Negotiating Power Because of Recall???

JoeBoy · 11-19-2010, 11:36 AM

I'm currently looking to buy a 2007 CPO or NON-CPO 335i sedan and I was wondering if I could negotiate any discounts because of the factory recall?

The recall is not a deal breaker for me, I just want to go into this with all the ammo I can get!

Thanks!

ibimmer954 · 11-19-2010, 01:28 PM

I don't see what a recall has to do with it. Whether the car is a CPO or not, the recall work is paid for by BMW.

JmanND · 11-19-2010, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ibimmer346

I don't see what a recall has to do with it. Whether the car is a CPO or not, the recall work is paid for by BMW.

Huh? How could it not? A recall changes peoples desire (demand) for the product, lower demand would decrease the price that item goes for.

Having said that, I don't think the impact will be that great, but I'm also curious to hear any experiences.

anerbe · 11-19-2010, 01:43 PM

I would think not. The recall effected all 335's, so the general 335 market value will reflect any flux in price.

Now if a particular 335 has more issues, an accident, etc... then I see more room to negotiate.

Ulimately, it's worth a shot to ask for a price reduction. The seller may be desparate enough to sell for under market value. However, I see little bargaining available from a widespread recall like the HPFP. Good luck.

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ibimmer954 Major 148 Rep 1,427 Posts Drives: '23 i4 M50, '15 M3, '18 911 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Diego, California, USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW M3 [9.75] 2023 BMW i4 M50 [10.00] 2018 Porsche 911 C4S [0.00] 2019 BMW X4 M40i [0.00]	I don't see what a recall has to do with it. Whether the car is a CPO or not, the recall work is paid for by BMW.
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anerbe Lieutenant Colonel 121 Rep 1,568 Posts Drives: Red E90M 6MT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: BH, MI iTrader: (2)	I would think not. The recall effected all 335's, so the general 335 market value will reflect any flux in price. Now if a particular 335 has more issues, an accident, etc... then I see more room to negotiate. Ulimately, it's worth a shot to ask for a price reduction. The seller may be desparate enough to sell for under market value. However, I see little bargaining available from a widespread recall like the HPFP. Good luck.
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