pricing policy on accessories
03-07-2006, 11:45 PM
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Well, all of you in US are in better position when it comes to accesories offered (compered to Europe).
There some 40-50 items more and some of them come in very handy, like tire pressure gauge or some handy key rings etc. As I will be travelling to West Coast in two weeks I found a dealer near my hotel and asked for a quotation. In total I asked for 10-12 items. To my surprise I was offered only MSRP (total offer is allmost 800 US$). I asked the dealer for some discount (as I saw some other dealers discounting), but no, he says:"... we do not discount on parts..."
Is this standard policy or just a dealer that allready has too much work on his shoulders?
Thanks for any imput.
PS. I am travelling to San Diego, California....
There some 40-50 items more and some of them come in very handy, like tire pressure gauge or some handy key rings etc. As I will be travelling to West Coast in two weeks I found a dealer near my hotel and asked for a quotation. In total I asked for 10-12 items. To my surprise I was offered only MSRP (total offer is allmost 800 US$). I asked the dealer for some discount (as I saw some other dealers discounting), but no, he says:"... we do not discount on parts..."
Is this standard policy or just a dealer that allready has too much work on his shoulders?
Thanks for any imput.
PS. I am travelling to San Diego, California....
03-08-2006, 06:05 AM
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Some discount and some don't. In fact, I've found some really shady pricing practices at a number of dealers. I've got two local dealers. One typically sells at MSRP, but will discount on large purchases or for CCA members. The other one marks their prices up OVER MSRP (sometimes as much as 20%) and then offers a CCA discount (10%). Their "wholesale" prices to local independent shops are typically at MSRP.
In other words, I'm not surprised...
In other words, I'm not surprised...
03-08-2006, 06:29 AM
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My Ride: '04 545iS 6 spd, bought new via eBay, 11/05; Blk/Gry, Cold, L7, PDC, BMW Rear seatcover for pets.
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Heck, even the guys peddling BMW stuff on ePrey won't bend on price, but one was "kind" enough to offer a slight discount on combined shipping (NOT 2 for 1); I need touchup paint and a tire gauge. I thanked him, but did not order.
There's big money in parts. I remember back in the 90s when I needed a new rear muffler assembly for my 87 535iS, for grins, I checked with Midas, and surprise surprise, their price was about $9 cheaper than the OEM price ($400+).
That's what is so nice about the Newport, RI dealer who offers discounts here; truly a rare and kind offer.
Cheers,
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There's big money in parts. I remember back in the 90s when I needed a new rear muffler assembly for my 87 535iS, for grins, I checked with Midas, and surprise surprise, their price was about $9 cheaper than the OEM price ($400+).
That's what is so nice about the Newport, RI dealer who offers discounts here; truly a rare and kind offer.
Cheers,
Ray Hull
03-08-2006, 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by AMP' post='251622' date='Mar 8 2006, 10:05 AM
Some discount and some don't. In fact, I've found some really shady pricing practices at a number of dealers. I've got two local dealers. One typically sells at MSRP, but will discount on large purchases or for CCA members. The other one marks their prices up OVER MSRP (sometimes as much as 20%) and then offers a CCA discount (10%). Their "wholesale" prices to local independent shops are typically at MSRP.
In other words, I'm not surprised...
In other words, I'm not surprised...
Yes, dealers in the US usually offer discounts on parts for BMWCCA members.
03-08-2006, 07:05 AM
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Thats your problem... you called San Deigo. They dont have many dealers there... no competition so no discount. Which dealer did you call?
Cunningham? Brecht?
Cunningham? Brecht?
03-08-2006, 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by BAX' post='251528' date='Mar 8 2006, 03:45 AM
Well, all of you in US are in better position when it comes to accesories offered (compered to Europe).
There some 40-50 items more and some of them come in very handy, like tire pressure gauge or some handy key rings etc.
There some 40-50 items more and some of them come in very handy, like tire pressure gauge or some handy key rings etc.
03-08-2006, 08:54 AM
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Try to purchase through the person that sold you the car. When he brings me to the cashier, they will give me 10 to 15% discount.
03-08-2006, 09:05 AM
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My Ride: F11 535i M-Sport,, Silver, Black Leather, LED Adaptive headlights
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No chance of discounts in the UK, unless they are clearing old stock.
03-08-2006, 09:10 AM
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BMW Club members at least here in Finland get a 10%-15% discount.
Contact your local or nearest BMW Club for more info.
The link is here.
Contact your local or nearest BMW Club for more info.
The link is here.