Slightly of subject but I've just been offered 10k of list price on a new 35i msport from local dealership
Not a bad place to start negotiating from :wink:
Not a bad place to start negotiating from :wink:
Z4 35is pcp deals
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Back on subject, but more broadly, what are the pros and cons of PCP v personal lease v company car?
Am about to move companies and if I trade-out, my car has to be <5 years old, so the 535 will have to go.
Am wondering whether I should just buy something around 2 years old or go new with one of the above options. Any views?
Am about to move companies and if I trade-out, my car has to be <5 years old, so the 535 will have to go.
Am wondering whether I should just buy something around 2 years old or go new with one of the above options. Any views?
Yep ! Got to say I've had a few cars of them but had no problems Tomtomscott said:
Popping down to Batemans to see what they have to offer tomorrow :wink:
Would definitely have a haggle there's plenty about at the moment but be prepared to walk away and wait for anotherNew2Zed said:
metal licker said:Would definitely have a haggle there's plenty about at the moment but be prepared to walk away and wait for anotherNew2Zed said:
I find that if you go with a set figure in mind you start negotiations and tell them that's where you want to be. If they can't get there then you walk away and if they really want the sale they will get back to you with the magic offer. I did that with Lloyds. Told them I wasn't in a rush, told them where I wanted to be and 2 days later that was it. Bettered where I wanted to be and I even said I had to discuss it with the other half, didn't even get that far I just took the plunge.
Visited Batemans today for their price on the 35i and got it to 11300 of list which imo is good
Next up back to Lloyds to see if the can do anything on their discount of 10K
Next up back to Lloyds to see if the can do anything on their discount of 10K
£11k off!! How much is it list?
Angie4m said:metal licker said:
Sounds to me as is someone's going to get a new car instead of keeping their current after their PCP is up
Have the all important swmbo approval :wink: :trampoline:Twin Turbo
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Hi All,
I am an newbie - to the forum just doing some Google - as I am 99% there in getting an z4.
I currently drive an E92 335i - and coming to to the end of my PCP, so been looking and went to the local stealers to look at the 220I - as size was about right and the savings - cost of running was helping the decision. But my hart was not in the 220I even though with the JB4 stage 1 you can get 200+ BHP.
Anyway, the sales man said what you really want M235 or an Z4 - surprising the wife said well if you want the Z4 have it - as no one goes in the back of your car anyway!! = RESULT
so took out an Z4 2si - and i enjoyed it but had not Guts - and could not commit. And the sales guys was pushing hard - to the point i wanted to walk away!
I visited the stealers main website - and found that they was offering an Z4 28 3k deposit and £359 per month with 10k PA mileage - even though I have not driven the 28si. Its an easy decision as the savings will be over £2,000 per year just in running costs. As I expect to get around 28 MPG tops 30 MPG = Happy days. Rather than currently 24 MPG.
So I wanted to say Hi - and I will update tomorrow.
I am an newbie - to the forum just doing some Google - as I am 99% there in getting an z4.
I currently drive an E92 335i - and coming to to the end of my PCP, so been looking and went to the local stealers to look at the 220I - as size was about right and the savings - cost of running was helping the decision. But my hart was not in the 220I even though with the JB4 stage 1 you can get 200+ BHP.
Anyway, the sales man said what you really want M235 or an Z4 - surprising the wife said well if you want the Z4 have it - as no one goes in the back of your car anyway!! = RESULT
so took out an Z4 2si - and i enjoyed it but had not Guts - and could not commit. And the sales guys was pushing hard - to the point i wanted to walk away!
I visited the stealers main website - and found that they was offering an Z4 28 3k deposit and £359 per month with 10k PA mileage - even though I have not driven the 28si. Its an easy decision as the savings will be over £2,000 per year just in running costs. As I expect to get around 28 MPG tops 30 MPG = Happy days. Rather than currently 24 MPG.
So I wanted to say Hi - and I will update tomorrow.
Twin Turbo said:
Hi and Welcome! I assume you tested the 20i, I'm sure the 28i will suit you well. Bit of a step down from a 335i. I'm lobo bing the fact you expect to get less from a 28i than I get from a 35is currently, I assume you drive very hard and in a lot of traffic. I get 28-30mpg adverage on a bad day lol!
Glad to have you on board and can't wait for he update on the recent plunge
Interesting to hear once you've got it what you make of the 4 cylinder engine. As someone who went from a 135i to a 120i I vowed I would never have another BMW 4 cylinder again but others have made a similar jump and seem to love the 28i. Always risky buying a car you've not actually driven though.
Hi and welcome to the forumTwin Turbo said:
I would definitely have a drive in one before purchase , wasn't a fan of the 4cyl engine when I test drove so went for a 35i
Think you will get better than what your expecting regarding the mpg with the 4cyl though
Yes, I would test drive as well, the 20i I test drove was dull as ditch water, the dealer had a 428i that I could get a sense of the more powerful 4 cyl engine in which was much better, and the 28i in the z4 seems a little more responsive and a bit louder as well (with the roof down so not sure it counts!)
Twin Turbo
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Thanks for the warm welcome, currently got two stealer's quoting. And got it down to 3k deposit and £360 per month with 28i, white, extra storage "no cup holders" wind deflector, parking f/r sensors, GAP & protect on paint work & 5 year service plan based on 12k miles - so only £10 more a month I pay currently including warranty.
But i am still pushing lol.
I must welcome the post of: http://www.broadspeed.com/new_cars/BMW/Z4/
Also another interesting website for reference to thoughts down grading:- http://www.automobile-catalog.com/performance/2014/1861325/bmw_z4_sdrive28i.html
My area of interest was:
z4
40-70 mph through gears (sec):3.9
50-90 mph through gears (sec):6.7
335i
40-70 mph through gears (sec):3.9
50-90 mph through gears (sec):6.3
I agree with the post of 35i would sound great, and I think I will have to stop tuning into station 335i, but DAB instead.
But with savings around 2k a year - is significant.
extra-urban / city / highway / average combined:
Z4 mpg (imp.): 39.6-50.6 / 21.6-27.5 / 36.7-44.8 / 33.9
335i mpg (imp.):30.7-39.2 / 17.1-21.8 / 28.6-34.8 / 26.6
And the last two cars I had, both been modified - e46 330d (204 BHP) fantastic - pulled like an rocket, and the current 335i (just to fast for the uk)
And the N20, has great potential - if it needs it.
The only negative I can think of its an 4 pott and not an 6 pott, but its not worth 8k
But i am still pushing lol.
I must welcome the post of: http://www.broadspeed.com/new_cars/BMW/Z4/
Also another interesting website for reference to thoughts down grading:- http://www.automobile-catalog.com/performance/2014/1861325/bmw_z4_sdrive28i.html
My area of interest was:
z4
40-70 mph through gears (sec):3.9
50-90 mph through gears (sec):6.7
335i
40-70 mph through gears (sec):3.9
50-90 mph through gears (sec):6.3
I agree with the post of 35i would sound great, and I think I will have to stop tuning into station 335i, but DAB instead.
But with savings around 2k a year - is significant.
extra-urban / city / highway / average combined:
Z4 mpg (imp.): 39.6-50.6 / 21.6-27.5 / 36.7-44.8 / 33.9
335i mpg (imp.):30.7-39.2 / 17.1-21.8 / 28.6-34.8 / 26.6
And the last two cars I had, both been modified - e46 330d (204 BHP) fantastic - pulled like an rocket, and the current 335i (just to fast for the uk)
And the N20, has great potential - if it needs it.
The only negative I can think of its an 4 pott and not an 6 pott, but its not worth 8k