Dealership Hail Sale

jetblk328i · 04-14-2009, 04:14 PM

Hey everyone, there was a storm recently in my area that brought some hail, the size of gumballs(1in in diameter, about) to the area. Now dealerships are offering "hail-sales" on their new and pre-owned inventory.

I looked at some of my coworker's cars' damage and it was not too bad, most had small dents on the hood(not noticeable unless at an angle with lots of light)

So i was wondering if anyone has had experience with Hail sales....about how much of a discount can you expect?

I would like to go out there and check them out but would like to know if its worth it or not.

PoorMan · 04-14-2009, 04:19 PM

LOL Never heard of this before..Interesting.

JoosyJoos · 04-14-2009, 04:20 PM

My 335i actually got hail damage when I went to take performance delivery of it. They repaired it and now you could never even tell. Check and see what it will cost to repair the vehicle and negotiate for one hell of a deal. Seems like you could come out of this significantly ahead.

shift330 · 04-14-2009, 07:14 PM

Desperate times call for desperate measure for dealers.

boymonkey · 04-14-2009, 07:55 PM

I look at them like cars that have been in minor accidents. How much would you pay for one of those? I bet the dealer is willing to do almost anything to unload these cars, so you're in control if you don't mind minor accidents.

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jetblk328i Colonel 307 Rep 2,458 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central PA iTrader: (1)	Dealership Hail Sale Hey everyone, there was a storm recently in my area that brought some hail, the size of gumballs(1in in diameter, about) to the area. Now dealerships are offering "hail-sales" on their new and pre-owned inventory. I looked at some of my coworker's cars' damage and it was not too bad, most had small dents on the hood(not noticeable unless at an angle with lots of light) So i was wondering if anyone has had experience with Hail sales....about how much of a discount can you expect? I would like to go out there and check them out but would like to know if its worth it or not.
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PoorMan Hello my name is... 23 Rep 539 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 M3 6MT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: West Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	LOL Never heard of this before..Interesting.
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JoosyJoos Major 113 Rep 1,347 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [0.00]	My 335i actually got hail damage when I went to take performance delivery of it. They repaired it and now you could never even tell. Check and see what it will cost to repair the vehicle and negotiate for one hell of a deal. Seems like you could come out of this significantly ahead. __________________ 1997 M3 Coupe - BMWCCA I-Prepared #22 2006 M Roadster - 23,000 miles and slowly counting
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shift330 Blue Force Tracker 124 Rep 1,372 Posts Drives: 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ iTrader: (6) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Desperate times call for desperate measure for dealers. __________________ Stay safe 855th MP Company! Hosmer/Espinoza you're my boys!!
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boymonkey Lieutenant 38 Rep 530 Posts Drives: slow Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I look at them like cars that have been in minor accidents. How much would you pay for one of those? I bet the dealer is willing to do almost anything to unload these cars, so you're in control if you don't mind minor accidents.
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