New F31 340i Order

Minty · 01-09-2016, 10:36 AM

Hello,
I've been a long time lurker and have avidly followed any thread regarding 340i's and 335d's especially tourings! I came close to buying a 330d Touring in 2013.

I have just ordered a fairly lightly specced F31 340i M Sport Touring. I test drove both 335d and 340i and whilst the 335d was a great drive, the 340i just tugged at my emotional side. My head kept saying 335d but my heart overruled on this occasion.

One question with regards to BMW finance. I managed to negotiate exactly 25% off including a BMW finance contribution of £2250. When I reviewed all my paperwork I can see the discount on the order form (less £2250) but the finance quote has no mention of the £2250 and just states a total deposit figure of £7250. I challenged the dealer and with difficulty managed to get them to add a note to the order form stating 'Deposit Contribution £2250, Customer Deposit £5000'; has anyone experienced this before?The dealer stated that they have never been asked to add it to the paperwork before...sounds like bullshit to me.

Apart from that I'm exceptional happy with the deal especially as it's £322 per month with £5K down!

Chris

Rbrown · 01-09-2016, 10:38 AM

That's a great deal. I think my paperwork was like yours. So don't worry. But good idea to get it confirmed in writing.

Sounds like you have a great car coming!!!!

davyk31 · 01-09-2016, 11:42 AM

What options have you gone for? Sounds a reasonably low monthly payment.

Englishbloke · 01-09-2016, 11:46 AM

£180/month less than my deal! Nice

jnismith · 01-09-2016, 11:49 AM

Strangely enough, I got a quote today from C2C for a F31 340i. Again, just under 25% off but would be an extra £1500 if I pay cash. Will probably order in May. I just feel like a change back to petrol.

MarkG_M5Comp · 01-09-2016, 11:57 AM

This is correct - you'll see the finance contribution on the finance quote/invoice but not on the dealer order. Seems a bit odd but I've never had an issue.

Minty · 01-09-2016, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkG335

This is correct - you'll see the finance contribution on the finance quote/invoice but not on the dealer order. Seems a bit odd but I've never had an issue.

That's the ting, my finance quote makes no mention of £2250 and just shows Initial Rentals / Deposit of £7250 with no mention of BMW Finance contribution hence me asking the dealer to add it to the order form.

My basic spec is:

ZIC Interior Comfort Package
320 Windscreen with grey shade band
417 Sunblinds - rear side windows (I'm not a fan of tinted glass)
430 Ext. mirrors - folding, auto dimming
5DC Head restraints, rear and folding

I'm going back to test drive an LCI with standard M-Sport suspension as both of my loan cars had adaptive. I test drove a 330d in 2013 and was just so on standard suspension.

Wills2 · 01-09-2016, 12:30 PM

340i seems a bargain at the moment broadspeed's price starts with a 2

Minty · 01-09-2016, 12:39 PM

Absolute bargain. To put this into context, in 1998 I brought a new BMW 318is Coupe for £21500 which if you use the Bank of England inflation calculator equals £34975 in today's money

I definitely think quality has slipped with each generation - they are built down to a price now. I currently have a mint 2007 E91 which feels better built than the F31.

Wills2 · 01-09-2016, 12:48 PM

I agree the e90 series was better put together than the F30 series, but you can't argue with the price or power on offer with the 340i

Congrats on the car.

Firaxis · 01-09-2016, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minty

Hello,
I've been a long time lurker and have avidly followed any thread regarding 340i's and 335d's especially tourings! I came close to buying a 330d Touring in 2013.

I have just ordered a fairly lightly specced F31 340i M Sport Touring. I test drove both 335d and 340i and whilst the 335d was a great drive, the 340i just tugged at my emotional side. My head kept saying 335d but my heart overruled on this occasion.

One question with regards to BMW finance. I managed to negotiate exactly 25% off including a BMW finance contribution of £2250. When I reviewed all my paperwork I can see the discount on the order form (less £2250) but the finance quote has no mention of the £2250 and just states a total deposit figure of £7250. I challenged the dealer and with difficulty managed to get them to add a note to the order form stating 'Deposit Contribution £2250, Customer Deposit £5000'; has anyone experienced this before?The dealer stated that they have never been asked to add it to the paperwork before...sounds like bullshit to me.

Apart from that I'm exceptional happy with the deal especially as it's £322 per month with £5K down!

Chris

Yep, it's BMW's contribution that doesn't show up anywhere on mine. Dealer said it's because they change them so often BMW don't want it set in stone.

Good price, great car congrats.

ukbeemerboy · 01-09-2016, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minty

That's the ting, my finance quote makes no mention of £2250 and just shows Initial Rentals / Deposit of £7250 with no mention of BMW Finance contribution hence me asking the dealer to add it to the order form.

My basic spec is:

ZIC Interior Comfort Package
320 Windscreen with grey shade band
417 Sunblinds - rear side windows (I'm not a fan of tinted glass)
430 Ext. mirrors - folding, auto dimming
5DC Head restraints, rear and folding

I'm going back to test drive an LCI with standard M-Sport suspension as both of my loan cars had adaptive. I test drove a 330d in 2013 and was just so on standard suspension.

Technically it's there in the amount, it just doesn't detail where the deposits are coming from or made up of. Mine was the same. Standard suspension on mine is fine with 19" wheels.

Minty · 01-09-2016, 02:15 PM

Thanks all for your replies...I will post my thoughts on 335d vs 340i soon

Thehoss · 01-09-2016, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wills2

340i seems a bargain at the moment broadspeed's price starts with a 2

Specced similar to what I had ordered today and it came in about 1.5k less that I paid, and that was with a hefty discount. So decent indeed.

JustChris · 01-09-2016, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minty

Hello,
I've been a long time lurker and have avidly followed any thread regarding 340i's and 335d's especially tourings! I came close to buying a 330d Touring in 2013.

I have just ordered a fairly lightly specced F31 340i M Sport Touring. I test drove both 335d and 340i and whilst the 335d was a great drive, the 340i just tugged at my emotional side. My head kept saying 335d but my heart overruled on this occasion.

One question with regards to BMW finance. I managed to negotiate exactly 25% off including a BMW finance contribution of £2250. When I reviewed all my paperwork I can see the discount on the order form (less £2250) but the finance quote has no mention of the £2250 and just states a total deposit figure of £7250. I challenged the dealer and with difficulty managed to get them to add a note to the order form stating 'Deposit Contribution £2250, Customer Deposit £5000'; has anyone experienced this before?The dealer stated that they have never been asked to add it to the paperwork before...sounds like bullshit to me.

Apart from that I'm exceptional happy with the deal especially as it's £322 per month with £5K down!

Chris

I find the paperwork bewildering, they just make it up basically, hiding figures everywhere, it's as clear as mud on 'deals'! As long as you pay what you pay, it's all good. You could probably have a field day withe FSA looking over (or whatever they are now).

Back to it though....great choice and top marks for confessing as a Lurker.

k44ENT · 01-10-2016, 02:27 AM

My dealer was really good. I only wanted to put £500 in so we worked the figures out on a £500 deposit. The discount agreed (which was a bit better than coast2coast) gave me a monthly figure I was happy with. I then wanted him to throw in GAP and my plate transfer. He used the deposit I paid to buy the gap £250 and transfer the plate £80 with the remaining going in as a deposit. This reduced my deposit so he discounted the car further to accommodate this. All the figures tally up apart from the deposit contribution from BMW finance. I question him and he confirmed in writing that the additional monies to keep the monthly payments as agreed would not come from me. A mix up a few days before collection on the settlement figure for my car (it had reduced due to missing Jan 1st dead line) resulted in me getting a £300 cheque from the dealer on collection day. We bought our Mini Cooper S from them in September 2015 and they were equally as good.
Great choice of car OP....

01-09-2016, 10:36 AM	#1
Minty First Lieutenant 156 Rep 365 Posts Drives: G01 M40i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Buckinghamshire iTrader: (0)	New F31 340i Order - BMW finance question Hello, I've been a long time lurker and have avidly followed any thread regarding 340i's and 335d's especially tourings! I came close to buying a 330d Touring in 2013. I have just ordered a fairly lightly specced F31 340i M Sport Touring. I test drove both 335d and 340i and whilst the 335d was a great drive, the 340i just tugged at my emotional side. My head kept saying 335d but my heart overruled on this occasion. One question with regards to BMW finance. I managed to negotiate exactly 25% off including a BMW finance contribution of £2250. When I reviewed all my paperwork I can see the discount on the order form (less £2250) but the finance quote has no mention of the £2250 and just states a total deposit figure of £7250. I challenged the dealer and with difficulty managed to get them to add a note to the order form stating 'Deposit Contribution £2250, Customer Deposit £5000'; has anyone experienced this before?The dealer stated that they have never been asked to add it to the paperwork before...sounds like bullshit to me. Apart from that I'm exceptional happy with the deal especially as it's £322 per month with £5K down! Chris
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Rbrown Brigadier General 2766 Rep 4,576 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0)	That's a great deal. I think my paperwork was like yours. So don't worry. But good idea to get it confirmed in writing. Sounds like you have a great car coming!!!!
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davyk31 Major General 1041 Rep 6,946 Posts Drives: Macan GTS :-) & F40 M135i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northern Ireland iTrader: (0)	What options have you gone for? Sounds a reasonably low monthly payment.
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Englishbloke Captain 254 Rep 922 Posts Drives: F30 335d TB Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Midlands, UK iTrader: (0)	£180/month less than my deal! Nice
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jnismith Captain 311 Rep 713 Posts Drives: Golf R, Maserati Gransport Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Herts, UK iTrader: (0)	Strangely enough, I got a quote today from C2C for a F31 340i. Again, just under 25% off but would be an extra £1500 if I pay cash. Will probably order in May. I just feel like a change back to petrol.
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MarkG_M5Comp Supreme Being 1804 Rep 5,425 Posts Drives: M5 Comp Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hampshire, UK iTrader: (0)	This is correct - you'll see the finance contribution on the finance quote/invoice but not on the dealer order. Seems a bit odd but I've never had an issue. __________________ Current: F90 M5 Competition Gone: F80 M3 Competition Pack / M135i / F15 X5 M50d / Saab 9-5 Aero HOT / F30 335d xDrive M Sport / E92 LCI 320d M Sport / E46 320d M Sport Touring / E46 318i Touring
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Wills2 Barge driver 8656 Rep 12,425 Posts Drives: 730d Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	340i seems a bargain at the moment broadspeed's price starts with a 2 __________________ 730d/Z4C
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Minty First Lieutenant 156 Rep 365 Posts Drives: G01 M40i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Buckinghamshire iTrader: (0)	Absolute bargain. To put this into context, in 1998 I brought a new BMW 318is Coupe for £21500 which if you use the Bank of England inflation calculator equals £34975 in today's money I definitely think quality has slipped with each generation - they are built down to a price now. I currently have a mint 2007 E91 which feels better built than the F31.
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Wills2 Barge driver 8656 Rep 12,425 Posts Drives: 730d Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I agree the e90 series was better put together than the F30 series, but you can't argue with the price or power on offer with the 340i Congrats on the car. __________________ 730d/Z4C
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Minty First Lieutenant 156 Rep 365 Posts Drives: G01 M40i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Buckinghamshire iTrader: (0)	Thanks all for your replies...I will post my thoughts on 335d vs 340i soon
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k44ENT Lieutenant Colonel 492 Rep 1,503 Posts Drives: M2 LCI DCT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (2)	My dealer was really good. I only wanted to put £500 in so we worked the figures out on a £500 deposit. The discount agreed (which was a bit better than coast2coast) gave me a monthly figure I was happy with. I then wanted him to throw in GAP and my plate transfer. He used the deposit I paid to buy the gap £250 and transfer the plate £80 with the remaining going in as a deposit. This reduced my deposit so he discounted the car further to accommodate this. All the figures tally up apart from the deposit contribution from BMW finance. I question him and he confirmed in writing that the additional monies to keep the monthly payments as agreed would not come from me. A mix up a few days before collection on the settlement figure for my car (it had reduced due to missing Jan 1st dead line) resulted in me getting a £300 cheque from the dealer on collection day. We bought our Mini Cooper S from them in September 2015 and they were equally as good. Great choice of car OP....
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