If I am looking at buying a 2002 325Ci fully loaded with MSRP of $37,620 (USD), what do you think a good deal is? How much under MSRP should I try to save? Are there any cars you think I would be better off buying other than the 325Ci? I was looking at the Audi A4, the Acura CL, and the Passat. Any suggestions??:cool:

is that for the convertible?? cause that price is way too much for the coupe

the bmw destroys those other cars, they don't even compare.... you should test drive them all and see for yourself :)

That's the coupe.... (above).... and that's a little high for a 325... for a few grand extra you could have the 330 which blows the A4 away. But for as much as they have quoted you I would go for the A4 and you would still have money left over for a chip and a suspension which will beat the 325.

What options do you have in there? I assume when you say fully loaded that you mean all three packages - sport, cold weather, and premium. Do you have the Bi-Xenon headlights and a navigation system? The MSRP for the 325Ci coupe with all three packages, bi-xenon's and navigation system is $38,170. That's from http://www.bmwusa.com

I would suggest going on there and building your 325 online with all the options that you want. That way you know the MSRP for that particular setup and if the dealer is asking too much.

I got that price that you were quoted by your dealer. Let us know if this is right:
325Ci coupe: Sport, Premium, Cold weather packages. Steptronic/auto tranny and the Harmon Kardon upgrade. MSRP: $37,620

What color are you thinking about getting on your coupe? This has nothing to do with your original question, I'm just curious. :)

OUCH! that is high for 38k! i paid nearly that much for my 330!
(mine wasnt fully loaded obviously), but you can make do with
alot of those extra options.

i agree with gangstar except about the Cl type-S.
edmunds.com actually rated the CL over 330 in the luxury sports coupe challenge (due to bang per buck
technicality). the cl is a decent competitor, but i would most definitely
stick to bmw. (bmw was unmatched in the performance category)

Thank you for all your sugestions, I just drove my new 325Ci home from the dealership, and it is .....just ridiculously luxurious and sporty. Its no 330, but the insurance is a lot less. Thanks again....:licker:

Nice dude. So what color did ya get?