[Turbo_435i]

Quick question regarding the $1000 UDE

Does the dealer know once you've obtained the $1000 credit ?

Meaning, do we negoiate price of car and THEN spring it on him, deduct $1000 on final negioation ?

Or does dealer already know you have $1000 credit coming ?

Kinda sketchy if dealer already knows you have added $1000 credit coming, then theyre morw likely not to give you better deal on final sale price.


Anyone use / have experience with the $1000 credit. ??

[kd0t]

Do it last. When you finish negotiating the deal, bring it up last

[justinnum1]

yep, last.

[Cyberdemon]

The UDE rebate comes from BMW not the dealer, so it shouldn't have a huge impact on the dealer or their emotional state, but agreed it's best to negotiate the car to $xxx over invoice and then mention the rebate once you've locked that in.

[gaijin]

Let's all face it. A savvy stealership will know what's available out there in form of rebates, e.g., UDE, USAA, BMWCCA, etc. You as the consumer will have to also stand fast with your offer regardless of what rebates are attached to it. If the dealership you'll dealing with don't dance, walk. I did just that and never looked back again. Oh yes, I did. Drove the M235i I acquired elsewhere and made sure the Sales Manager and Sales Adviser I was dealing with saw it!

[slider86]

Just an FYI - if the dealership is within reasonable distance to the UDE event, chances are the sales associates already know about it: a few dealerships I've been to these past two months actually had UDE dates set aside just for their dealerships.

[kd0t]

It doesn't matter if they know about it or not. The rebate comes from BMWNA not the dealership..

Negotiate a price you like and hit me with the UDE at the end. It's what I did

[escobar929]

its always best to bring it up last, worked for me. I also used another credit BMW was offering at the time

[Turbo_435i]

Wasnt sure if your name is put into the BMW database..... And as soon as you go ro negoiate...... They'll stick to $1000 above best price they were originally gonna give you, hence a wash of the $1000

[bimmercar]

I read the fine print on 2015 UDE, it says not to be combined with any other credits?

[bluebuffalo]

If I am a USAA member, do you know what incentive/rebate is available?

Also, do you know if it is possible to use it on European delivery?

Thanks!

[huveu]

Originally Posted by bluebuffalo

Also, do you know if it is possible to use it on European delivery?

You can't use it for ED. It's in the fine print (got mine a couple of days ago).

[Cyberdemon]

Originally Posted by schybrid

Wasnt sure if your name is put into the BMW database..... And as soon as you go ro negoiate...... They'll stick to $1000 above best price they were originally gonna give you, hence a wash of the $1000

As a customer you have the choice to walk out of the dealer if you don't like the price.

My dealer gave me $500 over invoice before the $1000 UDE rebate on my 335i.

If the dealer gives you $1500 over invoice before rebate, then walk away. It's amazing how fast dealers call you back when they realize you were serious about buying a car, at least in a competitive market.

[scottyn]

The salesman I spoke with yesterday informed me of a Team USA driving event at his dealership in 2 weeks. I don't think it's the same as a UDE, but it also comes with a $1000 rebate from what I'm told. He also quoted me one of the the lowest prices I have yet to get from any dealer (before the rebate is factored in)...plus he said I could place an order now and then factor in the rebate before taking delivery. If you can't make a UDE, this seems like a great alternative.

[Hungarai]

For those of you that received the $1000 discount recently, does it say that it is only available on 2015 models? I'm thinking, if I attend the latest possible Washington DC event, plus 60 days of expiration, the newest-arriving 2016s might be in play.

[bimmercar]

Originally Posted by Hungarai

For those of you that received the $1000 discount recently, does it say that it is only available on 2015 models? I'm thinking, if I attend the latest possible Washington DC event, plus 60 days of expiration, the newest-arriving 2016s might be in play.

BMW Ultimate Driving Allowance is available on all new 2014, 2015, and 2016 BMW models, excludes BMW i8, can only be redeemed by the recipient of this invitation who participates in a scheduled BMW Ultimate Driving Experience event, and is non-transferable. The offer is valid for 6 months from end of event date on the lease or purchase of all eligible models. Offer may be redeemed at an authorized BMW center for stateside (U.S.) delivery only and cannot be used for European delivery. Offer not valid for vehicles delivered prior to event attendance or customer orders placed prior to event attendance. The Ultimate Driving Allowance cannot be used in conjunction with the USAA Military Program or any other event-based incentive/offer available at the time of delivery. Offer cannot be used for tax, title, registration, destination or other dealership fees; see an authorized BMW center for details.

[alz0rz]

Originally Posted by bimmercar

BMW Ultimate Driving Allowance is available on all new 2014, 2015, and 2016 BMW models, excludes BMW i8, can only be redeemed by the recipient of this invitation who participates in a scheduled BMW Ultimate Driving Experience event, and is non-transferable. The offer is valid for 6 months from end of event date on the lease or purchase of all eligible models. Offer may be redeemed at an authorized BMW center for stateside (U.S.) delivery only and cannot be used for European delivery. Offer not valid for vehicles delivered prior to event attendance or customer orders placed prior to event attendance. The Ultimate Driving Allowance cannot be used in conjunction with the USAA Military Program or any other event-based incentive/offer available at the time of delivery. Offer cannot be used for tax, title, registration, destination or other dealership fees; see an authorized BMW center for details.

Where are you getting this information from? Various other sources say that you have to use it within 60 days of event end date. Also, because it is able to be used for 2016 models, which are going to be on sale through middle of next year, do we have any idea of UDE's that will be held in 2016?

[bimmercar]

Originally Posted by alz0rz

Where are you getting this information from? Various other sources say that you have to use it within 60 days of event end date. Also, because it is able to be used for 2016 models, which are going to be on sale through middle of next year, do we have any idea of UDE's that will be held in 2016?

copy and pasted from my UDE coupon email

[bimmercar]

Originally Posted by alz0rz

Where are you getting this information from? Various other sources say that you have to use it within 60 days of event end date. Also, because it is able to be used for 2016 models, which are going to be on sale through middle of next year, do we have any idea of UDE's that will be held in 2016?

team usa event is 60days

[HP Autosport]

Has anyone received their $1000 certificate?

[alz0rz]

Originally Posted by HP Autosport

Has anyone received their $1000 certificate?

I received my voucher 1 week after the event.

[HP Autosport]

Originally Posted by alz0rz

I received my voucher 1 week after the event.

Did two extra events just for the fun of it. One certificate would be nice.

BMWNA is no help after 3 phone calls.