Comments on: 2009 335i xDrive by the numbers http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/10/09/2009-335i-xdrive-by-the-numbers/ News And Rumors Covering The Auto Industry Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:00:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: JRZ http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/10/09/2009-335i-xdrive-by-the-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-94054 JRZ Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:54:44 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=4245#comment-94054 @<a href="#comment-73490" rel="nofollow">Erik</a>: Not quite. You still have to make payments on that loan. After year 1, you're going to only have $40k left sitting in the bank earning interest; after year 2, less than $30K sitting in the bank earning interest. Oh and btw, good luck getting 5% on a cd these days. Definitely not a 5 figure "profit". More like a 4 figure profit. Don't forget to discount those cash flows man! @Erik: Not quite. You still have to make payments on that loan. After year 1, you’re going to only have $40k left sitting in the bank earning interest; after year 2, less than $30K sitting in the bank earning interest. Oh and btw, good luck getting 5% on a cd these days. Definitely not a 5 figure “profit”. More like a 4 figure profit. Don’t forget to discount those cash flows man!

]]> By: JP http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/10/09/2009-335i-xdrive-by-the-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-78041 JP Sun, 21 Dec 2008 16:42:27 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=4245#comment-78041 Run Flat Tires for 2009? Prepare for a major disappointment not to mention the cost of early replacement. Run Flat Tires for 2009? Prepare for a major disappointment not to mention the cost of early replacement.

]]> By: Erik http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/10/09/2009-335i-xdrive-by-the-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-73490 Erik Sun, 30 Nov 2008 20:05:03 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=4245#comment-73490 The 0.9% financing is the deal maker. If you are a cash buyer normally, make your deal and then opt for the 60 month financing for the whole cost. Put the $50 large into a 5% CD for 5 years. You will have a five figure "profit" of interest earned over interest paid at the end of the term. The 0.9% financing is the deal maker. If you are a cash buyer normally, make your deal and then opt for the 60 month financing for the whole cost. Put the $50 large into a 5% CD for 5 years. You will have a five figure “profit” of interest earned over interest paid at the end of the term.

]]> By: RB http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/10/09/2009-335i-xdrive-by-the-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-70225 RB Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:54:55 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=4245#comment-70225 Just ordered a 2009 335i with xdrive (trading in my 2001 325xi). Both cars had/will have premium, sport, upgraded stereo, etc. Trade-in on my car was more than Kelly Blue book...cuz' I'm anal about keeping my car clean and in shape : ) I got a few more buzzers and whistles in the new car and for the first time in my life I'm buying a car over $50k. I loved reading your post Mike. It made me feel better about this price... But, with the great trade-in and YES, .09 % financing on a new 2009...it's a bargain. I was even able to negotiate some extras like free floor mats, wheel locks, and another $1000 off the price. I'm getting a whole lot more car for less... Even BMW is not immune to the slump in car sales during this economic climate. Great deals can be had! Just ordered a 2009 335i with xdrive (trading in my 2001 325xi). Both cars had/will have premium, sport, upgraded stereo, etc.

Trade-in on my car was more than Kelly Blue book…cuz’ I’m anal about keeping my car clean and in shape : )

I got a few more buzzers and whistles in the new car and for the first time in my life I’m buying a car over $50k. I loved reading your post Mike. It made me feel better about this price…

But, with the great trade-in and YES, .09 % financing on a new 2009…it’s a bargain. I was even able to negotiate some extras like free floor mats, wheel locks, and another $1000 off the price. I’m getting a whole lot more car for less…

Even BMW is not immune to the slump in car sales during this economic climate. Great deals can be had!

]]> By: Horatiu B. http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/10/09/2009-335i-xdrive-by-the-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-62302 Horatiu B. Mon, 13 Oct 2008 03:46:47 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=4245#comment-62302 @<a href="#comment-62037" rel="nofollow">oneill3</a>: It's US dollars? If that's the case, then it's absolutely crazy @oneill3: It’s US dollars? If that’s the case, then it’s absolutely crazy

]]> By: oneill3 http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/10/09/2009-335i-xdrive-by-the-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-62037 oneill3 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 13:56:21 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=4245#comment-62037 To buy a 335i in Australia will cost you over $120,000. Cars in America are so cheap, compared to Australia. So stop your complaining ;) To buy a 335i in Australia will cost you over $120,000. Cars in America are so cheap, compared to Australia. So stop your complaining ;)

]]> By: Gragop http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/10/09/2009-335i-xdrive-by-the-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-61882 Gragop Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:18:32 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=4245#comment-61882 *now *now

]]> By: Gragop http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/10/09/2009-335i-xdrive-by-the-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-61881 Gragop Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:18:16 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=4245#comment-61881 Well - not that Audi is offering a 2.0T engine at $40K - a twin turboed BMW 6 cylinder for $10K more seems like a deal. Well – not that Audi is offering a 2.0T engine at $40K – a twin turboed BMW 6 cylinder for $10K more seems like a deal.

]]> By: Jurgen http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/10/09/2009-335i-xdrive-by-the-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-61874 Jurgen Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:26:35 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=4245#comment-61874 @<a href="#comment-61871" rel="nofollow">okeribok</a>: They have been cheaper than its competitors. @okeribok: They have been cheaper than its competitors.

]]> By: Adam http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/10/09/2009-335i-xdrive-by-the-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-61872 Adam Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:04:53 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=4245#comment-61872 It is funny though, that when my dad bought his 540i (with every option except navigation) in 1999, he paid somewhere around 53k for it. The thought that it costs that much to get in a *3 series* now is a bit scary. But I do believe you can buy a basic 525i for that money too, if you don't mind living without a few options here and there. It is funny though, that when my dad bought his 540i (with every option except navigation) in 1999, he paid somewhere around 53k for it. The thought that it costs that much to get in a *3 series* now is a bit scary.

But I do believe you can buy a basic 525i for that money too, if you don’t mind living without a few options here and there.

]]> By: okeribok http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/10/09/2009-335i-xdrive-by-the-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-61871 okeribok Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:41:24 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=4245#comment-61871 No post on a BMW blog should *ever* contain the words "worth it" combined with a questionmark. BMWs have never been cheap and so they must remain. No post on a BMW blog should *ever* contain the words “worth it” combined with a questionmark.
BMWs have never been cheap and so they must remain.

]]> By: Randy http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/10/09/2009-335i-xdrive-by-the-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-61859 Randy Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:55:58 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=4245#comment-61859 I think Americans shouldn't complain about the car prices. I went to www.bmw.nl en configured the same car. Result is that we should pay a whopping 73,500 EURO to drive the car in Holland. What about that I think Americans shouldn’t complain about the car prices. I went to http://www.bmw.nl en configured the same car. Result is that we should pay a whopping 73,500 EURO to drive the car in Holland. What about that

]]> By: stom http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/10/09/2009-335i-xdrive-by-the-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-61805 stom Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:13:25 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=4245#comment-61805 What about the weaker dollar? I bet if you look at exchange rates, it is cheaper now. What about the weaker dollar? I bet if you look at exchange rates, it is cheaper now.

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