Thinking of buying a used 3-series

[spudw]

Originally Posted by Brookside

It was good while it lasted.
I hate the mega-dealerships where you're never talking to anyone who has even slightest power to negotiate... I'll still get what I want...but it'll end up costing me more.

Too bad BMWs aren't as conducive to the group-buy concept. When I bought the TSX, there were a number of those being talked about in the forums...

I can't imagine BMW allowing for the Costco approach to selling cars. Also, I guess I'd want to ensure personalized service for a luxury car purchase...

[Brookside]

Your observation about getting an order together of multi-purchases...from among say, the people on the website, is brilliant.

Better yet Spud, how about we pool our resources and open a BMW dealership?

[spudw]

Now we're talking. I've got a coffee machine...

[Brookside]

No Spud, something like this...
The Faema e-98 (President) double-brew espresso/latte maker with "always hot" steam feature.

[spudw]

Good stuff. Now we're on track...

Sorry, I was thinking as though we were opening an Acura dealership, in which case a $40 Braun 12-cup with the timer feature would do just fine... And forget about the service center loaner "program"; the shuttle leaves at 8am sharp, piloted by a crotchety otherwise-out-of-work retired old brick layer, one run and no return trip in the afternoon... My Acura dealer really sucks.

So, the dealership would be somewhere between Kansas City and Ottawa, I imagine...

[spudw]

Just an update. I've recently taken possession of a '99 328i, silver on black. It's in beautiful condition with 116,000kms.

[Brookside]

Congrats Spud.
Welcome to the joys of driving a Bimmer.