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Q: How much to lease a new 328i bmw?
How much would It cost to lease a new 328i for:

48 months
$6000 down payment
With the basic options
Please don’t give me a rant about how much the down payment is.
What do you mean by depreciation?

Im leasing it not buying it so… why would I have to worry about that?

A: 4 year lease? You don’t want that man. 2 year lease is what you want else the depreciation kicks in hardcore. Plus it’s a 328i which is slow as balls…seriously. The payment is probably going to be around 450 maybe more.

I won’t give you crap about the down payment but it is insanely high for a lease. It should be around 2500-3500 maximum for an ordinary car. And the 328 is basically the definition of ordinary or mundane…

Q: What state in the mid-atlantic region of the U.S. would have the best deal on a new BMW 328i?
I’m going to get a new 328i and live in Virginia Beach, VA, but there are only two dealers here and they both suck. So…I heard that BMW dealerships up in Maryland, Philly, and New Jersey give much better deals on BMW’s. Is this true?

A: shop on line and find a sales person and a dealership that you like … tell them in the emails that you are ready to buy and they need to call you and discuss the prices and the equipment on the ride and the color .. get the sales man to commit to you ———– you are the buyer and if it is a price you like then you got a deal … shop from your easy chair …. not you job place …. and keep looking until you find the deal that you like….

Q: How long should i “break-in” my new BMW 328i coupe?
I know that with most high performance cars, not really saying that the 328 is that much of a high performance car, you have to wait till your first oil change to really gun it. What is the truth behind it and if so, how should I go about “breaking” it in.

A: as a tech, we break them in when we PDI them before you guys buy them. (pre delivery inspection) basically if you dont give them hell the first time they are driven off the truck while they are ticking, we have found that they will tick for the rest of their life. after that they are put on the lot to buy you should follow the break in proceedure on the sticker youll find at the top of your windshield, drivers side. basically no high revs over 5k easy driving for a few thousand miles, and definitley dont be late for your 1st oil change, i think you can be a thousand or so under the 15k mark to get it done earlier,
which i would advise. if they give you guff at the dealership just tell them youd like it done now because you’re going on a long trip and prefer it to be done at this dealer.
good luck!

P.S. i do not advise following pancakes advise because any service not performed at the dealership is non warrantable. follow our break in as per the manual and sticker and you wont have any issues. if bmw finds out you changed your oil early and the indicator cbs is wrong then they wornt warrany any engine problems and youll be screwed. trust me, ive seen all our new cars come in with no problems at first oil change (15k). the engines are (major)broke in at factory, seating the bearings and rings till the engine is put into use.
just follow your cbs in your cluster and i drive!

Q: How often do I get service/ maintenance for my new, 2011 BMW 328i?
I just bought the car last week and all the sales rep told me was, “the car will let you know.”

He didn’t really elaborate except to show me on the idrive system where it measures the oil life and other stuff. He said I didn’t need to come back for ANYTHING until 15k miles.

No inspections, services or maintenances. Nothing.

Generally, car makers want you to come back after the first 30 days or so to check everything out. Does this sound right to you other new BMW owners?

A: All new BMW vehicles will be fully covered in their maintenance program for 4 years 50,000miles. See link.

There is no need to go back for anything until your first oil change is due. But it is recommended that you take it easy on the car for the first thousand miles or so before you start revving hard on the engine.

If you drive normally, your oil change will only be due at 15,000 miles because they use fully synthetic oil only. However, you might need to verify the oil level when you reach 8000 miles. New BMWs have no dipsticks. So you might need to have a chat with the service guys…

Q: What is the least I will pay for a new 2008 BMW 328i?
I am talking the bottom line 3 series, no upgrades whatsoever. Yahoo Autos says $29,810 as MSRP. Has anyone recently purchased this vehicle that could lend their opinion? I am in PA so I figure another 6% sales tax + tags on top.

A: About $31,865+tax&tags… If you want a new car off a dealer lot.

$29,810 is top of the sticker invoice. Top of sticker MSRP for a zero option 328i sedan is $32,410.00

Best you can do right now is about $500 – $800 over dealer invoice. BMW just raised prices but you can still find cars on the lot at the old price.

Total Dealer Invoice for a zero option 328i is

$29,810 + $180 Training Service Fee + $775 destination charge + MACO.

Maco is a regional advertising fee. It is about $300 give or take.

Add all those numbers up and that is what the dealer pays BMW for the car. — Add in another $800 or so

and that is $31,865.

Q: New Prius III with Navigation or Certified Used 2009 BMW 328i?
I am planing to buy a car. I am confused between a Certified Used 2009 BMW 328i (16500 miles) or a Brand new 2011 Prius III with Navigation. The price for both the cars out of door will be around 28000$.

Any help will be appreciated.

A: The Prius will have far lower maintenance costs. My 2004 with 115,000 miles on it has cost 12 cents per mile for dealer maintenance, tires, and fuel combined. The high owner satisfaction rating for the Prius indicates that my experience is not unique.

I believe that the Prius is more comfortable on long trips as well.

If you like to DIY, it’s easier to work on the Prius.

But the choice is yours because cars are really a personal decision and one size doesn’t fit all. Drive both and see which you like better.

Q: anyone know where i can get a brand new bmw 328i convertible 08′ ?
anyone know where i can get a brand new bmw 328i convertible 08′ for 36 months $5000 down payment and around $399 per month?plz help is that a good car please respond asap

A: Dealership: Century West BMW
Address: 4245 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91602
Phone: (818) 432-5843
Stock Numbers: Contact Dealership
Date: June 29, 2008
Expiration Date: Contact Dealership
Price: $448 /month Lease Payment
Term: 36 months
Down or Due: Contact Dealership
Mileage Allowance: 10,000 miles/year
Pricing Plan: Contact Dealership

Dealership: McKenna BMW
Address: 10900 Firestone Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650
Phone: (562) 868-3233
Stock Numbers: Contact Dealership
Date: June 01, 2008
Expiration Date: Contact Dealership
Price: $325 /month Lease Payment
Term: 24 months
Down or Due: $3,363
Mileage Allowance: 10,000 miles/year
Pricing Plan: Contact Dealership
Source: Published in Los Angeles Times

Q: I buy my son brand new bmw 328i for his birthday and he badly crashed the car. how come?
my son turned 18 and so i get him 2009 bmw 328i. The next day he crashed the car at over 60 mph by jumping the red light.

The car get very badly damaged and was towed away. I am very shocked at his careless behavior. people tell me i am at fault for getting him new car, but i was just showing fatherly love.

so am i really at fault

A: The kid is spoiled and doesn’t appreciate your gesture of getting him a car.
Having gotten him a car, you need to take steps to get him to appreciate what he has… make him go to work to get his own second car, since he destroyed this one.
He won’t appreciate this, but then again, he didn’t appreciate the car you bought him.
Some years down the line, the lesson will make a difference. He will better appreciate the things he has earned. A little discipline right now will help him become a man.

Q: Can I finance a new ‘09 BMW 328i Convertible for under $450/month?
Can I finance a new ‘09 BMW 328i Convertible for under $450/month?
(This includes all places where I could go for the money to finance.)

Detail…
South Florida
Down Payment of up to $6500
Really good (not perfect but way above average) credit.

If this isn’t possible which year on this model could I get?

A: The price of that car is around $40,000 or less due to the economy right now. As far as your payments go, with a $6,500 down payment adding taxes, registration, and licensing you would have to get a 84 month loan at 5% interest and you would only be able to afford a $35,000 car instead of $40,000. So hopefully you can find that car for that price.
If not, check on craigslist.com, Upillar.com, oodle.com, and vast.com for deals. I would try finding a 2008 because it will have already depreciated and you will be getting pretty much the same car just instead of 09 it’s an 08. Some cars I’ve found for your price are 2005 BMW 745i, 05-07 M5, 05-08 335i, the list goes on. Do some research on those websites and you’ll find a good deal. Hope this helps.

Q: im looking for a new BMW BADGE for a 328i?
Im lookin for a custom made BMW badge for my new 328i… i was thinking traditional SKULL and CROSSBONES….sooo black and white basically… does anyone know where id find somethin like that???

A: Try this site:

http://custom-car-emblems.com/

Q: How much would a paint job and new interior cost for a 2000 BMW 328i Sedan?
I want the whole black on black look. There’s wood trim in the interior and I’d like that to be metal too. Be honest with the price average.

A: If the car is not Black now to repaint it would cost about $5,000. Keep in mind when changing color on a car there is a lot of extra time and work involved. To change the interior to black? My guess would be about $4000 there is a lot of leather in there and then all the door panels.

Q: I’m thinking of purchasing a new BMW 328i series. How reliable is it after the 4yrs?

A: Only as reliable as the maintenance it got for 4 years by the original owner–he could have beat it to death or treated it as a nice car–gave it 3000 mile oil changes and filters were changed when required. If the owner now will not allow you to get YOUR mechanic to check it top to bottom and underneath–do not buy it–do not buy it—got that??? High mileage may not be a bad thing on a well maintained car–but he will tell you anything to sell it–so get it checked first. Then if you buy it….take good care of it—maintain it every 3000 miles–oil service–is the big savior when it comes to cars–any cars.

Q: Brand new 2008 BMW 328i depreciation?
If I were to buy a brand new 2008 BMW 328i how much depreciation am I looking at since the 2009 models are available for ordering?
What is the mileage difference between the 328i and 335i not considering the BMW rating but realistic values?
Well the 2008 328i has a 0.9% finance rate. When you say killer deal… how much should I be looking below the invoice price?

A: It’s hard to say.

You have to keep in mind that the 2009 models have a bit of a face lift. More aggressive styling, different hood, different front bumper, and a bit changed around the back. A few new features.

So your 2008 model is going to almost immediately look like last years model (which of course it is about to be).

However, the new models have a price increase on them too, thanks to inflation and the weak dollar.

I would expect the ‘08 model to lose its value a little quicker now that it is no longer the current body shape. However, that said, you should be able to get a good deal on one given that all the dealers are going to want rid of them so they can bring in the new stock.

I’d check out some of the forums for advice.

Personally, I’d rather pay the extra for the new model. I hate to buy a car and then have it look ‘old fashioned’ just a few weeks later. So for me the deal on the 08 would have to be killer.

All that said, I have an 07 328, and it is the best car I’ve ever owned. You are not making a mistake in getting either. They are just wonderful cars. Anyone who criticizes them, clearly has no clue about cars.

Q: how much does it cost to own a new bmw 328i?
like with insurance, repairs, maintenance and other stuff together

A: New BMW’s come with a 4-year 50,000 mile warranty, and 4 years of scheduled maintenance included in the price, so repair and maintenance costs will be minimal, unless you decide to spend more on extra oil changes, etc.

Your basic expenses for the first 4 years and 50,000 are going to be:

Depreciation (about 40-45% of the list price for the first 4 years, based on looking quickly at the purchase price of a 2004 325i and its value today).

Financing (although there’s .9% interest in new BMW’s in the US right now).

Gas

Insurance (depends on your level of coverage, where you live, your age and driving record; get multiple quotes).

Taxes (some states, like CA and IN, tax you on the assessed value of the car).

Tyre replacement (if needed)

There’s more (lost interest income on the money you spend on the car, for example), but those are the biggies.

Q: used e46 bmw m3 or new bmw 328i?
should i buy a used under 50,000 miles bmw e46 m3 that is in good condition or a new bmw 328i. they’re both around 30,000 something so I’m def having trouble deciding

A: I’m not sure what country you are from, but in canada the 328i starts at $41.5k, and a used e46 m3 in good condition with <50,000 miles will be about $30k give or take a couple Gs. It's a 3.2L l6 @330hp and 260 lbft of torque. The 328i is a 3.0L l6 @230hp and 200 lbft of torque. When it comes down to performance, clearly the m3 is better, but if you tune the 328i with a dinan kit, it could blow the e46 away.

All in all, the newer e90 328i looks better, has more features inside and out, and while it can’t compete with the m3 performance wise, it can be tuned to do so (if you can save up the cash for the future), so your better bet is probably the 328i, or at least that’s what I’d go for.

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