[JLR1969]

Having had a 520D F10 for the last 3 years I know how good the car is, mine was a company car that went back last month as I left the company.

I am looking at a run out car as the deals seem strong

520D M Sport Plus Auto Saloon
Mineral Grey
Folding mirrors
Upgraded Instrument panel

10,000 miles a year over 3 years £1200 deposit then £437 a month

I know the new model is coming out but love the current car and the deals seems like great value

Options I have had but won't spec this time include ambient lights, pro Nav, reversing camera, adaptive cruise, adaptive lights

Good options but at low miles not worth paying for our of my own pocket

The same spec on the new model is around £580

What do you all think?

[AP]

So near as dammit £17000 over 3 years.
All I would say is that I've read people getting 30% off RRP recently, so I would say if this is the car you want, push for a hard deal.never ever pay the asking price!
Dealers I'm sure will want to get rid of these cars with the new model out next year.

[JLR1969]

Originally Posted by AP

So near as dammit £17000 over 3 years.
All I would say is that I've read people getting 30% off RRP recently, so I would say if this is the car you want, push for a hard deal.never ever pay the asking price!
Dealers I'm sure will want to get rid of these cars with the new model out next year.

Worth a thought.....

Anyone have any dealers that would be up for a 30% deposit?

[morellomax]

Saw this yesterday, not quite your spec and it's 8k miles a year but a good price: £9.4k for a 520d MSport touring over 2 years:

https://www.gateway2lease.com/cars/b...t-auto-lci.php

Or how about a 530d touring for £11k total over 2 years ?

https://www.gateway2lease.com/cars/b...t-auto-lci.php

[morellomax]

New 520d MSport is £19.4k total inc VAT over 3 years, 10k miles pa here:

https://www.nationwidevehiclecontrac...auto-76811.htm

That's on a personal lease. The business rate is £10 less pcm even accounting for the VAT, for some reason....

[morellomax]

If you can qualify for a business lease, the same people can do you an F10 520d Msport 10k miles pa for 3 years for £13.7k all in (inc VAT):

https://www.nationwidevehiclecontrac...auto-75855.htm

There are better deals on other cars at the moment though. New E-class can be had for the same as the F10, Audi A4's (yes, I know !) are crazy cheap....

[JLR1969]

Originally Posted by morellomax

If you can qualify for a business lease, the same people can do you an F10 520d Msport 10k miles pa for 3 years for £13.7k all in (inc VAT):

https://www.nationwidevehiclecontrac...auto-75855.htm

There are better deals on other cars at the moment though. New E-class can be had for the same as the F10, Audi A4's (yes, I know !) are crazy cheap....

Thanks for all of the info much appreciated, cannot get a business lease and not wanting a touring

Will keep looking

No more factory orders on the F10

[un1eash]

Sytner were willing to offer us nearly £10k of list price on a F11 520d M Sport Manual making it £2500 down and £290 a month on a 8k miles 3 year pcp.

[Markee]

I was chatting to a guy I know who works in the used car bit of a local BMW main dealer.

He had just sold a pre reg (66 plate), delivery miles 535d F11, fully speced up with everything, list price £58k, sold for £41k, so there are bargains to be had.

Watch out though, whilst looking for a car for his customer, he had found that there are 66 reg pre reg models that are of the previous model year, so check that VIN! (Some similar models were a little cheaper and he couldn't understand why, when he ran the VIN to get the details, he found they were an older model, although on a 66 plate).

[Fox530]

Originally Posted by Markee

Watch out though, whilst looking for a car for his customer, he had found that there are 66 reg pre reg models that are of the previous model year, so check that VIN! (Some similar models were a little cheaper and he couldn't understand why, when he ran the VIN to get the details, he found they were an older model, although on a 66 plate).

There isn't any difference between the MY15 and the MY16's though is there? They are all identical I thought.

[un1eash]

Bmw's standard used car PCP rate is 10.9% while new cars its 2.9-4.9% so it doesn't make sense to buy a pre reg when there's such big discounts on new. Friend just ordered a 440i Gran Coupe with £9.5k off list, 2.9% 4 year PCP.

[JLR1969]

Really good advice on APRs most BMW garages have a lot of new cars to shift. Have been quoted 4.9% APR on a new car rather than a pre-reg

Will aim for 30% discount on a new car and see where we go.

Looking at a 530d or 535d as I deserve a treat after having 2.0d for the last 8 years

Is there much difference in the cars performance/economy

[JLR1969]

Good News I have bought a car following all of your advice!

530D M Sport Auto Saloon in Mineral Grey (unregistered)
Steering wheel paddles
M Sport Plus
Pro Nav Plus
Reversing Camera
Folding mirrors
Comfort Pack
Multifunction instrument panel

Managed 27.4% discount with 4.9% APR

10,000 miles a year

48 months at £414 with a GFV of £17491 I paid a £5,000 deposit

I think the list price was around £49,500 so more than happy!

Thanks to you all!

[t_dawg1]

Originally Posted by JLR1969

Good News I have bought a car following all of your advice!

530D M Sport Auto Saloon in Mineral Grey (unregistered)
Steering wheel paddles
M Sport Plus
Pro Nav Plus
Reversing Camera
Folding mirrors
Comfort Pack
Multifunction instrument panel

Managed 27.4% discount with 4.9% APR

10,000 miles a year

48 months at £414 with a GFV of £17491 I paid a £5,000 deposit

I think the list price was around £49,500 so more than happy!

Thanks to you all!

Nice choice well done

[Martin2C]

Good choice, very nice.

[JLR1969]

Collecting the car this Friday!

Checked the VIN Checker and it was built on the 6th October 2016 and all of the options are listed as advised by the dealer.

Just insured and ready to go.......

[nordberg]

Originally Posted by morellomax

If you can qualify for a business lease, the same people can do you an F10 520d Msport 10k miles pa for 3 years for £13.7k all in (inc VAT):

https://www.nationwidevehiclecontrac...auto-75855.htm

There are better deals on other cars at the moment though. New E-class can be had for the same as the F10, Audi A4's (yes, I know !) are crazy cheap....

Care to share those deals? I've looked and can find nothing outstanding....

[morellomax]

Audi A4, the engine may not sound promising but it's a little peach:

https://www.gateway2lease.com/cars/a...50ps-sport.php

[morellomax]

E-class:

https://www.gateway2lease.com/cars/m....0-se-auto.php

[JLR1969]

Picked it up yesterday, loving the 3 litre engine, only used to the 2 litre

HUD is a novelty also

Full marks to Jenna at Dick Lovett Bristol fantastic service from start to finish