i ordered my 325xi, can i negotiate still? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Judged678 · 09-29-2005, 02:59 PM

I have ordered the 325xi about a month ago and put $1000 for deposit. The sales person told me there was no room for negotiation because there is such a high demand and waiting list. So i got the 325xi in alpine white, automatic, leatherette, xenons, navigation, upgraded rims for $300, BMW assist with bluetooth, sports package, power seats w/memory totalling $40,615 ($200 under MSRP). Can i negotiate this when the car comes in; The sale is not final yet...please help me!

chrissal1 · 09-29-2005, 03:15 PM

You're in a tough position. Did you shop around other dealerships for better prices at the time?

Judged678 · 09-29-2005, 03:19 PM

i did and this one said they would get it to me by late october...it's in production now

Red · 09-29-2005, 03:25 PM

take your deposit and go elsewhere

This place is littered with people all over the world that negotiated a fair price with the dealer, so don't let them run that crap on you.

chrissal1 · 09-29-2005, 03:35 PM

So the need to get the car sooner justified the price (totally understandable)? How long did the other dealerships tell you it would take to get the car, and were their prices better? Is the deposit refundable?

chrissal1 · 09-29-2005, 03:37 PM

Another thing - your car seems to be pretty specialized with those options. The dealership might have a harder time selling this car now that it's in production, giving you more leverage. just a thought.

ben1364 · 10-04-2005, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Judged678

I have ordered the 325xi about a month ago and put $1000 for deposit. The sales person told me there was no room for negotiation because there is such a high demand and waiting list. So i got the 325xi in alpine white, automatic, leatherette, xenons, navigation, upgraded rims for $300, BMW assist with bluetooth, sports package, power seats w/memory totalling $40,615 ($200 under MSRP). Can i negotiate this when the car comes in; The sale is not final yet...please help me!

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It appears that you an offer was made and accepted which to me is a contract. I think you are obligated as is the dealer to what was agreed upon.

Judged678 · 10-04-2005, 03:16 PM

i have cancelled the contract with a full refund. I have just saved 2000 off MSRP at another dealer!!

coco · 10-04-2005, 03:18 PM

Congrats!

Jay_328 · 10-05-2005, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Judged678

I have ordered the 325xi about a month ago upgraded rims for $300

Can up explain the upgraded rims part? different style/ size?

Great to hear you found a better deal afterall.

CALIF65GM · 10-05-2005, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Jay_325Ci

Can up explain the upgraded rims part? different style/ size?

It's a new upgrade option this year for Xi's. You can upgrade the Xi's SP to the performance staggered tires on the AWD now. The regular SP on an Xi gives you the same size all-seasons. Basically it gives the Xi the same SP wheels/tires as a RWD e90.

ska325xi · 10-05-2005, 11:15 PM

u mean ...these>>>

Judged678 · 10-06-2005, 05:50 PM

yup, thats it; it's 16". i personally liked the double spoke 17" instead for an additional 300 (style 161)

ska325xi · 10-06-2005, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Judged678

yup, thats it; it's 16". i personally liked the double spoke 17" instead for an additional 300 (style 161)

nope...those are 17"s

fdc · 10-11-2005, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Judged678

i have cancelled the contract with a full refund. I have just saved 2000 off MSRP at another dealer!!

well done !

fdc

chrissal1 · 10-11-2005, 07:23 PM

Good for you!!!! How much longer will it take?

09-29-2005, 02:59 PM	#1
Judged678 Member Drives: BMW 2006 325xi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 10 iTrader: (0)	i ordered my 325xi, can i negotiate still? I have ordered the 325xi about a month ago and put $1000 for deposit. The sales person told me there was no room for negotiation because there is such a high demand and waiting list. So i got the 325xi in alpine white, automatic, leatherette, xenons, navigation, upgraded rims for $300, BMW assist with bluetooth, sports package, power seats w/memory totalling $40,615 ($200 under MSRP). Can i negotiate this when the car comes in; The sale is not final yet...please help me!

09-29-2005, 03:25 PM	#4
Red Chris Bangle For Prez Drives: Ford (yea, I know) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 240 iTrader: (0)	take your deposit and go elsewhere This place is littered with people all over the world that negotiated a fair price with the dealer, so don't let them run that crap on you. __________________ Twin kidneys 4 evar...

10-05-2005, 11:15 PM	#12
ska325xi Brigadier General Drives: 325XI Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 4,588 iTrader: (13) View ska325xi's Garage	u mean ...these>>> Attached Images __________________

09-29-2005, 03:15 PM	#2
chrissal1 Second Lieutenant Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 227 iTrader: (0)	You're in a tough position. Did you shop around other dealerships for better prices at the time?

09-29-2005, 03:19 PM	#3
Judged678 Member Drives: BMW 2006 325xi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 10 iTrader: (0)	i did and this one said they would get it to me by late october...it's in production now

09-29-2005, 03:35 PM	#5
chrissal1 Second Lieutenant Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 227 iTrader: (0)	So the need to get the car sooner justified the price (totally understandable)? How long did the other dealerships tell you it would take to get the car, and were their prices better? Is the deposit refundable?

09-29-2005, 03:37 PM	#6
chrissal1 Second Lieutenant Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 227 iTrader: (0)	Another thing - your car seems to be pretty specialized with those options. The dealership might have a harder time selling this car now that it's in production, giving you more leverage. just a thought.

10-04-2005, 03:16 PM	#8
Judged678 Member Drives: BMW 2006 325xi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 10 iTrader: (0)	i have cancelled the contract with a full refund. I have just saved 2000 off MSRP at another dealer!!

10-04-2005, 03:18 PM	#9
coco First Lieutenant Drives: Bimmmer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 287 iTrader: (0)	Congrats!

10-06-2005, 05:50 PM	#13
Judged678 Member Drives: BMW 2006 325xi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 10 iTrader: (0)	yup, thats it; it's 16". i personally liked the double spoke 17" instead for an additional 300 (style 161)

10-11-2005, 07:23 PM	#16
chrissal1 Second Lieutenant Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 227 iTrader: (0)	Good for you!!!! How much longer will it take?