[HouseMusicRules]

Hey guys,

Need your help. Just about to pull a trigger on my new wheels. I got a quote from a dealership on fees due on delivery as follows:

Admin Fee $299.00
Pre-Delivery Expense - 1 & 3 Series $1,295.00
Locking Wheel Bolts $89.50
Freight $985.00
Other Dealer Options $128.36
PPSA due on Delivery $53.73
Fuel - New & Demo Cars $90.00
License Fee $10.00
Security Deposit $750.00

Are these fees normal? Specifically:

1. What are the Other Dealer Options fees? Are there some additional options/fees that I am not aware of (above the options I already ordered)?
2. Any way to get the Security Deposit waived?

Thanks,
HMR.

[redbullto]

The admin fee is not bad. You can get this waived as part of your negotiation. Same for gas, wheel locks and mats. I told them I wouldn't be paying for those. The other charges are standard and hard to change especially taxes and fees.

[Temptazn]

I think BMWFS waives the security deposit if you purchase the 'Excessive wear & tear' package on your lease. Although my dealer never charged or mentioned a charge associated with the wheel locks.

[JooFoo]

You should have no trouble getting the admin fee waived. I didn't pay one on my F30.

[bobblehead]

wow. why is the freight & pdi fees combined for $2280, it should be $2095 ... No ? at least that's in Ontario. Assuming you are in Ontario.

Other dealer options are: OMVIC $5; A/C tax $100; Tire Levy $24

[dpwr]

Originally Posted by JooFoo

You should have no trouble getting the admin fee waived. I didn't pay one on my F30.

disagree, it will be not easy to remove admin fee...

[bobblehead]

always negotiate what you want to pay and OTR price.

[M3@Apex]

Originally Posted by Temptazn

I think BMWFS waives the security deposit if you purchase the 'Excessive wear & tear' package on your lease. Although my dealer never charged or mentioned a charge associated with the wheel locks.

What is this Excessive Wear & Tear package? How much does it cost?

[Temptazn]

Originally Posted by M3@Apex

What is this Excessive Wear & Tear package? How much does it cost?

Excessive wear & tear is an insurance package that will cover up to $7,000 in wear & tear damages upon lease return. So let say you return your BMW and it has a cracked windshield, dozen rock chips, a few dents and bald tires, you can turn your car to BMW without extra fees ( as long as it doesn't surpass $7,000). Anything over $7,000, it's out of your own pocket. The package is $1,500.

[JAY328]

Originally Posted by Temptazn

Excessive wear & tear is an insurance package that will cover up to $7,000 in wear & tear damages upon lease return. So let say you return your BMW and it has a cracked windshield, dozen rock chips, a few dents and bald tires, you can turn your car to BMW without extra fees ( as long as it doesn't surpass $7,000). Anything over $7,000, it's out of your own pocket. The package is $1,500.

When I ordered my F30, I was told it covers up to $7,500 (with no single repair costing over $1000) and the package costs $1,159.

[Temptazn]

Originally Posted by JAY328

When I ordered my F30, I was told it covers up to $7,500 (with no single repair costing over $1000) and the package costs $1,159.

It might've been $7,500 in damages. But I wasn't told about no single damage can't exceed $1,000. I was told if you bought it, any damage that is done so long as it doesn't exceed the $7,500 your covered. As for the price, I was told it was $1,500.... Maybe my dealer was being shady haha. Either way, I didn't get the package. I got the tire protection one instead, those run flats are bloody expensive

[bobblehead]

http://www.bmwtoronto.ca/blog/2011/0...use-protection


Here is more details.

You should not be paying more than listed. You can actually pay less, with some legwork of calling/negotiating with dealers.

[HouseMusicRules]

Thanks guys.

How much deposit will a dealership ask for when placing a factory order? What should is reasonable... $500?

[bobblehead]

$1000 typically.

[dpwr]

Originally Posted by HouseMusicRules

Thanks guys.

How much deposit will a dealership ask for when placing a factory order? What should is reasonable... $500?

usually it's one month payment if you're leasing...