M3 Second Hand Margins re: Main Dealer

[maserati3200gt]

Hi Guys,

Due to order a second hand M3 Convertible tomorrow.
Im curious as to what would be the estimated average margin in an M3 car at the BMW Main Dealer would be if retailing at £28,995

The vehicle we are buying is not an SMG Model (Would this affect the resale value e.g does SMG demand a higher price over manual ?)
Its a 2002 convertible with 33,000 miles - Body Work is Silver with Red Leather interior and FSH.

The vehicle has the 19" Wheels and usual extras but not the Tv Upgraded Sat Nav.
The local dealer is collecting from Up North so to speak and states there is no margin on the retail price even though we are cash purchasers as my local dealer has to collect and warranty the car etc..

What would you guys offer (seriously) to buy a car as described above.

Im lost on these cars and would like a "good deal" so any constructive advice would be great.

Thanks for taking the time out to reply.

Pete

[maserati3200gt]

Baz thanks for taking the time out to reply.
I couldnt get the links to work.

Pete

[maserati3200gt]

baz1985 said:

maserati3200gt said: Baz thanks for taking the time out to reply. I couldnt get the links to work. Pete apologies, try the main BMW site www.bmw.co.uk then try the find a approved car search Should work now www.bmw.co.uk/apm/bmw_auc_profile/0,4200,1260___ex-as,00.html

Hi Baz,
Yep just checked the site.
what is the differences with the facelift model.
Had a look at at the 2001 model and 2003 and could not tell the difference.
is the SMG a good gearbox for Traffic on a day to day basis ?

Many Thanks Baz

Pete

[maserati3200gt]

Thanks Baz
Looks like im Going for the Silver Car with Red Leather.
Maserati Going but will not miss the reliability issues (touch wood!)

[maserati3200gt]

baz1985 said:

maserati3200gt said: Thanks Baz Looks like im Going for the Silver Car with Red Leather. Maserati Going but will not miss the reliability issues (touch wood!) enjoy, hope it works out mate

Can't wait !
Hopefully it turns out to be as reliable as our 320 .
Thanks for your help mate

[maserati3200gt]

Just Seen our old 320ci convertible is up at the main dealer for £3,495 more than the part ex price.

Ok not an M3 but maybe this is an indication of the margins perhaps ?

Pete