[Andyers]

Hi,

Very close to selling my beloved E92 335d, have thought hard about being sensible and dropping down to a F30 320d....but just don't think I can do without that enormous torque! :-)

So...my dilemma is, do I wait for a deal on the 435d that is similar to the 335d deals? i.e. 3.9% and big discounts. Is the 435d likely to have a similar deal q1 or 2 2014?

Also, the deals that people are getting (up to 15-20%), is that off the list price of car as standard including the dealer contribution? Or do you take that off the car once you have added all your options?

Thanks in advance.

[Tengocity]

Those percentages include the dealer contributions that are listed on BMW website, and refer to the whole price once you've added the extras you want.

Hard to say whether those will be on offer for the 4 series. The 3 series has been around for over 18 months now, and not sure when this level of incentive started.

[Finnie]

Then again the 335d touring has only been out a matter of weeks!

[Andyers]

Cheers guys....such a difficult one to call, from what I gather the deal for 335d ends this year. Love the 435d but wouldn't say no to 335d....

[HiBee]

I'm sure fi you can hold off a few months, the discounts will probably be the same as the 3 series, if not more.

I was looking to get the F32, but no longer suits due to the red dakota trim i was looking for, don't like the dash .I would also would prefer 4 doors. The GC may appeal, but doubt i would pay the presumed extra price compared to the porobable 335i that would be on the cards, with dakota red leather & mineral grey.

[RichardM]

Originally Posted by Andyers

Cheers guys....such a difficult one to call, from what I gather the deal for 335d ends this year. Love the 435d but wouldn't say no to 335d....

I easily got offered 15% off the 335D Touring for Jan 2014 delivery.

[davyk31]

I see the OP is in Northern Ireland like me, are you being offered these big discounts by our four dealers here?

[Andyers]

Hi Davy,

To be honest I haven't fully tried yet....floated the idea past Prentice and Bavarian and they both said they could work with me.....don't think they realise what I am looking yet :-).

But I will be giving all 4 of the BMW garages a chance....just want the best deal. If they can assure me same deal on 435d....then I would wait.

[davyk31]

Will be interesting to hear how you get on Andyers as regards the discounts, one guy on here bought from Prentice and seemed to get a decent discount.

[Nick the Greek]

Buy it with your heart not your wallet fella. The 'man maths' will sort it out.......

[Andyers]

Davy, will let you know how I get on mate....Prentice always seem a bit more open to negotiation, not sure how Bavarian operate now they are part of Sytner....but sure I will see how things pan out!

Nick....the 'man maths' finished the moment I realised I couldn't drive the 320d.....just have to manipulate the benefits now to the other half :-)!

[davyk31]

JKC is my local dealer although I haven't ever bought a new car from them so don't know how keen they are. Given that sales still aren't great they may be keen for a registration.

I need some test drives, the new model X5, a 335d Touring and a M135i are on the list for now.

[Andyers]

Not a bad list of test drives there!! Do you not fancy 435d yourself?

[Irnbrukid]

Cant see the crazy deals that are on the F30/31 on the F32 till Q3 or 4 next year at the earliest.

[davyk31]

Originally Posted by Andyers

Not a bad list of test drives there!! Do you not fancy 435d yourself?

Would love a 435d Xdrive for sure, sounds like my ideal car but given it would have to be new for now that would involve big cash and therefore it would need to be the main family car. Not overly practical with an 8 and a 6 year old to carry around. I bought my 335d at 2 years old for half its new cost so kinda was able to justify it as Daddy's toy for going to work in, the X5 gets used for the family and weekend driving. Thats where the list of test drives come from as they all would do for family, if its a new X5 then the second car would need to be mega cheap, if a 335d or M135i then maybe a Mini or something for my wife and kids ........ no wonder my sleep is poor with all these thoughts.

Have been invited to a preview of the new X5 next week so will be interested in that for a start.

[Andyers]

IrnBruKid- I agree mate....though think the big attraction is the 3.9% rate...god knows what rate it will be by then!

Davy- That's a nice garage you have there....luckily I'm only getting married next year so 'wean's' will not be for a couple of years....time for one more coupe before I have to go saloon style and buy her a yummy mummy mobile! Spec'd the 435d last night....alpine white with the red coral leather....looks well!

[davyk31]

Alpine white with red interior 435d ............ you're making me want to get divorced!!

[Andyers]

The finance section on the BMW builder for the 435d is gone now....maybe they are sorting a deal? Does anyone know if you can get them to match finance terms I.e 3.9% on 335d...if you give me that on 435d I will do a deal?

[davyk31]

Rate will possibly be a bit higher than 3.9%, for example i think the F31 are at 4.9%, new X5 are listed at 5.9% from memory so whatever rate they give it shouldn't be too far. The level of contribution/discount is more crucial and you don#t know that til you go asking.

[Irnbrukid]

The finance is 5.9% on the 4 Series, or was a couple of weeks ago. There is no contribution on them just now so will be just what discount you can haggle.

[JustChris]

Originally Posted by Irnbrukid

Cant see the crazy deals that are on the F30/31 on the F32 till Q3 or 4 next year at the earliest.

This I think, doubt the 4 will both drop in price from the dealer contributions and drop some APR as demand seems high.

Look at the crazy X3 APR stats at that level as the demand is there

I'm the same as the OP though, want to wait for a decent 430D MSport deal.

[Andyers]

Surely demand on 335d has been good? Haven't had a chance to phone my dealer yet but suspect he will say no deal due on 435d (to get me to buy 335d now)!