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[Coronita]

[quote=FormerSanDiegan][quote=flu]
Any ideas why?

I’m thinking
1) Too much competition in L.A.
2) L.A. economy is in much worse shape than S.D.[/quote]

I think it’s because everyone in LA already has a BMW.[/quote]

The dealership I was visiting for a pickup was completely empty on a supposedly busy weekend. I guess it was a complete opposite of when I visited BMW of SD. So I don’t get it. Maybe L.A. economic situation really is bad.
(Funny thing was the the dealership I was visiting was doing $25k off of a new M6……I guess with the redesign around the corner, they want get rid of these outgoing 6 series bodystyles.)

[bob2007]

I went out looking at 5 series last weekend, through the costco program they were about $500 to $650 over invoice, Audi was $650 over invoice. I though everyone had to be at the $500 mark, but there appears to be some maneuvering going on. Not to mention that “invoice” and “dealer cost” are vastly different.

I drove a 2008 535i as well. I might be the only one that feels this way, but in my opinion the 2008 drove better than the 2011 535i or 550i. The 2011’s felt more disconnected from the road and had a soggy/floating feeling in the front end. I know, its the opposite of all the reviews….

But, the newer electronics were much better.

[bob2007]

I went out looking at 5 series last weekend, through the costco program they were about $500 to $650 over invoice, Audi was $650 over invoice. I though everyone had to be at the $500 mark, but there appears to be some maneuvering going on. Not to mention that “invoice” and “dealer cost” are vastly different.

I drove a 2008 535i as well. I might be the only one that feels this way, but in my opinion the 2008 drove better than the 2011 535i or 550i. The 2011’s felt more disconnected from the road and had a soggy/floating feeling in the front end. I know, its the opposite of all the reviews….

But, the newer electronics were much better.

[bob2007]

I went out looking at 5 series last weekend, through the costco program they were about $500 to $650 over invoice, Audi was $650 over invoice. I though everyone had to be at the $500 mark, but there appears to be some maneuvering going on. Not to mention that “invoice” and “dealer cost” are vastly different.

I drove a 2008 535i as well. I might be the only one that feels this way, but in my opinion the 2008 drove better than the 2011 535i or 550i. The 2011’s felt more disconnected from the road and had a soggy/floating feeling in the front end. I know, its the opposite of all the reviews….

But, the newer electronics were much better.

[bob2007]

I went out looking at 5 series last weekend, through the costco program they were about $500 to $650 over invoice, Audi was $650 over invoice. I though everyone had to be at the $500 mark, but there appears to be some maneuvering going on. Not to mention that “invoice” and “dealer cost” are vastly different.

I drove a 2008 535i as well. I might be the only one that feels this way, but in my opinion the 2008 drove better than the 2011 535i or 550i. The 2011’s felt more disconnected from the road and had a soggy/floating feeling in the front end. I know, its the opposite of all the reviews….

But, the newer electronics were much better.

[bob2007]

I went out looking at 5 series last weekend, through the costco program they were about $500 to $650 over invoice, Audi was $650 over invoice. I though everyone had to be at the $500 mark, but there appears to be some maneuvering going on. Not to mention that “invoice” and “dealer cost” are vastly different.

I drove a 2008 535i as well. I might be the only one that feels this way, but in my opinion the 2008 drove better than the 2011 535i or 550i. The 2011’s felt more disconnected from the road and had a soggy/floating feeling in the front end. I know, its the opposite of all the reviews….

But, the newer electronics were much better.

[Anonymous]

What is the differnece between invoice and dealer cost? (I’m looking for a definition.) Obviously dealer cost must be less because it is not uncommon for dealers to sell at invoice.

I always assumed that anything they made above invoice was fudge factor for the comissioned salespeople. That is why it is important to set up an appt with Internet sales so you don’t have to deal with a commissioned sales goon. If you are smart enough to know you can get the car at or near invoice, then it is just a big waste of time dealing with the commisioned sales goon cause at invoice he can’t make any commission.

Of course it is obvious that dealers make a lot of money scamming all of the unnecessary after market crap (i.e. lojack, extended warrantee, ..) so maybe they are willing to sell a car with little or no profit if they assume they can sell you other crap.

[Anonymous]

What is the differnece between invoice and dealer cost? (I’m looking for a definition.) Obviously dealer cost must be less because it is not uncommon for dealers to sell at invoice.

I always assumed that anything they made above invoice was fudge factor for the comissioned salespeople. That is why it is important to set up an appt with Internet sales so you don’t have to deal with a commissioned sales goon. If you are smart enough to know you can get the car at or near invoice, then it is just a big waste of time dealing with the commisioned sales goon cause at invoice he can’t make any commission.

Of course it is obvious that dealers make a lot of money scamming all of the unnecessary after market crap (i.e. lojack, extended warrantee, ..) so maybe they are willing to sell a car with little or no profit if they assume they can sell you other crap.

[Anonymous]

What is the differnece between invoice and dealer cost? (I’m looking for a definition.) Obviously dealer cost must be less because it is not uncommon for dealers to sell at invoice.

I always assumed that anything they made above invoice was fudge factor for the comissioned salespeople. That is why it is important to set up an appt with Internet sales so you don’t have to deal with a commissioned sales goon. If you are smart enough to know you can get the car at or near invoice, then it is just a big waste of time dealing with the commisioned sales goon cause at invoice he can’t make any commission.

Of course it is obvious that dealers make a lot of money scamming all of the unnecessary after market crap (i.e. lojack, extended warrantee, ..) so maybe they are willing to sell a car with little or no profit if they assume they can sell you other crap.

[Anonymous]

What is the differnece between invoice and dealer cost? (I’m looking for a definition.) Obviously dealer cost must be less because it is not uncommon for dealers to sell at invoice.

I always assumed that anything they made above invoice was fudge factor for the comissioned salespeople. That is why it is important to set up an appt with Internet sales so you don’t have to deal with a commissioned sales goon. If you are smart enough to know you can get the car at or near invoice, then it is just a big waste of time dealing with the commisioned sales goon cause at invoice he can’t make any commission.

Of course it is obvious that dealers make a lot of money scamming all of the unnecessary after market crap (i.e. lojack, extended warrantee, ..) so maybe they are willing to sell a car with little or no profit if they assume they can sell you other crap.

[Anonymous]

What is the differnece between invoice and dealer cost? (I’m looking for a definition.) Obviously dealer cost must be less because it is not uncommon for dealers to sell at invoice.

I always assumed that anything they made above invoice was fudge factor for the comissioned salespeople. That is why it is important to set up an appt with Internet sales so you don’t have to deal with a commissioned sales goon. If you are smart enough to know you can get the car at or near invoice, then it is just a big waste of time dealing with the commisioned sales goon cause at invoice he can’t make any commission.

Of course it is obvious that dealers make a lot of money scamming all of the unnecessary after market crap (i.e. lojack, extended warrantee, ..) so maybe they are willing to sell a car with little or no profit if they assume they can sell you other crap.

[Anonymous]

Oh and the biggest scam of all is that protective paint sealant they charge north of $500 for. You could do it your self or have it done by a professional detailer for 1/4 the cost.

[Anonymous]

Oh and the biggest scam of all is that protective paint sealant they charge north of $500 for. You could do it your self or have it done by a professional detailer for 1/4 the cost.

[Anonymous]

Oh and the biggest scam of all is that protective paint sealant they charge north of $500 for. You could do it your self or have it done by a professional detailer for 1/4 the cost.

[Anonymous]

Oh and the biggest scam of all is that protective paint sealant they charge north of $500 for. You could do it your self or have it done by a professional detailer for 1/4 the cost.

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