[idontkickpuppies]

I'm submitting my deposit on a 240i next week. Had my eyes on an M2 but decided it was a bit too brash. I knew going in there would be zero negotiation on the price of that model. As best I can tell, 240s are more easily obtained but still require a deposit. I'd love to get a 235i but the only new ones I've found in my region have premium pricing.

Regardless of whether you have a 228, 235, or 240, is there anything you wished you'd done/stipulated prior to making your deposit? This is the only time I'll have any leverage and I want to make the most of it. One tactic I'll definitely try is getting compensated for opting to not take both the auto trans and moonroof. Has anyone gotten allowances for those?

If you have any advice for me at this stage of the process, please share.