3-series: What can I expect re Dealer's Discount?

[notb4eleven]

There's a facelift due for the 3-series due in Sept (Car Magazine), for the Touring, probably December (dealer).

I'm looking at ordering a 335 Touring now.

Anyone have experience of what sort of discounts BMW dealers are offering on these? Opinions welcomed also.

[pgilc1]

www.broadspeed.com is a good starting point.

They represent the inchcape group of dealers, so when you express an interest on their site, it will be the actual uk dealer who contacts you and you then deal with them direct.

Their prices could also be used to leverage your local dealer if hes digging his heels in.

I'd be aiming for around 8%+

[pete]

The best my local dealer would go to on a 335d Touring was a shade under 6%, as opposed to Broadspeed's 8%. In the end I bought a nearly new ex-demo for £9k less than the new price - worth considering if you can find one with the right spec.

Pete

p.s. Check out the recent spy photos on www.e90post.com. You'll see that the September facelift is pretty minor - slight change to the front grill and bumpers, larger (ugly) EU-friendly wing mirrors, and possibly LED rear lights. On that basis I didn't bother to wait.

Edited by pete on Thursday 10th April 23:16