best time to buy 07's/arrival of 08's

lovethebmw · 04-02-2007, 05:10 PM

Trying to be strategic and save a little $

When will most 08 328's arrive at dealers? When that happens, isn't that the best time to snatch whatever 07's are left on lot?

How much of a deal do you think I could get?

LI E90 · 04-02-2007, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by lovethebmw

Trying to be strategic and save a little $

When will most 08 328's arrive at dealers? When that happens, isn't that the best time to snatch whatever 07's are left on lot?

How much of a deal do you think I could get?

I thought about this too.. but was told the '08 will be October.
BMW will stop taking orders on '07s in August..

STE92VE · 04-03-2007, 02:51 PM

If you're not particular about color or options, this is a good plan. The best time to deal is when the 2008's start coming into inventory and they need to clear out the 2007's. That will be in Sept, Oct.

LEDZEP · 04-03-2007, 03:06 PM

Yeah, it really depends on your preferences and flexibility. Also, on how long you plan to keep the car.

Cars are valued based on model year. If you buy "leftover" inventory then the car is essentially a year old when you buy it. It seems stupid but it's true. Nothing wrong with that, if you are getting a good deal with that considered. But then if you want to sell it or trade it in a year or two you will be behind the eight ball on residual value. Again, depending on the discount you got up front.

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STE92VE STEVIL Empire 216 Rep 6,297 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	If you're not particular about color or options, this is a good plan. The best time to deal is when the 2008's start coming into inventory and they need to clear out the 2007's. That will be in Sept, Oct. __________________ 2007 E92 328i 6MT-Space Gray/Black Dakota/Gray Poplar w/heated seats-PCD 4/27/07 (SOLD) 2009 E90 328i xDrive 6AT-Space Gray/Oyster Dakota/Dark Burl Walnut w/ZPP,ZCW,Xenons-ED 4/17/09 - Redelivery 5/30/09 (SOLD) 2014 E84 xDrive28i 8AT-Alpine White/Black Nevada/Silver Matte w/ZMV,ZLP,494 - DD 3/14/14 (SOLD)
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