Do BMW ever do 'sales'? Best month to buy a bike?
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Looking to buy a new BMW R1200GS TE.
I've only ever bought one brand new bike, six years ago, when Suzuki were doing 0% finance. Having never been interested in a BMW previously, I can't say that I've ever seen a BMW sales event. 0% finance would be great to get again, as the current BMW finance is 7.9%(!). I can get a bank loan at ~3.4%.
For those knowledgeable with BMW sales, do they typically have sales events on the 1200GS? Right now they throw in the Vario panniers for free, but can I expect anything better than that over the next few months?
Do BMW give any/much discount? More discount in winter months?
I've only ever bought one brand new bike, six years ago, when Suzuki were doing 0% finance. Having never been interested in a BMW previously, I can't say that I've ever seen a BMW sales event. 0% finance would be great to get again, as the current BMW finance is 7.9%(!). I can get a bank loan at ~3.4%.
For those knowledgeable with BMW sales, do they typically have sales events on the 1200GS? Right now they throw in the Vario panniers for free, but can I expect anything better than that over the next few months?
Do BMW give any/much discount? More discount in winter months?
t about sales, discounts or anything else customer related; if you're going to buy a BMW, you're going to buy a BMW.
I'd assume end of quarter or end of year (financial yr).
Car dealerships certainly make a lot of their money by getting mfr bonuses for selling specific volumes. At the right time of year it can be possible to get stonking discounts if you are able to purchase there and then (so that the vehicle is registered in the period) to help the salesperson or dealership hit target.
So I'd say find out when the sales periods run and ring round dealers the week before the end of period and see what you can do - even if that comes down to leaving name/number/target deal with a 'call me if you need to make target'
Car dealerships certainly make a lot of their money by getting mfr bonuses for selling specific volumes. At the right time of year it can be possible to get stonking discounts if you are able to purchase there and then (so that the vehicle is registered in the period) to help the salesperson or dealership hit target.
So I'd say find out when the sales periods run and ring round dealers the week before the end of period and see what you can do - even if that comes down to leaving name/number/target deal with a 'call me if you need to make target'
TooLateForAName said:
I'd assume end of quarter or end of year (financial yr).
Car dealerships certainly make a lot of their money by getting mfr bonuses for selling specific volumes. At the right time of year it can be possible to get stonking discounts if you are able to purchase there and then (so that the vehicle is registered in the period) to help the salesperson or dealership hit target.
So I'd say find out when the sales periods run and ring round dealers the week before the end of period and see what you can do - even if that comes down to leaving name/number/target deal with a 'call me if you need to make target'
and the less specific your needs are with regard to colour & spec the better.Car dealerships certainly make a lot of their money by getting mfr bonuses for selling specific volumes. At the right time of year it can be possible to get stonking discounts if you are able to purchase there and then (so that the vehicle is registered in the period) to help the salesperson or dealership hit target.
So I'd say find out when the sales periods run and ring round dealers the week before the end of period and see what you can do - even if that comes down to leaving name/number/target deal with a 'call me if you need to make target'
I've a couple of BM's and because they tend to sell themselves there's not normally a need for BM to discount them. However, I got what iI considered to be a good deal on the last one which was a new stock bike. However, I did buy it in the 4th quarter and near the end of the month which have played a part
Periodically they will do deals with low cost upgrade packs, reduced prices on luggage, free Sat Navs etc. You're never likely to see a sign on the door that says"10% off today". BMW have squeezed the dealer' margins down on new bikes anyway - they don't have that much to play with in the first place.
You are much more likely to do better on a 2nd hand bike - especially if its non-VAT qualifying. There they will have some room for manoeuvre - often they can be making more on a 2nd hand bike than they are on a new one - and every used BMW still comes with a big fat warranty.
You are much more likely to do better on a 2nd hand bike - especially if its non-VAT qualifying. There they will have some room for manoeuvre - often they can be making more on a 2nd hand bike than they are on a new one - and every used BMW still comes with a big fat warranty.
Park Lane have a massive selection of pre reg bikes which they do decent deals on. They are owened by BMW UK and just seem to register a lot of bikes that end up with 6 miles on the clock...not even demos. Their trade in offer to me was £500 more than another BMW dealer as well. Was also v happy to deals on GAP insurance (c. half the original premium). Ask for Piotr.. thoroughly recommended
BobSaunders said:
Something like CarWoW for motorcycles would help.
It's a f**king pain signing up and trawling through every brand/network/vendor/shop going.
I did ask the boss if we could set it up for bikes but the market’s too small and margins are tiny compared to cars. Boo hiss etc! It's a f**king pain signing up and trawling through every brand/network/vendor/shop going.
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