Can't have BMW Performance bits fitted for 2 weeks after delivery?

[MikeVictor]

I had an e-mail from the salesman at BMW looking after my delivery and he tells me that the BMW Performance parts can't be fitted until two weeks after delivery if I want to avoid the envy, I mean LC tax on them.



That's a bit harsh isn't it?

Also, fitment for the items (SSK, CF rear spoiler and pedals) was going to be $690.

[Jaymz]

Originally Posted by mattyv

I had an e-mail from the salesman at BMW looking after my delivery and he tells me that the BMW Performance parts can't be fitted until two weeks after delivery if I want to avoid the envy, I mean LC tax on them.



That's a bit harsh isn't it?

Also, fitment for the items (SSK, CF rear spoiler and pedals) was going to be $690.

I've heard this before and not just from them but yes the car has to physically be removed from the dealership and the job card must read a different date. i.e 2 weeks later.
They say two weeks because that particular dealer gets audited every quarter to make sure all affairs are in order.

If the Gov found out that they were helping people get around yet another tax, they would get pinged.

[MikeVictor]

Buying the parts beforehand wont solve it either I suppose?

[Jaymz]

Not really, because of the dates. A Job order will still have to be raised to put the gear on the car and that will align with the handover date.
Bit of a catch 22 but two weeks will fly!

[AussieRacer]

My current car has parts installed at delivery that weren't subject to stamp duty, other taxes. Dealer just insisted I pay with two separate cheques. What they did from there, I didn't care.

[DTNJNQ]

Don't bother with buying the performance parts from your dealer. Like most here I bought my performance parts from the USA. Less than 50% of the prices in Australia. I'll get them installed once I receive the car and won't have to worry about stamp duty or LCT. You can also buy them from Andrew here in Melbourne.

[TimMc]

Originally Posted by DTNJNQ

Don't bother with buying the performance parts from your dealer. Like most here I bought my performance parts from the USA. Less than 50% of the prices in Australia. I'll get them installed once I receive the car and won't have to worry about stamp duty or LCT. You can also buy them from Andrew here in Melbourne.

I've been sussing out some of the US sites for performance bits etc (discs, SSK, rear blinds, roof racks etc). I'd like to fit the discs straight away when my 135 turns up as new pads should be used with new discs. What sites have people been buying from & how has the experience been? Anybody experienced the short shifter yet?

[WAY]

Prof and I have the SSK. I didn't like it initially, but once it loosen up, it was fantastic. I drove a friend's standard car yesterday and was amazed by how long the shifter is!

[MikeVictor]

I just got off the phone to Andrew@SouthernBM and he was a great help.

He will be organising my BMW Performance Parts for me and the saving makes it quite worthwhile.

The added bonus is I can drop these off to the dealer before delivery so there installed for when I pick up, and no LCT issues!

[TimMc]

Originally Posted by mattyv

I just got off the phone to Andrew@SouthernBM and he was a great help.

He will be organising my BMW Performance Parts for me and the saving makes it quite worthwhile.

The added bonus is I can drop these off to the dealer before delivery so there installed for when I pick up, and no LCT issues!

I'm sure I'm behind the times here, but has the LCT increase gone through the Senate yet? I read in Motor a month or two ago that it hadn't. I was hoping it would at least be delayed until after my (Oct now...) delivery & not be retrospective.

It looks like your 135 may be turning up at the same place at the same time as mine MATTYV.

[MikeVictor]

TimMc- The LCT would still be payable at the current rate of 25%, not the increased +8% the Gov't is looking to carve out of us.

I've actually e-mailed the dealer to get an update on where things are at this afternoon too, so if you're production week 35 as well we will likely be on the same boat I'd think

[TimMc]

Originally Posted by mattyv

TimMc- The LCT would still be payable at the current rate of 25%, not the increased +8% the Gov't is looking to carve out of us.

I've actually e-mailed the dealer to get an update on where things are at this afternoon too, so if you're production week 35 as well we will likely be on the same boat I'd think

True.
Yeah I'm week 35 also (ordered May) though I was originally told Sept delivery. Only found about the one month delay when I finally managed to get somebody to return a call from BBMW last week. Not happy. They rarely return calls & don't reply to emails. They didn't even seem too keen to take my order or deposit.

[WAY]

Mattyv, it's a shame that you are not in Melb because the install your dealer is charging you is rediculous!

[MikeVictor]

WAY- I think the technical term is "feels like a uppercut"

[SimonB]

Originally Posted by mattyv

TimMc- The LCT would still be payable at the current rate of 25%, not the increased +8% the Gov't is looking to carve out of us.

mattyv, are you 100% sure about this? I am under the impression that, as the government is intending it to be retrospective, the dealerships will be collecting it at the higher rate. If the Senate succeeds in blocking the legislation (as has been stated), then you get a refund. Eventually.

That's my understanding, anyway.

[MikeVictor]

It was in reference to what you'd pay at present if I had my parts fitted at time of delivery instead of the two week delay. the +8% hasn't been passed through both houses yet.

Audi actually told their customers they'd pay it if it goes through. Be nice if BMW did the same.

[Timbo]

BMW are doing the opposite... they're collecting it and then committing to pay it back if it doesn't go through.

[professor]

on this lct business, we find out for sure next week on tuesday, right?

[MikeVictor]

I think so, Prof.

[cargeek]

It appears some manufactures are absorbing the LCT increase and some like BMW are increasing prices. I am pretty confident the increase will go ahead and it will be back dated to July 1. The car needed to be delivered (not ordered) before July 1st to avoid the tax increase.

I know we need to pay our fair share of tax and if we are well off we should help support the poor and less privileged but I have worked hard, never asked for a government benefit and I am accumulating a retirement fund so I can be self sufficient if live long enough to retire and I get the feeling the Rudd Government only sees me as a resource to harvest. At least they could show some appreciation instead of trying to find new ways to tax us more. At least I don't play the pokies or smoke so I'm not paying those taxes.

[MikeVictor]

Reminds me of a bumper sticker I saw on an old clapped out POS Holden once-

"Keep working hard to pay for my dole"

For some reason my BP went up somewhat...

[WAY]

They wonder why there is a brain drain in Australia. Most of my friends are in London, Hong Kong or Singapore because they can earn 50% more and gets taxed for less. I pay a shet load of tax and don't be surprise if I too up and move away one day (probably to somewhere that sells cheap cars though lol).