Front Bumper License Plate

335i_LeMans_pkgmax · 08-06-2009, 09:24 AM

Hey Everyone,

I place an ordered for a 335i Xdrive with M Sport Package, Premium Package and Cold Weather Package on July 20th (or the week before). I have been tracking my car since I got the VIN# and for a week it has said it was being Painted. I called my dealership today, to tell them to please not drill license plate holes in the front end of the car (planning to get the Swift License Plate Holder). The car is supposed to be delivered by August 25th. My Sales Associate said he would put the request in, but can not be 100% that the request will be done. I was told that the bumper gets drilled once the car is shipped to the US, so it seems like they should have PLENTY of time to get the request in the computer and not drill the holes.

Anyone have any experience with this (or any other requests) getting done once the order was placed?

Thanks in advance!

rooster3.0 · 08-06-2009, 09:44 AM

You need a better CA. Tell him if they drill the holes, your not taking the car. I asked my CA the same thing. He simply responded "no problem". The plate gets drilled in during vehicle processing or at the dealer.

335i_LeMans_pkgmax · 08-06-2009, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by rooster3.0

You need a better CA. Tell him if they drill the holes, your not taking the car. I asked my CA the same thing. He simply responded "no problem". The plate gets drilled in during vehicle processing or at the dealer.

Thanks for the info! I will call back to complain!

ablangc · 08-06-2009, 09:51 AM

I think your service advisor is bullshitting you. I bought my 335i at the dealership and it has been sitting there for a few months. It did not have the front plates on. They asked me if I wanted it and I said no. Just had me sign a waiver.

JoeyBananaz18 · 08-06-2009, 11:00 AM

the plate frame get screwed on at the dealer. i told my dealer a couple of times not to screw it in because i had ordered the rho-plate. you guy is BS'n you.

Borsig · 08-06-2009, 11:20 AM

dealers do this... Not all states require front plates...

Like NC. We dont. Thank god.. Theyre ugly as hell and dont fit.

Euro plates are another story.

335i_LeMans_pkgmax · 08-06-2009, 11:36 AM

Thanks for all the comments - CA said he will take care of it!

pruettfan · 08-06-2009, 11:36 AM

The dealers put the front plates on. Most of them don't even put them on until delivery because some folks won't buy a car with a front plate mount. They can live up to your request. I would call the GM of the dealership and explain that this request must be complied with. He or she will make sure the front of your car is left alone.

Borsig · 08-06-2009, 11:39 AM

right and if you MUST run one, just use 3m tape to secure it like we did in germany with our front plates.

Its also how I have my german plate secured on my car here in the US

335i_LeMans_pkgmax · 08-06-2009, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Borsig

right and if you MUST run one, just use 3m tape to secure it like we did in germany with our front plates.

Its also how I have my german plate secured on my car here in the US

Is the 3m tape better than the Swift Motor Sport license plate holder? Found here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=175300

May not end up getting the motorized one ($100 difference between motorized and non motorized).

gt3fever · 08-06-2009, 11:49 AM

check out No hole front license plate from euro dyne.

they r pretty cheap as well.

335i_LeMans_pkgmax · 08-06-2009, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by hipertech

check out No hole front license plate from euro dyne.

they r pretty cheap as well.

Not too happy about the position of the Euro Dyne one. Great concept though. I think I will end up going for the Swift Motor Sport Non motorized ($60 with shipping to NJ).

Borsig · 08-06-2009, 01:56 PM

just use the good 3m tape. I have it on my euro plate and it holds fine. No holes. No permanent damage.

taliesen · 08-06-2009, 02:50 PM

While you're at it, make sure to tell them you don't want any dealer logos either - one less thing to debadge.

I told mine (jokingly) that if they wanted to put their name all over my car, they needed to give me 5 grand off for advertising fees . . .

SoYank · 08-06-2009, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by taliesen

While you're at it, make sure to tell them you don't want any dealer logos either - one less thing to debadge.

I told mine (jokingly) that if they wanted to put their name all over my car, they needed to give me 5 grand off for advertising fees . . .

I wouldn't have been joking.

myfirstm · 08-06-2009, 03:18 PM

dealer called me before pick up only for this reason..it definately should not be a problem

08-06-2009, 09:24 AM	#1
335i_LeMans_pkgmax Brigadier General 33 Rep 3,030 Posts Drives: 09 - 335i Xdrive Sdn Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Front Bumper License Plate Hey Everyone, I place an ordered for a 335i Xdrive with M Sport Package, Premium Package and Cold Weather Package on July 20th (or the week before). I have been tracking my car since I got the VIN# and for a week it has said it was being Painted. I called my dealership today, to tell them to please not drill license plate holes in the front end of the car (planning to get the Swift License Plate Holder). The car is supposed to be delivered by August 25th. My Sales Associate said he would put the request in, but can not be 100% that the request will be done. I was told that the bumper gets drilled once the car is shipped to the US, so it seems like they should have PLENTY of time to get the request in the computer and not drill the holes. Anyone have any experience with this (or any other requests) getting done once the order was placed? Thanks in advance!
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08-06-2009, 09:44 AM	#2
rooster3.0 Major 27 Rep 1,306 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jersey iTrader: (4)	You need a better CA. Tell him if they drill the holes, your not taking the car. I asked my CA the same thing. He simply responded "no problem". The plate gets drilled in during vehicle processing or at the dealer. __________________ Train with your head; not above it.
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08-06-2009, 09:51 AM	#4
ablangc New Member 2 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2009 Jet Black 335i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ventura, CA iTrader: (0)	I think your service advisor is bullshitting you. I bought my 335i at the dealership and it has been sitting there for a few months. It did not have the front plates on. They asked me if I wanted it and I said no. Just had me sign a waiver.
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08-06-2009, 11:00 AM	#5
JoeyBananaz18 Brigadier General 398 Rep 4,084 Posts Drives: metrocard Join Date: May 2009 Location: Whitestone, NY iTrader: (3)	the plate frame get screwed on at the dealer. i told my dealer a couple of times not to screw it in because i had ordered the rho-plate. you guy is BS'n you. __________________ 7/18/09- I pick up my baby- 2009 E92 335i Xdrive, Space Gray over Coral Red. Premium Pkg, Cold Weather Pkg, M-Sport Pkg, 193Ms, Gloss Black grills, Custom Gloss Black Mirrors, Performance shift and E-brake boot, M3 spoiler, Euro fog switch, gloss black interior tim, Coco-Mats (red/black), H&R coilovers, 19'' Alufelgen SF-71s......
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08-06-2009, 11:20 AM	#6
Borsig Captain 52 Rep 883 Posts Drives: '09 335i ///M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC iTrader: (3)	dealers do this... Not all states require front plates... Like NC. We dont. Thank god.. Theyre ugly as hell and dont fit. Euro plates are another story.
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08-06-2009, 11:36 AM	#7
335i_LeMans_pkgmax Brigadier General 33 Rep 3,030 Posts Drives: 09 - 335i Xdrive Sdn Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all the comments - CA said he will take care of it!
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08-06-2009, 11:36 AM	#8
pruettfan Brigadier General 1622 Rep 3,402 Posts Drives: 2017 M2, LBB, DCT, Exec Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ iTrader: (0)	The dealers put the front plates on. Most of them don't even put them on until delivery because some folks won't buy a car with a front plate mount. They can live up to your request. I would call the GM of the dealership and explain that this request must be complied with. He or she will make sure the front of your car is left alone.
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08-06-2009, 11:39 AM	#9
Borsig Captain 52 Rep 883 Posts Drives: '09 335i ///M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC iTrader: (3)	right and if you MUST run one, just use 3m tape to secure it like we did in germany with our front plates. Its also how I have my german plate secured on my car here in the US
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08-06-2009, 11:49 AM	#11
gt3fever Major 77 Rep 1,232 Posts Drives: 992 GT3, G87 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Socal, Taiwan iTrader: (15)	check out No hole front license plate from euro dyne. they r pretty cheap as well.
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08-06-2009, 01:56 PM	#13
Borsig Captain 52 Rep 883 Posts Drives: '09 335i ///M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC iTrader: (3)	just use the good 3m tape. I have it on my euro plate and it holds fine. No holes. No permanent damage.
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08-06-2009, 02:50 PM	#14
taliesen Self Imposed Exile 17 Rep 228 Posts Drives: 09 E90 328i Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX iTrader: (1)	While you're at it, make sure to tell them you don't want any dealer logos either - one less thing to debadge. I told mine (jokingly) that if they wanted to put their name all over my car, they needed to give me 5 grand off for advertising fees . . . __________________ 2009 E90 328i - Space Gray / Black-Ette / Aluminum / 6MT / Xenons / BT / iPod / Legal Tints / Blue and White CF Roundels / Clear Bra / Done Modding (daily driver)
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myfirstm Private 15 Rep 75 Posts Drives: m4 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nyc metro iTrader: (0)	dealer called me before pick up only for this reason..it definately should not be a problem
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