What should I pay for my 545i
10-25-2004, 06:08 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i SMG. Titanium Grey with Grey interior and Anthracite wood.
During my purchase of a 545i, I found it really hard to get anywhere close to the magic $1,000 above invoice. If you can get anywhere between $1,000 to $2,000 off MSRP on a 2005 545i you are doing good. If you are not willing to wait for a car ordered, you would be unlikely to even get a 545i for MSRP, at least in California. Good luck.
10-26-2004, 12:21 AM
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My Ride: E60 530d Sport - Carbon Black, Black Dakota Leather, Media Pack (satnav, bluetooth, CD changer), heated font seats, through load
This dealer was very upfront and honest no beating around the bush
Sometimes it pays to target the youngest/newest salesman. Most salesmen have the same authorisation for discounts. An experienced one will not give their best price right away, as they want to earn good commission. Going for the greenhorn can sometimes work in your favour. Go in with a very keen offer, and squeeze until you get the best possible price.
You need to know what the lowest "street" price is. First of all go to a dealer that you don't want to buy from. Practice doing the deal there. Go to another dealer and practice some more. Then go to the dealer you want to buy from, and hopefully you'll know the number you should be able to get, and be successful at the dealer you want to buy from.
Internet car sales are great. Research what you'd pay online, and then go to a dealer. Tell them "match the deal or I'll buy online".
I'm not in the US, so perhaps my experience isn't valid there. Certainly in the UK salesmen are less used to a haggle. Asking for discount still surprises some of them, and they're unprepared for it. I'm sure the US guys are much more savy to that. (UK is also known as "Treasure Island" because too many just pay the sticker price). BTW, the best price I could get was ?2500 discount, and that's still vastly more than the US retail price.
10-26-2004, 02:51 AM
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Originally Posted by jobah' date='Oct 26 2004, 02:06 AM
I paid about 2000 over invoice for my 2005 530i.
BTW I pick it up in Munich on 11/4/04!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BTW I pick it up in Munich on 11/4/04!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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10-26-2004, 10:40 AM
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My Ride: [i][b][u]Since 19 august 2004[/u][/b][/i]: [color=red][b]530i[/b] High Executive[/color], Silvergray with beige interior, Popular wood, Servotronic, Sportssuspension, electric foldable and dimmed mirrors, dimmed interior mirror, pappelmaser braun wood, cupholders, styling 123 18" wheels, Logic 7, Steptronic, alarm class 3, electric sunscreen in the rear and suncreens for sidewindows, Comfort seats, heated seats, Xenon with headlightwashers, Adaptive corner lights ALC, Advanced airconditioning, lightpackage, Nav Pro, 6 cd changer, side airbags rearseats, bluetooth siemens S55, chrome kidneys, gearlever with wood, voice recognition retrofit, front windshield with green band.
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10-26-2004, 12:33 PM
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Dr2be, you don't mention where you are located. I think location has an influence on the price you'll end up with. I adotped the Rizzo Method when it was time for me to negotiate on my '05 545 in the San Diego area. In early Sep dealers only wanted to sell me the '04s on their lot and not order an '05. Using modifications to the Rizzo Method I negotiated $3300 over invoice (about $2200 under MSRP) during a time when many dealers told me their best deal was $1000 under MSRP. I also must say that the "separation" between buyer (you) and the dealer that results using this technique removes the stress that often accompanies the negotiation process. But...be a very knowledgeable buyer - it helps during negotiation. Also, NEVER talk MSRP with the sales person. Only talk invoice price plus a profit over invoice. It was amazingly easy when you know exactly what you want.
Good luck....
Good luck....