What freebies can i request my sales person?

gsrinivas · 03-26-2013, 09:14 PM

I am expecting to pick my new X3 from dealer in mid April and wondering what freebies I can request?
Is it too much to ask for floor mats and mud flaps?

02420X3 · 03-26-2013, 10:07 PM

What freebies did you negotiate when you made your order?

gsrinivas · 03-26-2013, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 02420X3

What freebies did you negotiate when you made your order?

I did not negotiate any freebies. I ordered the vehicle over phone, did not visit the dealer yet.

scotta2 · 03-27-2013, 03:48 AM

Personally for items such as mudflaps I always include that as part of the sale negotiation, I also request a a full tank of fuel. It's unlikely you will get anything much and you've lost the bargaining power that you had while concluding the sale. That being said there would be no harm in trying, even stuff like golf bags or key rings?

plymjack · 03-27-2013, 04:02 AM

Or mats or a boot mat... anything is worth a try..

BMWrules7 · 03-27-2013, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by gsrinivas

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Originally Posted by 02420X3

What freebies did you negotiate when you made your order?

I did not negotiate any freebies. I ordered the vehicle over phone, did not visit the dealer yet.

Well, I think you missed your opportunity for any real leverage.

96_Impreza · 03-27-2013, 02:06 PM

I've never been charged for the use of the dealer's pen to write my check.

gsrinivas · 03-27-2013, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWrules7

Well, I think you missed your opportunity for any real leverage.

I did not get the thought while booking the vehicle. I know now its too late to ask.

It would be good if they give at least floor mats.

pmacd55 · 03-27-2013, 03:55 PM

Hat, shirt, mats, full tank.... all except the full tank before I signed. The dealer had a policy of filling all new BMW

philtrick123 · 03-27-2013, 04:14 PM

Mats are included as standard in the UK. Are you talking about all weather mats?
I was given a free BMW X3 key ring which I've never used. Can't remember how much fuel was in it- probably third of a tank.
I negotiated hard on the finance deal so asking for anything else post sale would seem rude (but maybe that's English reserve!).

Chalky White · 03-27-2013, 04:43 PM

carpet floor mats are free with x3s in the US. i got two BMW polo shirts and an insulated BMW travel mug from my dealer. And I did PCD, which is quite the freebie.

gsrinivas · 03-27-2013, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Chalky White

carpet floor mats are free with x3s in the US. i got two BMW polo shirts and an insulated BMW travel mug from my dealer. And I did PCD, which is quite the freebie.

Great!!! I did not know that carpet floor mats are free with X3's in US. That's is all I was looking for.
My dealer is 40 miles away from my place and they were OK to deliver the vehicle to the local dealer for pick up. I thought of visiting the dealer just for the freebies. now i can skip...

pmacd55 · 03-27-2013, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Chalky White

carpet floor mats are free with x3s in the US. i got two BMW polo shirts and an insulated BMW travel mug from my dealer. And I did PCD, which is quite the freebie.

I ended up with both the carpeted and the rubber mats for nada, I did PCD also, what a great day, wasn't it ? I got a polo from there but had to pay for it. Now I am scheming how to pull off an ED on my wifes next 3 series !

Bmwlvr60 · 03-29-2013, 09:37 PM

I was given nothing. Sales guy was a bit scattered. Carpeted mats did come with the car for no extra charge.

noka · 03-30-2013, 10:12 AM

I got rubber floor mats also for free. I like the fit and they did a good job this past Winter.

fjrmann · 04-01-2013, 02:17 PM

when we bought our X1, BMW of Mobile gave us (2) tee shirts, (2) hats, a keyring, a set of valve caps, and a box with paint/fabric cleaner protectant, car wash, heck it has 6 different bottles of stuff. several weeks later we rec'd a 2 gig usb flash drive.

fjrmann

bsxdrive35i · 04-01-2013, 10:25 PM

I got a full tank of gas, rubber floor mats, plastic trunk liner with collapsible box, 2 key chains, and a $300 accessory voucher.

gsrinivas · 04-01-2013, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bsxdrive35i

I got a full tank of gas, rubber floor mats, plastic trunk liner with collapsible box, 2 key chains, and a $300 accessory voucher.

wow that's lot of items...

BMWrules7 · 04-02-2013, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by gsrinivas

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Originally Posted by bsxdrive35i

I got a full tank of gas, rubber floor mats, plastic trunk liner with collapsible box, 2 key chains, and a $300 accessory voucher.

wow that's lot of items...

Yeah, me thinks they saw lollipops on his cheeks as he probably paid $10,000 to much.

Rules Law: The size, quantity, and value of trinkets a dealer gives you is directly proportionate to the profit the dealer made on your vehicle purchase. In short: when they shower you with gifts, it is because you got showered.

bsxdrive35i · 04-02-2013, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWrules7

Yeah, me thinks they saw lollipops on his cheeks as he probably paid $10,000 to much.

Rules Law: The size, quantity, and value of trinkets a dealer gives you is directly proportionate to the profit the dealer made on your vehicle purchase. In short: when they shower you with gifts, it is because you got showered.

Nope - I know the sales manager and bought the vehicle directly through him.

snowman888 · 04-03-2013, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by pmacd55

Hat, shirt, mats, full tank.... all except the full tank before I signed. The dealer had a policy of filling all new BMW

I thought all new cars come with a full tank of gas? At least I've always picked up my new vehicles with full tanks.

RetroB · 04-03-2013, 03:32 PM

I got a 1500€ BMW bicycle...

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philtrick123 Lieutenant 44 Rep 469 Posts Drives: TBA Join Date: May 2012 Location: Maidenhead iTrader: (0)	Mats are included as standard in the UK. Are you talking about all weather mats? I was given a free BMW X3 key ring which I've never used. Can't remember how much fuel was in it- probably third of a tank. I negotiated hard on the finance deal so asking for anything else post sale would seem rude (but maybe that's English reserve!).
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