How to Make Your Own BMW

One of the better ways to save money when buying a car is to initiate your purchase online. If you have decided exactly what packages and options you would like to add to your car, you are in a much stronger position to negotiate when you head to the dealership. Below, we will explore how to make your own BMW, utilizing the "Build Your Own" feature on the BMW website.

Instructions

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Point your web browser to www.bmwusa.com, and click the link at the upper right, and just below the "Home" button that invites you to "Build Your Own."

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On the Build Your Own homepage, select the model that you would like to build by clicking the hyperlinked model number. (Example, if you would like to build an X5 535d, go to the column marked "X5" for the model, and select the link for the appropriate engine--in this case, the 3.5-liter diesel.

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Once you have selected the appropriate model and engine, you will have arrived at the page which allows you to build your BMW. You are presented with a photo of the car, and the option to view the front or side, or the entire car in 360 degrees. You will also have the option to view the interior, toggling back and forth between side view and dash view. Across the top of the picture of the selected BMW there are multiple tabs that allow you to toggle back and forth between Exterior Color, Interior, Options, Packages, Accessories, and a Summary of the BMW that you have designed.

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As you update your preferences in the tabs, to the far right you are able to see a constantly updated summary of the options that you have chosen as you add and subtract them, and the subsequent impact that they may have on the price of the vehicle. Once you have completed configuring your BMW, you are able to follow the links at the top of this column to save (you must create an account) or print your BMW as made by you.

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Finally, once you have successfully configured your BMW, click the summary tab. The screen that loads will not only offer you a summary of your packages and options (as well as their associated costs), but will offer you a link at the bottom to explore financing and leasing options available through BMW if you are interested in taking the next step.