Any Suggestions for European Delivery M3 in Seattle Area

greatrift · 11-28-2015, 12:09 PM

Hi, I'm looking to lease an M3 through european delivery somewhere around seattle. As far as I've been able to tell, no dealer close by seattle is willing to considering anything below MSRP, and even decline to talk about ED.

Does anyone know of a dealer, maybe within few hundred miles that is willing to talk cap cost of ED Invoice + 1000-1500, and no other inflated bs?

Also, how long is the usual process? Could it be possible to start production prior to the change from 7% -> 5% discount which January?

Still newbie to the forums, but reading as much as I can. Thanks for your help.

BavarianFanatic · 11-28-2015, 12:47 PM

There are several sponsors that specialize in ED deliveries. You can order through any dealership, no need to stay local. I'm very lucky to have a great local dealer myself. Regarding orders in general, ED is usually at least an 8 week lead. My dealer indicated that the revised discount policy has not yet been formally distributed so they're still using the 7%.

code4gas · 11-29-2015, 01:37 PM

I'm in Seattle too, and was asking the same question as late as yesterday. I wasn't thrilled with either of the two nearby dealers and I saw someone recommend David P at BMW Portland. I tracked down his email address and made a deal with him yesterday that I'm very pleased with. He seems to be very straightforward and knowledgeable about euro delivery. PM me for his email if you are interested!

jwzimm · 11-29-2015, 01:51 PM

I posted this in the NW regional forum:
I worked my deal at BMW of Bellevue with David Ly and they gave me a decent deal. I ended up at $2500 over ED invoice but the MF they gave me was pretty bad (0.0020). They had an allocation ready to go though which was more than could be said for Seattle. David knew all the ins and outs of the ED process as well.

Having said that, I am not 100% sold on Bellevue. The finance lady was a pill. I had to wait more than an hour past my scheduled time to see her when I came in to sign papers. Then she tried to give me the hard sell on their paint sealants and clear bra. When i demonstrated I had more knowledge than her on the subject she got snippy with me. Then to finish it off the lost the paperwork and had to send someone down to my house and have me sign it again.

I honestly would have rather gone through Seattle as they are closer to me and their service dept is much better. They just did not have an allocation though and David was able to put my name on a production number the day I contacted him.

MDork · 11-29-2015, 07:00 PM

I was just at BMW Bellevue and they told me they are no longer doing ED for the M3 and don't have allocations for normal order until June '16 delivery. Sales person was super cool but the manager seemed to have a bit of an attitude.

saleen556 · 11-29-2015, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MDork

I was just at BMW Bellevue and they told me they are no longer doing ED for the M3 and don't have allocations for normal order until June '16 delivery. Sales person was super cool but the manager seemed to have a bit of an attitude.

I hope this isn't the case. I told them I wanted my car in March. They told me that wouldn't be a problem. I'm expecting a production number this week. I guess if I don't get it I'll be going elsewhere.

Shanh81 · 11-29-2015, 07:16 PM

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I hope this isn't the case. I told them I wanted my car in March. They told me that wouldn't be a problem. I'm expecting a production number this week. I guess if I don't get it I'll be going elsewhere.

They are horrible to work with. I was trying to purchase through them but they have an elitist attitude

saleen556 · 11-29-2015, 07:20 PM

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They are horrible to work with. I was trying to purchase through them but they have an elitist attitude

Thanks for the warning. My CA has been good at answering all questions and seems to be upfront. I guess we will see what happens this week.

Shanh81 · 11-29-2015, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by saleen556

Thanks for the warning. My CA has been good at answering all questions and seems to be upfront. I guess we will see what happens this week.

Who are you working with?

saleen556 · 11-29-2015, 07:26 PM

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Who are you working with?

Marie N

jwzimm · 11-29-2015, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by MDork

I was just at BMW Bellevue and they told me they are no longer doing ED for the M3 and don't have allocations for normal order until June '16 delivery. Sales person was super cool but the manager seemed to have a bit of an attitude.

Interesting. I think that they have just recently changed management so I wonder if that is contributing to it. I had not issue getting my ED scheduled and set up through them.

MDork · 11-29-2015, 07:32 PM

Was there a week ago. Asked if I could do May ED and the sales manager said no chance. Guessing it's not worth it to them to sell M3s via ED since they are easy for them to sell and they order them loaded for max profit. Attitude alone is enough for me to go elsewhere.

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greatrift New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: None yet Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Any Suggestions for European Delivery M3 in Seattle Area Hi, I'm looking to lease an M3 through european delivery somewhere around seattle. As far as I've been able to tell, no dealer close by seattle is willing to considering anything below MSRP, and even decline to talk about ED. Does anyone know of a dealer, maybe within few hundred miles that is willing to talk cap cost of ED Invoice + 1000-1500, and no other inflated bs? Also, how long is the usual process? Could it be possible to start production prior to the change from 7% -> 5% discount which January? Still newbie to the forums, but reading as much as I can. Thanks for your help. Last edited by greatrift; 11-28-2015 at 12:19 PM..
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BavarianFanatic Too much is never enough 655 Rep 3,079 Posts Drives: Too Many Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SE PA iTrader: (0)	There are several sponsors that specialize in ED deliveries. You can order through any dealership, no need to stay local. I'm very lucky to have a great local dealer myself. Regarding orders in general, ED is usually at least an 8 week lead. My dealer indicated that the revised discount policy has not yet been formally distributed so they're still using the 7%.
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code4gas New Member 5 Rep 10 Posts Drives: M4 Convertible, M235 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Kirkland, WA iTrader: (0)	I'm in Seattle too, and was asking the same question as late as yesterday. I wasn't thrilled with either of the two nearby dealers and I saw someone recommend David P at BMW Portland. I tracked down his email address and made a deal with him yesterday that I'm very pleased with. He seems to be very straightforward and knowledgeable about euro delivery. PM me for his email if you are interested!
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jwzimm Colonel 687 Rep 2,770 Posts Drives: '16 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Renton, WA iTrader: (17)	I posted this in the NW regional forum: I worked my deal at BMW of Bellevue with David Ly and they gave me a decent deal. I ended up at $2500 over ED invoice but the MF they gave me was pretty bad (0.0020). They had an allocation ready to go though which was more than could be said for Seattle. David knew all the ins and outs of the ED process as well. Having said that, I am not 100% sold on Bellevue. The finance lady was a pill. I had to wait more than an hour past my scheduled time to see her when I came in to sign papers. Then she tried to give me the hard sell on their paint sealants and clear bra. When i demonstrated I had more knowledge than her on the subject she got snippy with me. Then to finish it off the lost the paperwork and had to send someone down to my house and have me sign it again. I honestly would have rather gone through Seattle as they are closer to me and their service dept is much better. They just did not have an allocation though and David was able to put my name on a production number the day I contacted him. __________________ 2008 Honda S2000 - Current 2016 F80 M3 - SOLD!! 2011 e92 X-Drive Coupe - SOLD!!
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MDork Private 6 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2015 GTI 6MT Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Dorkfest iTrader: (0)	I was just at BMW Bellevue and they told me they are no longer doing ED for the M3 and don't have allocations for normal order until June '16 delivery. Sales person was super cool but the manager seemed to have a bit of an attitude.
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MDork Private 6 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2015 GTI 6MT Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Dorkfest iTrader: (0)	Was there a week ago. Asked if I could do May ED and the sales manager said no chance. Guessing it's not worth it to them to sell M3s via ED since they are easy for them to sell and they order them loaded for max profit. Attitude alone is enough for me to go elsewhere.
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