% discount obtained on new vehicle

[johnsonsabroad]

Hi all,

Just new to the forum and looking to purchase a new 135i and negotiations will start this coming weekend.

I was hoping to gauge the % discount off RRP some recent buyers where able to obtain on their new car so that I have some informed basis to negotiate.

Thanks in advance - soon to be owner....

[130iguy]

you might wanna wait a little bit longer and take advantage of the EOFY sales/promotions..

[Bimmer_Freak]

+1 on the floor stock or in-bond stock for discounts.

Bought my 2011 DCT auto 135i in February with Nav, Met paint & Sunroof for $79K......should have been $94K.

Car was 'in bond' and had about 15km's on the clock when i finally picked it up.

[alik01]

Originally Posted by ianf2002

Depends on stock, dealer, EOFY etc.... in Feb I picked up a new 2010 135i 6MT that was floor stock with 20 km's on it. Extras were: SatNav, Met Paint, Comfort Access. Secured for $72k... would have been $87 normally.

Floor stock is very open to discount, ordering from Germany production I doubt they will give you much.

Try find a new one which is floor stock rather than custom order. Near 30 June they should be open to a good discount

Edit: Manual transmission are also more difficult for dealers to sell, so autos will be less discounted.

Definitely +1 on this. Floor stock, especially if it's heavily optioned or getting on a bit, is ripe for some great bargains. Decide on your options and decide on what you would pay for it and stick to it.

Originally Posted by 130iguy

you might wanna wait a little bit longer and take advantage of the EOFY sales/promotions..

+1 on this too. There are some great incentives on from manufactures and dealers alike to ensure they hit targets.

[Superdaws]

Got a great deal on my car ordered from germany, bout 12-13% off RRP... but that was in the middle of GFC

[MrBlonde]

Buy any one of the second hand cars that are still low kms and represent great value.

[Zuzu]

By the looks of your signature you are after a convertible..

This one owner bargain is still available on carsales with 12 months rego..

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...tible&trecs=10

[JB4-335]

Here is the link to my 135i vert.
Cost just over $100k new and have many additional upgrades. I like to call the mods an upgrade. Everytime I go into my garage and see my stock intercooler I begin to think what the #%^* was BMW thinking. Uncompareable.

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...spx?R=10450204

[MikeVictor]

Originally Posted by Zuzu

By the looks of your signature you are after a convertible..

This one owner bargain is still available on carsales with 12 months rego..

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=10037751&keywords=convertible&tsrc= allcarhome&__Ntk=CarAll&__Nne=15&__Dx=mode%20match any&__D=convertible&silo=1011&seot=1&__sid=12DE66F 3F4EF&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%2042949 67079%204294729567%204294817242%20898&__Ns=pCar_Ra nkSort_Int32|1||pCar_PriceSort_Decimal|1||pCar_Mak e_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&__Qpb=1&__Ntx=mode %20matchallpartial&Cr=9&__Ntt=convertible&trecs=10

Bump for Zuzu's wheels.

[johnsonsabroad]

Thanks to all for the responses. They fill me with some confidence that pretty good discounts are achievable. I am certainly looking at new or near new floor stock, and yes I am looking for a convertible. Obviously keen to get the spec I am after. I figure if I am shelling out this amount I should get what I want or very close at least.

I haven't owned a brand new car since 1989 !! so it is very appealing to pick the internal, external

[BBK]

Originally Posted by JB4135

Here is the link to my 135i vert.
Cost just over $100k new and have many additional upgrades. I like to call the mods an upgrade. Everytime I go into my garage and see my stock intercooler I begin to think what the #%^* was BMW thinking. Uncompareable.

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...spx?R=10450204

You're selling it?! What happened to getting Meth? What are you changing to?

[MrBlonde]

Originally Posted by johnsonsabroad

Thanks to all for the responses. They fill me with some confidence that pretty good discounts are achievable. I am certainly looking at new or near new floor stock, and yes I am looking for a convertible. Obviously keen to get the spec I am after. I figure if I am shelling out this amount I should get what I want or very close at least.

I haven't owned a brand new car since 1989 !! so it is very appealing to pick the internal, external

Understand mate, the new car smell is awesome! Not to be a dick but do have a think about finding a second hand well looked after 135 vert that's already been modded. That new car smell is the most expensive fucking thing on earth!

[johnsonsabroad]

Originally Posted by MrBlonde

Understand mate, the new car smell is awesome! Not to be a dick but do have a think about finding a second hand well looked after 135 vert that's already been modded. That new car smell is the most expensive fucking thing on earth!

You are right, and yes I am looking at used as well. It's not just the smell though, it's the pick of colours and upgrades as well. New gets me corporate program benefits as well. But I do have to be realistic and there is a limit on how much I can spend and whether new is worth it.

We'll see how much the dealers are willing to negotiate, if not much I will be forced to look at demos or good used.
Thanks

[JB4-335]

Originally Posted by BBK

You're selling it?! What happened to getting Meth? What are you changing to?

I'm not selling just testing the market.

[Blauweisser]

I bought my car through Private Fleet; new, on order from Germany. If you want the car brand-new with just those particular options important to you, this could be an option. I worked out I saved several thousand dollars. It was a smooth, hassle-free experience.

[johnsonsabroad]

Originally Posted by Blauweisser

I bought my car through Private Fleet; new, on order from Germany. If you want the car brand-new with just those particular options important to you, this could be an option. I worked out I saved several thousand dollars. It was a smooth, hassle-free experience.

Good idea, I ran across their web site while researching. Will give them a go if my local dealer doesn't come to the party.

[Blauweisser]

The way I figure it, I buy a new car maybe once every 6-10 years or so. I'm pitting my negotiating skills against people who do this for a living, maybe selling several cars a week. I wouldn't call myself a gun negotiator either. Brokers like Private Fleet can rock up to the fleet sales guy at a car dealer with a bunch of orders and wave them around temptingly. Also, these guys know the game, it's their day job. The pick up of my car was at the dealer, and the whole process was just as pleasant as if I had've paid full retail. Plus, Private Fleet picked up my trade at the BMW dealer.

[Taymaishu]

Wait two weeks. EOFY.

[Honny]

Sorry to bring this slightly off track but what do you guys think is a decent price for a close to new 135i with dct, pro nav, sunroof and front parking sensors?

If it's not so expensive I would consider a trade in for my current 135i.

[Stuart@BMRAutowerkes]

[QUOTE=ianf2002;9715999]Depends on stock, dealer, EOFY etc.... in Feb I picked up a new 2010 135i 6MT that was floor stock with 20 km's on it. Extras were: SatNav, Met Paint, Comfort Access. Secured for $72k... would have been $87 normally.
QUOTE]

Sounds like a great deal.

Which dealer if you don't mind me asking?

[BMW86]

Originally Posted by JB4135

I'm not selling just testing the market.

I didn't know your car was up for sale!? What happens if someones ready to buy?

[JB4-335]

If it sells I'll get a coupe and start the mods all over again and yes of course JB will best tune of choice. Markets not the best anyway. I think people prefer to buy stock rather than modded. I know I would. I'm hooked on the N54 motor hard. It's an awesome engine.