Buying a 3 series coupe M Sport

smartmac · 02-13-2012, 12:18 PM

Thinking of changing my 2005 (54Reg) 120d sport. I paid a visit to my local dealer to see prices and offers.

I had a look at an ex-demo 61 reg 320d Msport auto with red leather, 19", USB, Xenon, Tinted windows, CC and other bits and pieces. Priced at 27K with 5K miles. Only basic sound package and no Service Package. I was offered £4K for my car (negotiable) and 6.9% APR over 4 Years.

After we left, dealer called saying I can have a Brand New 320d Msport manual exactly same spec as the ex-demo plus HK Sound and Service Package for £31K. Same deal on my car and APR.

I test drove the auto and I really liked it. Never driven a BMW auto with paddles but they work great.

I didn't do any real negotiation so I reckon I can get another £1.5k more on my car if I really try. My car is going to need new discs and pads plus new tyres all around soon.

Does it sound like a good deal? I am going to test drive and see an A5 and C class coupe.

edowen · 02-13-2012, 12:29 PM

i assume this brand new car is the soon to be replaced E92? What discount is 31k off list ?

smartmac · 02-13-2012, 12:38 PM

Yes it is the soon to be replaced E92.
I just configured the same car on the BMW configurator and it comes at 35.5K so a 4.5K cheaper. Good discount but not as good as I originally thought.

AlanQS · 02-13-2012, 01:51 PM

It should be at least £6k off.

Baby Dave · 02-13-2012, 03:19 PM

There's a 330d saloon on the BMW site pro nav leather h/k sound a few other bits 100 miles for £29k

jayde · 03-04-2012, 01:20 PM

Bought my e92 320d mSport last September and got just over 10k off list price of car and options we had. Plus 5 years free servicing!

mobileadam · 03-05-2012, 05:01 AM

personally I think the upgraded sound system is well worth it. Haggle Haggle Haggle

jayde · 03-05-2012, 10:40 AM

Pro-nav is a nice option to have as well.

fat dog · 03-05-2012, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jayde

Pro-nav is a nice option to have as well.

Professional Media Package is a complimentary upgrade at the moment on new E92's. I would not consider buying a car without it, not just because it is a nice upgrade but because you could well struggle to sell it on in the future without it.

gIzzE · 03-05-2012, 01:21 PM

Be very careful buying the end of model car at this stage, unless you can get a seriously good deal.

There have been lots of people with talk of £10k off, and when cars now have Media Pro as standard that is something to consider.

Baldy · 03-05-2012, 01:36 PM

my boss just bought a E92 335d M Sport, 2 month old demonstrator with all options ticked and 840 miles on it for £28.5k from Eastern BMW in Edinburgh, the dealers are desperate for the sales right now

book price is over £42k for it new

m1bjr · 03-05-2012, 05:10 PM

You should try haggling a seven series

Buying a runout model now is crazy.
you would be far less exposed to depreciation (imminent) by leasing on a PCP at £400/m or less.

Seriously. The depreciation on an everyday model thats being run out is likely to be huge.
Let someone else take the risk mate.

SeanH · 03-06-2012, 03:31 PM

I paid 21k for a 318d E90 Sport Plus model with USB, heated leathers, Climate Control & MV3s in Anthracite. Wondered if I got a good deal... 61 reg with 160 miles on the clock.

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smartmac Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 120d Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bolton iTrader: (0)	Buying a 3 series coupe M Sport Thinking of changing my 2005 (54Reg) 120d sport. I paid a visit to my local dealer to see prices and offers. I had a look at an ex-demo 61 reg 320d Msport auto with red leather, 19", USB, Xenon, Tinted windows, CC and other bits and pieces. Priced at 27K with 5K miles. Only basic sound package and no Service Package. I was offered £4K for my car (negotiable) and 6.9% APR over 4 Years. After we left, dealer called saying I can have a Brand New 320d Msport manual exactly same spec as the ex-demo plus HK Sound and Service Package for £31K. Same deal on my car and APR. I test drove the auto and I really liked it. Never driven a BMW auto with paddles but they work great. I didn't do any real negotiation so I reckon I can get another £1.5k more on my car if I really try. My car is going to need new discs and pads plus new tyres all around soon. Does it sound like a good deal? I am going to test drive and see an A5 and C class coupe.
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edowen Major 39 Rep 1,188 Posts Drives: E90 330i, 991 GTS, Cayenne S D Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Uk iTrader: (0)	i assume this brand new car is the soon to be replaced E92? What discount is 31k off list ?
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smartmac Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 120d Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bolton iTrader: (0)	Yes it is the soon to be replaced E92. I just configured the same car on the BMW configurator and it comes at 35.5K so a 4.5K cheaper. Good discount but not as good as I originally thought.
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AlanQS Colonel 249 Rep 2,815 Posts Drives: Jaguar XE P250 HSE Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 430i m-sport G ... [0.00]	It should be at least £6k off.
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Baby Dave Lieutenant Colonel 25 Rep 1,872 Posts Drives: E90 320d m sport Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sunny Lancs iTrader: (0)	There's a 330d saloon on the BMW site pro nav leather h/k sound a few other bits 100 miles for £29k __________________ E90 Msport, black leather, front seat heating,6Fl, bluetooth,sun protection glass,Alpine upgrade,non rft's
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jayde Enlisted Member 0 Rep 41 Posts Drives: F32 mSport Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Bought my e92 320d mSport last September and got just over 10k off list price of car and options we had. Plus 5 years free servicing!
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mobileadam Private First Class 8 Rep 162 Posts Drives: 320d e92 M Sport Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Berkshire iTrader: (0)	personally I think the upgraded sound system is well worth it. Haggle Haggle Haggle
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jayde Enlisted Member 0 Rep 41 Posts Drives: F32 mSport Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Pro-nav is a nice option to have as well.
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gIzzE Major General 364 Rep 5,985 Posts Drives: F11 + 997 Carrera S Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Norfolk, UK. iTrader: (2)	Be very careful buying the end of model car at this stage, unless you can get a seriously good deal. There have been lots of people with talk of £10k off, and when cars now have Media Pro as standard that is something to consider.
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Baldy Private 3 Rep 58 Posts Drives: E90 330d Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Edinburgh iTrader: (0)	my boss just bought a E92 335d M Sport, 2 month old demonstrator with all options ticked and 840 miles on it for £28.5k from Eastern BMW in Edinburgh, the dealers are desperate for the sales right now book price is over £42k for it new
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m1bjr LSD - No, you're not seeing things 76 Rep 3,302 Posts Drives: Baby F36 Gran Coupe Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Plymouth UK iTrader: (4)	You should try haggling a seven series Buying a runout model now is crazy. you would be far less exposed to depreciation (imminent) by leasing on a PCP at £400/m or less. Seriously. The depreciation on an everyday model thats being run out is likely to be huge. Let someone else take the risk mate. __________________
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SeanH Private First Class 6 Rep 137 Posts Drives: F30 340i M-Sport Alpine White Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Leeds iTrader: (0)	I paid 21k for a 318d E90 Sport Plus model with USB, heated leathers, Climate Control & MV3s in Anthracite. Wondered if I got a good deal... 61 reg with 160 miles on the clock.
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