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09-28-2023, 07:13 AM | #2378 |
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Thanks I was aware I can do, and I do have those posts saved. I didn't want to void my warranty right away just for this, if they can do it instead. But I eventually will since I plan to tune down the line.
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09-28-2023, 08:46 PM | #2379 |
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Hopefully someone can tell me if this is normal. I got on the waitlist at a very large M dealer before we even had pictures of the G87. I was 4th on the list. Upon the announcement/release of the car, I'm told that I'm 7th on the list. I bought a car from this dealer several years ago, too. Jump to this week, and I'm told they have no idea when/if I'll get an allocation and that my position is uncertain. I understand how their business works, but it feels disrespectful. It's not like I bother them or am annoying, I text once every six+ months for an update.
I found another dealer closer to me that I'm first on the list. It's a smaller city. I put down a $2k non-refundable deposit and am playing the waiting game for an allocation at MSRP. Sucks about the non-refundable part, but it is what it is. So wtf. For those of you with allocations, do you buy multiple BMWs a year or something? I just bought an X3, but the dealer I bought it from wanted $10k over MSRP for an M2 allocation. Insane. Frustrating so far. Dealers seem to be a major impediment at this point. Am I too nice or something? |
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09-28-2023, 10:30 PM | #2381 | |
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09-28-2023, 10:46 PM | #2382 |
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Sounds like a shady a** dealer that's taking bids or bribes to jump the line. Unfortunately, especially with basically everyone letting them get away with it, what else can you do but goto another dealer and hope their honest.
I've got a great relationship with my CA and am now friends with him, and wouldn't consider us a large bmw center. German cars here don't sell exceptionally due to very low income on the Midwest where I'm at. But building the relationship definitely didn't hurt, basically get notified and first dibs on anything that comes in. |
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09-28-2023, 11:09 PM | #2383 |
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Thanks for the reassurance, guys. Wish I would have known earlier; however, I'm happy to be on the right track. The experience makes me want to run for state government and remove these asinine dealer protection statutes.
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09-29-2023, 07:52 AM | #2384 | |
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First dealer BMW of North Houston, tried to get me for 5-10K and I respectfully declined and never looked back. I was determined get MSRP because I knew it could be done. |
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09-29-2023, 08:24 AM | #2385 |
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Anyone who wants an M2 in South East region, ready for delivery ( Brooklyn Grey, black interior, black wheels, red calipers and carbon package including buckets) at MSRP. PM ME
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09-29-2023, 09:03 AM | #2386 | |
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7/22: paid deposit/got on waitlist 8/2: given allocation that was scheduled for production 8/15: production begins 8/28: build date 8/28: final assembly 9/1: ready for transport 9/18: on the ship 9/20: VPC (got MP HAS installed) 9/28: on a truck and at dealer later that day 9/30: picking up |
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09-29-2023, 09:28 AM | #2388 | |
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But last year when I ordered an X3, it went to Richmond port which is less than an hour away, and took 6 more weeks. |
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09-29-2023, 09:30 AM | #2389 | |
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So I got on the waitlist at a dealership in September of 2022. In May, I visited said dealership because my sales dude said there was a demo. I went and test-drove, loved the car, and was told that I was at the top of the list. Next allocation would be mine. Allocation dropped end of May and I called my guy probably 20 times. He ignored them all. I asked to speak to sales manager who confirmed that they received the allocation. I texted my sales guy and said I was coming in to talk to him face-to-face. He texts me back immediately saying they received no allocation. When I told him that I confirmed with his manager on their new allocation, he said that "previous M customers were getting front-loaded" and that I was now #4 on the list. These dealerships play games so I feel your pain. I've since received allocation and my car is now on status 165 for the past week. I just received a call today from another local dealer saying that I got an allocation with them. I got on their waitlist with them in June.... If anyone in Texas need an allocation at MSRP, I may be able to help. LMK. |
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09-30-2023, 12:00 PM | #2393 |
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Well my car is being delivered today and I was informed that it came without the M carbon roof, even though that was on my spec sheet. At a loss about what to do now.
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09-30-2023, 02:55 PM | #2398 |
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Jeez, on a waitlist since Oct 2022 and your "original" allocation was a MY24? Either super busy dealer, dealer gets very few allocations, or they play games with allocations. You could still ask for a concession for your troubles. |
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