Does anyone know what dealer invoice might be on your typical $20,000 stickered GT?
I'm told there is not much markup but then again that's what they always say. I just hate negotiating a deal blind.
Does anyone know what dealer invoice might be on your typical $20,000 stickered GT?
I'm told there is not much markup but then again that's what they always say. I just hate negotiating a deal blind.
I wasn't given any wiggle room on invoice, but was given a free. large topbox and 600 mile service. I love this bike so much that it wouldn't have mattered, though.
I think they make most $$ on service. Small margin on the bikes. Only about 90 certified techs in the nation...do you know if your shop has one? Mine doesn't. At least I don't think so.
Might be best to find a pre-owned KGT with a few miles one it. Divorce sale, finance it and save $$ on the depreciation.
I wasn't given any wiggle room on invoice, but was given a free. large topbox and 600 mile service. I love this bike so much that it wouldn't have mattered, though.
That's the same deal they are offering me....free large topbox and free 600 mile service....also taking $250 off the Nav III. If it's true that there is a 13% markup then that is about $2,600. They should knock off at least another $500, especially since there are 3 just sitting at the dealership.
If it's true that there is a 13% markup then that is about $2,600. They should knock off at least another $500, especially since there are 3 just sitting at the dealership.
Maybe they don't need or want to? They are already giving you something back with the service and top case. Remember 2 things:
a) They are there to make as much money as possible (you are doing the opposite - trying to save as much money as possible)
b) They need to preserve price pointing and perceived value. Constant and large discounting erodes the price/value and therefore kills after-market value (just like GM vs. import in after-market. All those GM discounts and rebates are applied to the back end as well as the front. The imports very rarely apply factory incentives and hence the better resale).
So , I would rather have extra equipment on the front end rather than get hit at resale time because dealers started whacking prices. To me that is very shortsighted.
Are you sure about this? I can see them having 3 accounting areas, but certainly not 3 business units and 3 corporations. That would be a tax and accounting nightmare. Plus they would have to operate all three interdependently of each other and probably hold them in a Sub C corp which would immediately void any pass-through taxes and money.
My .02: I'd rather pay the dealer a fair profit, 10% IMO, which would help them stay in business and be available for my future mcycling needs. Plus we're not talking about a whole lot of money here as far as profit goes.
I ended up paying full retail for the bike itself but got a free 49 litre topbox, free BMW liners for all three bags, free 600 mile service and $225 off the price of the Nav III. I have no doubt I could have gotten another $500 off somewhere but didn't push it.
I agree it is a good thing that they BMW does not have a history of deep discounts as it is the only way to preserve the value in the bikes already purchased.
Oh yeah! i got 2 free ear plugs too! A $1.25 savings!
There goes Denise giving away the store again!:teeth
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