Think you've made some valid comments Jason. Could the lack of discounts be caused by the fact that BMW have either reduced or withdrawn the dealer supplement? This being the case, combined with falling sales, dealer margins would be dramatically reduced if discounts were offered.
I strongly believe BMW's tactics will backfire. Example that springs to mind is a guy I know has a lease 530d (08) engine and has unfortunately experienced turbo failure and ECU failure! As a necessary company car, he has lost faith in the car and the brand and has requested that the lease company terminate the lease. "Certainly Sir" they said "however, we will require an additional 3k from you as the residual value of the vehicle is below predicted value"! His son has a leased 520d on which he also wants to terminate the lease. This is not a problem as the expected residuals of the 520d are still holding strong. I blame the Govt.!
Glad you got your tyre sorted so quickly.
