06-25-2014, 11:29 PM | #1 |
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Discount on factory ordering vs. buying a car on the lot
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My gf wants us to try out BMW Performance Center Delivery program. However, I don't know how to go about negotiating for discount on a factory order. Should I get similar discount as if I were to pick one on the lot? I have done dealer trade a few times but never factory order. Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks all! |
06-26-2014, 05:46 AM | #2 | |
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As a guide, the price they offered in June was $11K better than what they offered me back in March, purely because BMW Head Office kicked in. Hope that helps.
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06-26-2014, 10:31 AM | #4 | |
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I forget the exact numbers but I got probably around 10-11k off the final price, it essentially came out to just paying the MSRP sticker price without any additional amounts added for taxes (8.5%) and license/reg fees (2% or so). What I did was spec'd the car that I wanted with the color and options, then emailed all the dealers that I was willing to take delivery from and asked them for their best final-out-the-door price. When you do it, give them your zip code where you intend to register the car. Then you can just shop the price you get from one dealer to another and get the best price you can. Because you've spec'd the car and have the zip code for DMV there's no variability in prices from the different dealers. So, yeah, long way of saying yes you can and should negotiate discounts in factory ordered cars. Good luck. |
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06-26-2014, 01:44 PM | #6 |
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I purchased my 2014 GC from the dealer in Aug last year and still did the PC Experience for free. If you let Corporate BMW USA know that you bought a new car of the lot but really wanted to do the PC Experience, they will probably let you go. At least they did for me.
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06-26-2014, 05:42 PM | #8 | |
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Plus, sales and service are separate at dealerships. I have yet to have any of my cars serviced at the same place where I bought it. A dealer would much rather have your service business than your sales business. I believe you're in SoCal, right? If so, feel free to PM me for some good leads around town. Otherwise, enjoy the chase! |
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Yes, I am in SoCal. I commute to bay area almost every week, but dealers there are not very friendly. I like my recent experience with Nick Alexander Imports for my Mini Cooper, but I would like to check out other options. I'll PM you later and thanks again for the good tips! |
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06-27-2014, 11:37 AM | #10 |
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This is off-topic but I figured it's appropriate with the SoCal people...
Are you guys getting loaners during standard oil changes, vehicle inspections etc? One dealer used to do it but the service manager left and now they say they don't allow loaners for oil changes...moved to another dealer and they're usually pretty quick with oil changes but still no loaner. Any recommendations in the northern LA area?
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If you don't mind driving, you should try giving Nick Alexander a call to see if they can provide you with loaner. My experience with them has been better than the rest so far. |
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I spec'd and ordered my 2012 650. Picked my dealer based on 2 criteria- price and when their production slot was coming up. Ended up getting a 2-month sooner production slot and about $20K off what the off-the-lot prices were at the other dealerships that had a 6 on hand. Which wasn't many, and none with a manual tranny.
I'm pretty sure my car sat at the dealership, on the showroom floor, for a week before they told me they had it. They were all sad to see it go. |
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