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Close to leasing 05 545, input requested
I am close to leasing new 545 in SF Bay Area. Sport, Premium Sound, Cold Weather. Titanium Gray or Titanium Silver / Black. Trying for $1500-2000 over invoice, negotiate MF to .0012. With $1000 down (cap cost reduction), 12K/year, looks like lease should be around $746. A couple of questions:
1. Any input on deal?
2. Would like to connect I-Pod. Have seen other posts but not clear on whether premium sound enables or inhibits this. Is there anything I should get out of dealer on this subject before finalizing deal?
3. Does CD or CD changer recognize and play MP3's?
4. Is premium sound worth it - I could wait for Black Saphire, sport - probably about $2500 less. Concerned black too hard to keep clean.
Open to any general input on this vehicle as well.
Thanks
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For iPod connection, the only solution currently is the aux input. The iPod connector that's available on the X5 and other BMW models isn't available yet on the E60--supposedly will be by the end of the year, and Dension also has a connector that is supposed to be available for the E60 by the end of the year. I had the aux input installed at Peter Pan ($64 part & $140 labor), and hardwired a power adapter w/ line output, and iPod is in center armrest:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=12430
Premium sound system shouldn't affect it (although the current BMW iPod connector for other models isn't compatible with nav--who knows if E60 version will be).
No MP3 playback yet, but is supposed to be available in September timeframe with software update (already available in Europe)--only for CD player in dash, not CD changer.
Premium sound (Logic7) is the best factory car audio system I've heard--highly recommended.
Black cars are beautiful...for about 5 minutes after detailed...very high maintenance--popular color, just be aware of maintenance issue.
General input--you'll love this car! 
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I am also considering the titanium gray or silver gray due to maintenance issue.
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I'm looking at a 530xi Sport Wagon right now and the dealership is quoting me a lease payment of $988-- with 2300 down 12k/yr (with my options package msrp is around 56,000)... where am I going wrong? I'm pretty postive the 545i is more than 55,000 even w/o options...
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Quote: | I'm looking at a 530xi Sport Wagon right now and the dealership is quoting me a lease payment of $988-- with 2300 down 12k/yr (with my options package msrp is around 56,000)... where am I going wrong? I'm pretty postive the 545i is more than 55,000 even w/o options... | Well the money factor is probably being jacked up by the dealer from the buy rate.
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=100611
And yes, its cheaper to lease a 545 right now than a 2006 530.
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It appears to be a great deal but are you putting down $1000. Cap Cost Reduction plus the upfronts or just $1000 total Out-of-Pocket? Also Premium Sound will not affect the ipod which I have been told you can install yourself but can be done at the dealer. The money factor you posted is .0012 and I think you were trying to say .00120 and if so that is a good one and make sure to get any add ons in writting on a WE OWE. Good Luck William
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Close to leasing 05 545, input requested