i agree truecar.com is the way to go..

I did exactly just that for my recent order placed for the X50i w/m-sport, upgraded wheels, premium sound, convenience, multi-contour seats and other options... even added the spare tire.

total came out to under $69k w/incentives..

had 3 dealers commit to this price. The original dealer I purchased my 08 3.0 from couldn't even come close and basically told me to see them.

I did and placed my order! now i'm tracking the build online :excited:

do your research, stand firm, they will negotiate.. they need the business.

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Though from having worked at a dealership before, I do know they have to charge everyone the same fees or open themselves up to a class action lawsuit.

And OP, BMW has never made a V6 engine, and it's not by accident either :thumbup:

Bottom Line, you do your research so you know what you're buying. If you say you want a V6, you've tipped them off that you don't know what you're talking about.

Next is to get the concept out of your head that you ask them what they can sell the car to you for and you own the concept of what you are going to pay to own the car, and as has been said in this thread, you stick to it and find the dealer who wants your business and understands how you are going to purchase the car. Don't ask, tell!

And I have never heard of any dealer paying taxes. Taxes are taxes.

You may want to bring someone with you who has purchased several cars from dealers and who has your interests as their priority.

He who has the money has the power!

THANKS for the info guys! Im definitely going to deal from invoice.

Yeah, I copied & pasted from another forum: inline 6, hehe. Ive done alot more research since then.

With regards to the fees, Im OK with the Official Fees. But is it true what theyre saying about the DOC STAMP RATE?

Im also getting various Dealer Fees ranging $289-$589, which I'm guessing is the usual.

Im talking to a couple of dealers now. Ill update.

The Net is your friend...
Doc Stamp Rate, FL:
FL Dept Rev - Florida's Documentary Stamp Tax

General guide to fees:
Car Lease Fees, Taxes, Deposits, Doc Fees, and Payments | Car Leasing Fees Explained

A line of tax law code on leased cars in FL:
"Lease cars cost more to register and renew registration because of the taxing structure in Section 320.08(6)(a) Florida Statutes, which states motor vehicles "For Hire" under 9 passenger pay $17.00 flat fee plus $1.50 per cwt (100 pounds)."

Interestingly, there are pages of net links about the Doc Fee rip in FL, and other states. It seems there is a 'doc fee', but couldn't find what that basic fee/cost is to a dealer; thus, some dealers will try and charge any number they can, as there is no upper limit. Several anecdotal links about buyers telling the dealer they will only pay a hundred or couple hundred bucks, after final price/cost/payments are agreed to...

All fwiw.
GL, mD

1, DonFlo- they are definitely scrwing you. The junk fees (Doncha Love Florida) of 589 and 450 are just them taking an EXTRA $1000 from you.

2. Do yourself a GREAT favor: Contact a dealer sponsor here or on bimmerfest.com. Cut a deal for invoice plus 500-1000 (and YOU keep any incentives OFF that) and buy it from them as a Perfromance CEnter Delivery. They can be in any state! You'll automatically save the $450 every FL dealer takes from buyers...and you just fly/train up to Spartanburg, spend a night, tour the factory and drive home.

Done

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Klaus Draeger from BMW at Detroit auto show on V6 engine:

When asked Draeger whether BMW was firmly committed to the straight-six engine; would the brand ever consider switching over to a V-6? “Never, ever in my life,” came the quick reply. Elaborating, he explained that having the exhaust gasses only on one side allows BMW to use two turbos of different sizes, and also will allow the use of 3 turbos in the future. He further pointed out that the straight six requires half as many camshafts and a much shorter timing chain as well. It also is naturally balanced as well.

Read more: Five Minutes with BMW's Head of Product Development, Dr. Klaus Draeger - Rumor Central

I got the following build for $54K (after the incentives $2800) + tax

Share My BMW

Received a response to my email:


The Department has received your email concerning the application of documentary stamp tax when it involves vehicle purchases. You have also asked who would be responsible for the tax the dealer or buyer.

Section 201.08(1) (a) & (b), Florida Statutes, provides that for a written obligation to pay money that is made, executed, delivered, sold, transferred, or assigned in the State and for each renewal of the same, the tax shall be 35 cents on each $100 or fraction thereof of the indebtedness or obligation evidenced thereby.

12B-4.002 (1), (a), Florida Administrative Code, states: Liability for tax is payable by any of the parties to a taxable transaction. The parties to the transaction may agree among themselves as to who shall pay the tax, but such agreements do not relieve the others from their liability in the event the agreement is not followed.


Yeah site sponsors or out-of-state dealers are next on my list. I have no trouble walking away from any of the ones Ive already emailed, thanks to the info you all have given me.

You can also try this site - American Express | Car Buying Home Page