Question about building my own BMW?

Kilo-Co · 11-18-2009, 07:23 PM

New to the BMW community......First time caller.....Long time listener

As with any new subject. I'm bolstering my own knowledge about BMWs, reading as much as I can here on the forum.

I'm looking down the road to purchase/build a 328i with most options including ZSP..........Perhaps after the winter passes.

I keep seeing the acronym "CA" pop up in the threads here.
What is a CA? Obviously, I'll need their assistance when placing an order for my new Bimmer. Who are these strange creatures?

Thanx in advance

DVDA · 11-18-2009, 07:53 PM

Cilent Advisor AKA Sales People, the dudes who stand around the show room floor and try to brain screw you into over paying for a car...

Go to BMWUSA.com and build your car on that "Build Your Own" feature write down or commit to memory all the options & packages you like.

Then take a look at BMW's confidential wholesale pricing sheet listed here http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=394728 (I would have linked you directly to sheet but you did not specify Coupe or Sedan) take the Base Price for your car add + delievery charge + training fee + all the options you want to get the total price you should pay for the car

Then go to dealership an offer them $500 to $1000 over the total you got from invoice total (bare in mind there are other hidden fees based on dealership)

Example: Base Price + Delivery + Training = 40K, offer the dealership 40.5K then you might end up paying 43K because of 2K in sales tax and $500 in dealer fees (MACO, Tire Tax, Doc Fees etc)

jessea · 11-18-2009, 08:07 PM

Thanks for that, I am also a noob and that is very helpful!

How would it work for leasing though?

DVDA · 11-18-2009, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jessea

Thanks for that, I am also a noob and that is very helpful!

How would it work for leasing though?

I am not certain as I dont lease but I would think for leasing you use it as your secret weapon...get the quote on residual rates and how much your monthly payment will be based on "whatever price"

Then show them invoice price and make them low your car payments based on new price...

Wait for someone who has leased to reply in order to be certain because as I stated I am guessing

Kilo-Co · 11-18-2009, 10:32 PM

Wow! Thanx for all that. That's really excellent guidance for the first time buyer thru this process. And so well put.

Makes a newbie feel welcomed with such advice.

DVDA · 11-18-2009, 11:15 PM

No problem, just remember to pay it forward

UdubBadger · 11-19-2009, 11:11 AM

I'll be doing the same thing with a lease in the spring (on a 1er).

I'd say do like DVDA said, build and price you car on bmwusa.com, then also price it using the wholesale price list. You can also find out what the current lease rates are (both residual and money factor) and plug all those numbers into this website
http://www.leaseguide.com/calc.htm to see what your payments would be.

UdubBadger · 11-19-2009, 11:12 AM

oh and I see you're from Chicago, what dealership were you planning on going to?

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Kilo-Co New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2011 328i Space Grey Coupe Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Question about building my own BMW? New to the BMW community......First time caller.....Long time listener As with any new subject. I'm bolstering my own knowledge about BMWs, reading as much as I can here on the forum. I'm looking down the road to purchase/build a 328i with most options including ZSP..........Perhaps after the winter passes. I keep seeing the acronym "CA" pop up in the threads here. What is a CA? Obviously, I'll need their assistance when placing an order for my new Bimmer. Who are these strange creatures? Thanx in advance
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DVDA Major 125 Rep 1,419 Posts Drives: women crazy Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tamarac, Florida iTrader: (0)	Cilent Advisor AKA Sales People, the dudes who stand around the show room floor and try to brain screw you into over paying for a car... Go to BMWUSA.com and build your car on that "Build Your Own" feature write down or commit to memory all the options & packages you like. Then take a look at BMW's confidential wholesale pricing sheet listed here http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=394728 (I would have linked you directly to sheet but you did not specify Coupe or Sedan) take the Base Price for your car add + delievery charge + training fee + all the options you want to get the total price you should pay for the car Then go to dealership an offer them $500 to $1000 over the total you got from invoice total (bare in mind there are other hidden fees based on dealership) Example: Base Price + Delivery + Training = 40K, offer the dealership 40.5K then you might end up paying 43K because of 2K in sales tax and $500 in dealer fees (MACO, Tire Tax, Doc Fees etc) __________________ '10 E92 335i\|Le Mans Blue\|Black Dakota\|Light Burl Walnut Trim\|Premium\|///M-Sport\|Steptronic\|I-Drive\|Comfort Access\|
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jessea Private 13 Rep 63 Posts Drives: 2010 328xi Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Thanks for that, I am also a noob and that is very helpful! How would it work for leasing though?
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Kilo-Co New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2011 328i Space Grey Coupe Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Wow! Thanx for all that. That's really excellent guidance for the first time buyer thru this process. And so well put. Makes a newbie feel welcomed with such advice.
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DVDA Major 125 Rep 1,419 Posts Drives: women crazy Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tamarac, Florida iTrader: (0)	No problem, just remember to pay it forward __________________ '10 E92 335i\|Le Mans Blue\|Black Dakota\|Light Burl Walnut Trim\|Premium\|///M-Sport\|Steptronic\|I-Drive\|Comfort Access\|
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UdubBadger Banned 633 Rep 24,685 Posts Drives: '04 330i ZHP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (22) Garage List 2004 BMW 330i ZHP [9.50] 2011 135i [7.46] 2008 328xi [8.76]	I'll be doing the same thing with a lease in the spring (on a 1er). I'd say do like DVDA said, build and price you car on bmwusa.com, then also price it using the wholesale price list. You can also find out what the current lease rates are (both residual and money factor) and plug all those numbers into this website http://www.leaseguide.com/calc.htm to see what your payments would be.
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UdubBadger Banned 633 Rep 24,685 Posts Drives: '04 330i ZHP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (22) Garage List 2004 BMW 330i ZHP [9.50] 2011 135i [7.46] 2008 328xi [8.76]	oh and I see you're from Chicago, what dealership were you planning on going to?
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