For Sale: 06 4.8is Lemans Blue

[X5 Meister]

I have to agree with the other posters. I don't get this at all. You are trading in your 2006 Sapphire Black 4.8is with navigation and 38,000 miles for a 2006 LeMans Blue 4.8is without navigation and 31,000 miles? Huh?

What are the dates of production of both cars btw?

Are you at least getting it CPO (and if not then you should ask yourself why) or with extended maintenance? Which dealer is this anyway?

Personally I think it's a terrible deal.

Originally Posted by deanblue9

So, the wife and I got bored and we when to the dealership to take a look at an 06 4.8is in lemans Blue; the car only has 31k on the clock. I was extremely pleased walking away from the dealership. I was about to bargain with the dealership for an even trade with out 06 4.8is in sapphire black with 38k on the clock. The only difference from this truck to our is that the Lemans Blue did come with stock navi system; I was very confused about it. I thought that was pretty standard with this car. That did not matter because I am planning to install a Pioneer unit. I never really liked the stock unit; somewhat outdated. Were planning to pick up the car tomorrow and I'll be calling my BMW to bring the car to have it check. They even allowed me to swap my wheels and tires from my current x5 into our new x5. Eventhough, they just replaced all four tires with Toyo tires; but it looked too aggressive and too much road noise for my taste. The car is nearly flawless with an exception of one small door ding about they will have that fix at no charge. In all, we have a pretty nice day. Cant wait to bring her home and do a full detail....
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[Fraser]

Ever heard of the expression: "Better the devil you know..."?

[X5 Meister]

No. Did you just make it up?

Originally Posted by Fraser

Ever heard of the expression: "Better the devil you know..."?

[Fraser]

Originally Posted by X5 Meister

No. Did you just make it up?

No. Check google. It means that you are better dealing with someone/something that you know than dealing with someone/something you don't know.

Do you think I'd really make something up?

[X5 Meister]

Sure why not, I make stuff up daily.

Originally Posted by Fraser

Do you think I'd really make something up?

[Hit Redline]

Originally Posted by X5 Meister

Sure why not, I make stuff up daily.

Sir, you crack me up yet again.

[X5 Meister]

Originally Posted by Hit Redline

Sir, you crack me up yet again.

[LeMansX5]

Welcome to the LeMans blue club.
Nav was an option along with heated steering and trunk tray.

[deanblue9]

As I have stated above; I don't really care for the BMW navigation system. Yes, the car does come with the trunk tray option; I love that option because the wife and I use it very often. The black sapphire production date is August; whereas the Lemans Blue production date is November. I have extended warranty on the Lemans Blue for 5 years or 100k. Yes, I did have my mechanic inspect the car before making the purpose. I have bought and sold many cars our the course of my life. Most people would hesitate and complain when they found there "dream" car but it's too far away. I am very particular about my car; I have gone as far as California to purchase my other vehicle.

[sunny5280]

Originally Posted by X5rolls

No state sales tax? That is really good.

In Colorado the trade in value reduces the taxable value of the vehicle. Thus a straight across trade as the OP did would result in no sales tax liability.

As for why he did it and whether it makes sense it's his vehicle and time. If he's happy with the deal that's all that matters.