posted 02-28-2002 04:02 AM            

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Originally posted by damit:
I love the feeling of getting a loaded car for cheaper then the msrp

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The M3 is in high demand and it wasn't very long ago that some metro dealers were charging more than MSRP. Most sell for MSRP but will throw in floor mats, key chains, etc. Good luck getting a substantial discount.

Alan

posted 02-28-2002 04:26 PM            

Back in Aug/Sep of last year when I was ready to buy the M3. I first went to the dealer where I bought my 2000 323i, they wanted a $10,000 non refundable deposit, so I said forget it. I called almost every dealer in NJ, and almost all wanted a $1000 deposit and promised delivery in 6 to 8 months. Difeo BMW was the only one who promised the car in 5 months. Now remember I never met the salesman personally, all this is taking place through the phone. I put down a $1000 on Sep 7th'01 hoping to get my car sometime the end of Jan or mid Feb'02. Guess what, they got an early allocation and my car was built first week of Nov'01 and arrived at Port Elizabeth, NJ Dec 7th.

The M3 is much easier to get now, especially on the East Coast. I would not be surprised if you find at least one M3 available at any of the dealers in NJ. Call as many as you can and find out if one is available. The bad thing about that is you may not get the right color and options that you want.

If you call Difeo, ask for Steve Patterson. Steve is the Internet Sales Manager. I bought my car through their Internet Sales Dept and he through in the floor mats, two lovely keys chains and a $100 gift certificate.

Good luck and sorry for the long message. Keep us posted on the progress.