another "good deal" or not thread

[Dr_Smith]

So I've finally decided to let my 4.6is go and upgrade to something newer with the 3rd row. the current offer I've found is:

2011 X5 3.5i Premium
Space Gray
Black Nevada Leather
10K miles

Pkgs:

Convenience
Technology
Cold Weather
Premium Sound
Comfort Access
Roof Rails
Nav
Combox Controller (not sure what this is)
Sat Radio
Running Boards
Panoramic roof
19" Wheels

Price: $53,800

Before you start telling me to look at new 2012s, I have to buy slightly used in order to bring it back to Canada. Thoughts?

thx

[ard]

Tell them to toss in a BMW Platinum Warranty...but make sure it will be honored in Canada.

[Dr_Smith]

That looks to be about a 3500 package and so far I can't find anything saying it will be honored in Canada. I'll have to call bmwca to find out. And if they won't throw it in, is it a reasonable price?

[Dr_Smith]

Found another one, specs as follows:
12895 Miles

2011 X5 3.5i Premium
Black
Black Nevada Leather
12985K miles

Pkgs:
3rd row seating
Convenience
Technology
Cold Weather
Premium Sound
Comfort Access
Roof Rails
Nav
Combox Controller (not sure what this is)
Sat Radio
Running Boards
Panoramic roof
19" Wheels
HUD


Says MSRP was 65K and change
Looks like invoice is 59540 ( from carquotes)
Plus $750 destination
plus $250 advertising

they're asking 56,988

What say you?

[motordavid]

Sounds like a nice car, Doc...(and, so did the first one), but black in
Alberta winters, eh?!

No clue on how good either deal is; just wanted to post/chime in.
GL, mD

[Dr_Smith]

Thanks mD! The family expanded and while I should be looking at a minivan I can't bring myself to do it. Been out of touch with the whole pricing scheme for some time now so I'm looking to the savvy young guys for advice

[ard]

the deals suck.

But I am guessing you have some need to buy used and import??? Makes it hard to evaluate

[Dr_Smith]

well the same vehicle in Canada is 26K more so I'm trying to find a decent deal. Can buy new unless the dealer is willing to go with MSO to get title first.

thx

[brian5]

You know that 3rd row is pretty much useless don't you?

I used mine, for the first time in over a year, this past weekend. My normal size 13 year-old found it so uncomfortable because there was not enough leg room. I had to put the middle rows seats all the way forward -- which resulted in complaints from 3 teenage boys. So I had 4 unhappy kids in the car...

[Dr_Smith]

yup. but right now my oldest is 5, so I can get a few years out of it...