[Stonewall]

Originally Posted by Ectopic

Whats a good rule of thumb to know you're making a low but not unrealistic offer? Any idea of margins they work with?

I didn't get a good deal and yet my salesman keeps going on about how they are making a small loss on the car they have sold me.... obviously not accurate compared to the prices being achieved by you guys.

I calculated that I got roughly 10% off the driveway price, although they tried to tell me I was asking for 13%-15% based on their inflated prices (dealer RRP a few grand higher than BMW Aust website).

Ectopic and other WA people

How did you find dealing with Autoclassic, experience in the past (a few years ago) they were a pain to negotiate with? How much did you get off in the end?

[Paninaro]

Originally Posted by Stonewall

Ectopic and other WA people

How did you find dealing with Autoclassic, experience in the past (a few years ago) they were a pain to negotiate with? How much did you get off in the end?

I have had nothing but good experiences dealing with Classics. I have always dealt with the same sales guy and although I was never buying a car purely based on discount they have always looked after me. The F30 is definately not a car they need discount to sell. The car is already in high demand and numbers coming through are very limited.
The margin they have built into the car will be based on a few factors but in most cases is just to allow for trade in's.
I didn't have a trade in so was given the discount in lieu of. See my qoute earlier in this thread.

[Ectopic]

You will pay more in WA period. Autoclassic has the monopoly and owns both dealerships.

You might be able to save a few thousand by buying over East, but you'll have to pay for rail etc. and go through the hassle of registering it etc.

[Stonewall]

Originally Posted by Paninaro

I have had nothing but good experiences dealing with Classics. I have always dealt with the same sales guy and although I was never buying a car purely based on discount they have always looked after me. The F30 is definately not a car they need discount to sell. The car is already in high demand and numbers coming through are very limited.
The margin they have built into the car will be based on a few factors but in most cases is just to allow for trade in's.
I didn't have a trade in so was given the discount in lieu of. See my qoute earlier in this thread.

It seems your corporate program helped a little on that. It is not chasing a massive discount, would be quite happy getting a discount on similar to your level.

You will pay more in WA period. Autoclassic has the monopoly and owns both dealerships.

You might be able to save a few thousand by buying over East, but you'll have to pay for rail etc. and go through the hassle of registering it etc.

Yea I know and hard to do with brand new models. Your discount seems fairly reasonable (for WA), did you have any particular problems getting it?

Generally on other cars I have bought from other expensive brands is around the 10% I am quite happy with.

[danielt]

Just a question, when you are negotiating on price, are the dealers willing to negotiate percentage wise on dealer pricing (which is before LCT, stamp duty etc), or on drive away pricing (which is inclusive of LCT, stamp duty etc), because at the end of the day the LCT goes to the government, so a 5% discount on the dealer price makes your "drive away price" a lot different to a 5% discount on the "drive away price".

[J1n]

I usually go a with 5-6% of RRP

[Dabaitu]

Originally Posted by danielt

Just a question, when you are negotiating on price, are the dealers willing to negotiate percentage wise on dealer pricing (which is before LCT, stamp duty etc), or on drive away pricing (which is inclusive of LCT, stamp duty etc), because at the end of the day the LCT goes to the government, so a 5% discount on the dealer price makes your "drive away price" a lot different to a 5% discount on the "drive away price".

I negotiate on dealer price for car and options, keeping in mind what GST, Stamp duty and LCT (if applicable) are going to be on top of that.

[likeCarsThatDontRattle]

Hi guys,

I am in the market for a 328i and I was just wondering whether there's a F30 pricing catalogue (Melbourne) somewhere that I can download (or checkout).

This will allow me to sum up the overall cost of a 328i with the options that I want and work towards a discount % when I meet up with a dealer in the very near future...

Thanking you all in advance...

[J1n]

Originally Posted by likeCarsThatDontRattle

Hi guys,

I am in the market for a 328i and I was just wondering whether there's a F30 pricing catalogue (Melbourne) somewhere that I can download (or checkout).

This will allow me to sum up the overall cost of a 328i with the options that I want and work towards a discount % when I meet up with a dealer in the very near future...

Thanking you all in advance...

Hey mate... i got the pricing breakdown from my dealer.

[ij05]

Originally Posted by likeCarsThatDontRattle

Hi guys,

I am in the market for a 328i and I was just wondering whether there's a F30 pricing catalogue (Melbourne) somewhere that I can download (or checkout).

This will allow me to sum up the overall cost of a 328i with the options that I want and work towards a discount % when I meet up with a dealer in the very near future...

Thanking you all in advance...

Easiest way would likely be redbook, they have all the options on there.
But sometimes, some options are cheaper as they're included in some other one (eg Extended Dash Display comes with the Pro Navigation - so you wouldn't option this if you have Pro etc).

[J1n]

Ya redbook has it too but I find redbook abit confusing if you're not sure of what options are included in your model specification. So you maybe setting yourself up for a higher price.

[CKau]

Related topic i was researching the cost of adaptive headlights on redbook and noticed the price of the 328i has gone up by $1000 from $64900 to $65900.

I did a meticulous check of features in redbook and couldnt see any extra toys. Usually when they bump up the price i thought they add toys to lessen the sting?

Lucky i ordered mine just before the rise... That difference pays for an option!

[likeCarsThatDontRattle]

thanks guys - much appreciate your inputs.

I'm thinking of moving into a 328i from an Audi Q5. What I did then was spec up a car I wanted from a price list of options that was available for download on their website (most options were itemised and costed).

I'll see how I go with red books - it may have to do in my initial rounds of meet and greet with the dealers...

Thanks again guys...

[J1n]

Originally Posted by likeCarsThatDontRattle

thanks guys - much appreciate your inputs.

I'm thinking of moving into a 328i from an Audi Q5. What I did then was spec up a car I wanted from a price list of options that was available for download on their website (most options were itemised and costed).

I'll see how I go with red books - it may have to do in my initial rounds of meet and greet with the dealers...

Thanks again guys...

I think if you list your options here some of us maybe able to provide you with the sale value we negotiated

[Tra08R]

Originally Posted by Elcuban

Hi everyone, this will be my first BMW, I have the following on order.

328i
Alpine white
Msport
Variable steering
HUD
PRO NAV
HK
Digital radio
Tint
Sun Roof
Black msport grill
Xenon lights
Sports floor mats
iPhone app

$79,565 OTR. I am thinking of adding heated front seats. I was told another $655 plus taxes.

Are u kidding me??? this is not in the slight way a competitive deal at all Id say. I have no doubt u can get it $73,600 + or - $1,000. You guys need to bargain harder.. what do u think this is?? its post GFC days.

Btw ur first BMW? pls.. the quality is so bad for this F30, i'd pass.

[David328M-Sport]

This might be getting on a bit, but here is a pdf of the ORIGINAL pricing, back a year now. Do note the higher cost of the base car price before a price drop - and now a partial price increase. Hope it helps.

[J1n]

Originally Posted by Tra08R

Are u kidding me??? this is not in the slight way a competitive deal at all Id say. I have no doubt u can get it $73,600 + or - $1,000. You guys need to bargain harder.. what do u think this is?? its post GFC days.

Btw ur first BMW? pls.. the quality is so bad for this F30, i'd pass.

It is one of the cheapest prices there for an Msport packed 328.

Considering the base price for the 328 alone now is ~ 70-73 k RRP.
M Sport Kit being ~6k HUD 2k or so.. ya i'd say it's a steal.. even after stacking that many options up and still have it at 73. its good. Most of us paid 80-88 k almost nearly loaded up.

And for me no.. not first BMW E90 , F10 and F30 now. My dad has gone through 4 mercs 3 beemers himself being a car enthusiast and I would say quality changes from time to time..and depending on your expectations. If i had to compare Mercs and Audis make a more comfortable ride with alot more internal luxury components which many favour more in comparison to a 50/50 weight distribution or engine performance. Maybe thats ur path.

[likeCarsThatDontRattle]

Originally Posted by David328M-Sport

This might be getting on a bit, but here is a pdf of the ORIGINAL pricing, back a year now. Do note the higher cost of the base car price before a price drop - and now a partial price increase. Hope it helps.

Very nice. Thanks mate...will troll through this doco tomorrow.

[likeCarsThatDontRattle]

Originally Posted by J1n

I think if you list your options here some of us maybe able to provide you with the sale value we negotiated

Ok - having had a look at the options at redbook and their respective costs:

1. 328i - $65,900
2. Moonstone (paint) - $2,769
3. Sunroof - $2,245
4. Bi-Xenons - $1,576
5. Luxury Line - $1,538
6. Nav Pro - $1,154
7. 18" Type 398 Wheels - $1,307
8. Music Interface for Smartphones - $169
9. Harmon/Kardon 16 Speakers set - $923
10. Sports seat - $1,100

Drive away, on the Redbook website - $82,288.00 (Vic)

Gonna go for 10%. So aiming for circa $74,000 drive away.

[Dabaitu]

Originally Posted by likeCarsThatDontRattle

Ok - having had a look at the options at redbook and their respective costs:

1. 328i - $65,900
2. Moonstone (paint) - $2,769
3. Sunroof - $2,245
4. Bi-Xenons - $1,576
5. Luxury Line - $1,538
6. Nav Pro - $1,154
7. 18" Type 398 Wheels - $1,307
8. Music Interface for Smartphones - $169
9. Harmon/Kardon 16 Speakers set - $923
10. Sports seat - $1,100

Drive away, on the Redbook website - $82,288.00 (Vic)

Gonna go for 10%. So aiming for circa $74,000 drive away.

Extended Display, CA and HUD are worth considering if you haven't already IMO. Good hunting mate.

[shakkas]

^ Nav Pro comes with Extended display

[Dabaitu]

Originally Posted by shakkas

^ Nav Pro comes with Extended display

My bad. It's been a while since I ordered