Originally Posted by vbclown' post='465550' date='Sep 3 2007, 10:38 PM

Hi! (long time lurker, first time poster).

I'm ready to retire my 2001 Audi A6 2.7T, and after driving pretty much everything in the class (Volvo S80 T-6, Audi A6 3.2, Lexus GS-350, Acura RL, and Infiniti M35), I'd like to join the BMW family. I'm hoping to purchase a 2008 535i in the next week or two.

I'm a geek at heart, and frankly I think I enjoy the cool toys more than I enjoy some of the performance features, so I'm looking at a pretty loaded model.

ZSP Sport Package
5DF Active Cruise Control w/Stop & Go
ZPP Premium Package
609 Navigation System
217 Active Steering
610 Head-Up Display
677 Logic7 Sound System
322 Comfort Access
ZCW Cold Weather Package
508 Park Distance Control (PDC)
655 Sirius Satellite Radio
416 Power Rear Sunshade w/Manual Rear Side Window Shades
2TB 6-Speed Sport Automatic Transmission w/Shift Paddles
653 HD Radio
465 Fold Down Rear Seats
6FL iPod and USB Adapter
261 Rear Door Mounted Side Airbags
496 Heated Rear Seats

That all totals up to an MSRP of $69,405. Edmunds says the invoice price is $63,545 and the local target price is $68,935. It seems pretty crazy to me that the whole package can really be going for just $500 off sticker, and $5500 over invoice. I haven't started negotiating with a dealer yet, but are these cars really in that high of demand? Any advice on getting the most fair price? I've never leased before, but I'm leaning towards doing a three year lease and I'll probably put about $15K down to get the payments down.

Also, I'm in Portland, Oregon. There are two dealers in town Kuni and Rassmusen, I'm going to ask around locally, but anyone know either dealer at all?

Thanks very much for any advice!

Jason