Dealer markup

["Barney B." <aaah@xxxxxxxxx>]

Just purchased a 330xi. Dealer said he had a flat 10% in the car. Offered to
split it 50/50 with me.

Barney

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> bmw-digest         Monday, December 10 2001         Volume 09 : Number
1994
>
>
>
> Forum for Discussion of BMW Automobiles
>        Richard Welty <rwelty@domain.elided>
>        Digest Coordinator
>
> Contents:
>
> Re: failed emissions
> <X5> <E??> What did you pay for your new BMW?
> SRS Light reset
> RE: SRS Light reset
> Re: Car covers and misc.
> Re:88 535is pre-purchase inspection
> Re:'95 M3 failed emissions..  forgot something
> Re: ANTIFREEZE MIXTURE
> re: Help ! Can't open hood !
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> Date: Sat, 08 Dec 2001 17:59:51 -0500
> From: Tom Lesko <tmlesko@domain.elided>
> Subject: Re: failed emissions
>
> I have 'heard' of folks ;) putting a can of dry gas in a nearly empty
> fuel tank, making sure the engine is at full operating temperature and
> then getting it tested. Fill the tank with fuel afterwards. "Your
> results may vary."
>
> Tom Lesko
> Hingham, MA usa
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sat, 8 Dec 2001 20:47:50 -0500
> From: "John Crowe" <crowej@domain.elided>
> Subject: <X5> <E??> What did you pay for your new BMW?
>
> I am looking at purchasing a new X5 3.0 for my wife, the SUV (er, SAV)
> loving type.
>
> Loaded up with the Steptronic, Premium, Cold, and Rear Climate packages,
> Auto-dimming mirrors, Xenons, and Heated Steering Wheel the sticker price
is
> $47,020.  The kbb.com invoice price is $42,300.
>
> My questions for fellow list members are:
> 1. If you purchased a similarly-equipped X5, what did you pay and where?
> 2. If you work in a BMW dealership, what can I expect to pay as a
> rock-bottom price?  I was told (by a salesman) that BMW has no dealer
> hold-back so the invoice price is actually what the dealer pays.  I figure
> $1000 - $1500 profit would be fair but I have no idea what it costs to
sell
> cars.
> 3. Any one else care to comment on how close they got to the invoice price
> on a new BMW of any model?
>
>
> Bonus question: What is the chassis model designation for the X5 (i.e. E28
> for my 87 5 series)?
>
>
> Thanks!
> John
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sat, 8 Dec 2001 19:42:51 -0800
> From: doug_hill1@domain.elided
> Subject: SRS Light reset
>
> How do you reset an SRS error light on the instrument panel on a 93 325i
> E36.
>
> Thanks
> Doug
>
> [demime 0.98e removed an attachment of type application/ms-tnef which had
a name of winmail.dat]
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sat, 8 Dec 2001 23:57:23 -0500
> From: "DASAUTO" <dasauto@domain.elided>
> Subject: RE: SRS Light reset
>
> first, try disconnecting the battery...if it returns, have the codes
> read...the probable problem could be your seat belt assembly attached to
the
> seat.
>
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> doug_hill1@domain.elided
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> Subject: SRS Light reset
>
>
> How do you reset an SRS error light on the instrument panel on a 93 325i
> E36.
>
> Thanks
> Doug
>
> [demime 0.98e removed an attachment of type application/ms-tnef which had
a
> name of winmail.dat]
>
>
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> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sun, 9 Dec 2001 02:02:32 EST
> From: CurtAinSB@domain.elided
> Subject: Re: Car covers and misc.
>
> Jorge,
>
> I am a big fan of car covers.  The only time my '95 M3 gets any sun is
when
> I'm in it, otherwise it's covered.  My cover (made by Cover Craft as I
> remember?) uses Evolution 4 material made by Kimberly Clark.  It's been
> rained on and blown in the wind (it never snows here in Santa Barbara),
and
> my paint and interior still look new.  Literally.  The only drawbacks are
the
> covers take a few extra seconds to put on and take off, and they are bulky
> and take up space in your trunk.  I gladly put up with the hassle, but
many
> try it and give up.
>
> Curt Allen
>
>
>
> << Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2001 14:12:03 -0800 (PST)
>  From: Jorge Garcia <fortee9er@domain.elided>
>  Subject: Car covers and misc.
>
>  Hi,
>  I need a car cover for my 745i and I am looking for a
>  recommendation of who to buy from. Any advice/comments
>  would be welcome.
>  Also who do you all recommend for buying things like
>  emblems, weatherstriping and exterior trim pieces?
>  Thanks in advance for your help
>  Jorge >>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sun, 9 Dec 2001 04:01:13 EST
> From: TISMAEL711@domain.elided
> Subject: Re:88 535is pre-purchase inspection
>
> Hello Listers:
>
> I recently spotted a 1988 535is with 118K.  I plan on looking into
purchasing
> it.  Are there any particular areas that i should focus on when looking?
Any
> particular quirks about that model that i should know about or that raises
a
> red flag?   Any information would be appreciated.
>
> Ismael
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sun, 09 Dec 2001 01:19:02 -0800
> From: Roger Baker <rbaker@domain.elided>
> Subject: Re:'95 M3 failed emissions..  forgot something
>
> Too high on the HC's could be: 1-cold cats (drive the car hard before
getting the
> smog test and don't let it sit before they measure it); 2-too rich;
3-missing.
> There are other possibilities (like dead cats) but these are a good
starting point.
> If nothing appears to be wrong with how the car is running (no missing,
stumbles,
> rich smelling exhaust, etc.) I would try a re-test when you're sure the
cats are
> good and hot. These things don't like to sit or idle for a long time
before
> testing.
> - --
> Roger
>
>
> LtWacko@domain.elided wrote:
>
> > It failed based on the HC readings of 1.23
> >
> > TIA
> >
> > Rodney
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sun, 09 Dec 2001 01:20:49 -0800
> From: Roger Baker <rbaker@domain.elided>
> Subject: Re: ANTIFREEZE MIXTURE
>
> I hope you're kidding. Not a good idea, unless maybe you're running NPG.
> - --
> Roger
>
> bmw-digest wrote:
>
> > I was thinking of putting straight antifreeze (no mixture with water)
> > into my car.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2001 06:46:12 -0800 (PST)
> From: Tim Piscitelli <tim_piscitelli@domain.elided>
> Subject: re: Help ! Can't open hood !
>
> You can open the hood from the outside through the
> left grill area.  If you look through the grill area
> you will see that the latch is exposed for just this
> reason.  You can do it with a long thin flat blade
> screwdriver or you may be able to pop that section of
> the grill off.  Don't remember if you can remove the
> grill with the hood shut, but you should be able to
> pop the latch either way.
>
> Tim
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