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Originally Posted by dd1981
So for reference you can still negotiate the ED price? Even though its 8% cheaper?
So lets say a car is $50k, European delivery price. How much more can you wiggle down?
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Originally Posted by ska325xi
So lets say that the car you want optioned out comes to total $40k ED invoice...then there is some fees (forgot what it was, but it was like few hundred dollars), lets say that fee is $300. You now negotiate $40,300 + whatever amount you're willing to pay and whatever they will accept. This can be as low as $500 to $1200 and this is what the dealer makes.
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I think the fee you are referring to is the Training Fee (currently $180) which is required whether the car is ED or not. Similarly, you are still charged destination and handling. However, MACO is not charged for ED cars. If you lease, there is also a .0003 MF increase, but your second lease payment (usually while the car is on the boat) is waived by BMWFS, so it basically is a wash.
As you noted, the goal is to start negotiating from ED invoice (not ED MSRP) and up--typically $500-$1000. However, depending on the car (M, just released cars such as the 4er) the allocation can come from the dealer's stock so your negotiating power and potential savings is reduced considerably. I imagine the M2 will be just as difficult to obtain via ED at first, as will the M235i. The ED sub forum over on Bimmerfest is extremely active, has a wealth of info, and a great bunch of guys. I did ED back in 2008 for my E92 and it was awesome.
Back to the topic of this Thread....where is this M235i already???