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Originally Posted by Camissa
I need some help purchasing an M850i. BMW South Africa has a 2019 demo model with 1100 km on the clock that they sell for 20% off RSP.
Was there any technical upgrade from 2019 until today I would miss if I don’t buy a new car?
Are there any „need to have“ options? I like in the demo car I drove to set the mode to sports individual, transmission and engine in comfort setting, suspension and steering in sports.
What is the rebate situation elsewhere? I hate the value depreciation compared with a 911 
Thanks for any help! |
Hi,
Sorry for the late reply. I'm in Sweden and I got a demo 2019 with 950 km on it in December from the original authorized BMW dealer, with a 37% rebate on MSRP. Same equipment as yours, as I understand it this was the "lauch spec" cars that BMW distributed to dealers once the model came out. Can I guess it's blue?
I wasn't aware that you could do that computer readout, sounds like a good thing. I was also hesitant about getting a demo as I like to drive in cars gently and I know how cars are handled when people (myself included) test drive... But I got the dealer to extend the new car factory warranty by an additional 2 years free of charge, and that alleviated my stress
3000 km and 3 months later I'm supremely satisfied, apart for the low ground clearance that gives me grey hairs as I polish the floors in car parks it's an absolutely wonderful car.
As for technical upgrades, check your SW version. On delivery I was on an 11/2018 software and missing Android Auto, energizing car, features in the cruise control, no possibility for Drive Recorder etc. The car said it was on the latest SW version and no updates available and so did BMW Sweden when they checked. I handed it in to the dealer and said Android Auto wasn't working, and they managed to update the SW to 11/2020 which gave a lot of additional features. As for the change in exhaust note noted in other threads, I personally like the car to be silent in comfort and not always be loud on startup, and much prefer the added features of the new software.
Good luck with your purchase!
/Andreas