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Forum: E90/E92/E93 M3 (2008+) 04-25-2013, 05:58 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 5,523
Posted By bzcat
Could be a million reasons but here is a couple I...

Could be a million reasons but here is a couple I came up with:
- Someone's first day at the job and messed up and didn't check the build sheet
- Someone at VDC had a bad burrito for lunch and got...
Forum: Ask-A-Dealer 04-25-2013, 05:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 395
Posted By bzcat
So looks like they are selling the car at...

So looks like they are selling the car at $55,666. I think they can go lower. The $1500 rebate cannot be used to reduce selling price so

I don't know how sales tax are handled in Illinois but my...
Forum: Ask-A-Dealer 04-17-2013, 04:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,797
Posted By bzcat
You can still buy the X1 35i which is E91 with a...

You can still buy the X1 35i which is E91 with a slight suspension lift.

Or wait until the F37(?) X1 to come out in a few years.
Forum: Ask-A-Dealer 04-17-2013, 04:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 307
Posted By bzcat
Dealer fee is just profit margin so it has...

Dealer fee is just profit margin so it has nothing to do with how you finance the car (e.g. lease, BMWFS loan, credit union, cash)

What you do with your loan is between you and BMWFS. Your dealer...
Forum: Ask-A-Dealer 04-17-2013, 04:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 407
Posted By bzcat
No, BMWFS does not mark up the base MF if you...

No, BMWFS does not mark up the base MF if you want to do MSD. That's just the dealer jerking you around.
Forum: General BMW 04-11-2013, 05:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 431
Posted By bzcat
The local brand is to comply with Chinese law....

The local brand is to comply with Chinese law. The Chinese Govt requires foreign companies to establish a local brand OR build an EV with their joint venture partners as a condition for winning...
Forum: Ask-A-Dealer 04-03-2013, 03:22 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,631
Posted By bzcat
So did you submit a loan application on BMWFS...

So did you submit a loan application on BMWFS website? Or did you fill out the loan application on paper?

You should be able to answer that question without calling your dealer.
Forum: Ask-A-Dealer 04-03-2013, 03:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 833
Posted By bzcat
This is the reason why BMW rebadged the 320d as...

This is the reason why BMW rebadged the 320d as 328d for the US market... to make people feel better for paying $7000 premium over comparable gas model :rofl:

You can't compare 328d to 328i head...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 04-03-2013, 03:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,163
Posted By bzcat
I have you beat... my 2012 had only 7500 miles...

I have you beat... my 2012 had only 7500 miles when the battery started to fail ("low battery charge" warning message on start up). It was replaced around 8000 miles after one of the cells in the...
Forum: Ask-A-Dealer 03-26-2013, 05:34 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,443
Posted By bzcat
If she didn't take possession, she technically...

If she didn't take possession, she technically committed title fraud. But I doubt MD or VA is interested in prosecuting her - there is much bigger fish to fry. I wouldn't worry too much at this point...
Forum: Ask-A-Dealer 03-26-2013, 05:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,339
Posted By bzcat
Dealer probably get back end incentive from BMW...

Dealer probably get back end incentive from BMW for moving a certain amount of AH, or they are just trying to hit a certain overall volume to get their quarterly bonus from BMW. Or most likely, they...
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 03-22-2013, 12:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 930
Posted By bzcat
People are comparing the F31 to X1 because X1 is...

People are comparing the F31 to X1 because X1 is basically the E91 with a little raised suspension. X3 is significantly bigger than either F31 or X1, but that also make it seem like a good value...
Forum: Ask-A-Dealer 03-20-2013, 11:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 521
Posted By bzcat
But that results in sales tax and increasing the...

But that results in sales tax and increasing the drive off amount.

There is about $1748 worth of drive off (acquisition, first month, registration, doc fee) so the OP could use the $1750 towards...
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 03-19-2013, 04:25 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 6,654
Posted By bzcat
I agree... but that being said, if BMW intended...

I agree... but that being said, if BMW intended the price this car close to 320i, they wouldn't have rebadged it to 328d.

The rebadging of the car from 320d to 328d for US market suggests that BMW...
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 03-14-2013, 05:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,128
Posted By bzcat
Audi's MLB platform (A4/5/6/7/8 and Q5) is drive...

Audi's MLB platform (A4/5/6/7/8 and Q5) is drive wheel neutral... meaning it can be FWD, RWD, or AWD. Obviously, there are no RWD version at the moment but that doesn't mean they couldn't do it....
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 03-14-2013, 04:59 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 6,654
Posted By bzcat
BMW hasn't announced prices yet but I'm sure it...

BMW hasn't announced prices yet but I'm sure it will cost more than the 328i, which I'm guessing is the main reason why BMW felt necessary to badge the car 328d instead of the more appropriate 320d....
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 03-13-2013, 04:10 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,035
Posted By bzcat
Added some more details to further clarify for...

Added some more details to further clarify for people searching the archive later.


On F30 the suspension options are (roughly in order of stiffness):

1. xDrive (on all AWD cars regardless on...
Forum: Ask-A-Dealer 03-11-2013, 06:19 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,443
Posted By bzcat
The demand for used BMW X5/6 export to China...

The demand for used BMW X5/6 export to China increased significantly in the last year or so since China slapped punitive tariff on vehicles made in the US in retaliation for US charging punitive...
Forum: Ask-A-Dealer 03-08-2013, 12:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,107
Posted By bzcat
Yes, BMWFS will let you apply it either cap...

Yes, BMWFS will let you apply it either cap reduction or drive off. However, generally, only cap reduction is subject to sales tax.

Drive off, by definition, is mostly taxes payable to the...
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 03-08-2013, 11:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 495
Posted By bzcat
If you have never seen mineral white in person...

If you have never seen mineral white in person before, it is hard to describe it. I would say that it is a really a very light gray metallic with a hint silver.

It is one of those color that you...
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 03-05-2013, 02:35 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,919
Posted By bzcat
Porsche Cayenne V6 is available with manual and...

Porsche Cayenne V6 is available with manual and comes in just under $50k if you don't go crazy with options.
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 03-05-2013, 02:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 879
Posted By bzcat
Interesting observation from the FWD CVT A4. I...

Interesting observation from the FWD CVT A4. I guess the CVT is always in the optimal ratio so you get the most out of the engine.

In my Audi (B7 S4 manual and Q5 3.0T 8 speed auto), the...
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 03-04-2013, 04:13 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 3,923
Posted By bzcat
Ok, so I searched and read up on it a little bit...

Ok, so I searched and read up on it a little bit more. It's from the M performance catalog so it is OEM aftermarket parts. Thanks for the clarification :thumbup:
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 03-04-2013, 04:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,235
Posted By bzcat
It is "cheap" only in comparison with F31. But...

It is "cheap" only in comparison with F31. But remember F30 has much higher standard equipment content level compare to the E91 and X1.

Compare to E91, the X1 28i prices are about the same (in the...
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 03-04-2013, 03:46 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 3,923
Posted By bzcat
I thought Sport and Msport have the same...

I thought Sport and Msport have the same suspension?
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