Is this possible or has anyone done this.

MoreCowbell · 05-02-2007, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWE90

+1

Why is it that we all want our CAs to be honest with us but when it comes to saving a little money we're so quick to turn our back on them.

Well said.

E90Boy · 05-02-2007, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by PI Guy

OK..let me put this another way;

How would you feel if you ordered a Car, waited for it for 2 freekin' months, and when it was finally delivered, some guy rides up and offers your CA a few thousand to sell it to him? ....and he does!

There is 'business' and there is 'whats right'...

And you think CA's have never done so or push back production of your car to make profit. I DON"T THINK SO! I'd bet you that lots of ppl have their car pushed back weeks just so the guy that came in with the same spec and he's willing to pay msrp.

E90Boy · 05-02-2007, 10:19 PM

All I'm saying is if he can sleep at night knowing he did what is "unethical" then do it. I'm sure none of you can sleep at night knowing you did something unethical. Tylenol PM?

To the OP, why don't you just ask the damn CA that treated you like platinum about saving a few more dollars and if he says he can't do it just take the friggin car. You get what you pay for, maybe service is better.

MoreCowbell · 05-02-2007, 10:22 PM

I'd still love to find the car...

E90Boy · 05-02-2007, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWE90

+1

Why is it that we all want our CAs to be honest with us but when it comes to saving a little money we're so quick to turn our back on them.

I never want my CA to honest because I know they can't be. It's a sales business and they'll be stupid to do so. I've been in sales for 2 years and were top of the new england region before quitting(couldn't deal with the shadiness anymore) and I was making boat loads of money. Took a huge paycut, but I can sleep at night now

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I know where everyone is coming from and it is wrong to do so. When I answer the OP's question the scrooge in me took over because I know how hard and easy it is to earn(and lose) $$$.

TX Coupe · 05-02-2007, 10:46 PM

I believe in the Golden Rule "do unto others..." Even if dealers do shady things, I wouldn't want to stoop to that level. It is one thing if you found another dealer with a similar car, but what the OP is asking about is just wrong.

With that said, I don't think it would work, the car would probaly be sold within minutes of him cancelling the order.

m4tte F82 · 05-02-2007, 11:35 PM

Once the dealer places the order out of its own build slots, doesn't the car belong to that dealer and its own inventory until they sell it? At the point the dealer takes delivery, I believe the car is legally theirs, and the transaction w/ BMW NA is fully consummated. Consequently, you can't just buy your car through another separately owned dealership.

Maybe you can get your dealer to price match though, or at least come down a bit?

Cdothaze · 05-03-2007, 12:10 AM

I just asked a damn question, I never even said it was even a real senario. I was just wondering if that was even possible. You would think everyone of you was CAs.

Cdothaze · 05-03-2007, 12:12 AM

P.S. ... I didn't even expect so many ppl to reply, lol. I posted 2 other questions and no answers.. geesh

milehigh5000 · 05-03-2007, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by E90Boy

All I'm saying is if he can sleep at night knowing he did what is "unethical" then do it. I'm sure none of you can sleep at night knowing you did something unethical. Tylenol PM?

To the OP, why don't you just ask the damn CA that treated you like platinum about saving a few more dollars and if he says he can't do it just take the friggin car. You get what you pay for, maybe service is better.

percaset's my poison

bemmin335 · 05-03-2007, 12:36 AM

Don't you have to put down a deposit when you order? Probably wouldn't get that back... and you would have to wait another 2 months to get another car built b/c no way in hell that dealer is going to let the car that was delivered go to another dealer...

PI Guy · 05-03-2007, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by R36099

I just asked a damn question, I never even said it was even a real senario. I was just wondering if that was even possible. You would think everyone of you was CAs.

I guess with all the Bullsh*t in the World, people here needed to vent.

Its nice to know that (as I always assumed) most people will do the 'right thing'.

For that OP..I thank you!

iatacs19 · 05-03-2007, 09:19 AM

You have to look out for #1, YOU.

If you can save money then do it. There is no reason to just give your money away, you worked hard for it so saving it is not a stupid move.

If the dealers can trade the same car then do it. The dealer and CA will never waste a chance to screw you (not every dealer and CA of course) so don't be afraid to do what you want to do.

Another approach might be to just renegotiate the price to what the DealerB is offering you.

PI Guy · 05-03-2007, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by iatacs19

You have to look out for #1, YOU.

If you can save money then do it. There is no reason to just give your money away, you worked hard for it so saving it is not a stupid move.

If the dealers can trade the same car then do it. The dealer and CA will never waste a chance to screw you (not every dealer and CA of course) so don't be afraid to do what you want to do.

Another approach might be to just renegotiate the price to what the DealerB is offering you.

Ugh! Disregard my last post.

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Cdothaze New Member 5 Rep 24 Posts Drives: AW 2007 328xi Coupe Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New York iTrader: (1)	I just asked a damn question, I never even said it was even a real senario. I was just wondering if that was even possible. You would think everyone of you was CAs.
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iatacs19 Major General 491 Rep 5,319 Posts Drives: 2016 SO M4 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (8)	You have to look out for #1, YOU. If you can save money then do it. There is no reason to just give your money away, you worked hard for it so saving it is not a stupid move. If the dealers can trade the same car then do it. The dealer and CA will never waste a chance to screw you (not every dealer and CA of course) so don't be afraid to do what you want to do. Another approach might be to just renegotiate the price to what the DealerB is offering you.
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