YES!!! I got a production number!

LSB M · 01-01-2011, 05:45 PM

Finally did it, put in the order!!!

We decided not to get the NAV and instead, move up from the 28i to the 35i. Apples to apples, when you add the xenon lights to the 28i, keeping all other options the same, the difference in price between the two cars was only $3,400. So, between the NAV and the extra HP, we opted for the latter.

The car we ordered:

Jet Black 35i
Chestnut interior
Brushed alum trim
Premium package
Heated seats
Heated steering wheel
Roof rails

MSRP came out to $46,315. Dealer's cost (assuming NO holdback, and $450 of MACO and training fees) comes out to $43,090.

The price I negotiated: $43,250, which is $160 above dealer's cost; or $3,065 below MSRP. Oh, floor mats thrown in as well.

SUPER happy with the deal. Best part, other than the great price, is the fact that I managed to get a January production date. My dealer told me that I can expect the car late January.

pault · 01-01-2011, 07:32 PM

congrats, great deal. I should be following you soon. Would you mind sharing dealer and CA?

LSB M · 01-01-2011, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by pault

congrats, great deal. I should be following you soon. Would you mind sharing dealer and CA?

Sure, let me do all the leg work and then swoop in for the same deal, huh?

J/K. Send me a PM, happy to share.

BIMMER UK 76 · 01-02-2011, 03:36 AM

Congrats, the quick US lead times are eating me up!

sfax · 01-02-2011, 06:18 AM

Do you think the short lead times in the US compared to the UK and Europe are linked to a shortage in the 2 litre diesel engines or have they just got a predefined number of slots for the diesels and there is much greater demand for diesels?

Or is just we build 'em so our orders are built first!? I blame Martha. She rocks up and gets one within a few days setting a precedent!

Anyone from Europe ordered a 2.8 or 3.5 petrol? Lead times?

BMWagain · 01-02-2011, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by sfax

Do you think the short lead times in the US compared to the UK and Europe are linked to a shortage in the 2 litre diesel engines or have they just got a predefined number of slots for the diesels and there is much greater demand for diesels?

Or is just we build 'em so our orders are built first!? I blame Martha. She rocks up and gets one within a few days setting a precedent!

Anyone from Europe ordered a 2.8 or 3.5 petrol? Lead times?

In Europe Sweden is 6 months wait for a 35i.WTF.

LSB M · 01-02-2011, 10:14 AM

Dude, I waited 3-4 months for my M3 back in 2004, tables have turned... LOL!

sfax · 01-02-2011, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by LSB M

Dude, I waited 3-4 months for my M3 back in 2004, tables have turned... LOL!

So true. I think the guy organising the build slots at Spartanburg waited months for a BMW from Europe recently too!

I'd have hoped UK orders would still be processed ahead of orders from the rest of Europe because of our "special relationship". Well, certainly ahead of French orders in any case!

BIMMER UK 76 · 01-02-2011, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by sfax

because of our "special relationship". Well, certainly ahead of French orders in any case!

It seems the Norwegians have upset them as they seem to have the longest lead times!

BMWagain · 01-02-2011, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by LSB M

Dude, I waited 3-4 months for my M3 back in 2004, tables have turned... LOL!

Who cares about your frikking toy from 04 we are talking useful familycars here

and what is 3 months? it´s normal.

LSB M · 01-02-2011, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWagain

Who cares about your frikking toy from 04 we are talking useful familycars here

and what is 3 months? it´s normal.

What's the matter? Did the wife-boss make you sell your toy car to make room for the family car? Awww.....

BMWagain · 01-02-2011, 04:32 PM

Yr on the wrong street. I got a Shelby Cobra too DUDE

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LSB M Enlisted Member 8 Rep 31 Posts Drives: which one?! Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	YES!!! I got a production number! Finally did it, put in the order!!! We decided not to get the NAV and instead, move up from the 28i to the 35i. Apples to apples, when you add the xenon lights to the 28i, keeping all other options the same, the difference in price between the two cars was only $3,400. So, between the NAV and the extra HP, we opted for the latter. The car we ordered: Jet Black 35i Chestnut interior Brushed alum trim Premium package Heated seats Heated steering wheel Roof rails MSRP came out to $46,315. Dealer's cost (assuming NO holdback, and $450 of MACO and training fees) comes out to $43,090. The price I negotiated: $43,250, which is $160 above dealer's cost; or $3,065 below MSRP. Oh, floor mats thrown in as well. SUPER happy with the deal. Best part, other than the great price, is the fact that I managed to get a January production date. My dealer told me that I can expect the car late January.
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