Just ordered my first BMW!

hanzie · 12-23-2015, 06:19 PM

Well guys I just ordered my first bmw. I've always had a fascination with owning a European car, but never quite had the funds or willingness to stray from cheaper more reliable (hopefully not the case) Japanese cars. I was about to pull the trigger on a 2012 E92 M3 6speed with competition package but decided last minute to go ahead with a new 2016 m235i 6spd. I feel good about my decision and hope I got a good deal on my order since no manual transmissions seem to exist in texas!

MSRP - 46,995
Only options I opted for were enhanced bluetooth/USB and parking assist/back up camera. I figured the sensatec was good enough for me based on what I've researched.

I paid 42,995. I think I got the car at or below dealer invoice. Is everybody else getting this kind of deal on an ordered bmw?

Thanks for listening

wjones14 · 12-23-2015, 08:54 PM

If I did the math right, you got an 8.5% discount. Sounds like a good deal to me.

I ordered mine almost a year ago, shopped around at 3 different dealers, used Consumer Reports Car Buying Service (truecar.com), and the best I could do was a 6% discount.

It was also my first BMW, but I came from a bunch of U.S. muscle cars instead of Japanese cars. Either way, pretty sure you'll like the upgrade! When do you expect delivery?

Ores325 · 12-23-2015, 09:41 PM

it's best to negotiate a "drive off" price. some dealers will make back a large discount with b/s add-ons: like NITROGEN and DEALER PREP FEES! keep a close watch on the bottom line, when it comes time to sign.

m235hou · 12-24-2015, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by otef285

it's best to negotiate a "drive off" price. some dealers will make back a large discount with b/s add-ons: like NITROGEN and DEALER PREP FEES! keep a close watch on the bottom line, when it comes time to sign.

Agree. Ordered mine on 10/30 and took delivery of it on 12/18 and agreed on a drive off price when ordering (actually got a better deal when taking delivery of the car as there was a new incentive as well as my employer's discount that I found out about).

Regardless, the amount off of MSRP does seem to be a very good deal.

12-23-2015, 06:19 PM	#1
hanzie New Member 1 Rep 11 Posts Drives: MR M235i Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Dallas iTrader: (0)	Just ordered my first BMW! Well guys I just ordered my first bmw. I've always had a fascination with owning a European car, but never quite had the funds or willingness to stray from cheaper more reliable (hopefully not the case) Japanese cars. I was about to pull the trigger on a 2012 E92 M3 6speed with competition package but decided last minute to go ahead with a new 2016 m235i 6spd. I feel good about my decision and hope I got a good deal on my order since no manual transmissions seem to exist in texas! MSRP - 46,995 Only options I opted for were enhanced bluetooth/USB and parking assist/back up camera. I figured the sensatec was good enough for me based on what I've researched. I paid 42,995. I think I got the car at or below dealer invoice. Is everybody else getting this kind of deal on an ordered bmw? Thanks for listening
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wjones14 Captain 655 Rep 891 Posts Drives: 2021 M2C Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Niantic CT iTrader: (0)	If I did the math right, you got an 8.5% discount. Sounds like a good deal to me. I ordered mine almost a year ago, shopped around at 3 different dealers, used Consumer Reports Car Buying Service (truecar.com), and the best I could do was a 6% discount. It was also my first BMW, but I came from a bunch of U.S. muscle cars instead of Japanese cars. Either way, pretty sure you'll like the upgrade! When do you expect delivery? __________________ Vehicles: 2021 Alpine White M2C 6MT; 2011 Kawasaki Z1000 (1/4 mile 10.3 seconds @ 129 mph - stock) Previous: 2018 Camaro 2SS 1LE 6MT; 2015 BMW M235i 6MT; 2015 Mini Cooper F56 6MT; 2005 Mustang GT 5MT; 2003 Mini Cooper R50 5MT
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Ores325 New Member 4 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2016 m235i mineral grey/cr Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: south texas iTrader: (0)	it's best to negotiate a "drive off" price. some dealers will make back a large discount with b/s add-ons: like NITROGEN and DEALER PREP FEES! keep a close watch on the bottom line, when it comes time to sign.
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