theindus wrote

Here is what worked for us. Create a custom build, save the build Id (do not make any changes whatsoever or the build Id would change). Send messages to all dealers in your area via BMW website and give them the build id and ask ask for x% upfront (e.g. say you are looking for 7% off). Mention if you have a trade, new graduate, military, your zip code, etc. Most offers would be at MSRP. At least one would say you are out if your mind. One may agree to deal.

Good luck.

newcarsmell wrote

That is good to hear since that is exactly what we have done

https://www.bmwusa.com/build-your-own.html#/studio/fbcrgvgz/summary is the build if someone wants to critique it

maddycool89 wrote

I’m based out of Dallas. Appreciate the references and I haven’t worked at all with brokers in the past so that would be my first as well.

I’ve always haggled my own way out with dealers, but with the 7 yr hibernation I don’t trust to pull it off anymore.

Please do share them, ty!

TurtleBoy wrote

Looks like a good build. Probably want to add the spare, it is cheap insurance.

theindus wrote

For my education, since they are ordering runflats, why order the spare? Agree it’s cheap insurance but would it ever be used?

Is your suggestion more for later when someone replaces their run flats with regular and they have a cheap spare already?

Thank you for always educating the community 🙏🏼

Phasers wrote

I would go to Sewell in Grapevine if you want to haggle yourself.

I would look at IAC (Insight Auto Consulting) for a broker - Chris lives in Dallas.

DM me if you need contact for either the dealer or broker.

theindus wrote

For my education, since they are ordering runflats, why order the spare? Agree it’s cheap insurance but would it ever be used?

Is your suggestion more for later when someone replaces their run flats with regular and they have a cheap spare already?

Thank you for always educating the community 🙏🏼

TurtleBoy wrote

Two reasons, besides replacing with go flats that I can think of. The most important one would be if you compromise the sidewall of the run flat then it can't be used. For example, if you have a blowout on the side of the from hitting the edge of a pothole you are stuck.

The second would be giving you some extra mileage to get to help. Like a space saver spare, you should not drive a flat run flat for more than 50 miles. When I do a road trip, I'm often not within 50 miles of a town that has services that could help me. With the space saver spare I double the mileage that I could go.

You're welcome and hopefully that makes sense. If not, just ask.

TheMocc wrote

Makes sense! Quick question for you. My order went in supposedly yesterday. Do you think the dealer can add the space saver option if I call tomorrow? Or wil it cause issues?

Appreciate your response

maddycool89 wrote

Considering I’m still new to the Forum I can’t DM unfortunately 😅

If you can that’ll be great and thanks a lot!

TurtleBoy wrote

Looks like a good build. Probably want to add the spare, it is cheap insurance.

theindus wrote

For my education, since they are ordering runflats, why order the spare? Agree it’s cheap insurance but would it ever be used?
Is your suggestion more for later when someone replaces their run flats with regular and they have a cheap spare already?
Thank you for always educating the community 🙏🏼

Gladiator1972 wrote

The other decision I'm struggling with is the wheels. Should I go with the safe route (20") or the better look but more expensive replacement tire cost (22"). Squared or Staggered?

ElmerFudd79 wrote

I recommend you look up available tires on a site like tire rack if you are considering upgrading above the standard 20s. I was intailly attracted to the 21 or 22s given they are staggered and the size looked better. However, I found that it was not worth it given my circumstances:

- All of the tire options for the 21/22 inch rims were summer tires except 1 tire option.
- Much of east coast requires all season tires or a second set of rims for winter tires if running summers.
- Many tires shops have very limited stock on 21 or 22 inch tire options. Important if you need a replacement tire,
- Given the limited supply of the larger tires, the price per set was almost double.

In my case, I decided to stay with 20s.

Gladiator1972 wrote

I ended up going with the black 22" because my wife liked them better than the silver 20's. I'm in the southern part of NC, so we have mild winters and rarely any snow. I will however start hunting for a second set of 20" wheels with all season tires to have on hand.

slowcyclist wrote

I took 9% off MSRP. Took delivery 3 days back. I am from Texas and if you want can guide the dealerships where I negotiated (4 of them). So you definitely can try 8-9%

One of them was giving 9% on order too because they didn’t have the color in stock.

iX nOOky wrote

I used a broker based off of this website. I was offered 9% off a custom order, he was thinking finding one on a lot would be within 1% of that. Unfortunately the order is too late for July so it will be an August deal, but I can wait. Overall I am happy, but until I pick up the vehicle I'll reserve judgement. But the % off was enough to push towards adding a few options such as massage seats and the climate comfort package.

My build: https://www.bmwusa.com/build-your-own.html#/studio/fdkni236/summary

TurtleBoy wrote

Was it Insight?