FWIW: back in February, I was able to get an F10 5 series 100 below invoice in L.A. ….And the F10 was already the new body style…So, you *should* be able to get an E90 way below invoice, because what I don’t think we know is how much incentive the dealer is getting from the factory in terms of meeting their quotas, etc. That stuff doesn’t show up in edmunds, and varies depending on how well (or not) dealer moves cars off the lot…I can tell you, you can cross off the list any san diego dealer and the temecula dealership..There is no way you will get a better price down here versus in L.A. I dealt with all the dealers in S.D. and L.A., and the best dealers could do down in S.D./Temecula was to give me an offer $1200 above what I paid. If you need a referral, I can give you where I went, and who I worked with..He deals directly over email, so you don’t even need to go there.
Also, one big drawback i think with the F30 3 series will be..I believe it will also have electronic steering. It’s alright for a daily driver…But I’m not so sure if it’s going to be so wonderful if you plan on tracking the car…I wouldn’t be surprised if the first thing people try to do is figure out the “how to retrofit a steering rack from an e90 into an F30” mod…[/quote]
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Sure, let me know where you purchased from in LA. I’m not surprised LA prices will be cheaper than here considering more dealers and LA being more competitive. Same for gas too usually I think.
Does your F10 5 series also have the electronic steering? I read a little about it, but we won’t be tracking the car or anything at all. I don’t think I’ll be doing any tracking for another 10-15 years at this point with low funds and small kids to deal with.
We’re considering leasing (for the business) the new 3 since we actually would like to get the new M3, but that won’t be out till 2013 for MY2014 so when the lease is up, maybe we will switch to that instead. I don’t think they have discounts for the M3 though with European Delivery.
Thanks for all your info and time![/quote]
Sure PM me if you want to me to give me the sales guy. Nice dude. Does everything over email.
Unfortunately, the F10 does have electronic steering. When I am in sports+ mode, the electronic steering tightens up, to simulate a stiffer wheel, as well as provide slightly more exaggerated road feel (simulated steering feedback). I don’t think it actually compromises the steering itself…For normal people, it probably can’t tell. But for me it took some use too. I don’t track the it, so don’t know who it would do on a track. The 550 unfortunately also got heavier, but the handling is pretty good still with the sports package. I think the most annoying thing is the electronic parking brake.
Even with the european discount on eligible cars, there are some conditions. You can’t bring it back until you drive X number of miles..Me, I sort of like instant gratification :).
