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Originally Posted by chriscross
Hi, I'm new to this forum and have a question regarding the diplomatic sales programme that BMW runs.
I have purchased an X6 30d in 2016 through the BMW diplomatic sales in Vienna, Austria, and am considering to order the new G06. I am wondering if any of you had a chance to buy a car this way and what discounts you were offered by the dealership?
As I understand, there is the discount offered directly from BMW Munich (available only for limited periods of time throughout the year, around 3500 EUR for the X6) and there are other incentives offered by the local dealership (such as % off the diplomatic price or the UN/OSCE package that includes a full tank, rubber mats etc. The price list itself is also different since there is no VAT included (or the NoVA eco tax in Austria). However, I am reading on the forum that people get loyalty discounts, reduced interest rates (money factor) and other discounts (not diplomatic sales though)...
I get that not many out there have actual experience in buying a car through this programme, but I hope to get at least some info on how to negotiate further. Don't want to get stuck on the same discounts as 3-4 years ago, I'm sure I didn't get all the incentives as first time BMW buyer back then.
Thanks!
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I don't think they offer incentives or that negotiations are allowed on the Military and Diplomatic Sales vehicles, at least that I saw in my experience. The way mine went, they put down the price of the vehicle listed in the pricing guide, put in all the options I selected for my vehicle, then took off 10% the total price.
I know most people here lease their BMWs and get anywhere from 7-9% off on average; however, I cannot speak on their experience as I've never leased before. I'm not too sure how similar it is with financing, but when we're talking 100k, an extra 1-3% definitely makes a difference...to me at least haha.
Back to your question at hand, like I mentioned above, I am not saying no or that it is not possible, but from what I saw it wasn't an option. Hope I was able to help!