Advice to get a 2009 323i

[ebby37]

Sean,

You might as well get a pre reg car rather than a demo car. the pre reg will be zero mileage.
Why bother with a demo when u can get a 'brand new' one for a few k more ?

 

[seanchen78]

ebby37,

Well, the sales personnel told me that he don't have pre reg now. And No stock for Zero Mileage Demo. Only Demo and New to choose. Hm.. New is over my budget and hence i am considering to get the 3K km Demo 323i from him.

 

[huattie]

Hi Seanchen78, what is the interest rate offered on the zero mileage demo to you?

 

[seanchen78]

Huattie,
The interest rate (2.95%/7 years)he proposed is for the 3k mileage Demo and New car. No stock for Zero mileage Demo.

My wife didn't agree with me to get the car now. She want me to wait till early Jan 2010. I am in the junction now. Get the car now and suffer 15% of depreciation soon after 1 more month-2010 already or wait till early Jan 2010 but without special interest rate.

 

[racheltoh]

there is promotions / special pricing all yr round.

 

[seanchen78]

there is promotions / special pricing all yr round.

Dear Rachel,

Really?

I will be meeting the sales personnel later today. They are having road show in Kluang.

 

[etquah]

Huattie,
The interest rate (2.95%/7 years)he proposed is for the 3k mileage Demo and New car. No stock for Zero mileage Demo.

My wife didn't agree with me to get the car now. She want me to wait till early Jan 2010. I am in the junction now. Get the car now and suffer 15% of depreciation soon after 1 more month-2010 already or wait till early Jan 2010 but without special interest rate.

Usually early of the year they will still sell 2009 car. Only March / April onwards that you can get the pre-registered car 2010. As for interest rate and discount you have to calculate your own to get the best deal lor.

 

[seanchen78]

Dear etquah,
Which mean, i will need to wait till March/April 2010.

By the way, the sales personnel told me the 3k Demo was registered in Feb 2009. Can i say the demo is belong to 2008? I need to check with the sales personnel carefully.

Thanks.

 

[etquah]

Dear etquah,
Which mean, i will need to wait till March/April 2010.

By the way, the sales personnel told me the 3k Demo was registered in Feb 2009. Can i say the demo is belong to 2008? I need to check with the sales personnel carefully.

Thanks.

If they have the 2010 car by Jan/Feb/Mar, go for it. I am not sure when is it available. You can ask the sale personnel for the year the car manufactured. The valuation of the car is based on year of manufacture not registration.

 

[Ennui78]

The keyless access system has a lag once in a while, I've noticed. It doesn't bother me...as long as the car starts! If you're worried about the condition of the car, you have the right to view a log on the car. IMO If you can afford the price difference between the unit in question and one with zero mileage, the latter might be favourable...?

It's a great colour. And yes, I was a bundle of nerves when I walked into AB and looked at the gleaming machines. My partner picked up the specs sheet, whistled and he whispered, "Are you ready for years of debt?". I laughed out loud...I drive the 320i Sport - all I could afford, sadly. I would have loved a 325i what with all the gadgets and displays and of course, the huge difference in engine juice but alas. Am still happy as pie of course. I hope you find the one you want. But just so you know, perhaps the only regret I had was that I should have taken the non-sports version. Penang is pothole central. I don't know the road conditions where you're at but it's something that you have to weight.

Finally have chance to sit into 323i yesterday. It is a demo car which already traveled 3000+ km. Overall condition is good. Colour is Bronze and i like it. However, i found the keyless access seem a little bit slow. Not sure if the battery weak. Kind of scare if they did not maintain this demo car properly.

The sales personnel said he might be able to get a Zero mileage demo and the price is higher. I am thinking of getting the Zero mileage demo if the special interest rate is really attractive.

 

[jrthong]

hai, seanchen

i am marcus, i am also visit AB johor bahru branch recently, i am eyeing 320d alpine white. original price RM 255800, after discount RM 232000, 3.1% interest 9 years. The sale personal keep asking me to buy this year because of the interest will increase next year. i am also in the junction.....

 

[seanchen78]

If they have the 2010 car by Jan/Feb/Mar, go for it. I am not sure when is it available. You can ask the sale personnel for the year the car manufactured. The valuation of the car is based on year of manufacture not registration.

Dear etquah,

I had meet the sales personnel this afternoon and already confirmed with him that the car is 2009. Yes, that's the reason that i asked him. :top:

 

[seanchen78]

The keyless access system has a lag once in a while, I've noticed. It doesn't bother me...as long as the car starts! If you're worried about the condition of the car, you have the right to view a log on the car. IMO If you can afford the price difference between the unit in question and one with zero mileage, the latter might be favourable...?

It's a great colour. And yes, I was a bundle of nerves when I walked into AB and looked at the gleaming machines. My partner picked up the specs sheet, whistled and he whispered, "Are you ready for years of debt?". I laughed out loud...I drive the 320i Sport - all I could afford, sadly. I would have loved a 325i what with all the gadgets and displays and of course, the huge difference in engine juice but alas. Am still happy as pie of course. I hope you find the one you want. But just so you know, perhaps the only regret I had was that I should have taken the non-sports version. Penang is pothole central. I don't know the road conditions where you're at but it's something that you have to weight.

Dear Ennui78,

Yes, i was remind that non sport version suit family use and hence i am considering 323i. I did ask myself regarding years of debt. My wife don't really want to change the car. Hm...

 

[seanchen78]

hai, seanchen

i am marcus, i am also visit AB johor bahru branch recently, i am eyeing 320d alpine white. original price RM 255800, after discount RM 232000, 3.1% interest 9 years. The sale personal keep asking me to buy this year because of the interest will increase next year. i am also in the junction.....

Dear Marcus,

Yes, we shared the same experience. I had read many topics from here. And i get many advice from our member here. Many thanks to them who shared their opinion and experiences with me.

Hm...is your 320d a Demo? I get a proposed interest of 2.95% for 7 years.

I am not sure if the interest will rise next year. But one thing is that if you have find your dream car and you are affordable. Go for it!!

To be honest, my family did not agree with me to buy 323i now.

I test drive the 323i demo this afternoon since they are having road show in kluang. I am totally in love with it.

 

[benjovi]

seanchen78,

I am waiting till 2010 to get 323i, I've drove and tested the unit and immediately felt in love with it. All this experience was in September where they offered me a DEmo unit for 243k at 3.15% (7 years).

I think I was in the same situation with you right now, I told my wife tht I want it, but ended up lectured by her...really HM is the queen at home.

Anyway, at the end of the day you are the one who pay for it, so why bother? As like I said, there will be always promotion now and then with AB, it is just the SA tactic to get you to buy it now as they have target to meet. 2010 is just a stone trow away, so I will wait till Chinese New year and get 2010 registered pre-own or Demo.

 

[seanchen78]

Dear Benjovi,

I see. You are right. At the end, i am the one who pay for it. Actually, i wish they can share the joy with me.

2010 is just around the corner. I hope that i can get one before CNY. Still have some time to convict my family. Ha...

Thanks guys.

 

[jrthong]

Dear Marcus,

Yes, we shared the same experience. I had read many topics from here. And i get many advice from our member here. Many thanks to them who shared their opinion and experiences with me.

Hm...is your 320d a Demo? I get a proposed interest of 2.95% for 7 years.

I am not sure if the interest will rise next year. But one thing is that if you have find your dream car and you are affordable. Go for it!!

To be honest, my family did not agree with me to buy 323i now.

I test drive the 323i demo this afternoon since they are having road show in kluang. I am totally in love with it.

Dear Seanchen,

I am stil single right now, i am working in singapore and stay in malaysia, for me, rm2400++ monthly installment is still affordable since i only have home loan beside car loan. I am totally understand ur feeling that ur family did not agree to buy 323i. they dunno how important a dream car for man, the feeling totally in love the car already but cannot own it.

 

[seanchen78]

Dear jrthong,

Thanks for your kind words. I am very appreciate them. You are much more luckier than me. Do let us know when you get yours. Good luck.

By the way, welcome to the group. You will find many experts here.

 

[hartgeH5]

Bro Seanchen, do understand you are keen in a 323i...read your posting and replies and i do agree with you guys on some of the stuff u guys have been discussing...i also understand u r in johor and it would not be logical to test drive a car in kl as i am with Ingress Auto...but should u happen to come over to kl do drop by the showroom and i will b able to help u out...as price is concern till end of this year the discounts are good and value for money...getting a car in 2010 is not bad an option but bare in mind there is not going to be a bargain as good as it is now...as for new arrivals in stock you would only be seeing the 2010 models sometime in mid feb or early march...if you have any questions give me a buzz and i will help you...016-6037099...cheers

 

[benjovi]

Bro HartgeH5,

Are you saying that in 2010, there is no other offer as good as what being offered now? May I know why?

Accroding to previous years, the best promotion would be during CNY, where interest rate can go as low as 1.88%. But I am not sure what is the price for the particular car at that interest rate. Would you mind to give some info please..

I think I am at the same position as bro SeanChen, waiting for that precise moment to get one. As you are one of the sale advisor, we like to hear more from your side though....

Cheers...