Car is BMW still under warranty, from a BMW dealer in socal. I’m in norcal. The car has an option I want that is somewhat rare, that’s why I’m looking so far afield. I’ve driven the car and know what this color combo looks like.
I could get down there this weekend if I hustle. Should I call and put a deposit down over the phone, or just go down there hoping it doesn’t get sold? The only reason I wouldn’t just buy it over the phone is I’d like to make sure there’s nothing cosmetically ugly (or stinky!) about the car.
How long would I have to wait before I could drive it back?
Are you coming down just to test drive and inspect the car, or will you actually drive it away, if you’re satisfied. If it’s the latter, I assume the negotiation should’ve already happened.
So you found this one car, with the exact options and colors you want and your idea is to nickel and dime it?
Sure do it. I will give you an insider secret, when the customer calls or emails from hundreds of miles away, the dealership is LESS likely to discount the specific vehicle because if the customer had a better deal closer to them, they would have already taken it.
From the dealer perspective selling outside of PMA: