I know it was just 9 months ago that I purchased my C240 Mercedes so your probably wondering what the picture of the BMW above is all about. Well, I love my Mercedes, but miss the roominess that my Lincoln had so I’ve been car shopping. I’ve been looking into the Mercedes C300 and C350 and more or less decided that I would get one this week, but a friend of mine suggested I first test drive the BMW’s. So, I did.
From the moment I sat in the seat of the BMW 528i and pressed the button to start the car, I knew I had fallen in love. I felt as if I had landed in the cockpit of a 747- the BMW’s Computer gave me a system update with status of tire pressure, fuel, climate control data, navigation emerged asking me for my destination– but enough about the bells and whistles– how did the BMW 528i drive. It didn’t. It sailed. It was the smoothest drive of any vehicle I’ve ever test drove. Accelerating down the highway to 84 mph and the inside of the “cockpit” was quiet. The comfort level was incredible.
I’ve been approved for the vehicle, but I’m still negotiating a price with the dealer. We are about $1,000 off and I’m not budging. I think the salesperson was a little shocked when I walked out of the dealership at 5:30 this afternoon and told him that he could call me Monday by 9:30am with a decision on the price. Yes, as much as I love that car and as much as I wanted to drive it home today, I refuse to pay more than I think I should. Is the car worth what they are asking- of course, but I also know what they purchased the car for and I countered with a fair price. We shall see on Monday, but regardless the outcome, I think my next car just might be a BMW.
If you own a BMW, I’d really like to hear your thoughts, opinions, and experience.
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