[M3PGH]

I am looking at M3 allocation now
allocations are much easier to get now
so the next logical thing that will happen is discount off MSRP
this will be gradual , but will follow M4 path
and obviously larger discounts if significant economical down turn

[r0wr]

Originally Posted by DFW_M

That is weird for a few reasons:
1) you already agreed to a deal then you "changed your mind" and asked for a discount? I am surprised the dealer agreed to that.
2) The car sat on the lot for a week and they could offer it at $3k below MSRP (and make extra $3k)... Was it a weird color combo build?

Deal isn’t done until car is signed. An allocation, even if built to customer specifications, isn’t a signed purchase agreement. From my perspective, good on him for getting the best deal he could. Dealers screw customers all the time.

[Adcampo]

Originally Posted by DFW_M

That is weird for a few reasons:
1) you already agreed to a deal then you "changed your mind" and asked for a discount? I am surprised the dealer agreed to that.
2) The car sat on the lot for a week and they could offer it at $3k below MSRP (and make extra $3k)... Was it a weird color combo build?

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. All the cars I’ve offered the deal is firm at time of order with a non refundable deposit.
Now if you find one on the lot you have a good shot at a discount.

[r0wr]

Originally Posted by Adcampo

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. All the cars I’ve offered the deal is firm at time of order with a non refundable deposit.
Now if you find one on the lot you have a good shot at a discount.

In California, there is no such thing as a non refundable deposit so YMMV.

[dstampfer1]

I have my custom ordered G80 sitting at the dealership right now for pick up Saturday. I was shocked there is no BMW Loyalty returning customer discount of 1K or so. The current deal is MSRP. They say no discounts. I bet they would take 1K or so off if I were willing to walk but I've waited a long time for it and it would sell fast.

[Bguggs]

Originally Posted by Stinger77

Hello folks, I am trying to buy an M3 or M4 any one has been able to get a new one under MSRP? Asking cuz I am not willing to pay at MSRP.

Thank you in advance.

Just did a month end lease deal on a g83 traded in my current g83 had it two years. 9.8% discount with bmw loyalty

[Stinger77]

Originally Posted by Bguggs

Just did a month end lease deal on a g83 traded in my current g83 had it two years. 9.8% discount with bmw loyalty

Holly cows that is really a good discount, good for you! Congrats on your new ride.

[Bguggs]

Originally Posted by Stinger77

Holly cows that is really a good discount, good for you! Congrats on your new ride.

thanks its my second g83 just going to the update and yes worked the sales team hard on this one and he owed me a favor.

[Stinger77]

Originally Posted by Bguggs

thanks its my second g83 just going to the update and yes worked the sales team hard on this one and he owed me a favor.

So glad there are people that could find good deals, may i ask you why you decided to sell the other M4?

[DefiantVitreous]

Originally Posted by Adcampo

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. All the cars I’ve offered the deal is firm at time of order with a non refundable deposit.
Now if you find one on the lot you have a good shot at a discount.

All deposits are refundable. Until you sign for the car and drive it off the lot, you can walk away with no obligation.

[DefiantVitreous]

My dealer was offering $8K-$10K off M4's about 2 months ago. Not sure if they still are or not.

[Bguggs]

Originally Posted by Stinger77

So glad there are people that could find good deals, may i ask you why you decided to sell the other M4?

I had equity in my first m4 and basically ended up costing me $20 more per month to go to the new car. The dealer has this one and it was in my opinion over spec so they wanted to move and made me a deal.

[cwspan]

Would someone tell me why M4's are discounted more than the M3's?

[Berzerker]

Originally Posted by cwspan

Would someone tell me why M4's are discounted more than the M3's?

Not as in demand. You'll find M4s on lots at least somewhere. Very rarely you'll see any M3s sitting on a lot.

[Polo08816]

Originally Posted by Berzerker

Not as in demand. You'll find M4s on lots at least somewhere. Very rarely you'll see any M3s sitting on a lot.

Is there any reason why BMW can't adjust their production (over 1-2 years) to increase the % of M3s at the expensive of M4s?

[M3PGH]

Originally Posted by Polo08816

Is there any reason why BMW can't adjust their production (over 1-2 years) to increase the % of M3s at the expensive of M4s?

most likely related to previous projections
like they predicted that M4 will be 50 % of production
so ordered supplies based on these predictions
can't do last minute change as they committed to x number of doors for M4 for example
if they change order, then there is penalty and penalty cost is more than cost of incentives to move the M4
It seems they are already adjusting and more dealers are getting M3 allocations

[Berzerker]

Originally Posted by Polo08816

Is there any reason why BMW can't adjust their production (over 1-2 years) to increase the % of M3s at the expensive of M4s?

As the previous poster explained, it's incredibly logistically complex. Lots of things are planned out months or even years in advanced and it's nearly impossible to compensate quickly. I doubt it's anywhere close to 50/50, probably more like 75/25 or even more skewed towards the G80, but it's still very difficult to pivot.