05-29-2012, 12:24 PM | #1 |
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M Sport Ordered!
Ordered my 320d M Sport last Thursday and can't wait. Showing as late September delivery Had been toying with the 328i but decided against it at the last.
Went with: Estoril Blue Pro Nav system Visibility Pack Internet H/K Speakers Front & Rear sensors Adaptive M Sport suspension Variable Steering M Sport brakes Sun Protection Glass Folding Mirrors Heated front seats Mobile phone app prep DAB radio Probably far more than I needed but it's my first BMW so thought I'd go crazy! Managed to get a 6% discount off the price and the 5.9% APR so was pretty happy. It's gonna be a long wait |
05-29-2012, 08:50 PM | #2 |
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Congrats!
Great spec as well, although I personally would have given the variable steering a miss. I tired it before on a 5, and thought it corrupted the steering feel IMO. Can I ask; did you get 5.9% APR through BMW's own finance? As when I went to order, the 5.9% deal wasn't showing as being available for the M-Sport. It could only be ordered with the various other lines. I'm going to be mad if they suddenly changed it after I ordered! |
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05-30-2012, 12:18 AM | #3 |
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I wasn't sure about the variable steering either but we have a fairly tight turning circle at home and the salesman convinced me the steering would be much easier. No doubt the usual rubbish to get a sale.
The 5.9% is through BMW's finance. Originally I was told it wasn't available but I told them the APR was too high otherwise and if they did the deal then we had a deal. Took them a couple of minutes to agree but they did. At that point I decided to push my luck and got them to discount the car price too. Either they were desperate for a sale or I'm a better haggler than I thought |
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I hope it's the latter as I'm waiting for the coupé introduction next year and that shade of blue will suit it very well. Well done on the 6% discount, especially considering that it's on the latest model - did you have to fight hard to get it? |
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05-30-2012, 07:27 AM | #7 | |
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I was quite surprised to get that much of a discount. They did seem keen to make a deal but initially they were only prepared to match the 5.9% on the APR. I asked about further discount and they said that as the APR was so low they weren't prepared to discount any further. I had been talking to another dealer and had a back up plan from them so when I mentioned that I'd had a great deal offered elsewhere they suddenly changed their minds. Matched the other offer, added on a few extra options and rounded the monthly payment down to the nearest £5. |
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Do you mind if I ask which dealer gave you the discount? |
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05-30-2012, 08:02 AM | #9 |
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The two dealers I was dealing with were the ones in Newport and Bristol. Bristol was where I ended up buying from.
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05-31-2012, 10:14 AM | #11 |
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Trying to order a 320d M Sport as a company car but the contract hire company came back to me yeterday saying they are unable to get any pricing info for the M Sport from BMW. Also noticed on the BMW web site that you are unable to configure the M Sport Models.
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05-31-2012, 11:41 PM | #12 |
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I imagine you'll have to wait a few more weeks before it starts to appear on the company car lists. It's not on ours yet either. Online configurator will hopefully be updates soon, but you can definitely go into your local dealer today to spec one up. Sounds likee you got a great deal RJ; my negotiations skills are clearly a bit pap after failing to get the 5.9% |
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I wouldn't be too hard on your negotiation skills, I'm usually the person that will just sign at the first offer. I think it had more to do with a big deposit, a long spec list and end of month coming up. |
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06-01-2012, 04:16 AM | #14 | |
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Lol. Me too!! The one thing I'm wishing a specced was the M-Sport brakes. I think they'll look incredible on your estoril blue car, but seeing as I've gone for Sapphire black, you think the blue callipers will go well with it? I keep umming and ahhing about whether to add them. They're an unnecessary luxury; but I do like idle pub chat and bragging about my callipers :P If you could choose red, i think I'd have them in a shot. |
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I'm now considering the Head-Up Display. I know it's an expensive and mostly unnecessary addition but still. It's going to be a long 17 weeks or so!! |
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06-12-2012, 01:24 PM | #16 | |
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Logged on the system and the status is just showing as "searching for car" I just want to know when it's secured! |
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