[smshakur]

Originally Posted by ruffstik

Local dealership here wants $3k deposit for an order. Seems a little excessive...I was prepared for $1k. Is this what most of you paid?

$2500 here in Colorado.

[ruffstik]

thanks all.

[Politicalicon]

Originally Posted by iifymbro

seems to vary a lot, anywhere from $500-1k up to 5k.

My dealership wanted a 5k deposit, but I told them since I was pre-trading a car in before delivery I would not be willing to put more than 2k so they agreed. I'm guessing they're having issues with people not getting approved or picking up their orders.

[Montaver]

Whats the lead time on cars at the moment? What sort of discounts folks getting? I would get one very lightly specced, no buckets.

[xtougher]

Originally Posted by ruffstik

thanks all.

I contacted every BMW dealership in 4 states when I was looking to order mine. Most responded.

Of the ones that responded, $5,000 was the most common answer, down to $1,500. Nearly 100% were quick to say it was refundable.

That was back in November though, so things could be different now.

Originally Posted by SlezbuckG87

Im waiting for mine. Should have already arrived at port in Ventura. Should be on its way to Fresno BMW. Prob have an extra week to wait for the MP Suspension install at port.

I wouldn't necessarily think it would add a week to install. Someone in my state earlier in this thread mentioned taking delivery on a car on a Friday, and the car had arrived at the port on Monday. They had MP HAS installed, and it was installed at the US port, not Mexico.

Originally Posted by tj_lethal187

So, when I called the Genius line to get the last status update (where they told me the ship name), the gal said my M-Performance parts would be installed in Mexico, not the Port in CA. Is there a difference in the parts they install up here versus in Mex? I did the suspension and axle back exhaust (No hate for the cost of the axle back, I really like the stacked look).

I was under the impression that ALL port-installed accessories were done on the US side. I could be wrong, or it could be dependent on which coast, etc. But I thought it was all stateside. Anyone have confirmation it's done in Mexico?

I only bring it up because I was told something that was 100% wrong (and inconsistent with everyone's experiences here) at one point from my dealership. Wasn't as important, but still.

[iifymbro]

Originally Posted by Montaver

Whats the lead time on cars at the moment? What sort of discounts folks getting? I would get one very lightly specced, no buckets.

allocations are around, higher volume dealers will have more, I walked into a big dealer end of decemeber and got a february allocation. Others report being on waitlists just to get a allocation at some point in the future at smaller dealers.

MSRP is pretty much the standard price, some report getting 2-5k off. Plenty of dealers are still on the markup train though.

My car got built feb 22nd and is currently in the port waiting for a ship (the ship I think it's going to be on has been at anchor outside the port for 8 days now )

edit: it happened again, complained and now the ship is finally underway towards the port lol

[BroDoze]

Originally Posted by smshakur

$2500 here in Colorado.

Phil Winslows? That’s the dealer I gave up my build slot at, and they require $2,500 refundable.

[Gee80thing]

Originally Posted by ruffstik

Local dealership here wants $3k deposit for an order. Seems a little excessive...I was prepared for $1k. Is this what most of you paid?

1k should be standard I believe. I was lucky, cool SA, and was not asked for a deposit.

[Gee80thing]

Originally Posted by mudge

Hopefully yours is similar since we went 111 within a week of each other. I am trying to remain patient. I’ve been searching for the right car for a couple years and ever since I narrowed it down to the G87, I’m becoming increasingly inpatient. Haven’t had a fun car in 5 years… I’m really hoping there aren’t hiccups so I can drive the car for most the summer.

I'm excited as well! This is gonna be a summer Christmas if it arrives by may... fingers crossed!

[Gee80thing]

Originally Posted by Gee80thing

No longer a gee80thing... soon 87. I placed my order 3/3/2024. I'm stoked... However, I do need opinions as to whether I should get the Z58 M Suspension at port.

As for options:
- ZB
- M Highlights
- Red calp
- Moonroof
- All of them except Mdriveprofessional basically.
- M Suspension (potentially)

3-3-2024: 111
3-18-2024: 111 w/ HAS

Let the wait begin!!!

Quick update!

[Mr. Hankey]

Originally Posted by ruffstik

Local dealership here wants $3k deposit for an order. Seems a little excessive...I was prepared for $1k. Is this what most of you paid?

I put down $0. Low volume dealer. My understanding is if they have a customer order waiting then BMW will do their best from available allocations "in this general area" to the waiting orders. If I walk then they have a car to sell they otherwise wouldn't have received. Anything over 1K seems unnecessary to me.

[Mkicker03]

Originally Posted by iifymbro

watch the ship Grand Champion, it's in port now and is scheduled for the brunswick GA port the 21st, hopefully we get on it

https://www.shiplocation.com/vessels...RAFFIC/9340570

https://gaports.com/facilities/port-...ook-brunswick/

Looks like the Grand Champion just departed Veracruz. Did either of your guy's status change. I'm still showing 165 but hoping I'm on that ship

[iifymbro]

Originally Posted by Mkicker03

Looks like the Grand Champion just departed Veracruz. Did either of your guy's status change. I'm still showing 165 but hoping I'm on that ship

no I've been watching it and it never went into the port, just sat at anchor for 8-9 days and now it's been sort of milling around at 2-3 knots looking like it's gunna drive away... weird.

There's another promising one incoming though, glovis crystal headed for veracruz and is due back in brunswick the 31st

https://www.shiplocation.com/vessels...SITION/9707003

[Politicalicon]

03/06/24 - Order Placed against allocation
03/06/24 - 111 Status with estimated build week 16 (April 14th)
03/15/24 - 112 Status with no change to estimated build week
03/19/24 - 150 Status - Build 04/12 as per Chrome Trick - Vin number revealed

[LAnderson23]

Hey guys, not sure if this is allowed in this thread but I'm looking at getting into the market. For those of you placing orders what is the general situation on pricing? Are they pretty much going for MSRP? Any negotiating at all? Do you negotiate your final out-the-door price before placing the order, and sign/agree to that?

I'm curious to see what the market is like right now for those who have placed orders recently. I'm debating going in to place an order for a '24 or whether to wait and try and get an early allocation for a '25.

[xtougher]

Originally Posted by iifymbro

edit: it happened again, complained and now the ship is finally underway towards the port lol

Well, now you know what to do to get things moving!!

[Politicalicon]

Originally Posted by LAnderson23

Hey guys, not sure if this is allowed in this thread but I'm looking at getting into the market. For those of you placing orders what is the general situation on pricing? Are they pretty much going for MSRP? Any negotiating at all? Do you negotiate your final out-the-door price before placing the order, and sign/agree to that?

I'm curious to see what the market is like right now for those who have placed orders recently. I'm debating going in to place an order for a '24 or whether to wait and try and get an early allocation for a '25.

Majority is Paying MSRP, however there are some dealers charging over sticker. Some were able to snag some discounts, however the lead time is around 3-4 months on an order.

[Good 4 2 reasons]

Originally Posted by Good 4 2 reasons

Today just hit status 150, production begins

Chrome extension says production date is 3/21

LET'S GO!!!

Update

Last night it jumped from status 150 to 153. Production date now says 3-19. I was told build week was 12, so we are right on schedule.

[Lost23]

Originally Posted by Good 4 2 reasons

Update

Last night it jumped from status 150 to 153. Production date now says 3-19. I was told build week was 12, so we are right on schedule.

Got the same update when I checked this morning.

[iifymbro]

Originally Posted by Mkicker03

Looks like the Grand Champion just departed Veracruz. Did either of your guy's status change. I'm still showing 165 but hoping I'm on that ship

grand champion is now in the port after driving around in circles for awhile way off the coast....

should hopefully get on either it or the crystal, so 25th or 1st arrival into brunswick

[LAnderson23]

Originally Posted by Politicalicon

Majority is Paying MSRP, however there are some dealers charging over sticker. Some were able to snag some discounts, however the lead time is around 3-4 months on an order.

Thanks, I appreciate the info!

[Mkicker03]

Originally Posted by iifymbro

grand champion is now in the port after driving around in circles for awhile way off the coast....

should hopefully get on either it or the crystal, so 25th or 1st arrival into brunswick

Yea I saw it's back in the port. So weird that it was just circling off the coast like that.

I'm really hoping that's our ship. The wait is killing me at this point lol