went shopping today

ericmcfly · 06-25-2008, 06:46 PM

Hey guys... sorry if this has been posted before. Went to the dealer (BMW NYC) and got hard numbers if i order a car. It appears that the money rate on the 335i is way better than the 135i, but that's to be expected.

Anyway, I was quoted the following:

MSRP of $40,175
he offered a $1k discount
3 years
10k miles
$4400 down (includes taxes up front, first pmt, security deposit)
$610 a mo.

i'd like to put a bit less down, and have the payment be under $600 ideally. not sure how much wiggle room i have.

Conversely same terms on a 335i with an MSRP of $45,220 with a $2k discount runs $579 a mo. but thats not the car i want.

advice? i want to order but want to feel like i am making a smart choice.

tkbr0wn · 06-25-2008, 07:07 PM

You should be able to get at least 2k off it you shop it around. You shouldnt put anything down on a lease $0, zilch. Put the money in a separate savings account and use it to make the difference in the payments every month.

Also, make damn sure that 10k miles is enough. You will get raped when you turn it back in over 30k miles.

atr_hugo · 06-25-2008, 07:30 PM

Welcome Eric - I don't like the numbers in that deal - something doesn't look quite right on first glance. We should have some leasing experts looking at this shortly though and hopefully they can give you some good advice.

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ericmcfly New Member 8 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2012 135i coupe Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Mill Valley, CA iTrader: (0)	went shopping today - advice on lease deal Hey guys... sorry if this has been posted before. Went to the dealer (BMW NYC) and got hard numbers if i order a car. It appears that the money rate on the 335i is way better than the 135i, but that's to be expected. Anyway, I was quoted the following: MSRP of $40,175 he offered a $1k discount 3 years 10k miles $4400 down (includes taxes up front, first pmt, security deposit) $610 a mo. i'd like to put a bit less down, and have the payment be under $600 ideally. not sure how much wiggle room i have. Conversely same terms on a 335i with an MSRP of $45,220 with a $2k discount runs $579 a mo. but thats not the car i want. advice? i want to order but want to feel like i am making a smart choice.
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tkbr0wn Major 72 Rep 1,239 Posts Drives: 2015 Cayman S Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	You should be able to get at least 2k off it you shop it around. You shouldnt put anything down on a lease $0, zilch. Put the money in a separate savings account and use it to make the difference in the payments every month. Also, make damn sure that 10k miles is enough. You will get raped when you turn it back in over 30k miles. __________________ ● 2015 Cayman S (Current), 2011 1M BSM #297 (Sold), 2008 135i (Sold) ●
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atr_hugo No longer moderate 325 Rep 4,401 Posts Drives: '13 135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: - iTrader: (0)	Welcome Eric - I don't like the numbers in that deal - something doesn't look quite right on first glance. We should have some leasing experts looking at this shortly though and hopefully they can give you some good advice.
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