[Dabaitu]

http://redbook.com.au/cars/research/...&Ridx=0&eapi=2

Thought I post this up as an FYI.

Interesting to see the Options listed with prices, however it could be misleading given that it doesn't select some of the options that come as standard with the Line e.g. the sports seats for the Sport line.

Also confirms what most of us already know, Redbook is about as precise as a shotgun when it comes to pricing.

[J1n]

Great info thanks mate

[netvista]

I have been looking at 328i for a while now and gotten a quote through the leasing company. The discount they offered just on the 328i sportline is impressive (3k+ off), the discount on the options and delivery are also quite good. I understand it's probabley because this is a lease and I have to pay the residual value after the lease if I want to keep the car.. Just wondering whether the dealer will come to the party if I offer the same pricing or they will show me the door straightway.

This is the model I got quoted on

328i sportline
mineral white
Seat heating for front seats
Variable sport steering
Electric sunroof - glass
harman/kardon Surround Sound System
DAB-Tuner
Navigation system Professional

$73000

[ij05]

I've just put an order in for a similar model too, was the $73k including GST and Stamp duty? If thats the all up price its very good!

[ij05]

Originally Posted by Dabaitu

http://redbook.com.au/cars/research/...&Ridx=0&eapi=2
Interesting to see the Options listed with prices, however it could be misleading given that it doesn't select some of the options that come as standard with the Line e.g. the sports seats for the Sport line.

Also confirms what most of us already know, Redbook is about as precise as a shotgun when it comes to pricing.

Just compared some prices to some that I have - it seems that this pricing for the options are the Luxury Car Tax inclusive pricing, so if the car is under 75,375 (the fuel efficient LCT level) pre stamp duty and GST the options will be cheaper - only the portion over the 75,375 will incur the LCT. RRP is I think 64600 plus dealer delivery, so you have around 11k less dealer delivery of LCT free options.

[CrazyLatte]

73k drive away would be a steal for that car... IF you can get it...

[netvista]

Originally Posted by ij05

I've just put an order in for a similar model too, was the $73k including GST and Stamp duty? If thats the all up price its very good!

Quote Breakdown

Basic Price 60,125.45
Metallic Paint 1,286.36
Seat heating for front seats 594.55
Variable sport steering 280.00
Electric sunroof - glass 2,040.91
harman/kardon Surround Sound System 839.09
DAB-Tuner 350.00
Navigation system Professional 1,049.09
Dealer Pre Delivery Charges 1,350.00
Initial CTP Insurance 342.73
Purchase Stamp Duty 3,550.00
CTPI Stamp Duty 37.70
Initial Registration 264.30

The pricing must have something to do with lease, but haven't figured out how it works..

[netvista]

Originally Posted by CrazyLatte

73k drive away would be a steal for that car... IF you can get it...

Agree.. and I had to ring the lease company to confirm the quote..

[ij05]

Originally Posted by netvista

Quote Breakdown
The pricing must have something to do with lease, but haven't figured out how it works..

Many lease companies claim back the GST, the option prices had 10% off which may be the GST off, and then the price off the car could be the 1/11th value of the LCT which you can claim back in GST (you can't claim back the full 10% on a luxury car). Otherwise, some threads have been discussing discounts of upto 8-9%... you never know unless you try and ask! Where are you based?

[netvista]

Originally Posted by ij05

Many lease companies claim back the GST, the option prices had 10% off which may be the GST off, and then the price off the car could be the 1/11th value of the LCT which you can claim back in GST (you can't claim back the full 10% on a luxury car). Otherwise, some threads have been discussing discounts of upto 8-9%... you never know unless you try and ask! Where are you based?

The quote team from the lease company will call me back shortly to confirm the pricing.. I am in Melbourne.

[Dabaitu]

Originally Posted by netvista

Quote Breakdown

Basic Price 60,125.45
Metallic Paint 1,286.36
Seat heating for front seats 594.55
Variable sport steering 280.00
Electric sunroof - glass 2,040.91
harman/kardon Surround Sound System 839.09
DAB-Tuner 350.00
Navigation system Professional 1,049.09
Dealer Pre Delivery Charges 1,350.00
Initial CTP Insurance 342.73
Purchase Stamp Duty 3,550.00
CTPI Stamp Duty 37.70
Initial Registration 264.30

The pricing must have something to do with lease, but haven't figured out how it works..

I checked your pricing against mine and what you're paying for your options is almost identical (which I think was about 10-15% off rack rate).

The main difference is in what you pay for the vehicle price. You can get lower than what you've listed there, but I guess it's going to depend on how keen your dealer is when it comes to moving stock.

[netvista]

Originally Posted by Dabaitu

I checked your pricing against mine and what you're paying for your options is almost identical (which I think was about 10-15% off rack rate).

The main difference is in what you pay for the vehicle price. You can get lower than what you've listed there, but I guess it's going to depend on how keen your dealer is when it comes to moving stock.

Thanks for the advice.. I thought the vehicle price i listed was pretty low already.. guess i have to push harder now, and i always thought 328i are selling like hot cakes, therefore they don't need to worry about moving stock.

[J1n]

Its very cheap.. get it! You guys are making me feel i got ripped off lol

[netvista]

ok, got a response from them.. i asked them to confirm whether the base price ($60125) is for the sportline or just the base model. I must have confused them somehow, they updated the quote to include the price for the sportpack, for which they are quoting me $4963.. Now, i know there is another thread for sportpack, however i don't know what this pack consists ? and what's the RRp for it ? didn't see it on redbook either.

[Dabaitu]

Originally Posted by netvista

ok, got a response from them.. i asked them to confirm whether the base price ($60125) is for the sportline or just the base model. I must have confused them somehow, they updated the quote to include the price for the sportpack, for which they are quoting me $4963.. Now, i know there is another thread for sportpack, however i don't know what this pack consists ? and what's the RRp for it ? didn't see it on redbook either.

Sport line maybe? There's no "sport pack" that I'm aware of.

[netvista]

Originally Posted by Dabaitu

Sport line maybe? There's no "sport pack" that I'm aware of.

it's M sport pack. just found this http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=628998

[netvista]

Originally Posted by J1n

Its very cheap.. get it! You guys are making me feel i got ripped off lol

i am still suspicious of this quote.. i haven't spoken to the dealer myself after all, it's just a quote from the lease company.
where did you get yours from btw?

[Dabaitu]

Originally Posted by netvista

it's M sport pack. just found this http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=628998

Hah BMW has me thinking in "lines" now

This thread is going a bit OT ...

[rayz]

Originally Posted by netvista

i am still suspicious of this quote.. i haven't spoken to the dealer myself after all, it's just a quote from the lease company.
where did you get yours from btw?

I'd recommend you check out some of the dealers yourself. Leasing companies don't know jack about difference in options/packs for BMWs as they cater for a whole suite of cars makes. They just put down what they get told by the dealer sales people.

The path I went down with my lease was armed with the lease quote price (and plus the GST component) in my mind (apparently its a booboo to do price comparisons between dealers), I went to a few dealers to see if I could get a better deal (or options thrown in if there's less room to wiggle). Once I found the price I was happy with (and options included), I just got the leasing company to contact the dealer to quote it up.

[Drk280]

i got $84800 lux line on order with every option except the sunroof (too many leaking sunroof in the last 25 years just turned me off em) oh and no rear heat seating - price seemed ok as i saw less options on carsales.com for $88k

[Tra08R]

Originally Posted by netvista

I have been looking at 328i for a while now and gotten a quote through the leasing company. The discount they offered just on the 328i sportline is impressive (3k+ off), the discount on the options and delivery are also quite good. I understand it's probabley because this is a lease and I have to pay the residual value after the lease if I want to keep the car.. Just wondering whether the dealer will come to the party if I offer the same pricing or they will show me the door straightway.

This is the model I got quoted on

328i sportline
mineral white
Seat heating for front seats
Variable sport steering
Electric sunroof - glass
harman/kardon Surround Sound System
DAB-Tuner
Navigation system Professional

$73000

Thats a Cracking price well done. BMW Northshore at Chatswood wont budge on $71000 base with nothing to add but just a sunroof. F them...complete waste of my time.

[Dabaitu]

Originally Posted by Tra08R

Thats a Cracking price well done. BMW Northshore at Chatswood wont budge on $71000 base with nothing to add but just a sunroof. F them...complete waste of my time.

ouch

is buying interstate an option?