[akwhite330i]

Just spoke to a dealer in central NJ.

5 month wait on ordering a 335i Coupe, at least in the ny/nj/pa/ct area. My car is delivered and SURVEY IS DONE(plus my CA is cool), so there's absolutely nothing for him to gain to make up something like this.


Basically, other dealers aren't willing to give up their 335i to other dealers, and the dealers that sell well (populated area, good service, etc.) are completely running out of stock.




IF YOU GOT AN E92 335i, BE HAPPY ! You don't know how long people are willing to wait and what people are willing to pay to get these things now that the word is out....

I, for one, am very happy with the slight 'exclusivity' factor (yea yea, i know, it ain't no ferrari or anything, but still....)

[Aija]

i still have doubts that it really is 5months wait..but if it was, id just wait for the 08 models.

[akwhite330i]

Dealer also mentioned that BMW may be limiting the production of e92 335i in preparation for the 535i coming out in a few months.....

[STE92VE]

Not so with the E92 328i...6-8 weeks

[carjon]

Why would you do a survey before you got delivery of the car. Stealers are always nice, etc. when they are selling - it is the delivery and finding out what promises they aren't going to keep that is key to the survey.

[vladinecko]

it may be true, though it doesn't make much sense. i remember some dealers were pulling shit like that with E90s too their first year too and i had my custom-ordered car here in 6 weeks. there was all kinds of bullshit made up about shortage of aluminum, wood and stuff like that none of which turned out to be affecting BMW production.

anyway, all i'm saying is that statements like these should be taken only half-seriously because it very well may be just another marketing move.

[noro]

Originally Posted by vladinecko

it may be true, though it doesn't make much sense. i remember some dealers were pulling shit like that with E90s too their first year too and i had my custom-ordered car here in 6 weeks. there was all kinds of bullshit made up about shortage of aluminum, wood and stuff like that none of which turned out to be affecting BMW production.

anyway, all i'm saying is that statements like these should be taken only half-seriously because it very well may be just another marketing move.

Yeah It's hard for me to believe this since I walked in to the dealer on Dec 26th and got $2000 of the car that will be delivered in march. He did say that as soon as the cars hit the lot they are gone but he said the allocations are looking good. I can't imagine such a disconnect between Mass. and NJ. Unless of course I am going to get a call in a month and find out that my car has been sold to someone else

[Russellnyc]

I have yet to see another e92 335i in Manhattan. I've only seen two 328i coupes so far.

[KL2DC]

If you do PCD you can widen your survey nationally...you might want to give that a try. GL.

[adamr]

here in SA the waiting list is 6 months (Jul 07!!!)... for either 325 or 335 ... the allocation is the same for both the E92 325i and E92 335i ... according to the dealer the cars are just trickling in ...

[Fraggy]

In San Diego, they are sitting on the lot waiting for new homes

[zibawal]

I bit on some unreasonable fees and non negotiable mf, just for this reason as my ordered car was here!!!or go for 328s there are plenty!

[drmalmgren]

Originally Posted by Fraggy

In San Diego, they are sitting on the lot waiting for new homes

Probably because they won't deal. I had no luck down here when I started my search and ended up getting my 335 coupe at Steve Thomas in Camarillo. It was the best car buying experience I've had yet. There was no haggling, I
got $1000.00 over invoice, the SA was very courteous at delivery and took a long drive with me, and the finance person didn't attempt to hard-sell me on any extras or service plans.

[akwhite330i]

Yea, I should clarify, it's for the e92 335i's.... not e90 335i's, not e92 328i's.


Russellnyc, were you parked in Chinatown before? I saw a gray 335i (at least according to SP the rims) on Bayard? But then again, I passed by the car so you would have seen my black 335i... we should organize a NYC meet sometime soon.

[BuckJon]

This makes me feel better as I ordered mine in Nov. and likely won't see it until the end of March.

[Iguy]

5 month wait on ordering a Coupe

Sounds about right at least here in Canada. I just ordered my 335i coupe Jan. 4, and dealer told me that my vehicle would be slated for Feb production. Vehicle will be delivered by late April. Space Grey, sports, premium, 19's. OH THE AGONY OF WAITING! I suggested to the dealer that I would even compromise and would consider purchasing any 335i available within Canada. To his response of...."There's not one to be had".

Touch off topic here, sorry I'll make it brief ....Hi all I'm IGuy, and this is my very first post here! I've been reading some of the posts here for about a week now. I must say this forum rocks! I'm now in possession of a owners manual, have some idea of who "Vishnu" is, heard a 335i with a BOV, and didn't realize that there was a M body kit (OEM) available for the 335I.

[will@longbeachbmw]

Guys,
Unfortunately this is reality. The coupe's are in that high of demand. A 4-5 month wait is easily possible. It is unfortunate BMW can't ramp production up anymore. BMW is not intentionally trying to spite 335i Coupe buyers, they were just unprepared for the demand. The E46 coupe's were never super popular, and the E46 sedan outsold the coupe 9 to 1, so they assumed the same would be for the E90. Obviously not. This summer the wait should die down. It is projected that supply should even out with demand then.

Will

[The Cleaner]

I just check and still no production number, but I should have one in 2-3 weeks. dealer is simply out of allocations for E92 335's. He expect I will get a Late Feb or early March build date and that will put the car in my garage early to mid April. Who ever thought I'd look forward to Tax time!

[Iguy]

Whats this deal with production numbers? My dealer didn't give me a production number! Have i left a deposit with him in vain?

[will@longbeachbmw]

Originally Posted by Iguy

Whats this deal with production numbers? My dealer didn't give me a production number! Have i left a deposit with him in vain?

No production numbers unless dealers have open slots. Once slots open up is when you are assigned a production number. Dealers with slots that aren't open go into the "Order Bank" where they are just sitting, waiting to be put "On Order".

[007e92]

this thread makes me feel good about having mine already.

[The Cleaner]

Originally Posted by will@longbeachbmw

No production numbers unless dealers have open slots. Once slots open up is when you are assigned a production number. Dealers with slots that aren't open go into the "Order Bank" where they are just sitting, waiting to be put "On Order".

Hey Will, how long is it "generally" once you get the production number to actually taking delivery in Cali? My E46 in 2001 got here is about 8 weeks from start to finish.

Thanks