5k for ceramic from BMW???

GeightyEM3 · 02-28-2023, 12:11 PM

Trying to buy a 2023 m3. They are forcing me to pay $5k for a ceramic package that I absolutely do not think is reasonable to pay for ? Any one have thoughts on this ?

achawla10 · 02-28-2023, 12:13 PM

Yea not worth it.

house · 02-28-2023, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by dalipirexhep

Trying to buy a 2023 m3. They are forcing me to pay $5k for a ceramic package that I absolutely do not think is reasonable to pay for ? Any one have thoughts on this ?

If any PPF comes with it, it could be reasonable. I was just quoted $2,200 for full front PPF, $700 for rockers, and $1,700 for ceramic.

GeightyEM3 · 02-28-2023, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by house

If any PPF comes with it, it could be reasonable. I was just quoted $2,200 for full front PPF, $700 for rockers, and $1,700 for ceramic.

Nope. Strictly ceramic, I asked that too. They were very firm on it. Wouldn’t even let me switch out for wheel and tire. Smh

PMW0801 · 02-28-2023, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by dalipirexhep

Nope. Strictly ceramic, I asked that too. They were very firm on it. Wouldn’t even let me switch out for wheel and tire. Smh

Ceramic brakes or ceramic coating? $5000 for ceramic coating with no PPF is ROBBERY!!!!

GeightyEM3 · 02-28-2023, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by PMW0801

Ceramic brakes or ceramic coating? $5000 for ceramic coating with no PPF is ROBBERY!!!!

Kinda messed up tbh I told them I’ll close a deal today if they don’t force me to buy a ceramic coating that cost 5k…

PMW0801 · 02-28-2023, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by dalipirexhep

Kinda messed up tbh I told them I’ll close a deal today if they don’t force me to buy a ceramic coating that cost 5k…

$5000 for just ceramic is crazy. Sounds like they are trying to take advantage of you. I wouldn't deal with them.

gs1403 · 02-28-2023, 02:54 PM

Easier to think of it as a $5k markup with ceramic thrown in. Which may be reasonable or not for a M3 on the lot depending on where you think this car market is headed.

You can rest assured though that it'll be a complete hack job done by some no-name detailer working out of a van or a porter in the back. Full front end ppf with entire car coated would be less at a reputable high-end dealer. Based on how badly you want the car and how little you are willing to wait for a MSRP allocation, I'd make a MSRP offer and hope to settle on a $3-4k ADM sans garbage dealer ceramic job.

PMW0801 · 02-28-2023, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by gs1403

Easier to think of it as a $5k markup with ceramic thrown in. Which may be reasonable or not for a M3 on the lot depending on where you think this car market is headed.

You can rest assured though that it'll be a complete hack job done by some no-name detailer working out of a van or a porter in the back. Full front end ppf with entire car coated would be less at a reputable high-end dealer. Based on how badly you want the car and how little you are willing to wait for a MSRP allocation, I'd make a MSRP offer and hope to settle on a $3-4k ADM sans garbage dealer ceramic job.

Agree. MSRP sounds about right

Mowe · 02-28-2023, 02:59 PM

Stealership making extra profit. All that is. Standard ceramic is around 1500-2k.

ny2nj · 02-28-2023, 08:17 PM

Definitely a hard pass for me. No way!

chris s · 03-01-2023, 08:21 AM

Complete thievery... walk away!

DocOfTheDead · 03-01-2023, 08:25 AM

That's dangerously close to what I paid a very reputable shop for full body stealth PPF, window tint, and a ceramic coat on top of the PPF. Yikes.

tac3331 · 03-01-2023, 09:00 AM

Forcing a client to buy a dealer installed product is against consumer protection laws.

BMWRacer523 · 03-02-2023, 08:22 PM

That's crazy. I paid $4400 for full front clip PPF including headlights, mirrors, a pillars, rockers and full ceramic inside and out including wheels. That was at a reputable shop that has been around for 20+ years here in North Jersey. They did an excellent job. $5k for ceramic alone is an absolute rip.

GeightyEM3 · 03-02-2023, 08:44 PM

Not even that.. but I asked them to swap the package for wheel and tire so at least I was getting soemthing out of the package while they could still get something out of me.. they would not budge so I walked away

matrixfinity · 03-04-2023, 08:40 AM

They’ll call you back soon. Then u can negotiate under msrp.

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GeightyEM3 New Member 7 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW M3 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Westbury, NY iTrader: (0)	5k for ceramic from BMW??? Trying to buy a 2023 m3. They are forcing me to pay $5k for a ceramic package that I absolutely do not think is reasonable to pay for ? Any one have thoughts on this ?
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gs1403 Captain 1392 Rep 773 Posts Drives: 2020 F82 6MT Join Date: May 2019 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Easier to think of it as a $5k markup with ceramic thrown in. Which may be reasonable or not for a M3 on the lot depending on where you think this car market is headed. You can rest assured though that it'll be a complete hack job done by some no-name detailer working out of a van or a porter in the back. Full front end ppf with entire car coated would be less at a reputable high-end dealer. Based on how badly you want the car and how little you are willing to wait for a MSRP allocation, I'd make a MSRP offer and hope to settle on a $3-4k ADM sans garbage dealer ceramic job. __________________ 2023 G82 M4 Competition / Dravit Grey Ind. / Silverstone/Black Full Merino / Carbon Fiber trim / Bi-color 826M / Executive / M Carbon Ceramic Brakes / Icon Adaptive LED Headlights / M Shadowline Lights / M Carbon Exterior
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Mowe Lieutenant 2456 Rep 541 Posts Drives: G82 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW M4 [10.00]	Stealership making extra profit. All that is. Standard ceramic is around 1500-2k. __________________ Instagram - _MOWE_
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BMWRacer523 Lieutenant Colonel 2519 Rep 1,773 Posts Drives: G80 M3 Competition xDrive Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	That's crazy. I paid $4400 for full front clip PPF including headlights, mirrors, a pillars, rockers and full ceramic inside and out including wheels. That was at a reputable shop that has been around for 20+ years here in North Jersey. They did an excellent job. $5k for ceramic alone is an absolute rip.
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GeightyEM3 New Member 7 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW M3 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Westbury, NY iTrader: (0)	Not even that.. but I asked them to swap the package for wheel and tire so at least I was getting soemthing out of the package while they could still get something out of me.. they would not budge so I walked away
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