC' . Good luck Phill
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Right you are...
I was thinking about the 530 too, but the price loaded is close to an 545. 5K or so. I'd opt for the 545 now or wait for the R6. I just drove the 545 and its incredible.
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01-08-2005, 06:50 AM
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I would buy , instead:
2005
Mystic Blue 545i
Anthracite Maple Wood Trim
Gray Interior
SMG
Sport Pkg
L7 Pkg
Sirius
Comfort Seats
NO Active Cruise, Split Rear Seats, Rear Heat, Rear Airbags, no NAV, no HUD, no window blinds
Price would be very close
2005
Mystic Blue 545i
Anthracite Maple Wood Trim
Gray Interior
SMG
Sport Pkg
L7 Pkg
Sirius
Comfort Seats
NO Active Cruise, Split Rear Seats, Rear Heat, Rear Airbags, no NAV, no HUD, no window blinds
Price would be very close
01-08-2005, 09:04 AM
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Thanks everyone, well, the main thing is, i want just about everything, if i got the 545, i would prolly drive myself into debt haha. I have a question, does the US spec version have any difference in the Navigation?, i heard about Business Navigation and Professional. My dealer never mentioned anythign about those. anyone know if there are such things in the US? or is it just the professional version.
01-08-2005, 09:15 AM
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My Ride: Soon to be 2005 5-series
I got my 530i for $1000 over invoice which I thought was a decent deal. The equivalent 545i would have been about $7k more which translates to about $142 more a month. But, I could place a cap reduction to narrow the gap, then again I am tying up my money. Below is a snapshot of the lease between these cars with current rates.