About to buy an 09 m3... need advice

[LFrost]

I've been watching the market for a while on the 09's and it seems like the right time to pull the trigger. The problem is, I live in Seattle, and for some reason the area doesn't seem to be hit as hard on high end cars.

Can anyone give me an idea on how much I should expect to pay for a loaded 09 m3 Coupe (new)? The MSRP for the ones I'm looking at is around 68 or 70k.

It would also be nice to know what area you live in, as I'm definitely willing to pick-up and road trip the car.

[SKIPPY PB]

I've been watching the market for a while on the 09's and it seems like the right time to pull the trigger. The problem is, I live in Seattle, and for some reason the area doesn't seem to be hit as hard on high end cars.

Can anyone give me an idea on how much I should expect to pay for a loaded 09 m3 Coupe (new)? The MSRP for the ones I'm looking at is around 68 or 70k.

It would also be nice to know what area you live in, as I'm definitely willing to pick-up and road trip the car.

I envy you.

Im gunna be looking for an x5 in a couple days ill look into the M3 and let you know. I know the guy whos bought 30 bimmers from this one dealership so ill probably get a more friendly price. As offered on some other cars i was looking at. Idk if thatll help you out though.

My area is also known for having the miller motors that sells the most ferraris in the country, so it might not have been hurt by the economy as much

[lbcluis325i]

i've seen one on sale BMW of long beach, 5k miles or so for 48k

[LFrost]

Thanks guys.

[TitanSilber ZHP]

Just call around to some out of state dealers and see what they say. If you can find a better deal (shouldnt be that hard), go for it.

[bmwkid09]

haha i found my car in seattle for a more reasonable price than any place in cali...you might not want to try the big city dealers. try the smaller ones like bakersfield or weber (fresno)

[xtremecruiser]

If you are thinking of a convertible, then get it wet and test the top for leaks first.

[Andrew@FCP]

I know you could find that car cheaper. Try driving out to IOWA or something. I can't imagine they sell many M3s out there.

[DILLA]

I have seen a few as low as $60k around minnesota/midwest area.

edit: here's one i found!
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=n&ncal_id=3382178&car_id=260467847&dealer_id=84110&car_year=2009&rdm=1251484146829&num_records=25&model=M3&systime=&make2=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=2009&engine=&keywordsrep=&keywordsfyc=&certified=&fuel=&body_code=0&awsp=false&search_type=new&distance=300&marketZipError=false&ct=n&search_lang=en&showZipError=y&make=BMW&color=&keywords_display=&page_location=findacar::ispsearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&seller_type=b&max_mileage=&standard=false&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=55033&advanced=&end_year=2010&transmission=&doors=&car_year=2009&max_price=&cardist=300

[ratbike1]

Just call around to some out of state dealers and see what they say. If you can find a better deal (shouldnt be that hard), go for it.

Best move- get the dealers to play off each other.:read: