08-13-2012, 09:33 AM | #1 |
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I've been reading the forums because I'm interested in doing ED of the F10 M5. I live in California, but have family in NJ. Honestly, my main concern is pricing. Doing some feeler calls around to my local dealership, the salespeople are all playing the game that they can only sell the car at ED MSRP. I told them that I wasn't going to be that sucker who would buy it for that price and for them to call me back once they're serious. So I'm thinking of expanding my reach. I'm 99% certain of what i want (Thanks guys for posting the bmwconfig site!!) Therefore: 1- Does it matter which dealership I purchase the m5 for ED? 2- Assuming I'm OK with traveling to that dealership to pickup the car after ED in Germany, what benefits does a local dealership have over let's say I bu y one from NJ? Does it change the service warranty or....? I realize that I'll need to ship the car back over, but if I can save thousands in the car price, it may be worth it. 3- I read in the forums that some dealerships are willing to make deals at a little above ED invoice. Is that still the case? 4- Any other tips or experience in the buying process would be much appreciated!! Thanks! |
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Whats your email ? Check your message also ? I might be able to help you. Lemme know.
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I have no idea when BMW will plan/allocate the next production batch. However, my dealership only received 2 US allocations out of the first batch, both of which have been sold. So my CA has said to me that he tells his other customers waiting for an M5 allocation to expect delivery no earlier than late Ocotber or November. I do not think he has any hard facts on future timing of M5 production, but is making an educated guess after having sold BMWs for the past 20 years. Quote:
1. Determine the exact build you want, and price it out on bmwconfig.com or edmunds.com. 2. Contact the dealer and show them the car you want. Offer a fair price over their cost that you are willing to pay. 3. If they decline, thank the salesman for his time and provide your contact information. Tell him you have a few other dealers you plan to talk to, and he should call if they change their mind about your offer. 4. Move on to the next dealer and repeat. If you call multiple dealers and get no positive responses, you either have to increase your price or wait out the intial "new model" demand until the market gets into a more normal supply/demand balance. I hope this information is helpful. Good luck with your search!
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FYI - You pay sales tax in your home state, not in the state of purchase.If you buy out of state you will pay sales tax when you register the car in CA.
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Probably wont get a car below ED MSRP at the moment. (that is already a 6-7% saving off US MSRP)
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