2006 530xi: first conversation with a dealer

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

02-25-2005, 09:10 PM

#11

EBMCS03

Contributors

Join Date: Oct 2004

Location: So Cal, USA

Posts: 14,776

Likes: 0

Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package

Quote:

Originally Posted by m630' date='Feb 25 2005, 08:15 PM

[quote name='EBMCS03' date='Feb 25 2005, 08:18 PM'][quote name='Argelius' date='Feb 25 2005, 03:59 AM']"other than the keyless start, the options should be the same as for the 2005s".

[snapback]94210[/snapback]

Keyless start?!?? Oh dang! Will it be like Mercedes Keyless go? or is it like the 7er? If its the 7er then forget it... if Mercedes then

[snapback]94497[/snapback]

[/quote]

its comfort access...you keep the key in your pocket, n just pull the door handle when you approach the car to open, and then you just press a button to start the car,

its going to be available to order sept for oct delivery

[snapback]94554[/snapback]

[/quote]

AHhhhhhhhhhhhhh DOH I like that! They should have had it for the 2005 cars!

Reply Like

02-26-2005, 04:02 AM

#12

Argelius

Members

Thread Starter

Join Date: Jan 2005

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Posts: 62

Likes: 0

Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

My Ride: 2010 Lexus HS 250h...looking to get a 2011 535xi

Quote:

Originally Posted by Argelius' date='Feb 24 2005, 04:20 PM

I just spoke to a salesman who notified me that they are now taking orders for the 2006 530xi (May production, June delivery).

WHile he didn't yet have the exact figures yet, the increase in price (for the non-xi) will be smaller than it was between 2004 and 2005.

He said for the 2006 530xi, they are offering MSRP - $2000. Another dealer I spoke to said he doubted they'd discount the 530xi's much at all since they will be in high demand...)

My question: is the offer of MSRP - $2K a "good" deal for this car?? (I know there is always room for some negotiation, but just curious if they are starting out relatively? "aggressively"...)

Thanks!

[snapback]94008[/snapback]

So, for Part Two of this saga. I discussed this "offer" with my preferred dealer (closer to home) and he initially said they'd match any offer I got in writing. Subsequently, he started questioning the the motives of the other dealer, saying that according to what he knows, the car ISN'T orderable yet and dealers dont yet know what their alottments will be for the new cars...so he's telling me this other guy is just trying to get me into their showroom and is actually unable to promise me anything at this point.

Jeez....maybe I'll just buy a Saturn. I just HATE all this obfuscation and game playing...