[gazzzz]

Hi guys,

First time here just took delivery of my new 325i sport in silver with inovation pack

Sooooooo happy with the car. This is our 4th Bimmer

1st Z4 2005 2.5 auto (loved it not pratical for work)
2nd E90 320 2006 (lemon)
3rd X3 2006 3.0 auto sport (loved to heavy on gas)

This one the very best drives so well just love it (dont care about the gas)

[GeriFix]

Congrats, but ....

[astra]

Nice choice

Hope this one turns out great this time!

[gazzzz]

Hi again

Hope the pic attaches

[s4008616]

Have you been asked to pay extra on the luxury car tax?

My 335 is coming next month but sales told be few days ago that 'unfortunately' my car will go up due to LCT, which about $3500.

They said this applies to all cars delivered after 1 July 2008, depite the fact that order was made before this.

So... did they charge you extra few thousands?

[astra]

Great wheels! Silver really is a good choice for the e90

[gazzzz]

Took delivery on the 30th to avaid the extra. Very happy with the staff at Brisbane BMW and the whole experience

[skyscraper_g80]

nice car- looks pretty much identical to mine

[gazzzz]

I saw your pictures posted a week or so ago and thought silver would be a good chioce. Smaller tummy though and I'm an older fart so I dont need the extra power.

[VGR00]

Originally Posted by s4008616

Have you been asked to pay extra on the luxury car tax?

My 335 is coming next month but sales told be few days ago that 'unfortunately' my car will go up due to LCT, which about $3500.

They said this applies to all cars delivered after 1 July 2008, depite the fact that order was made before this.

So... did they charge you extra few thousands?

Even though the increase has not been passed by the Senate, dealers have been advised they have to charge the increase however if it fails to pass the Senate, then it will be refunded.

Congrats Gazzzz ...... I've seen your plates before however can't recall the car they were on.

[maigais]

Originally Posted by s4008616

Have you been asked to pay extra on the luxury car tax?

My 335 is coming next month but sales told be few days ago that 'unfortunately' my car will go up due to LCT, which about $3500.

They said this applies to all cars delivered after 1 July 2008, depite the fact that order was made before this.

So... did they charge you extra few thousands?

If you signed contract before LCT increases was announced you do not have to pay. If dealer calls you up and says there is increase etc etc, it is called passing their problem to you.

My dealer apparently mixed up color - asked extra 1500 - No way I am paying for that - not my problem.
Had to go thru all crap sign this paper, I will see what I can do for you ..... etc

Signing a paper - you commit to get a car(humans take visual input way more serious) - doesn't mean anything.

Can you make decision today - you are a one who makes decision and you can not pull out by saying have to confirm with my wife.

Let me go check with my manager - he is playing good guy bad guy, you will like dealer, but bloody manager wants more cash, but since person you talk to is so nice you want to step up a prices.

Basically they use all tricks from the book, but they can not think outside a box. Every time they tried to pull something like that, I explained why it's done and that I am not going to pay extra and either I get a car or please give my deposit back, no calling later etc etc.


With current petrol prices and inflation these cars will be more and more harder to sell, so they will give you your car anyway.

and after this long post - grats on the car!

[Chris.G]

Welcome to the forum and congrats mate! Can't go wrong with the M-Sports kit.

[gazzzz]

Thanks VGR Plates have been on E90 320 in Blue with aftermarket 18's and my last car a Grey X3 sport allways around Brisvagas

Thanks Chris and very happy with the milage ....returning 9.3 Ltrs per 100 klms at the moment

[paw55h]

great looking car
I have the same wheels they look good but I hate them

why cause they are a pain to clean

[JamieA]

Welcome to the forum. Great looking car, and I am sure you will love the 325i. I still love mine even after 2.5 years and 67,000 odd kilometers

Have to say though that this love would be sorely tested if I ever test drove a 335i

[mmmmQuattro]

Originally Posted by paw55h

great looking car
I have the same wheels they look good but I hate them

why cause they are a pain to clean

+1

I can't believe just how hard they are to clean!
And if you don't clean them, they are likely to become pitted.

[VGR00]

Originally Posted by jp330Cic.au

+1

I can't believe just how hard they are to clean!
And if you don't clean them, they are likely to become pitted.

Clean them properly first and then apply a coat of good polish or wax. Important to clean them weekly with soapy water and reapply the polish or waw every 3 months. Wheels will be relitivly easy to clean.

[gazzzz]

Damm right about the wheel cleaning BS I had the car for a few weeks now and I've given up. I take it to our local shopping centre now $30 and they do it for me. Me old knees dont stay that far down for that long

[JamieA]

I have 3 words for you all "Armorall Wheel Cleaner"

My wheels drove my nuts, until I decided to try this product. Spray on, wait a few minutes, then high pressure spray and voila shiny, clean wheels. I do it as prep before cleaning the car at my local car wash joint.