Wonder what the new incentives will be on the 14's?

[archieb]

On January 30th I closed on a Mega BEV with heated seats and all weather mats. MSRP was $43,385, dealer discounted the car down to $36,745 a 15.5% discount. The dealer then applied $4,875 in incentives for a final price of $31,870, 26.5% off MSRP. Wisconsin has no state incentives so this was the price listed on my contract.

I should mention that there is no BMW dealer where I live so any dealer will be at least 40 miles or more away. Starting on January 5th this dealer was giving a discount of $3,500 off MSRP on this car. On January 19th the salesman advised the dealer would take $5,000 off MSRP. When I told him I was getting quotes from two other BMW dealers he asked if would be willing to come in to discuss their offer the next day. At that meeting the dealer quoted a final price that was $500 more than what I wanted, so I left. I let it be known that I had received one quote and was awaiting the other. I did not disclose what the quote was. The next morning I got an email advising the dealer would come down the additional $500 (actually $540) if I would put a deposit on the car that day.

I have learned that never be afraid to walk away from a "today only" deal. Tomorrow's deal usually will be better, especially if they think you are considering going elsewhere. Two things to do to get the best deal. Be willing to take one of the cars that the dealer has had the longest (the lower the stock # the longer the dealer has had the car), and make your offer near the end of the month.

 

[Sparky]

That's a great strategy if you're a price buyer.

 

[websterize]

Sparky, please tell us you didn't pay full MSRP for your Bay Area REX.

 

[websterize]

On January 30th I closed on a Mega BEV with heated seats and all weather mats. MSRP was $43,385, dealer discounted the car down to $36,745 a 15.5% discount. The dealer then applied $4,875 in incentives for a final price of $31,870, 26.5% off MSRP. Wisconsin has no state incentives so this was the price listed on my contract. …

A BEV in Wisconsin? Oh, you got the most radioactive one of them all — that's an outstanding deal! I'm sure they couldn't wait to get rid of that stock.

What's your average range been this winter?

 

[Sparky]

Sparky, please tell us you didn't pay full MSRP for your Bay Area REX.

I got $5000 off MSRP on a cash deal on a car that had to be traded for last December. Apparently, there were very few loaded Terra Rex's with 19" wheels. I did not want the 20" inch wheels and the dealer wouldn't swap wheels. I also limited the colors to only two. I buy what I want, not what's in stock.

 

[archieb]

Websterize: Only having the i3 one week I don't have an average yet.

I have been driving a 2012 Volt for the last 3 years with an EPA range of 34 miles. Nine months out of the year I average about 45 miles of range, as high as 52 during the warmest months. During the winter that range drops to around 30 miles and on the really cold days in January and February about 25 miles.

The radioactivity of a car depends on a owners needs. I do not have a 70 mile commute nor a need to go longer distances occasionally. After 3 years with the Volt I found the Volt's EV range meet my needs 90% of the time. With the much longer range of the i3 I figure this will increase to 95%. For the remaining 5% I will use our ICE car.

If the BEV meets 95% of my needs, why lug around 400 extra pounds for the REX? Some buyers, like Sparky, have very specific needs and they will only negotiate on certain cars. My needs were more generic. A Giga was my first choice, but a Mega BEV at the price quoted was too good to pass up. Was the dealer happy to sell their oldest i3 in stock? Absolutely. The only person happier was me.

Archie

 

[Sparky]

Extra weight of REx:
Curb weight of Bev, 2,635 lb; 2,899 lb, with range extender
So 264 lbs. extra, or one son-in-law.

 

[websterize]

I got $5000 off MSRP on a cash deal on a car that had to be traded for last December. Apparently, there were very few loaded Terra Rex's with 19" wheels. I did not want the 20" inch wheels and the dealer wouldn't swap wheels. I also limited the colors to only two. I buy what I want, not what's in stock.