UK Dealer Contact Re. Facelift
01-10-2007, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by TC.' post='376272' date='Jan 10 2007, 11:10 AM
Just had a call from my dealer, UK dealers recieved full specs for the FL car yesterday evening - as always, good news and bad news!!
Bad news: 535d is carrying a 5% list price increase (not sure about rest of range) and even if you had pre-ordered, dealers are not obliged to honour!!! You are able to pull your deposit out due to the terms and conditions changing. iPod / USB adapter is a factory option at ?200
Bad news: 535d is carrying a 5% list price increase (not sure about rest of range) and even if you had pre-ordered, dealers are not obliged to honour!!! You are able to pull your deposit out due to the terms and conditions changing. iPod / USB adapter is a factory option at ?200
01-10-2007, 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by TC.' post='376285' date='Jan 10 2007, 06:30 AM
Raighne,
It sounds as if your dealer isn't that customer focused!! I still have yet to sign anything with my dealer - all I have is a reciept for my deposit, they don't want a signature from me until I place a firm order - my contracts should be with me at the weekend......
It sounds as if your dealer isn't that customer focused!! I still have yet to sign anything with my dealer - all I have is a reciept for my deposit, they don't want a signature from me until I place a firm order - my contracts should be with me at the weekend......
12% sounds like a decent deal... which dealer?
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01-10-2007, 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by TC.' post='376283' date='Jan 10 2007, 06:26 AM
Very surprised about the lack of a valuation from your dealer - mine over here on the mainland has given me a quoted value valid until the start of May - and it is currently higher than the Glass guide is quoting....
All up it looks as if the price hile will end up costing me about ?1400 more - this includes the %12 discount previously negotiated
All up it looks as if the price hile will end up costing me about ?1400 more - this includes the %12 discount previously negotiated
Sorry quoted wrong post TC
Still like to know where you are getting 12%...to save me some time hunting around
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01-11-2007, 03:41 AM
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Originally Posted by speuk' post='376570' date='Jan 10 2007, 11:23 PM
Sorry quoted wrong post TC
Still like to know where you are getting 12%...to save me some time hunting around
Still like to know where you are getting 12%...to save me some time hunting around
01-11-2007, 04:05 AM
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Originally Posted by colejl' post='376763' date='Jan 11 2007, 12:41 PM
O'Leary's BMW Cork?
Then it's up to the dealer where he hides the deal.
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01-11-2007, 04:16 AM
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Originally Posted by aybeesea' post='376770' date='Jan 11 2007, 01:05 PM
I never care about how much money is associated with discount or trade-in. Rather I just ask them what the "size of the cheque" I need to write is and try to get that down as far as possible.
Then it's up to the dealer where he hides the deal.
Then it's up to the dealer where he hides the deal.
I have joined the ranks of people who are fed up of listening to dealers whining and manoeuvring
... it's the same old palaver every time; how my trade-in will be hard for them to shift and how I shouldn't have ordered so many options and how I am very blessed to be getting on the waiting list for the new car at all and how I am lucky to be getting any discount at all... all classic sales techniques and really takes the pleasure out of ordering a new car (and it should be a fairly pleasant experience).
01-11-2007, 04:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Raighne' post='376775' date='Jan 11 2007, 01:16 PM
That is a good strategy and exactly the one I have been planning to use for the next purchase...
Once the apparent "lowest figure" is reached I find it's always worth while proving that it isn't... by insisting on a deal maker like a FULL tank of fuel, they pay for cherished plate transfer, floor mats (though they are now included) and bluetooth cradle...
I like to see the fake sweat!
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01-11-2007, 10:53 AM
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Raighne.
Try J Donohoe motors in Wexford and ask for Ray Doyle. He is a gentleman. I would highly recommend them 110%.
I traded my X5 last year with them. Paid ?1k deposit and signed nothing till I pick up my new car. Trade in price was agreed on deposit and none of the usual crap of hard to sell etc etc. They wanted my business and let it be known they were eager for it.
When I was thinking of changing I sent an email to all bmw motors in Ireland listing the spec of my X5 and the spec of car I was looking for. I had 5 phone calls by 11am next morning.
Mark
Try J Donohoe motors in Wexford and ask for Ray Doyle. He is a gentleman. I would highly recommend them 110%.
I traded my X5 last year with them. Paid ?1k deposit and signed nothing till I pick up my new car. Trade in price was agreed on deposit and none of the usual crap of hard to sell etc etc. They wanted my business and let it be known they were eager for it.
When I was thinking of changing I sent an email to all bmw motors in Ireland listing the spec of my X5 and the spec of car I was looking for. I had 5 phone calls by 11am next morning.
Mark
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Originally Posted by mark_ireland' post='376959' date='Jan 11 2007, 07:53 PM
Raighne.
Try J Donohoe motors in Wexford and ask for Ray Doyle. He is a gentleman. I would highly recommend them 110%.
Try J Donohoe motors in Wexford and ask for Ray Doyle. He is a gentleman. I would highly recommend them 110%.
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