v_therussian

Oh well, since its "incumbent", then you're right - the dealer should definitely skin anyone who walks through the door

But no, I disagree. I happen to disagree with the entire established system of car sales, because it basically is set up to waste people's money to the max. I bet, if not for the costs that dealers add (not even talking about situations where they bluntly overcharge people), all cars would cost about 20-30% less, after all said and done.

Sure, dealers can make a buck. But catching a guy for 6-7 grand on a 10K net transaction... :thumbsdown:

Sounds like a good enough deal. If you don't mind, I think all here would be interested to know what warranty company you are using.

mark824

The warranty is directly though BMW. I went to see a SA at my local BMW shop, he printed out the service rerods from car and at the bottom was the list of warranties my car was available for as well as their cost. I saw the 6/100 Platinum plan for 3400 and bought it on the spot with the help of the finance manager.

zen68

This doesn't sound like a good deal. However, the OP failed to mention that his TL-S has been in an accident (not showing up on Carfax report yet).

http://www.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=767069

Once the accident report shows up you'll lose money big time.

nyclio

www.liccars.com

Have to love the internet.
There are before and after pics on that site. I'll let the pics speak for themselves. The car is covered by a full factory warranty w/ a clean title. But not everyone can handle cosmetic damage that's been replaced.

nyclio

www.liccars.com

Have to love the internet.
There are before and after pics on that site. I'll let the pics speak for themselves. The car is covered by a full factory warranty w/ a clean title. But not everyone can handle cosmetic damage that's been replaced.

TakmaN

Everyone is ragging on this deal but I actually think it isn't bad. $30.5k is only $1-2K above auction prices and if you can get that at a dealer then that's not too shabby IMO. It's the TTL that makes the deal look like a killer.

Also, $20k for the TL Type-S isn't a bad trade-in value, I've seen worse, MUCH worse. The dealer knows it's convenient for the buyer to trade it in on the spot. It's a smart business move since a lot of people take huge losses on their cars by trading in for convenience reasons. I think you should try to sell the car on the private market and then use that towards the 550i.

It's sad to think that the majority of people who own E60s and don't visit this forum get ripped off to the max. Most people don't do their homework but gj OP for doing it and consulting the experts here.

As for aftermarket warranty, I highly recommend Mercury Platinum. It costs roughly $3,000 for an additional 4 years and 50k miles. I've used it for repairs at BMW dealerships with no problems whatsoever.

nyclio

1. Price: $23,500
2. Mileage:26,4XX
3. Color, Transmission-auto or manual, Navi? Auto
4. Reason for selling: Trading it in otherwise
5. Location: NY/NJ/CT
6. Pictures: Coming a little later
7. Are you the first owner? 2nd owner
8. Title information: Paid off, title in hand
9. VIN: 19UUA76507A002363
10. Modifications: 30% Huper Optik tint all around, Clearbra full front bumper, headlights, rear quarter panels, all weather mats, 2008 Navigation Disc
11. Service record: Free oil changes for life @ Valley Stream Acura


I need this car gone ASAP. Goes to the dealer Friday. Car was in an accident earlier this year (all pics are on this site), damage was strictly cosmetic. It was fixed up and now looks BETTER THAN NEW. The paint is perfect. No dings, dents, anything. This car WILL outshine the 2010 cars on the road.

WDP w/ ebony interior

nyclio

Wrong post.

nyclio

I might have all kinds of wrong responses in this thread. Internet keeps dropping and I probably copied and pasted the wrong thing.