[dcarp757]

I currently have a '14 335i AT that I bought CPO 2 years ago. It has 32k miles on it. Silver on red. Started life as a Sport Line and the orig owner had it converted to M Sport. I've never been happy with the color match on the front and rear and I recently wrecked the front driver side bumper and had the bumper replaced along with the hood. Again, not 100% happy with the panel fitment and color match. I also discovered passenger side front fender was repainted before I owned it. So long story short...it my eyes the car is "damaged goods" and I'm thinking about placing an order for a 340 manual.

I know I can save by buying pre-owned but the 6 speed inventory is slim to none or doesn't hit all the ticks. I really want 3 pedals again!

What type of discount or haggling can I negotiate on an ordered car?

I dont want to settle and get a color that I dont want or something else that creates buyers remorse, so that's why I'm thinking about an order.

Is this a good time of year to place an order? Perhaps model year close out '17 deal?

Thought or suggestions?

[otay]

End of year is one of the best times to lease or order. Very good incentives in December.

Here's the last page of the main pricing thread:
http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...842749&page=93

Recommend looking thru to see current incentives and what others are getting as offers.

[MaximusJ]

Originally Posted by otay

End of year is one of the best times to lease or order. Very good incentives in December.

Here's the last page of the main pricing thread:
http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...842749&page=93

Recommend looking thru to see current incentives and what others are getting as offers.

Good luck finding a 6MT when the production is over. I just went through that process and finally gave up after 2 weeks of research and went for a 8AT. When you are picky for the transmission, colors, etc... Made to order is pretty much the only way to go. Or else compromises will need to be made.

[MaximusJ]

But If I can add something else, sticking to my desire of getting a 6MT pushed the seller to offer rebate after rebate until the final offer; which I accepted. I ended up with a 12% rebate on a close to fully loaded brand new 340; this rebate coupled with the 0.9 promotionnal rate pushed me to do the maths and realize how much a 6MT would cost me over an identical 8AT. And the 8AT won. I dont think I miss my 6MT at all actually. And I thought I was a purist.

[CJ421]

Order it, man ...you only live once. Get what you want.

I ordered my 340i exactly the way I wanted it and I have zero regrets. Nada. It's a great feeling, and a great car.

Charles