Discounts

new_owner · 11-27-2007, 03:23 PM

Hi Guys,

Please can someone tell me the best place to find the best place for the biggest discounts for BMW cars?

bugsz, AKA Z.

Hotcoupe · 11-27-2007, 03:26 PM

http://www.drivethedeal.com/

scooba0010 · 11-27-2007, 04:05 PM

www.coast2coastcars.com

networkguy · 11-27-2007, 04:21 PM

Mine came via Broker4cars.com. Just short of 15%.

BC4J · 11-27-2007, 04:25 PM

If you're thinking of buying then get do so quick. BMW UK has publicly stated they want to end the discount frenzy asap.

BoBBoB · 11-27-2007, 05:23 PM

http://www.coast2coastcars.co.uk/ - about 12% depending on the model and spec

scotw · 11-27-2007, 05:43 PM

I don't know what your situation is, if you have a trade-in for instance, but I would give your local dealer a try. Its soon to be December and year-end is near, so they have targets to meet and will be keener for your business than any other time of the year. I managed 10% with a good trade-in, it won't match the online guys, but is hassle free.

Of course, you have to ask....

bablo · 11-27-2007, 05:46 PM

Dunno where online but if you can, go to broad oak bmw in kent, i got an 11% discount on the total price after adding all the toys

that is:

11% off (list price + all my options)

Decent deal i think

scotw · 11-27-2007, 05:50 PM

oh good point, I meant 10% off the total cost, including options (although salesman at first said that they did not discount options....5 mins later it was no problem)

ChrisMWard · 11-28-2007, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by scotw

I don't know what your situation is, if you have a trade-in for instance, but I would give your local dealer a try. Its soon to be December and year-end is near, so they have targets to meet and will be keener for your business than any other time of the year. I managed 10% with a good trade-in, it won't match the online guys, but is hassle free.

Of course, you have to ask....

Likewise we got a good discount from our local dealer plus an excellent trade in on our e46 so the deal was absolutely painless and no broker fee to pay either.

Regards

Chris

creepy coupe · 11-28-2007, 02:09 AM

I'd email a dozen or so dealers with your requirments, I managed a £4k discount because one dealer had stock, stock is dead money to them, oh and I had nothing to PX. plus it was ready for instant delivery, "which is nice".

Good luck.

Snooky · 11-28-2007, 02:32 AM

I managed a 12% discount from my local dealer on list (including options). Worth trying your dealer.

dxb335d · 11-28-2007, 05:20 AM

Thought he already had one? one that was quicker than The DXB and Helens?

vienna · 11-28-2007, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

Thought he already had one? one that was quicker than The DXB and Helens?

A very good question, weren't pictures promised also?

Vienna aka V

mjh93sa · 11-28-2007, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

Thought he already had one? one that was quicker than The DXB and Helens?

Quote:

Originally Posted by vienna

A very good question, weren't pictures promised also?

Vienna aka V

Hmmmm, a distinctive odour is developing.

new_owner · 11-28-2007, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dxb335d

Thought he already had one? one that was quicker than The DXB and Helens?

I do, but i was wondering you guys got of your car.

In regards to the pictures they are coming this Friday.

Bugsz, AKA Z.

jaybe · 11-28-2007, 01:03 PM

I'm looking at purchasing a 330i M Sport Coupe and best discount I could find was 13% from Coast2Coast. As mentioned previously, changes are to be introduced by BMW meaning reduced discounts next year. I've been informed it will be reduced to 5% for coupes. If this turns out to be true, then I might regret waiting for a 2008 registered car.

I did have another quote that was 12% and was told the price would hold for order placed in November. My spec would be a factory build and mean registration next year. Coupe of days to act on that one providing the dealer hasn't back tracked.

Hope this helps anyone looking to buy.

ECBMW · 11-29-2007, 03:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BC4J

If you're thinking of buying then get do so quick. BMW UK has publicly stated they want to end the discount frenzy asap.

Uh!!!! what do you mean by that? do you mean BMW UK are going to ask online brokers to increase their prices?

F31-340i · 11-29-2007, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ECBMW

Uh!!!! what do you mean by that? do you mean BMW UK are going to ask online brokers to increase their prices?

Where has this been announced by BMW UK? Not sure this will work as BMW GmbH will still give big discounts direct from the factory - hence this may reopen the importer opportunities, which is possibly why the main dealer (e.g. Coopers Reading into drivethedeal) discounting came into being in the first place. They may feel they've killed off the import competition and hence can start over charging again, but the cycle will just start again surely?!

BC4J · 11-30-2007, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ///ajd

Where has this been announced by BMW UK? Not sure this will work as BMW GmbH will still give big discounts direct from the factory - hence this may reopen the importer opportunities, which is possibly why the main dealer (e.g. Coopers Reading into drivethedeal) discounting came into being in the first place. They may feel they've killed off the import competition and hence can start over charging again, but the cycle will just start again surely?!

News came directly from BMW UK and reported by the Telegraph - see http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82613

Gibbo · 11-30-2007, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BC4J

If you're thinking of buying then get do so quick. BMW UK has publicly stated they want to end the discount frenzy asap.

You are right they are trying to redress the discount to increase used prices. From next yr. they are direct billing by GB head office for corporate accounts so they can see the level of discount dealers are giving. There are parameters put in place on what dealers are allowed to discount by head office on individual models. i.e more % on a 4dr than a Convertible for example.

So if this genuinely happens we will be in a position with less discount at the front end and when the 2nd hand market catches up in 2 or 3 years a better residual in theory.

Net/Net nil effect for most people who get hefty discount at front end.

NFS · 11-30-2007, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Gibbo

You are right they are trying to redress the discount to increase used prices. From next yr. they are direct billing by GB head office for corporate accounts so they can see the level of discount dealers are giving. There are parameters put in place on what dealers are allowed to discount by head office on individual models. i.e more % on a 4dr than a Convertible for example.

So if this genuinely happens we will be in a position with less discount at the front end and when the 2nd hand market catches up in 2 or 3 years a better residual in theory.

Net/Net nil effect for most people who get hefty discount at front end.

If BMW attempt to control dealer discounting in this way there is a danger that they will be seen to be 'rigging prices', which could be illegal.

I don't think that suppliers can legally prevent retailers from discounting and even selling at a loss if they wish.

All BMW can really do is address their incentive programme to ensure that dealers are not rewarded unduly for bulk discounting. This would potentially reduce the very large 16% discounts being offered by the brokers right now, but would not end discounting altogether.

The problem with this approach is that the discounting also reflects the economies of the marketplace. If BMW do not get there pricing right then they will lose market share to Audi and Mercedes.

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scotw Lieutenant 17 Rep 468 Posts Drives: E90 320D SG Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: uk iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E90 320D [0.00]	I don't know what your situation is, if you have a trade-in for instance, but I would give your local dealer a try. Its soon to be December and year-end is near, so they have targets to meet and will be keener for your business than any other time of the year. I managed 10% with a good trade-in, it won't match the online guys, but is hassle free. Of course, you have to ask....
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bablo Private 13 Rep 83 Posts Drives: E92 320SE Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: london iTrader: (0)	Dunno where online but if you can, go to broad oak bmw in kent, i got an 11% discount on the total price after adding all the toys that is: 11% off (list price + all my options) Decent deal i think
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scotw Lieutenant 17 Rep 468 Posts Drives: E90 320D SG Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: uk iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E90 320D [0.00]	oh good point, I meant 10% off the total cost, including options (although salesman at first said that they did not discount options....5 mins later it was no problem)
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jaybe New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: BMW 316Ti SE Compact Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Manchester iTrader: (0)	I'm looking at purchasing a 330i M Sport Coupe and best discount I could find was 13% from Coast2Coast. As mentioned previously, changes are to be introduced by BMW meaning reduced discounts next year. I've been informed it will be reduced to 5% for coupes. If this turns out to be true, then I might regret waiting for a 2008 registered car. I did have another quote that was 12% and was told the price would hold for order placed in November. My spec would be a factory build and mean registration next year. Coupe of days to act on that one providing the dealer hasn't back tracked. Hope this helps anyone looking to buy.
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