sars said:TitanTim said:Out of interest Sars, did you get a quote from coast2coast on your new motor and play them off against the dealer? I was thinking of trying this next time around depending on what discount BMW comes up with.
Tim.
I wasn't really looking to change, but was contacted out of the blue by Knights North Staffs, I'd been playing with the configurator and spec'd up a few different cars so sent them an email for the 435d. A few days later I did a test drive and they were offering a pretty good discount so I checked with Broadspeed, sent them the same specification, who then beat Knights. This started me test driving the other cars on the list, including the M235i convertible from Coopers York, the discount on which was really good. I preferred the 435d, just seemed better value and just a better buy.
The sales guy, Dan was just really helpful, didn't feel like pushy at all, propbably my most enjoyable experience in buying a car so gave him the same specification for the 435d, it was a few quid more than Coopers but I liked the service from Dan and placed the order there and then. Best decision I've made in a long time.
Have to say though the M235i is a great machine and a lot of fun but I love the fact mine has xdrive
TitanTim said:sars said:TitanTim said:Out of interest Sars, did you get a quote from coast2coast on your new motor and play them off against the dealer? I was thinking of trying this next time around depending on what discount BMW comes up with.
Tim.
I wasn't really looking to change, but was contacted out of the blue by Knights North Staffs, I'd been playing with the configurator and spec'd up a few different cars so sent them an email for the 435d. A few days later I did a test drive and they were offering a pretty good discount so I checked with Broadspeed, sent them the same specification, who then beat Knights. This started me test driving the other cars on the list, including the M235i convertible from Coopers York, the discount on which was really good. I preferred the 435d, just seemed better value and just a better buy.
The sales guy, Dan was just really helpful, didn't feel like pushy at all, propbably my most enjoyable experience in buying a car so gave him the same specification for the 435d, it was a few quid more than Coopers but I liked the service from Dan and placed the order there and then. Best decision I've made in a long time.
Have to say though the M235i is a great machine and a lot of fun but I love the fact mine has xdrive
Thanks for the reply Sars, I deal with Knights South Staffs as I only live just up the road from them, have always found Knights to be excellent to be honest and a pleasure to deal with. They tend to call me half way through my PCP (2 years) and ask if I want to change which will be May time next year. I might get a quote from Broadspeed and Coast2coast around that time and see what Knights come back with. I haven't tried an M235i but would probably still go for another M135i purely for a little more practicality. Its a real shame BMW don't import the M135i xDrive.
Tim.
Paulwirral said:TitanTim said:sars said:I wasn't really looking to change, but was contacted out of the blue by Knights North Staffs, I'd been playing with the configurator and spec'd up a few different cars so sent them an email for the 435d. A few days later I did a test drive and they were offering a pretty good discount so I checked with Broadspeed, sent them the same specification, who then beat Knights. This started me test driving the other cars on the list, including the M235i convertible from Coopers York, the discount on which was really good. I preferred the 435d, just seemed better value and just a better buy.
The sales guy, Dan was just really helpful, didn't feel like pushy at all, propbably my most enjoyable experience in buying a car so gave him the same specification for the 435d, it was a few quid more than Coopers but I liked the service from Dan and placed the order there and then. Best decision I've made in a long time.
Have to say though the M235i is a great machine and a lot of fun but I love the fact mine has xdrive
Thanks for the reply Sars, I deal with Knights South Staffs as I only live just up the road from them, have always found Knights to be excellent to be honest and a pleasure to deal with. They tend to call me half way through my PCP (2 years) and ask if I want to change which will be May time next year. I might get a quote from Broadspeed and Coast2coast around that time and see what Knights come back with. I haven't tried an M235i but would probably still go for another M135i purely for a little more practicality. Its a real shame BMW don't import the M135i xDrive.
Tim.
Williams bmw quoted me within penny's of broad speed price on my 340 , the guy at broad speed actually said he would buy from them if he was in my position , especially as they are walking distance of where my wife works .
Why the preference for 4wd xdrive ?