Update - $1500 over invoice.. I didn't have time (aka, didn't plan ahead) to try any non-local dealers and not get into the price hike. Figured that saved me nearly a grand.

Also decided on the Nappa leather upgrade - including dash/console/etc.. It's sweet.

Have to say, I agree with Craig. However, I'm on the East Coast and I just ordered a 2009 4.8i and, after searching dealers I found a deal at $200 above invoice. Got all the options I wanted and more.

Bottom line, if you're happy with the deal then do it. The price of the car isn't the only thing to weigh - do you like the CA/Dealership? Do they ave a good reputation? how is their service department? You should take those types of questions should be considered as well.

Good luck!

:iagree: with others that you SHOULD be able to get at or below invoice with this state of the economy, even on an ordered vehicle. I got mine at $1500 over invoice 5 years ago on an ordered vehicle, when the economy was doing very well, so I'm sure you can do much better than that today!

In today's world, you can do much better.

I paid Dealer cost +$1000 a year ago.

Deal was done at $1500 over on 12/31 as posted..

I feel just fine about it - I wasn't pushing too hard as my company makes the payment and I didn't leave myself very much time (8 weeks) prior to my current lease end.

I'll start a lot earlier in a couple years when I'm looking again.

Thanks very much for all the feedback.

Thats great. Every deal is different - and you are likely to get incredible service in the future giving the dealer some profit. Congrats, you are going to love it!!

Thanks - they are the 'main' BMW dealer here and I'm a repeat customer.. Service is always amazing.

Update - a little bird told me that the new iDrive/CIC and possibly the Turbo V8 powerplant might be released in March..

I canceled my order @ $1500 over invoice on the '09 4.8i.

We'll see what 'springs-up' in the next couple of months.

:)

ask the deal how much is the alternative cash-back if you don't take BMW financing.
Here in Canada is $5000 cash-back.

In Canada... that $5k isn't a whole lot when you look at the base for a 4.8 starting at low $70's... then put options.. taxes etc.. your out the door price can be in excess of $120K.. depending on option content of course.