"Any chance of a discount...?"

[Dreamer]

OK, I want one!

I read somewhere that BMW don't discount new bikes. At all. Ever.
- is this true? Do have have to just take a deep breath and pay the list price, or it it negotiable, like everywhere else? If so, what would be considered a good deal on a 1200GS? And is there an optimum time to negotiate? (last day of the month? anytime in January? etc)

Sorry about the boring subject matter....

 

[Mouse]

I'm no expert, but I think yer unlikely to get a discount on a 1200. Demand is outstripping supply. Plus there's a price rise said to be in the pipeline for next year.

But it never hurts to ask!!

 

[Steve]

It's extremely unlikely (as close to impossible as it's possible to get) that you can negotiate a discount on the bike. You may, however, be able to do some sort of a deal on any accessories that you buy at the same time, such as luggage etc.

 

[Wayne's World]

I bought my Adventure nearly two years ago when there was a long waiting list. The best I could do was get a top box thrown in (normally two or three hundred quid). Worth a try.

 

[Paul Wakefield]

If you're px'ing, its well worth shopping around. Offers can vary considerably. Also check what is included - there was a thread a while ago as to how "free" the 600 mile service was. Some charge parts, some are genuinely free.

Paul

 

[Big Al Litch]

When I orderd my GS in June last year for a Sept 1st delivery I was offered about £450 off list plus 10% off any accessories ordered at the time.
Bearing in mind that this wasn't a stock bike but one I ordered to my colour/spec I was very impressed, especially after previously hearing that they were never discounted.
Effectivly it meant that I got the heated grips, handgaurds & engine-bars FOC and as I was having all these things anyway (as well as ABS, panniers etc) I was quite impressed with the deal.

I am not sure about the 'free' 1st service. Certainly at the two dealers I was in contact with when I placed the order (and subsequently bought from one) they both charged for parts (about £25-£30 in total).

Alan

 

[laughingBob]

Definately no discounts but the variation in PX price I was offered on my old bike varied by as much as £500.

 

[Paul Wakefield]

they both charged for parts

FWIW, North Oxford Garage are completely free.

Paul

 

[Dreamer]

Thanks for all the replies - pretty much confirmed what I thought

... but I still want one!

So, it looks like either a really deep breath, or an ex-demo.

 

[HeatedGrips]

When I orderd my GS in June last year for a Sept 1st delivery I was offered about £450 off list plus 10% off any accessories ordered at the time.

Which dealer did you go for Al? I've been a fan of Wollaston's for four years now,but never got a discount out of them and the part-ex offer on my last GS was insulting. They will be your closest dealer, right?

 

[mpriestley]

whatever you do............

make sure you get a tube of bath sealant as part of the deal.............

 

[Wayne's World]

So, it looks like either a really deep breath, or an ex-demo.

Bear in mind the running in procedure is often overlooked on demo bikes- tens of different riders not giving a hoot about breaking it in gently. (Well at least I didn't when I had one as a loan bike, I reckon they have an easier life if stolen)

 

[Big Al Litch]

Reply to Heated Grips.

Yes, Woolaston are my nearest dealer and it was they who first offered me the discount but as I didn't know them at the time I went back to Hughendon M40 who matched the deal.

I went to HM40 as I had known them for years and thought they were a good, long established dealership!?!
What they DIDN'T tell me was that on 1st Sept (the day I was due to pick up my bike) they were giving up the BMW franchise so I from then on I went to Woolastons who did the 600 mile service (HM40 paid Woolastons for the labour) and subsequent serving & warrenty work.

Alan