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Q: I'm about to lease a 2008 X5 3.0 BMW. Tell me if this is a good deal:?
I'm putting $4,000 down and will be paying $650/month. the msrp of the car is $51,000. It's the 3.0 with the premium package only. Not to many bells and whistles. I just want to know if I can talk them down any lower. They say that's as low as they'll go but I know car salesmen love saying that. Any advice?

A: BMW? Friend of mine. It looks like you have a decent deal (for a BMW.) Best of luck.

Q: BMW X5 vs Mercedes-Benz Ml 350 (2008)?
Tell me about the performance, style, interior, exterior, speed and your opinion about which car you would prefer and why.

A: It all depends. If you want versatility and performance, with the emphasis being performance the best choice hands down is BMW, if you want a truck like vehicle, not nearly as smooth on the road, but a better interior and noisier, the exterior may be a bit more modern, but no where close on the handling. This is the ladies car - ML350. I am on my second X5 love the vehicle. I tested the Mercedes first, I worked at their dealership. Mercedes is still a good car. But I would not buy any other vehicle with the exception of the Cayenne - and only their turbo / turbo S - for a slightly different reason though. So to answer your question BMW X5 unequivocally!

Q: Choice BMW X5 or X6 ?
Hi everyone ! can you think me should buy BMW x5 or X6 , i had read review where http://auto.hicar.us/2008/11/2008-bmw-x6-review.html please give my a best choice. Thank so much

A: It's a tough choice. Both cars are really great, but I just replaced my older X5 with a Porsche Cayenne S instead of the X6 (which was my initial choice) because it just didn't fit my needs, but it's still a great car. If money is of no object and you can get either car, I would choose the X6 because it's sportier and handles and performs like a sports car, and it's just a joy to drive, and looks pretty cool. I would choose the X5 if you want a little bit more room, better off road capabilities and better in snow, so it really depends on your needs. In my opinion there's no "better than" here, because they're both equally great cars, it just depends on what you want and need in the car. But if all those factors really don't mean much and you can compromise, I would say get the X6

Q: brand new BMW how low can I go?
if I buy a brand new 2008 BMW X5 CASH!! at the dealership, how low can I go? I can negotiate the price right?

A: You can go as low as you like. It's all a matter of what they will accept. The problem is that the 2008 models are just out and in high demand. You are more likely to get a great deal on an '07 since they want rid of last years model. I suspect if you buy one they have in stock and pay cash, you will get it for a few thousand over invoice. Once you have found a car you like. Write down all the specs on the car. Then get on KBB.com or Edmunds.com and see what the proper invoice price is. Then you will have a starting point for your negotiation. Start at invoice and work your way up from there, telling them to remove any 'Dealer Prep' or other arrogant dealer mark ups.

Q: Engine oil instead of power steering fluid for BMW.?
I have this "friend" who has a 2008 BMW X5..... what would happen if this "friend" maybe accidently put a little engine oil where the power steering fluid goes? Oh, and the "friend" realizes that they are a complete idiot for doing this. The oil added was 5W-30 high performance full synthetic, if that makes a difference.

A: Engine oil is an oil, power steering fluid is hydraulic. Probably have to drain it and refill it.

Q: BMW X5 COMPUTER AND SENSOR PROBLEMS?
HI I JUST BOUGHT A 2008 X5 AND MY CAR's computer KEEPS ON SHOWING ERROR MESSAGES SUCH FLAT TIRE INDICATORS NOT WORKING, back up sensors not working, tire pressure sensor not working, or safety system not working and almost all indicator (airbag, seatbelt) on my dashboard are on; i would appreciate any advice. P.S: The car is working fine

A: Take it straight back to where you bought it, sounds like it's got serious issues

Q: Are all BMW's plagued with electronic problems? Does BMW have as many electrical problems as Mercedes?
I purchased a 2008 BMW X5 4.8i less than a month ago and am experiencing malfunctions galore with only 1200 miles on the odometer. For example the memory seats decided to push me into the steering wheel while I was driving. Also the navigation froze several times and somehow disabled the climate control. The airbag and seatbelt lights come on while someone is in the seat which indicates the airbags will not deploy in an accident. The central computer has already been replaced by the dealer as well as the transmission due to electrical problems. A colleague of mine leased a 335i a couple months ago and has similar problems and while in the dealership I overheard a conversation from very unsatisfied customers about electrical problems with their 7 series. How long do I have to return my vehicle for a full refund if these problems are not resolved or others develop? I know Mercedes and Audi's are notorious for electrical problems but BMW as well?

A: Unfortunately, yes to both questions. As BMW's become ever more complicated, the electrical problems have been increasing exponentially and the internet is full of horror tales about BMW's, Audi's and Mercedes Benz's. I personally know about a similar situation of a 2007 X3 with a mountain of electrical problems and the exact same problem with the passenger airbag light, which is directly related to a switch in the seat. BMW's are not the simple driving machines they once were. They drive great and that's what gets people to buy them but beyond that they are a nightmare to own. My advice, stay clear of ALL German products containing electrical components, ranging from phones to computers to cars.

Q: Advantages of Rolling from a BMW lease into a BMW lease???
My lease ends in 3 months...what is the advantage of leasing another BMW? I was told by getting into a 2008 X5...BMW Financial will knock 100 basis points off the money factor...what the heck are basis points and what $$ savings would that equate to on a $50K car? I live in Northern California..just in case that makes a difference.

A: If you lease another BMW through BMW FS: BMW FS will refund the $350 lease disposition fee. BMW FS will also waive the security deposit on your next BMW. In addition to these two discounts there are Owner Loyalty Programs (OLP) that come and go. In general the OLP discounts are not advertised. They vary by model and are subject to change every month. You have to ask, or do an internet search. The Money Factor(MF) is the interest on a lease expressed as a fraction. To convert MF to approximate APR multiply by 2400. For example if the money factor is .002150, the APR is .002150*2400 or 5.16% Basis Points are the MF numbers times 100,000. For example a MF discount of 65 basis points would be a MF discount of .00065. 100 basis points is a huge discount. You haven't posted nearly enough information for me to tell you how much money per month that is going to save you. It should be at least $50 a month off. However, it is important not to shop by payments, but rather the entire deal. If you shop only by payments you are going to be taken advantage of. Leases in general and BMW FS leases in particular are complex. You should understand them fully and know how to calculate your payments before signing. I've posted a good link in the source list. Check it out.

Q: Advantage of rolling from a BMW lease to a BMW lease?????
My lease ends in 3 months...what is the advantage of leasing another BMW? I was told by getting into a 2008 X5...BMW Financial will knock 100 basis points off the money factor...what the heck are basis points and what $$ savings would that equate to on a $50K car? I live in Northern California..just in case that makes a difference. 7 minutes ago - 3 days left to answer.

A: When you lease a car, you are making payments on the amount that a car depreciates during the time of the lease. The points are the fees that the dealer writes into the lease to cover acquisition fees, loan fees, etc. These are not always clear in the terms of the lease. What it would save you is the total capitalized cost of the car that you are leasing so if a $50,000 car can be negotiated down to a total cost of $47,500 (much like negotiating the total cost of buying a new car) then your monthly lease payment will be on the amount that the car depreciates over the next 2 years or whatever length of lease you choose. So if the BMW is worth $45000 in 2 years, your monthly payments would be (in theory) $2500 divided by 24 months= $104 per month. (all of these numbers are made up!) By telling you that they will knock 10 points off they are automatically telling you that they are willing to negotiate a good price for you because you are staying with them- they are implying that at another brand they will be less likely to give you as good of a discount because you will be a new customer. It is a good theory and probably is true to a certain extent. Taking out a lease is a bit of a gamble because you have to decide which make and model will depreciate the least. German cars typically hold their value well as do Japanese cars so sticking with BMW is probably your best bet. Good luck!

Q: Adding a Trailer-hitch and new car warranty.?
Hello experts. I have a new 2008 BMW X5 that I'm looking to add a trailer-hitch to. If I do so thru a third party shop, and not via the BMW dealership, will that action potentially void the vehicle's warranty?

A: I am pretty certain that any work that you have done on your car by anyone other than a licensed BMW dealership will invalidate the warranty, and if it doesn't do that then any damage to the car as a result of the modification will most certainly not be covered by it.

Q: Price negotiations on a new "luxury" car?
I'm looking to buy a brand new 2008 BMW X5 4.8i. I'm buying directly from a BMW dealership, and the car will probably have to be made/ordered from the factory. The MSRP will be around $65k once it's all said and done. So, should I be able to negotiate a lower price on a brand new 'built' car like this?

A: Genreally if it is coming from the factory......NO. They generally just add a small percentage to the invoice amount they pay. The best tactic is to find something on a lot with more features than you want......then complain how you love the car except you aren't willing to pay "X" dollars for featrure "Y"...... then they will likely deduct the cost of feature "X" from total cost and then some. So you are getting a solid deal and usually some free freatures.