BMW AUC - haggling

Shure · 11 Jan 2018 at 21:27

I've just paid a reserve on a 3 series on BMW approved used as it had been listed at a price that I was happy with and the cheapest in the country however this is the first time I've paid a ~~deposit~~ reserve on a car without seeing it first and it's a good 4 hour drive away.

What has been peoples experiences of haggling with BMW AUC when the car is already priced to sell?
Are there any particular extras that I should be asking for?

Maundie · 11 Jan 2018 at 21:32

If you've paid a deposit I would imagine they won't budge on price as they would be assuming you are already happy with the price of the car.

Shure · 11 Jan 2018 at 21:37

Maundie said:
If you've paid a deposit I would imagine they won't budge on price as they would be assuming you are already happy with the price of the car.

That's what I will be assuming so price aside so do BMW sometimes off extensions to warranty, free service etc?

rodenal · 11 Jan 2018 at 21:41

Can't see why they'd be inclined to do anything if you've put money down on the car tbh

Shure · 11 Jan 2018 at 21:42

Ok, I did go back and edit my OP and I had put deposit but it is actually a reserve that I have paid so far

Scrutinize · 11 Jan 2018 at 21:49

They won't budge on price if it is already well priced, they will drop APR rates considerably though (best auc offer recently was 5.9) and throw in freebies.

Deleted member 11679 · 11 Jan 2018 at 21:57

We bought an approved used BMW in Oct 2016. The car we wanted was in Coventry and we are in Nottingham.

We did a test drive in another car and then looked at the ones which met our spec and were in budget. Before we put any reserve down I managed to confirm that by paying cash the best discount on price would be £500.

We paid the reserve, car was shipped over and it was in the condition we expected.

We got low balled on our part exchange in the final part of the deal. We managed to get the valuation increased from £1500 to £2200 which helped with the overall purchase. In addition the salesman gave us the £500 off and we paid in cash.

As for other extras? Nothing. We therefore managed to negotiate about £1200 on the car. A great haggle? I don't know. But we did go through the steps and did have some success. Oh yeah, they did give us a very nice bottle of wine when collecting.

Overall, if you're happy with the price. Surely that means it's a good deal?

[TW]Fox · 11 Jan 2018 at 22:00

I have bought a number of AUC cars.

If you've put a deposit down, it's done. They know you'll likely buy it so you'll get nothing off. Never put a deposit down before negotiating price.

I've managed from between £600 and £2000 off the price depending on the desirability of the car, the price relative to the rest of the market and how long they've had it for.

A well priced car in stock for a few days is getting nothing off it, an overpriced car in stock for months will get thousands and thousands knocked off it.

Raymond Lin · 11 Jan 2018 at 22:00

If you are happy with the price and its the spec you wanted and you know it is the cheapest in the country then just buy it. Caveat Emptor and all that.

(but no harm asking though!)

Gaygle · 11 Jan 2018 at 22:24

Paid a deposit/reserve and travelling 4 hours means you're unlikely to get much off at all. If it's a rare car you were already going to be fighting a losing battle.

VincentHanna · 11 Jan 2018 at 22:51

[TW]Fox said:
I have bought a number of AUC cars.

If you've put a deposit down, it's done. They know you'll likely buy it so you'll get nothing off. Never put a deposit down before negotiating price.

Spot on. This man knows.

Alternatively you could get a numpty who gets the mileage on your car wrong by approx 100,000 miles and so his little iPad program gives you a ridiculous trade in value against your own car

Dis86 · 12 Jan 2018 at 00:16

Yeah...no.

Shure · 12 Jan 2018 at 09:04

This is the particular car that I'm looking at: https://www.parks.uk.com/bmw/used-cars/7701922-bmw-3-series-f30-320i-luxury-saloon-n20-2.0/
Any feedback would be welcomed. From what I can see it appears to be a couple of grand cheaper than normal market value.

[TW]Fox · 12 Jan 2018 at 09:17

It's already been significantly discounted presumably as they've had it a long time. It's a very undesirable model which would explain its long stock time and it's low price. They've clearly decided enough is enough and it's now priced to get it out the door.

wingman · 12 Jan 2018 at 09:27

A manual F30 with halogens and Luxury trim.

Surprised this hasn't flown off the shelf.

Shure · 12 Jan 2018 at 09:40

wingman said:
A manual F30 with halogens and Luxury trim.

Surprised this hasn't flown off the shelf.

Indeed

Scrutinize · 12 Jan 2018 at 10:27

chrisstevens said:
Indeed

I would anticipate there being something wrong with it, where there may be poor bodywork smart repair once you inspect it and/or overly worn interior. There may be evidence of more significant accident damage i.e. a front or rear end shunt so check lines, fit and if obvious damage repair in boot/under bonnet.

Could even be one of those drinking oil, returning dire fuel economy etc etc

Looking at the pics, it seems pretty good if so it's all straight that's and awesome buy.

Can't imagine there is actually much demand for one of these with preference for the auto given how much better the auto is imo hence pricing.

Worth checking what warranty work it has had to date and ownership history carefully.

Shure · 12 Jan 2018 at 10:37

Looks like I just missed out on it anyway as it sold last night

Peerzy · 12 Jan 2018 at 10:47

chrisstevens said:
Looks like I just missed out on it anyway as it sold last night

What was the point in them letting you pay to reserve it if it didn't stop them selling it to someone else?

[TW]Fox · 12 Jan 2018 at 11:00

Scrutinize said:
I would anticipate there being something wrong with it, where there may be poor bodywork smart repair once you inspect it and/or overly worn interior. There may be evidence of more significant accident damage i.e. a front or rear end shunt so check lines, fit and if obvious damage repair in boot/under bonnet.

Why would you anticipate that?

BMW AUC - haggling

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