Buying a new E70 diesel

[becLaguna]

Hey Everyone,

I've owned my 2002 X5 since it was new (Jan. '02) white/ tan 3.0. For the most part I have loved this truck. I remember the first week of owning it and thinking I had made a huge mistake spending so much money... But at about one or two months I started bonding with it and it wasn't long before I fell in love!

I usually trade cars/trucks every few years. After year four I began to get the itch for something new and started watching for my next car, waiting to be inspired by the next cool car. Here it is 2010 and I still haven't seen or driven anything that I like better.

I've taken wonderful care of my car. Maintained it by the book, avoided accidents, scrapes and scratches, have done repairs as needed, details once a year and always have kept it garaged...But the love is fading. In the past 2 years I've spent $5000 on repairs on a car that's worth less than $10,000.

So... now I'm out looking at new suv's and I can't help but come back to the X5. I'm not excited about the new 2011 Cayenne... the Chevy Tahoe is a bit boring, the Lexus GX is a bit too cushy and "Cadillac-like" for my taste and I'm not a big fan of the Toyota's. I have a small boat, (6000 pounds) so I'm limited on what I can buy.

I'm looking at buying a new, (2011) E70 diesel. I'm probably going to pull the trigger in the next few days so just looking for feedback on color combos, options and the diesel idea. I tend to go pretty basic on options as I think anything electronic (gps, etc.) will be outdated in a few short years and might be a potential problem in the future. So far, I'm thinking Premium pkg. and roof rails. The MSRP on the unit I'm thinking about is $55,675. The diesel rebate takes it to $51,175. The local (Newport Beach, Ca) dealer says he'll do a discount of $2500 which seems pretty good. That would make a net of $48,675 for a new diesel X5. Considering that I paid $45,000 for my 2002 3.0 gas X5 this sounds pretty great!

Also...if you know anyone looking for a well maintained 2002 The dealer will give me $8000... anything more is a bonus!

Any advice or feedback is appreciated.

Cheers!

[ard]

I'm not going to do the math, but when you build your car using the posted "invoice" or "wholesale" prices, how much is the dealer making on the deal? Add 825+400+200 onto the number for delivery+maco+training

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[PasPar2]

sound like he is getting you on both sides. a 2002 in good shape is worth more then 8k... try selling it on CL. Also, like ard said above, invoice +fees + 600-1000 over is your target sell price.

[finnbmw]

If you are interested, here's a post when I was ordering my X5 diesel and mulling over different options. I got mine for $500 over invoice:

Put in an order for a 2010 X5 diesel! - bimmerfest - BMW Forums

Good luck!

[becLaguna]

Thanks, that was very helpful.

Here in So. Cal. it seems $2000 over invoice is about the best price available. I actually had two dealers quote full sticker less the rebate. One of those dealers was the largest in Orange County.

I decided on the Sparkling Bronze with Oyster Nevada leather. That should be a nice combination.

I will officially order it on Monday.

[finnbmw]

My dealer is in AZ, so if you don't mind driving a bit, you might want to contact them to see if they can give you a better deal. PM me if you want my sales guys info.

[ChuckG]

You cannot register a new car bought out of state in California. If you try it and get caught that car will be black balled and can never be registered in California. Even if you sell it out of state and someone else brings it back to California.

Chuck

[Penguin]

Originally Posted by ChuckG

You cannot register a new car bought out of state in California. If you try it and get caught that car will be black balled and can never be registered in California. Even if you sell it out of state and someone else brings it back to California.

Chuck

Before Buying a Vehicle From Out of State—Be Sure You Can Register It in California (FFVR 29)


I thought all BMWs sold in the U.S. wee 50 state certified...

[ard]

Originally Posted by ChuckG

You cannot register a new car bought out of state in California. If you try it and get caught that car will be black balled and can never be registered in California. Even if you sell it out of state and someone else brings it back to California.

Chuck

What?!?!? "Blackballed"?

I've bought multiple cars- new and used- from outside CA and registered them in CA. Cars need to be "50 state legal", which is virtually all cars sin the last say 20 years...but it is either OK or 'not OK'..no blackball.

Did someone give you a story to scare you about out of state purchases??

[arjuno]

Hmm, I thought all BMWs are 50 state certified. Isn't that the reason that the new 2011 X5s are sitting at the VPCs until the EPA -and- CARB are done?