Amazing how things have changed. My 2018 340i M-Sport at $62k MSRP, top tier credit, and 3/36 was only $698/mo.
And when F cars were being blown out with dealer discounts, heavy rebates, and sometimes even tax credits (Texas) some people got the same car for half the price.
Iâd argue that the G20 is a much better car than the F30 but nonetheless the current programs are nothing like in the past.
How is this possible with $0?
Is ur mf barely anything?
10k in rebates?
Idgi
How can it be possible the numbers just dont add up
Checked out acuras and Audis on edmunds lease forums
Mf is worse than this bmw deal
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Back then, there were just more incentives, lower MF and slightly higher residuals on BMWs. Not to mention some M340i loaners being available. Some people were even getting them for less than that. BMWs were the most hackable car in this class for a while. This wasnât unheard of. Iâm also struggling trying to find one for $700/mo all-in right now in South FL, where the dealers act like their shit doesnât stink lol. Even with brokers, youâre closer to $800ish with tax right now, which depending on how you feel, is A LOT for a 3 series. That was ârealâ M money several years ago. Even a fast one. S4 has a higher RV but worse MF. Maaaaybe you can swing a slightly higher discount on one of those? Acura dealers think their TLX Type S vehicles are worth insane mark ups. Forget about the C43. Volvo S60 T8 Polestars seems to be the only cars that have any sort of incentives on them right now but they are also very, very expensive. And they removed the paddle shifters on 2021 cars going forward, so even their sportiest model got somewhat neuteredâŚplus, you may want to experience that M340i or S4 V6 goodness now since that engine may not be here in a couple of years. At least thatâs how Iâm thinking about it.
FYI I contacted a local dealer here in South FL for pricing on a DEMO 2021 Merc E-Class just out of curiosityâŚ6K mile demo only warranted a $2K discount LMAO. At $59K MSRP they were at $900/mo with taxâŚinsane. An Audi dealer here wanted damn near $1.2K/month on a prestige trim S4âŚwhen I mentioned I was interested in the P+ with less options and only drove the Prestige because it was all they had, they said the P+ would only be $200 or so less a month.
Itâs just very, very tough all around right now. Not even worth it to counter offer with these dealerships.
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Not on a 3 series.
What exactly does not add up? The deal referenced was on a 2018 3 series. As stated by someone else, there were deals to be had on BMWs 3 years ago.
If thatâs your max, you need to keep doing research on cars you can actually afford. No one is going to do the leg work for you.
Never limit lease budgets based on msrp amounts.
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i recently got a promotion at work and doubled my yearly income
my CR score on transunion is 670 but whatever the dealer uses itâs 630
score is only due to high balances on cards/credit to debt ratio/mortgage
i can afford the high monthly but looking for $0 down since I wanted to use to cash to pay off cards instead of putting it down on a lease
affording the monthly isnât a problem i could probably afford 2k a month on a lease
i just spend as little as possible and nickel and dime these dealerships
and i donât want to wait to pay off balances on my cards to improve my credit score, my car now might die this winter
Then get a $300/month car and pay an extra $1,700 per month paying down your debt.
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Have you informed the dealer of this so they can try to get a tier bump?
That prob doesnât even get them a Corolla in this market.
Thatâs the reality of paying down debt.
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Like you, I see the wisdom in paying off high interest revolving credit over fancy wheels.
Maybe one of @Jrouleau426 Tacoma SR deals is in order?
Seriously though, weâre not here to tell the man how to spend his money past not getting ripped off at the dealer.
Good recc on the Taco
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No whats the story on tier bump?
Also, i need a luxury badge now in my line of work to impress. Otherwise Iâd get a camry to be honest
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Whatâs your line of work?
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How did you come up with number? $2k/month equates to $24k/year. Over 3 years, thatâs $72k.
Then go for a Range Rover, if you are just badge shopping.
Well i can afford 2k a month but Iâd rather spend it on craft beer, hookers and my wife
A bmw is what i want
3 series with msport is good between style, label whoring, comfort, price and gas mileage
But i wanna get it as cheap as possible
My line of work is health care imaging center consulting
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Yeah no one cares what you drive.
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I work with radiologists that own outpatient centers
Go to events
Trust me it helps with the vibe of looking like a hot shot
U wouldnt think image plays a role but it does
I donât disagree. Not to be rude though, while itâs definitely a nice car and does have the badge, not sure an entry level BMW is turning that many heads.
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