Help this newbie make an offer on a new 335i xDrive please!

34dean · 04-24-2012, 05:02 PM

I am looking for input from you experts out there. Here is the car I am looking to make an offer on:

2009 BMW 3 Series 335i xDrive Sedan (Certified)
Alpine White/Beige

CARFAX 1-Owner, Excellent Condition, LOW MILES - 24,252
PREMIUM FEATURES ON THIS BMW 3 SERIES INCLUDE: PREMIUM PKG Dakota leather seat trim, universal garage door opener, auto-dimming pwr folding exterior mirrors, auto-dimming rearview mirror w/compass, front seats w/4-way pwr lumbar, BMW Assist w/4-year subscription, Bluetooth interface, COLD WEATHER PKG heated front seats, split-folding rear seats w/ski bag, LOGIC7 SOUND SYSTEM, 6-SPEED STEPTRONIC AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION normal, sport & manual shift modes, HEATED STEERING WHEEL

Dealer is asking $33,690

What is a good target price?

Thank you kindly for your opinion!

Jace_91 · 04-24-2012, 05:09 PM

Bluebook is $35k, so there argument is going to be that its already under book value, trade-in value is $28k so thats probably close to what they paid maybe a little less. I'd probably go at 28 and see what they say, its getting close to the end of the month, and I I've gotten $5000 off 35,000 before.

Kolyan2k · 04-24-2012, 06:03 PM

Since its certified, maybe 30-31 is fair ? 31 being max

does it have sport pkg ?

34dean · 04-24-2012, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Kolyan2k

Since its certified, maybe 30-31 is fair ? 31 being max

does it have sport pkg ?

No sport package.

I was considering offering $30K. I also want the extended Maint. up to 100K. I think that goes for about $2K, right?

spenta · 04-24-2012, 07:35 PM

30k is a fair offer. I bought my 2010 with the same options + Nav with 25k miles for 32k a few months back.

DDS2015 · 04-24-2012, 07:53 PM

I'd offer them 30 flat. If they refuse, walk away from it. There's a lot of other cars out there.

34dean · 04-24-2012, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by DDS2015

I'd offer them 30 flat. If they refuse, walk away from it. There's a lot of other cars out there.

Good plan. The problem is that there are very few 2009 335's around the Tri- State area in white/beige. Plenty of black ones. My other option was a 2011 328i xDrive but everyone has told me there is no comparison, drive and performance wise.

DDS2015 · 04-24-2012, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 34dean

Good plan. The problem is that there are very few 2009 335's around the Tri- State area in white/beige. Plenty of black ones. My other option was a 2011 328i xDrive but everyone has told me there is no comparison, drive and performance wise.

Well, coming from a 328 xdrive owner I can say that I'm very happy with my car. However I do realize that the 335 is the better, albeit more expensive machine. That being said, you don't have to buy it from the tri-state area, you could go out of state to buy. Then you'll be more likely to get a car that's optioned a bit better too.

34dean · 04-24-2012, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by DDS2015

Well, coming from a 328 xdrive owner I can say that I'm very happy with my car. However I do realize that the 335 is the better, albeit more expensive machine. That being said, you don't have to buy it from the tri-state area, you could go out of state to buy. Then you'll be more likely to get a car that's optioned a bit better too.

Thanks for the input. Perhaps I will drive the 328 before making a final decision. I am looking 300+ miles outside my area.

Jace_91 · 04-24-2012, 09:03 PM

Unless your desperate I would wait for the right car and deal. And yes I drove both and really love the performance of the 335.

DDS2015 · 04-24-2012, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 34dean

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Originally Posted by DDS2015

Well, coming from a 328 xdrive owner I can say that I'm very happy with my car. However I do realize that the 335 is the better, albeit more expensive machine. That being said, you don't have to buy it from the tri-state area, you could go out of state to buy. Then you'll be more likely to get a car that's optioned a bit better too.

Thanks for the input. Perhaps I will drive the 328 before making a final decision. I am looking 300+ miles outside my area.

You should drive both in manual if you can. It really makes the 328 come alive. I much prefer driving my E90 328 xdrive manual over my dad's E92 335 xdrive auto. You should also get the sport seats. That's the only mistake i made on mine (albeit it wasn't an option at the time).

34dean · 04-25-2012, 06:38 AM

Sorry... do not want a manual. With the car being a business car, I need an Auto. Plus, I can always use the Step if I feel the need to "shift".

DDS2015 · 04-25-2012, 07:15 AM

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Sorry... do not want a manual. With the car being a business car, I need an Auto. Plus, I can always use the Step if I feel the need to "shift".

Fair enough. I hear that the auto in the 28 is garbage, so that makes your choice pretty easy then! lol.

34dean · 04-25-2012, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by DDS2015

Fair enough. I hear that the auto in the 28 is garbage, so that makes your choice pretty easy then! lol.

I have heard the same thing which is why I was on the 335.

34dean · 04-25-2012, 08:41 PM

So today, the sales rep tells me his manager is taking $800 off so now there at $32,800. I replied telling him that if I make an offer it will be lower than his manager's number.

Would an offer of $30,000 be a real low-ball? My max is $31,000.

Any input of the best way to handle this negotiating? I'm new to this.

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34dean Lieutenant 88 Rep 409 Posts Drives: 2015 335i X-drive M Sport Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (1)	Help this newbie make an offer on a new 335i xDrive please! I am looking for input from you experts out there. Here is the car I am looking to make an offer on: 2009 BMW 3 Series 335i xDrive Sedan (Certified) Alpine White/Beige CARFAX 1-Owner, Excellent Condition, LOW MILES - 24,252 PREMIUM FEATURES ON THIS BMW 3 SERIES INCLUDE: PREMIUM PKG Dakota leather seat trim, universal garage door opener, auto-dimming pwr folding exterior mirrors, auto-dimming rearview mirror w/compass, front seats w/4-way pwr lumbar, BMW Assist w/4-year subscription, Bluetooth interface, COLD WEATHER PKG heated front seats, split-folding rear seats w/ski bag, LOGIC7 SOUND SYSTEM, 6-SPEED STEPTRONIC AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION normal, sport & manual shift modes, HEATED STEERING WHEEL Dealer is asking $33,690 What is a good target price? Thank you kindly for your opinion!
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Jace_91 First Lieutenant 9 Rep 365 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South Florida - Hollywood iTrader: (0)	Bluebook is $35k, so there argument is going to be that its already under book value, trade-in value is $28k so thats probably close to what they paid maybe a little less. I'd probably go at 28 and see what they say, its getting close to the end of the month, and I I've gotten $5000 off 35,000 before.
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Kolyan2k Major General 922 Rep 5,538 Posts Drives: 2006 S2000 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boston iTrader: (1)	Since its certified, maybe 30-31 is fair ? 31 being max does it have sport pkg ?
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spenta Enlisted Member 3 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 2010 335i Xdrive Join Date: May 2008 Location: Randolph, NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 335i Xdrive [0.00]	30k is a fair offer. I bought my 2010 with the same options + Nav with 25k miles for 32k a few months back.
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DDS2015 Major 393 Rep 1,444 Posts Drives: 2018 M3CS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Winnipeg iTrader: (1) Garage List 2021 BMW X3 [0.00] 2023 BMW M4 [0.00]	I'd offer them 30 flat. If they refuse, walk away from it. There's a lot of other cars out there.
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Jace_91 First Lieutenant 9 Rep 365 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South Florida - Hollywood iTrader: (0)	Unless your desperate I would wait for the right car and deal. And yes I drove both and really love the performance of the 335.
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34dean Lieutenant 88 Rep 409 Posts Drives: 2015 335i X-drive M Sport Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (1)	Sorry... do not want a manual. With the car being a business car, I need an Auto. Plus, I can always use the Step if I feel the need to "shift".
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34dean Lieutenant 88 Rep 409 Posts Drives: 2015 335i X-drive M Sport Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (1)	So today, the sales rep tells me his manager is taking $800 off so now there at $32,800. I replied telling him that if I make an offer it will be lower than his manager's number. Would an offer of $30,000 be a real low-ball? My max is $31,000. Any input of the best way to handle this negotiating? I'm new to this.
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