New 1 series discount

[mercGLowner]

Interested in a new 3dr M Sport 118d, anyone any ideas of what discount to push for , given that the 1 series is being replaced soon?

[va1o]

Personally I wouldn't buy a new one outright given the replacement is due shortly, instead I'd be looking for PCP/ CH deals or nearly new examples. In answer to your question, Broadspeed seems to generally quote the cheapest new BMW prices so look on there to get an idea for discounts.

[mercGLowner]

Good call, buying new would only make sense with a big (>10%) discount. I will check out Broadspeed, but am put off Broadspeed/Auoebid by the requirement for up front commission/broker fees.

Anyone know when the new 1 series is officially launched in the UK?

[mattman]

we bought a new 1 series in August 10 for delivery in sep, i think we got in at the end of the quarter and got a 3k discount on the car overall

[gizlaroc]

New 1 series is premiered in September, so we will probably see it before Christmas on the roads.

I would wait, they are going to drop like a stone, interior starting to feel really dated now.

I have had two and loved them, but would only buy now at a great price and a couple of years old.

[gizlaroc]

Actually, even if you buy used at 2 years old you will still get stung, clear out deals will whack the prices down and new will follow suit. I would get a contract hire for £199 a month over 24 months, the deals are out there.

[stabbed rat]

When my parents tried to go and buy one 2 weeks ago we were told of a 19 week waiting list as they were being made to order now due to the recession.

[mercGLowner]

The dealers say that the 5 door is being replaced initially and the 3 door will continue in production for a couple more years. I suppose I should not necessarily believe them in their quest for a sale. I was quoted 12 weeks for a factory order 3 door, there are very few cars in stock apparently.

[va1o]

mercGLowner said:

The dealers say that the 5 door is being replaced initially and the 3 door will continue in production for a couple more years. I suppose I should not necessarily believe them in their quest for a sale. I was quoted 12 weeks for a factory order 3 door, there are very few cars in stock apparently.

I heard the current Coupe/ Convertible are staying on sale as they got updated very recently, but the 3dr/ 5dr hatchbacks will be replaced.

stabbed rat said:

When my parents tried to go and buy one 2 weeks ago we were told of a 19 week waiting list as they were being made to order now due to the recession.

Its the same with everything German/ VAG. Don't think its necessarily recession related.