Changing the options..

z1ppo325i · 07-13-2005, 12:15 AM

well,
i am kinda embarassed to ask this question to my sales person at the moment...
but i have to go ahead and ask you guys for insight....

i already put a deposit on the car but if i wanted to change options, will the dealer be real annoyed by this? and would it cost extra to do that?

i ordered a 325i sapphire black with bare minimum options and now i want to change to a jet black with sports package..

what do you guys think?

Spaceman · 07-13-2005, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by z1ppo325i

well,
i am kinda embarassed to ask this question to my sales person at the moment...
but i have to go ahead and ask you guys for insight....

i already put a deposit on the car but if i wanted to change options, will the dealer be real annoyed by this? and would it cost extra to do that?

i ordered a 325i sapphire black with bare minimum options and now i want to change to a jet black with sports package..

what do you guys think?

If you don't like it or wishes to change orders before signing any contract, its your decision & you should not get penalised for that.. I ordered a 325i sapphire black, gave a deposit of $500 on my VISA, and my sales guy told me its refundable at any time. I can also refuse the car if I find something wrong with it when it arrives or if I changed my mind.

z1ppo325i · 07-13-2005, 12:38 AM

cool~ thanks!

CALIF65GM · 07-13-2005, 12:45 AM

LOL never heard of a dealer complain about a customer changing an order to add more options (spend more $$).

Spaceman · 07-13-2005, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by CALIF65GM

LOL never heard of a dealer complain about a customer changing an order to add more options (spend more $$).

true!

Swoosh · 07-13-2005, 02:03 AM

This is one of the reasons I believe the deposit is fully refundable and the deal is obligated to tell you that.

You're spending a lot of money on a car, you should be able to get exactly what you want.

I'm getting basically the same car as you btw (jet black/sprts package) in a week (hopefully).

My advice ... make sure you're getting Xenon lights as well. It changes the look of the car by a lot (IMO) so there's no point in skimping on it.

I lucked out because even though I didn't pick it as an option, it turns out all 325i models in Canada have Xenon standard

z1ppo325i · 07-13-2005, 10:48 AM

xenon option is a 10week wait.... -.-;; 10week wait for a xenon? or non xenon in two days?? i would love to have the car with xenon.. but i can't afford the 330i... -.-;; sucks to be a college student with little money but i still like the fact that ill be getting a bimmer instead of a TL or a Maxima...

BellasBmw · 07-13-2005, 11:50 AM

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xenon option is a 10week wait.... -.-;; 10week wait for a xenon? or non xenon in two days?? i would love to have the car with xenon.. but i can't afford the 330i... -.-;; sucks to be a college student with little money but i still like the fact that ill be getting a bimmer instead of a TL or a Maxima...

Haha man that is the exact same thing that happened to me. Im a 22 yr old college student, and i wanted xenon really badly, but it was going to be about 2-3 months for my car to come in with xenon. Or i could wait 2 weeks and have my car.. So i didnt get the xenon, and just like you, 330 was too $$$ for me... But either way, the 325 is just as cool

Big Foot · 07-13-2005, 09:58 PM

I tried to add BMW Assist one week after placing order, but was told it was too late.

bmwboy29 · 07-13-2005, 10:30 PM

So you have to add the assist as an option? I thought it was included if you have the I-Drive? I could be wrong

patrick2k6 · 07-14-2005, 09:41 PM

BMW Assist is included in your premium package.

SV Concepts III · 07-14-2005, 09:58 PM

As long as your order is not in production, you can still change the options no issue.

davinet78 · 07-26-2005, 08:33 AM

where i bought my car the salesman told me that once i paid a deposit and ordered the car the order went into a production waiting list and that i had about 2-3 weeks whereby i could change my order at any time, before it was my turn to get the car into production, as a fact i changed my order two times and the salesman was more than pleased to assist me in anything i wanted.

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CALIF65GM Colonel 97 Rep 2,041 Posts Drives: e93-35 May08 ED Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SF, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 06 - Oct. 05 build ... [0.00]	LOL never heard of a dealer complain about a customer changing an order to add more options (spend more $$). __________________ 5-2-08 e93-35 ED Montego w/Jade Grey, Step w/Paddles, PP, SP, CA, hot seats and iPod.Awaing re-delivery soon. Debadged 330xi ED 11/14/05 Auto/Mystic Blue/Gray leather with Alum/PP/SP/CA/Fold-down rear seats/Alarm. Sold to Carmax on 6/7/08 with 50,624 miles on clock
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Swoosh Private 8 Rep 54 Posts Drives: Honda Accord EXR Join Date: May 2005 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	This is one of the reasons I believe the deposit is fully refundable and the deal is obligated to tell you that. You're spending a lot of money on a car, you should be able to get exactly what you want. I'm getting basically the same car as you btw (jet black/sprts package) in a week (hopefully). My advice ... make sure you're getting Xenon lights as well. It changes the look of the car by a lot (IMO) so there's no point in skimping on it. I lucked out because even though I didn't pick it as an option, it turns out all 325i models in Canada have Xenon standard
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z1ppo325i Private First Class 13 Rep 107 Posts Drives: blk.s e90 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: philadelphia iTrader: (0)	xenon option is a 10week wait.... -.-;; 10week wait for a xenon? or non xenon in two days?? i would love to have the car with xenon.. but i can't afford the 330i... -.-;; sucks to be a college student with little money but i still like the fact that ill be getting a bimmer instead of a TL or a Maxima...
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Big Foot Private 10 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Sedan Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Barrie, Canada iTrader: (0)	I tried to add BMW Assist one week after placing order, but was told it was too late. __________________ 2006 330i, Alpine White, Black Dakota Leather/Aluminium Trim, Manual, SP, PP, Nav, PDC
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bmwboy29 Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 218 Posts Drives: bmw 325xi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	assist So you have to add the assist as an option? I thought it was included if you have the I-Drive? I could be wrong
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patrick2k6 New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: e90 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Dude... BMW Assist is included in your premium package.
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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	As long as your order is not in production, you can still change the options no issue.
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davinet78 Lieutenant Colonel 28 Rep 1,832 Posts Drives: bmw e90 320d Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: gibraltar(europe) iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 bmw 320d E90 [0.00]	where i bought my car the salesman told me that once i paid a deposit and ordered the car the order went into a production waiting list and that i had about 2-3 weeks whereby i could change my order at any time, before it was my turn to get the car into production, as a fact i changed my order two times and the salesman was more than pleased to assist me in anything i wanted.
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