$1000 over invoice, plus my opinion on space gray vs. sparkling graphite

Daya · 11-18-2006, 01:03 PM

Took the plunge today!

I put my deposit down on a special order for March Delivery. I will finalize order in January but here is what I have:

2007 335i Coupe
Space Gray Metallic A52
Coral Red Leather LCD1
Aluminum Trim 4AD
Sports Package ZSP
Navigation 609
Cold Weather Package ZCP
Park Distance Control 507

After reading posts about the purple/pink hue in Sparkling Graphite I was a bit skeptical. I still think Sparkling Graphite is a beautiful color, but even today, which was cloudy, I could see the purple/pink. Plus I see so many sparkling graphite e90 on the road today.

Two cars down was Space Gray, and even though it was a bit dirty and it was cloudy today, I loved it. Definitely a gray/silver combination as opposed to Sparkling Graphite which is more gray/black in my opinion.

No hate against Sparkling Graphite, and Montego is striking in person, but I loved Space Gray and am not looking back.

Coral red is not nearly as bright in person as you see in pictures online. Very sporty, unique and European.

My experience with my CA and the dealership was very pleasant, I got an offer sheet for $1000 over factory invoice in writing, signed off by management. If anyone is interested in a similar deal send me a PM as I am sure my CA will welcome incremental business!

Thanks for reading!

BM2006i · 11-18-2006, 02:03 PM

what was the invoice price of that car at that dealer?

BMRLVR · 11-18-2006, 02:06 PM

I really think you should consider going with popular grain grey wood trim with the coral red interior. IMO It looks much better than the aluminium with the red. Having seen both of them in person the grey wood is a much better fit.

Otherwise great choices for options.

Daya · 11-18-2006, 02:19 PM

43,175 - about $250 more than what I calculated, but I am not going to worry about that small difference

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Originally Posted by BM2006i

what was the invoice price of that car at that dealer?

SpiralEx · 11-18-2006, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BM2006i

what was the invoice price of that car at that dealer?

Yes, I would be interested in that too as I have seen some dealerships quote a number as the "invoice price" when in fact it wasn't. I'm not saying this is/was the case here, but never hurts to double-check.

red-max · 11-18-2006, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Daya

After reading posts about the purple/pink hue in Sparkling Graphite I was a bit skeptical. I still think Sparkling Graphite is a beautiful color, but even today, which was cloudy, I could see the purple/pink. Plus I see so many sparkling graphite e90 on the road today.

Two cars down was Space Gray, and even though it was a bit dirty and it was cloudy today, I loved it. Definitely a gray/silver combination as opposed to Sparkling Graphite which is more gray/black in my opinion.

No hate against Sparkling Graphite, and Montego is striking in person, but I loved Space Gray and am not looking back.

I was torn between Space Gray and Sparkling Graphite - I went with the Graphite, then later changed my mind to Space Gray but the factory had already started building my car, and it was too late to change. Rather than lose my production slot, I stuck with Graphite. It is much darker and somehow "moodier" than the Gray, and there is a hint of bluey-purple that comes out under artificial light, but I still think it looks good.

I think you can't go wrong with Space Gray though - it suits the E92 very well, looks modern, and is exclusive to the coupe (at least for now).

I feel sorry for you guys in the US having to wait 4 months for your new cars, perhaps I was lucky but I got mine in just under a month - the dealer had a production slot allocated and changed the spec to suit my order. I didn't get much of a discount though - they knew they could easily sell the car if I didn't take it.

BayernMuenchen · 11-18-2006, 02:56 PM

If you can take a test drive in a car with active steering... i love it.

SpiralEx · 11-18-2006, 04:17 PM

Daya ... Please check your PM when you have a chance, thanks.

Daya · 11-18-2006, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SpiralEx

Daya ... Please check your PM when you have a chance, thanks.

CALIF65GM · 11-18-2006, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daya

Took the plunge today!

I put my deposit down on a special order for March Delivery. I will finalize order in January but here is what I have:

2007 335i Coupe
Space Gray Metallic A52
Coral Red Leather LCD1

Congrats, there's an e92 in my complex at work with that color combo. It's nice.

rrandyy · 11-18-2006, 09:46 PM

Why arent you worried about the $250 difference? Seems like you should get a breakdown of the costs from your CA to figure out where that 250 came from.

18LLC · 11-18-2006, 09:52 PM

$1000 over invoice?!!! I can get e92 335 with less than $500 over invoice anytime.

MB330 · 11-18-2006, 09:59 PM

I liked!

I would recommend comfort access - but this is my personal opinion.

fnu02 · 11-18-2006, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daya

Took the plunge today!

I put my deposit down on a special order for March Delivery. I will finalize order in January but here is what I have:

2007 335i Coupe
Space Gray Metallic A52
Coral Red Leather LCD1
Aluminum Trim 4AD
Sports Package ZSP
Navigation 609
Cold Weather Package ZCP
Park Distance Control 507

After reading posts about the purple/pink hue in Sparkling Graphite I was a bit skeptical. I still think Sparkling Graphite is a beautiful color, but even today, which was cloudy, I could see the purple/pink. Plus I see so many sparkling graphite e90 on the road today.

Two cars down was Space Gray, and even though it was a bit dirty and it was cloudy today, I loved it. Definitely a gray/silver combination as opposed to Sparkling Graphite which is more gray/black in my opinion.

No hate against Sparkling Graphite, and Montego is striking in person, but I loved Space Gray and am not looking back.

Coral red is not nearly as bright in person as you see in pictures online. Very sporty, unique and European.

My experience with my CA and the dealership was very pleasant, I got an offer sheet for $1000 over factory invoice in writing, signed off by management. If anyone is interested in a similar deal send me a PM as I am sure my CA will welcome incremental business!

Thanks for reading!

when you say 1000 over invoice, does that mean over invoice from

the msrp or that plus invoice on all the options as well.??

SP330 · 11-18-2006, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMRLVR

I really think you should consider going with popular grain grey wood trim with the coral red interior. IMO It looks much better than the aluminium with the red. Having seen both of them in person the grey wood is a much better fit.

Otherwise great choices for options.

I agree.

Daya · 11-18-2006, 10:36 PM

It is 1000 over invoice for everything including the options

Sticker is 46725, invoice is 42925 I am getting 1000 over invoice for everything

Coupe
Space Gray Metallic
Coral Red Leather
Navigation
Sport Package
Cold Weather Package
Park Distance Control

Quote:

Originally Posted by fnu02

when you say 1000 over invoice, does that mean over invoice from

the msrp or that plus invoice on all the options as well.??

elmaki · 11-19-2006, 12:11 AM

I like your combo Daya, I saw int/ext combo with grey poplar at mylocal dealer and it was stunning. My ordered car is Space Gray as well

Elmaki

4-series · 11-19-2006, 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daya

43,175 - about $250 more than what I calculated, but I am not going to worry about that small difference

So you got the cat for 44,175 and factory invoice is 42,925. Therefore you paid 1250 over factory invoice. not a bad deal.

theguy · 11-19-2006, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 18LLC

$1000 over invoice?!!! I can get e92 335 with less than $500 over invoice anytime.

Any ideas how to do this in Canada?

Mike UK · 11-19-2006, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by theguy

Any ideas how to do this in Canada?

Move to the US

jimlai322 · 11-19-2006, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 18LLC

$1000 over invoice?!!! I can get e92 335 with less than $500 over invoice anytime.

Can you hook me up?

MrSilver · 11-20-2006, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NIVKI89

I liked!

I would recommend comfort access - but this is my personal opinion.

I agree completely.

GET IT!!!

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Daya Lieutenant Colonel 200 Rep 1,741 Posts Drives: e92 335 space gray/coral red Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 E92 335 [9.66]	$1000 over invoice, plus my opinion on space gray vs. sparkling graphite Took the plunge today! I put my deposit down on a special order for March Delivery. I will finalize order in January but here is what I have: 2007 335i Coupe Space Gray Metallic A52 Coral Red Leather LCD1 Aluminum Trim 4AD Sports Package ZSP Navigation 609 Cold Weather Package ZCP Park Distance Control 507 After reading posts about the purple/pink hue in Sparkling Graphite I was a bit skeptical. I still think Sparkling Graphite is a beautiful color, but even today, which was cloudy, I could see the purple/pink. Plus I see so many sparkling graphite e90 on the road today. Two cars down was Space Gray, and even though it was a bit dirty and it was cloudy today, I loved it. Definitely a gray/silver combination as opposed to Sparkling Graphite which is more gray/black in my opinion. No hate against Sparkling Graphite, and Montego is striking in person, but I loved Space Gray and am not looking back. Coral red is not nearly as bright in person as you see in pictures online. Very sporty, unique and European. My experience with my CA and the dealership was very pleasant, I got an offer sheet for $1000 over factory invoice in writing, signed off by management. If anyone is interested in a similar deal send me a PM as I am sure my CA will welcome incremental business! Thanks for reading!
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