I got my First real offer.

BMW Dreamer · 05-02-2008, 04:58 AM

I have looked at 2 dealers near me several times, never really talking price. Just the usual things and looking. I decided to contact another dealer in Chicago(40 miles from me) A salesman contacted me 3-4 times with different cars besides the 1 series. Actually 1 was pretty good. He had a new 328xi coupe with several options, MSRP was $43,500 and was discounted to $41,500. Then I decided to e-mail him again with exactly what I wanted. I also explained I am on 3 BMW forums and know all about the new and used car business. I also talked about needing all the numbers besides the price, such as MACO and training. Well I got an e-mail from his mananger saying "WOW, sounds like you have done your homework" We are offering $500 off MSRP. Not bad considering this is in Chicago, most new cars don't get discounted there, many people with CASH, JACK, MONEY, $$$.

Dan203 · 05-02-2008, 05:01 AM

Cool. I couldn't even get my dealer to throw in free floor mats let alone offer me any sort of discount. If you can afford the car I'd say go for it.

Dan

Andres G · 05-02-2008, 02:55 PM

How far are you from Iowa? I got a great offer from a dealer in southern iowa on the 135. Suggest you check... do more homework, it pays!

shawshank772 · 05-02-2008, 05:39 PM

500 dollars is decent off the 1 series. Also I think its easier to wheel and deal here in Chicago. I mean there HAS to be AT LEAST 7 dealerships in a 40 mile radious. I know some places only have 1 with in 100 miles. Dont forget about Eduard Moes over there at Knaus. Give him a ring (I have his number pm me) and see what he can do for you.

Dan203 · 05-02-2008, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by shawshank772

I know some places only have 1 with in 100 miles.

That's how it is here. The closest one is about 40 miles away, the second closest is about 120.

Dan

PandaM3 · 05-02-2008, 08:05 PM

All the dealers around me have all offered $500 off MSRP.

In fact one dealership through Costco auto program said the Costco member price was $500 off of MSRP.

I think better deals can be had.

BMW Dreamer · 05-02-2008, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by shawshank772

500 dollars is decent off the 1 series. Also I think its easier to wheel and deal here in Chicago. I mean there HAS to be AT LEAST 7 dealerships in a 40 mile radious. I know some places only have 1 with in 100 miles. Dont forget about Eduard Moes over there at Knaus. Give him a ring (I have his number pm me) and see what he can do for you.

I still have his #. I will save him when I am really ready to order one. Since I live very close to Knauz I will order from them. The Dealer I e-mailed was further away. I was just trying to see what dealers I won't consider would offer me. I am not driving an hour to a dealer to purchase. I want to deal with Knauz, 15 minutes from me.

Thanks shawshank772

kbimmer135i · 05-03-2008, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan203

That's how it is here. The closest one is about 40 miles away, the second closest is about 120.

Dan

i guess when the dealerships are so far away from each other, they know they can stand firm on the price and still get away with it. when you have more dealerships closer to each other, you can play their game and walk off the lot threatening to go to the next dealership.

BMW Dreamer · 05-03-2008, 05:15 AM

I guess I will go to all the other Chicagoland dealers except Knauz first, and get their best offer on paper. Then I will go to Knauz and HOPE they will match or come very close to the best offer. I just want to deal and have any service done at the dealer in which I purchase the car at. That way I won't get attitude, which will happen, I am sure. I am 9 miles from Knauz in Lake Bluff IL. The next 2 closest dealers are Anderson in Crystal Lake about 30 miles away, and Fields BMW in Northfield about the same. All the others dealers are 40-50+ miles away. So these are the first 2 dealers I will get an offer at.

aitsu · 05-03-2008, 09:43 PM

Call Andy Perez at Bill Jacobs BMW in Chicago.
He's offering me 3% under MSRP on the 135 the way I want it.

05-02-2008, 04:58 AM	#1
BMW Dreamer Colonel 72 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: Modded 06 TL Manual Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern IL. iTrader: (0)	I got my First real offer. I have looked at 2 dealers near me several times, never really talking price. Just the usual things and looking. I decided to contact another dealer in Chicago(40 miles from me) A salesman contacted me 3-4 times with different cars besides the 1 series. Actually 1 was pretty good. He had a new 328xi coupe with several options, MSRP was $43,500 and was discounted to $41,500. Then I decided to e-mail him again with exactly what I wanted. I also explained I am on 3 BMW forums and know all about the new and used car business. I also talked about needing all the numbers besides the price, such as MACO and training. Well I got an e-mail from his mananger saying "WOW, sounds like you have done your homework" We are offering $500 off MSRP. Not bad considering this is in Chicago, most new cars don't get discounted there, many people with CASH, JACK, MONEY, $$$.
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Dan203 Lieutenant Colonel 136 Rep 1,592 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carson City, NV iTrader: (1)	Cool. I couldn't even get my dealer to throw in free floor mats let alone offer me any sort of discount. If you can afford the car I'd say go for it. Dan
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Andres G 4s Club - Are you member? 4 Rep 73 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	How far are you from Iowa? I got a great offer from a dealer in southern iowa on the 135. Suggest you check... do more homework, it pays!
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shawshank772 Major 120 Rep 1,159 Posts Drives: 08 135i and 16 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (1)	500 dollars is decent off the 1 series. Also I think its easier to wheel and deal here in Chicago. I mean there HAS to be AT LEAST 7 dealerships in a 40 mile radious. I know some places only have 1 with in 100 miles. Dont forget about Eduard Moes over there at Knaus. Give him a ring (I have his number pm me) and see what he can do for you.
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PandaM3 Captain 470 Rep 988 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (6)	All the dealers around me have all offered $500 off MSRP. In fact one dealership through Costco auto program said the Costco member price was $500 off of MSRP. I think better deals can be had.
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05-03-2008, 05:15 AM	#9
BMW Dreamer Colonel 72 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: Modded 06 TL Manual Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern IL. iTrader: (0)	I guess I will go to all the other Chicagoland dealers except Knauz first, and get their best offer on paper. Then I will go to Knauz and HOPE they will match or come very close to the best offer. I just want to deal and have any service done at the dealer in which I purchase the car at. That way I won't get attitude, which will happen, I am sure. I am 9 miles from Knauz in Lake Bluff IL. The next 2 closest dealers are Anderson in Crystal Lake about 30 miles away, and Fields BMW in Northfield about the same. All the others dealers are 40-50+ miles away. So these are the first 2 dealers I will get an offer at.
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aitsu Mmmmm.. torque.... 45 Rep 367 Posts Drives: Imola Red F80 M3 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dallas Area, TX iTrader: (0)	Call Andy Perez at Bill Jacobs BMW in Chicago. He's offering me 3% under MSRP on the 135 the way I want it.
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