Just bought an M Roadster!

Wow good find....makes me a bit sick knowing someone traded that in for about 10k :( poor bugger but looks like you've got great value there!!
 
I managed to get some tax and supaguard thrown in but other than that, no, it was sticker price.

They had it up at a higher price (£14,995 I believe) the day before I found it but the recent weather had been putting people off and it was coming to the end of it's 60-day shelf life that this dealer use so they were keen to move it on.

Don't worry - I really don't think this was part-ex'd in for £10k.

Looking forward to delivery on Friday now!
 
You got a fantastic deal with tax included, I think! That is £475 on it's own!

60-day shelf life sounds familiar. I know the rule well, and it's a constant PITA for most dealerships.
 
Welcome - lovely car, and deal as said above :thumbsup:

What is this '60 day shelf life' though ? What happens after 60 days ?
 
That depends on the network and the manufacturer.

In some places, you HAVE to transfer your stock elsewhere; therefore losing any money you could make on the car. In that event, it's better to let the car go and make just £500 (or £0), and make a sale.

It depends where the car comes from as well.
 
Aahhh, ok. So moving the car on to someplace where it has a better chance of selling. Got it :thumbsup:

That'd be a real bummer if you had originally taken the car as part-ex as you'd actually make a loss - unless the receiving dealer has to pay for it I guess.
 
Well, it's more about rotating stock, so people don't see it sat at the dealership for too long. It's about perception from the buying public, so you don't think "It's been sat there for ages, they'll want rid of it" or "It's been sat there for ages, BMWs obviously don't sell well".
 
Yeah,a common practice,as i know of dealers having to do this also,over the years....just means some ppl end up with a good buy :thumbsup:
 
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