No deals at all on new i-range orders?
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BMW UK don't let any dealerships make any kind of deal at all on any i-car? Is that right? Seems a bit ridiculous, the arrogance that they know people will buy them. I love the i3, and we really want an i3s, but can't get over the feeling that we're kneeling down in front of them and giving them a favour.
That's also aside from the frankly insulting p/x offers we've had on the 335, despite one of the dealerships being the one that service the thing! I understand an 11 year old car doesn't fit on a BMW main dealer forecourt, but I expected some kind of acceptance of the true value, not just the book price. Very frustrating situation.
That's also aside from the frankly insulting p/x offers we've had on the 335, despite one of the dealerships being the one that service the thing! I understand an 11 year old car doesn't fit on a BMW main dealer forecourt, but I expected some kind of acceptance of the true value, not just the book price. Very frustrating situation.
tbourner said:
That's also aside from the frankly insulting p/x offers we've had on the 335, despite one of the dealerships being the one that service the thing! I understand an 11 year old car doesn't fit on a BMW main dealer forecourt, but I expected some kind of acceptance of the true value, not just the book price. Very frustrating situation.
Go on, how much have they offered you?Butter Face said:
Go on, how much have they offered you?
£5,720 from Renault (yes, we considered a Zoe), initial BMW price was £5,250, which went up to £5,750 when I complained (about customer service, p/x was secondary). WeBuyAnyCar offer is £6,000.I do get it, I know the reasons, it's just frustrating as any dealer that puts it up for sale would sell it for £10k - actual sale price not screen price. So they're in for like £8k at least. I should get £8k for it privately, we'd probably take 7.5. Can't really swallow a £2k loss for the ease of driving in with one car and driving out with another.
tbourner said:
Butter Face said:
Go on, how much have they offered you?
£5,720 from Renault (yes, we considered a Zoe), initial BMW price was £5,250, which went up to £5,750 when I complained (about customer service, p/x was secondary). WeBuyAnyCar offer is £6,000.I do get it, I know the reasons, it's just frustrating as any dealer that puts it up for sale would sell it for £10k - actual sale price not screen price. So they're in for like £8k at least. I should get £8k for it privately, we'd probably take 7.5. Can't really swallow a £2k loss for the ease of driving in with one car and driving out with another.
I think that’s pretty good tbf .. more than I would be expecting for an 11 year old mass market BMW with a huge uneconomical and high tax petrol engine
I just looked on autotrader .. there are 18 335i’s on there .. there is one at a dealer at £9k (touring) and most are between £4.5-£7k
There are only two saloons ( most are coupes) the only one comparable is at a dealer for £7k
I think getting offered £6k for it trade is a result
I just looked on autotrader .. there are 18 335i’s on there .. there is one at a dealer at £9k (touring) and most are between £4.5-£7k
There are only two saloons ( most are coupes) the only one comparable is at a dealer for £7k
I think getting offered £6k for it trade is a result
Edited by Earthdweller on Thursday 16th August 09:13
I think BMWs margins on i models are tighter so the cars are competitively priced from the start.
It must also be reassuring as a buyer knowing that you’re not gonna be losing £££ in your new car randomly because bmw are suddenly offering 10% off deals etc.
On trade in, don’t BCA own WBAC, and most people/places now use WBAC as a value floor?
BCA would seem to control a great deal of the used car values and the margins taken by all involved.
Going private sale is the only way to starve the monster!
It must also be reassuring as a buyer knowing that you’re not gonna be losing £££ in your new car randomly because bmw are suddenly offering 10% off deals etc.
On trade in, don’t BCA own WBAC, and most people/places now use WBAC as a value floor?
BCA would seem to control a great deal of the used car values and the margins taken by all involved.
Going private sale is the only way to starve the monster!
tbourner said:
Are you looking at M-Sports? Lower specs go for a lot less, surprisingly so.
All the ones on autotrader .. there are only 18 saloon, coupe and touring It was a niche car when new .. now it’s nearly 12 years old, does 20mpg and costs £540 to tax I reckon the market for them is even more niche
I bet there aren’t many people in the market for them now
I’d take the money and run .. it’s nothing special just an old and very expensive to run saloon car and as much as you love it you have to be realistic
If you really don’t think you can trade it for £6k your only alternative is to advertise it privately for what you want for it
But, bear in mind any prospective purchasers will probably run it through WBAC and offer you £6k anyway .. if you’re lucky
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