Help negotiating purchase price for new/08 M5
11-14-2008, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='721383' date='Nov 14 2008, 03:50 PM
I LOVE the fact that for most of the threads here, the solution to most problems is "GET THE M5"!!! 
As for the deals to be had, just as an example, I got my current 550i for 13% off sticker. My M5 I got at 11% off sticker.
I am sure you can get an '08 M5 closer to 15% or more off sticker at this point...most have been sitting on lots for well over 12 months. I say this all the time, but my current dealership still has a black 6-sp on the lot that's been there since Aug of 2007.
You can get for less than invoice for sure. BMW has a 2% holdback, even though they won't admit it, and most places are willing to take a loss just to move them off their lots.
11-14-2008, 01:31 PM
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My Ride: 2006 550i Black Saphire/Black Dakota Leather- Loaded- M5 Appearance Package, Sport Package, Pro logic 7 Premium Sound, Navigation, Cold Weather Package, Comfort Package, Heads-up Display, park Distance Control, Bluetooth, Active Steering, Electric Rear Sunshade, Rear Folding Seats, Front/Rear Heated Seats, Xenon lights, Satelite Radio- Extended Maintenance, CPO (Considering Tire/Wheel Insurance)
You can walk out for $82k easy
11-14-2008, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by rodneyremington' post='721064' date='Nov 14 2008, 11:19 AM
Actually after driving the car and putting some thought into it I've decided to stay with my 545i. I found the M5 too much of a compromise. My 545 with sport package has boatloads of performance and is comfortable for daily commuting. Too much of the 11/10ths engineering and performance of the M5 is geared towards track and magazine testing and not enough for the real world in my opinion. Much thanks for the input.
M cars are not great commuter vehicles. Very hard edged. I had an M3 that was a blast on nice days with light traffic. On a Monday morning commute... not so much
And I think the E60 M5 is more of a beast than my old E46 M3. My .02
11-15-2008, 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by bruce_miranda' post='721451' date='Nov 14 2008, 03:36 PM
Look at it another way - Getting the M5 is the cheapest way of getting M5 mirrors, M5 body kit, M5 pedals, M5 entry strips, M5 seats, M5 interior, M5 Steering wheel.....
11-16-2008, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='721383' date='Nov 14 2008, 03:50 PM
I LOVE the fact that for most of the threads here, the solution to most problems is "GET THE M5"!!!
lol true... but then again it is an m5 thread.. same thing most said on my CLS55 vs M5 discussion...
11-16-2008, 08:00 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='721383' date='Nov 14 2008, 03:50 PM
I LOVE the fact that for most of the threads here, the solution to most problems is "GET THE M5"!!!
11-17-2008, 05:54 AM
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My Ride: 2004 545i - Bone stock... help!
Ya know, I love the M5 and the performance that it's capable of but the complaints of it as a daily driver are one of the major reasons I've really taken a good hard look at the Alpina B5/S cars as my next logical step. It has the 500+HP on tap, has the great performance numbers, but also really settles in like a kitten for the daily drive. It's IMO the best of both worlds in a truer sense than the 550 with sports package, know what I mean?
The numbers on the Alpina are staggering, and the ride and comfort are just as good, if not better, than your non-M e60. I'm really in love with those cars, and it will be my next step at some point. (Needs better wheels IMO though)
Just my .02
The numbers on the Alpina are staggering, and the ride and comfort are just as good, if not better, than your non-M e60. I'm really in love with those cars, and it will be my next step at some point. (Needs better wheels IMO though)
Just my .02
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