BMW Rookie to Rider Scheme

[tootallpaul67]

Morning all,

Anyone done the BMW Rookie to Rider scheme?

https://www.bmwmotorradfinancialservices.co.uk/new-rider-offer

Struggling to see the drawback...

Paul

[Monkeypony]

£500 down to get BMW branded kit, and being forced to ride a G310 for 2 years at £100 per month?

I can't really see an upside!
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[tootallpaul67]

And pass your test.

[Monkeypony]

But you have to ride a G310!

Which is then "Excess mileage, vehicle condition and other charges may be payable"

Which, if you're a brand new rider, is probably going to cost you after your 2 year hire is up.

Better to just do it the old fashioned way and get a cheap bike to learn on for the first couple of years, which will then be yours to sell when you decide to move on. IMO.
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[Monkeypony]

[tootallpaul67]

What is so bad about a G310?

The reviews seem to universally praise it.

Understand the limitation of the PCP/Hire scheme.

[NJD]

OP why are you asking for approval on the internet if you've already, and it reads like you have, decided it's the route you want to take?
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[Monkeypony]

Not much mention as to what happens is you should happen to fail one of the tests at the end of the week either.

I should think at that point, you're back to paying full price for lessons and tests, and you've still signed a super fun 2 year hire agreement for a dull bike. Which you will probably drop, scratch or otherwise fuck up, which will be expensive to put right.

BMW are offering this to make money, not to do you a favour.

As to what is bad about the G310. I can't really think of anything I'd less like to ride than a 300cc single cylinder naked machine, but that's just personal preference
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[Monkeypony]

In addition, it's worth remembering that money is really cheap at the moment.

You could borrow the £2400 from the bank over the 2 years you'll be hiring the bike.

The repayments will be roughly the same. You get £2400 to spend on a bike that will be yours to sell at the end of 2 years when you're bored of it.

Makes more sense to me.
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[tootallpaul67]

OK.

Cheers,

Paul

[Rogerborg]

[chris-red]

It sounds pretty reasonable to me.


7 day DAS + full kit, plus a brand new bike for 2 years for £500 +£99 PM. It's a very attractive proposition.

I imagine BWM aren't making loads out of this. I think it is to drum up more future business. Lets face it at the end of the 2 years you are likely to sign up again for another bike.
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Get the theory test done and give me £700 and I'll get you a full licence from never been on a bike before to full licence in 4 days training (Plus 2 test days)
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[Rogerborg]

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I would generally think that a new bike as first bike is a bad idea unless you are loaded.

Even if you don't drop it, you'll probably treat it with too much care to have fun.

[Alpineandy]

[Alpineandy]

I didn't really read the add when I saw it was a hire deal, so it may have mentioned this.
Do they help with Insurance?
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[155mph]

I looked into this in depth last summer when I decided to take up riding. It is a very attractive offer. I almost put pen to paper but could not bring myself to sign up to their ridiculous APR which in turn finances all the freebies (GS dry suit included). Also when I checked out the price of nearly new BMW approved bikes, I was shocked by how much could be saved - you should check it out before you commit; I suspect many a rookie-to-rider bikes have been handed back.

I ended up buying my own gear, signing up to local school and buying a Yamaha. I reckon it cost the same either way but I had way more fun having to figure stuff out for myself.

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