[Game]

Originally Posted by bschmickle

Talked to many dealers in my area and got on two separate lists with the 5th and 7th spot in writing. Had a couple others saying they wouldn't do anything until the car has officially been announced. A sales manager at my local dealer told me in person that in reality I need to lower my expectations as he believes it will never get to the 5th person and that any dealer would be lucky to get just one of these. He claims he has seen the car in person and suspects low production numbers and doubts they will sell anywhere near msrp. Should I be taking what he says with a grain of salt?

Absolute BS.

[themk]

Originally Posted by bschmickle

Talked to many dealers in my area and got on two separate lists with the 5th and 7th spot in writing. Had a couple others saying they wouldn't do anything until the car has officially been announced. A sales manager at my local dealer told me in person that in reality I need to lower my expectations as he believes it will never get to the 5th person and that any dealer would be lucky to get just one of these. He claims he has seen the car in person and suspects low production numbers and doubts they will sell anywhere near msrp. Should I be taking what he says with a grain of salt?

Grain of salt lol yah this is a production car not a limited car dealers have less information then we do honestly they will let anyone sell cars.

[GrannyShiftG80]

local dealer taking deposits for 2,000 fully refundable

[themk]

Originally Posted by Allenssmart

local dealer taking deposits for 2,000 fully refundable

Yah that is what i had to put down in North Vancouver in January for a spot.

[GrannyShiftG80]

Originally Posted by themk

Yah that is what i had to put down in North Vancouver in January for a spot.

for the 2023 m2?

[themk]

Originally Posted by Allenssmart

for the 2023 m2?

Yep accourding to them it was 1st spot lol

[R N M]

Officially put a deposit down for 5th on the list at MSRP written on purchase order.

[Sethhboii]

Originally Posted by Allenssmart

local dealer taking deposits for 2,000 fully refundable

Originally Posted by Allenssmart

local dealer taking deposits for 2,000 fully refundable

I put 1k down fully refundable as well! First allocation too!

[GrannyShiftG80]

Originally Posted by Sethhboii

I put 1k down fully refundable as well! First allocation too!

I'm 3rd 😭

[LivingInSalt]

3rd at one dealership could get their car way before the first at another

[rcouchh]

I put $1000 at my dealer for #2 allocation about 2 months ago. Will be MSRP and have it confirmed in writing.

[Ronin76]

How do you go about buying a BMW and getting it via the BMW Performance Center Delivery? Do you still have to get on a dealer's list or can you just configure on the BMW website and selecting the Driver's package? Sorry new to BMW so don't know their process.

[T_U_D]

Originally Posted by pkalhan

How do you go about buying a BMW and getting it via the BMW Performance Center Delivery? Do you still have to get on a dealer's list or can you just configure on the BMW website and selecting the Driver's package? Sorry new to BMW so don't know their process.

Without getting into the actual specifics, at the time of placing your specs with your Center they will internally mark it for PCD within the system with BMW NA. Nothing out of the ordinary.

[Ronin76]

Originally Posted by T_U_D

Without getting into the actual specifics, at the time of placing your specs with your Center they will internally mark it for PCD within the system with BMW NA. Nothing out of the ordinary.

Thanks, would I still need to have an allocation through my dealer to do this?

[Game]

Originally Posted by pkalhan

Thanks, would I still need to have an allocation through my dealer to do this?

100%.

Contrary to popular belief, PCD will have you getting your car later rather than sooner.

[CSBM5]

Originally Posted by Game

100%.

Contrary to popular belief, PCD will have you getting your car later rather than sooner.

Yep, this has always been the case. I did PC delivery over 20 years ago just after it first started, and back then it added about 2 weeks. The car arrives at the PC about the same day it would arrive at your dealer give or take a few days, and then it falls into the scheduling of deliveries at the PC. Hence it depends on how many deliveries are scheduled versus their capacity. I'm pretty sure in modern times that can stretch a good bit further than 2 weeks.

The one thing that is likely different is if you're buying an X3 through X7 since they are made across the street from the PC...

[Ronin76]

Originally Posted by CSBM5

Yep, this has always been the case. I did PC delivery over 20 years ago just after it first started, and back then it added about 2 weeks. The car arrives at the PC about the same day it would arrive at your dealer give or take a few days, and then it falls into the scheduling of deliveries at the PC. Hence it depends on how many deliveries are scheduled versus their capacity. I'm pretty sure in modern times that can stretch a good bit further than 2 weeks.

The one thing that is likely different is if you're buying an X3 through X7 since they are made across the street from the PC...

Welp...dealership delivery it is then!

[atl_1M]

Originally Posted by pkalhan

Welp...dealership delivery it is then!

PCD is 100% worth the extra couple week or so wait in my opinion. Especially if you're within reasonable driving distance.

[Tag]

[Ronin76]

Originally Posted by Tag

I actually saw this video yesterday as I subscribe to his channel. I also grew up in Jersey. It does look very cool to go through all that. I saw his video of when he got his M3 as well.

I have some time to think about it.

[T_U_D]

My personal experience, 4x, PCD tends to add approx four weeks.

[JustinHEMI]

Originally Posted by atl_1M

PCD is 100% worth the extra couple week or so wait in my opinion. Especially if you're within reasonable driving distance.

I'm in NE PA and I intend on doing PCD. Will be a fun drive home up the spines of the Appalachians.