Might be leaving my 1M allocation, 1st spot in Boston, any interest?

Accounting4Speed · 03-09-2011, 09:49 AM

Hey guys,

So I may be forced to relinquish my spot as the first 1M allocated to Boston. I was negotiating a European Delivery, which would still be viable according to the dealer. If anyone out there is looking to get a spot please let me know, I figured I'd try to help a fellow wrench head before throwing the spot back to the masses. Cheers.

enigma135 · 03-09-2011, 10:32 AM

Did they give you any idea of when it could go into production and when ED would be available?

Accounting4Speed · 03-09-2011, 10:42 AM

Production date was originally going to be end of this month. I was looking to do ED the last week of May, but my 3 preferred dates for pick up were May 26th, June 2nd, and June 9th.

pearlwhites · 03-09-2011, 10:43 AM

pm'd

Mowse · 03-09-2011, 10:44 AM

I hope I'm not out of line here. But if you are abdicating your spot perhaps you could sell it if the demand is there. I've seen this done on ebay before for new models that were exclusive.

I hope I didn't break any taboos here. And if I did my apologies to all.

JohnL135I · 03-09-2011, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Mowse

I hope I'm not out of line here. But if you are abdicating your spot perhaps you could sell it if the demand is there. I've seen this done on ebay before for new models that were exclusive.

I hope I didn't break any taboos here. And if I did my apologies to all.

Unless he has an actual production number, I would say that he has nothing to sell. We all have allocations, however, without a production number, it's useless.

Selling a production number on E bay, that's prettly low in my book.

E821M · 03-09-2011, 11:55 AM

He has some leverage here, due to the fact that he is #1 on the dealer's list and every dealer in the US has been guarunteed at least one car. If he was #4 or #5 on the list it might be a different story.

DriveHard · 03-09-2011, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by rps1m

He has some leverage here, due to the fact that he is #1 on the dealer's list and every dealer in the US has been guarunteed at least one car. If he was #4 or #5 on the list it might be a different story.

with all do respect to OP.. He has no leverage whats so ever..

who said the dealer would abide by the OP's decision to give / sell his spot to someone that the OP chose???

Its not like he "bought" his 1st in line place...

I would say the dealer would just pick the next one down on THEIR list...Not the OP's espically if the dealer had nothing to gain by choosing the OP's choice.

and lets be realistic here, we are not talking about the Holy Grail.. its a 1-M, as special as it is to all of us.

For instance my dealer has 6 Units allocated for the entire production run

1st one is sold, second one is for showroom, third one sold.... 4,5,6, up for grabs the last i checked. ( p.s. Dealer is 4th largest single point center in the country, Hence the allocation)

just my Opinion..

Accounting4Speed · 03-09-2011, 01:35 PM

Also, I have an agreed contract listing me first delivery and a purchase price of MSRP. So I am guaranteed first delivery.

JohnL135I · 03-09-2011, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Accounting4Speed

Also, I have an agreed contract listing me first delivery and a purchase price of MSRP. So I am guaranteed first delivery.

Do you have a production number?

NYC6 · 03-09-2011, 01:53 PM

why did you change your mind?

InlineFour · 03-09-2011, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by NYC6

why did you change your mind?

I'm interested to know as well.

bentone · 03-10-2011, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by InlineFour

I'm interested to know as well.

Probably the ridiculous lease and finance rates. I understand that BMW FS is entitled to turn a profit, but the lease rates and residuals border on price gouging. Somebody please tell me why a 135 convert at $45k can be leased for $449/mo, while a 1M at $48k is $760/mo for same months/mileage?

That's why I'm walking away from my allocation. Sure, I could finance elsewhere, but don't really want to buy the car especially with a 72 month loan term to meet my budget.

I will ask the sales guy if I can give my spot to a friend - anybody interested?

enigma135 · 03-10-2011, 09:10 AM

What dealer are you going through bentone?

bentone · 03-10-2011, 09:15 AM

I'm hesitant to specify but let's just say it's in NoVA. I am third on the list and dealer got four cars with allocations in May, June, July, and August (mine is July).

bentone · 03-10-2011, 09:27 AM

By the way, beautiful 135 Enigma. I am actually considering taking advantage of that lease offer on the 135i I just referred to, or picking up somebody else's from Leasetrader, etc.

enigma135 · 03-10-2011, 09:39 AM

Thanks...did you see my pics in the Space Gray thread?

bentone · 03-10-2011, 10:00 AM

Yeah, IMO that color is perfect with the Coral Red

Accounting4Speed · 03-10-2011, 01:54 PM

To everyones' questions. I may be relocating from the Boston area to NYC or California. The former would mean I'd have no need for a car, but if I end up in California it would be required. So I am waiting for some details on that. As for my spot, I have a confirmed production number as of today. I was planning to order AW with all options save Sat Radio, but that can be changed much closer to the production date if I end up giving up the spot. Any other questions? I am not sure about selling my spot, I would feel a bit greasy doing that, but if you guys think it's worth something let me know and I'd be happy to take suggestions. Thanks.

DiavelM3 · 03-10-2011, 02:56 PM

I would think you would have to confirm with your dealership or CA if you can have someone else take your spot in the allocation? Maybe you did this already?
To me, it doesnt sound like there is much room to "sell" your spot here. I could be wrong though. I do, however, think it is nice that you came on this forum and offered it up, but, I personally wouldnt ask anything for it. But thats just me...

ES BMW · 03-10-2011, 03:14 PM

I don't think the CA would mind switching individuals since they will keep the sale under their name. If someone just walks away from a production number, it's up for grabs to other CAs from the same dealer.

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Accounting4Speed Kind of a Big Deal 33 Rep 202 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	Might be leaving my 1M allocation, 1st spot in Boston, any interest? Hey guys, So I may be forced to relinquish my spot as the first 1M allocated to Boston. I was negotiating a European Delivery, which would still be viable according to the dealer. If anyone out there is looking to get a spot please let me know, I figured I'd try to help a fellow wrench head before throwing the spot back to the masses. Cheers.
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enigma135 Lieutenant 20 Rep 490 Posts Drives: 09 SG/Coral 135i Convertible Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bethesda, MD iTrader: (0)	Did they give you any idea of when it could go into production and when ED would be available? __________________
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03-09-2011, 10:42 AM	#3
Accounting4Speed Kind of a Big Deal 33 Rep 202 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	Production date was originally going to be end of this month. I was looking to do ED the last week of May, but my 3 preferred dates for pick up were May 26th, June 2nd, and June 9th.
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Mowse Private 7 Rep 59 Posts Drives: Lotus Elise SC Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Cleveland, Ohio iTrader: (0)	Question I hope I'm not out of line here. But if you are abdicating your spot perhaps you could sell it if the demand is there. I've seen this done on ebay before for new models that were exclusive. I hope I didn't break any taboos here. And if I did my apologies to all.
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03-09-2011, 11:55 AM	#7
E821M Private First Class 5 Rep 185 Posts Drives: 1M/330CI ZHP Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: GA iTrader: (0)	He has some leverage here, due to the fact that he is #1 on the dealer's list and every dealer in the US has been guarunteed at least one car. If he was #4 or #5 on the list it might be a different story.
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Accounting4Speed Kind of a Big Deal 33 Rep 202 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	Also, I have an agreed contract listing me first delivery and a purchase price of MSRP. So I am guaranteed first delivery.
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03-09-2011, 01:53 PM	#11
NYC6 Banned 71 Rep 2,070 Posts Drives: '10 135i PPKI/06 C6 Z51 Vette Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: LI/NY iTrader: (0)	why did you change your mind?
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enigma135 Lieutenant 20 Rep 490 Posts Drives: 09 SG/Coral 135i Convertible Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bethesda, MD iTrader: (0)	What dealer are you going through bentone? __________________
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bentone Private 3 Rep 89 Posts Drives: '08 E90 M3/'79 911SC Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NoVA iTrader: (0)	I'm hesitant to specify but let's just say it's in NoVA. I am third on the list and dealer got four cars with allocations in May, June, July, and August (mine is July).
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03-10-2011, 09:27 AM	#16
bentone Private 3 Rep 89 Posts Drives: '08 E90 M3/'79 911SC Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NoVA iTrader: (0)	By the way, beautiful 135 Enigma. I am actually considering taking advantage of that lease offer on the 135i I just referred to, or picking up somebody else's from Leasetrader, etc.
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bentone Private 3 Rep 89 Posts Drives: '08 E90 M3/'79 911SC Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NoVA iTrader: (0)	Yeah, IMO that color is perfect with the Coral Red
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03-10-2011, 01:54 PM	#19
Accounting4Speed Kind of a Big Deal 33 Rep 202 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	To everyones' questions. I may be relocating from the Boston area to NYC or California. The former would mean I'd have no need for a car, but if I end up in California it would be required. So I am waiting for some details on that. As for my spot, I have a confirmed production number as of today. I was planning to order AW with all options save Sat Radio, but that can be changed much closer to the production date if I end up giving up the spot. Any other questions? I am not sure about selling my spot, I would feel a bit greasy doing that, but if you guys think it's worth something let me know and I'd be happy to take suggestions. Thanks.
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DiavelM3 4 Star General -Twilight Zone 36 Rep 1,032 Posts Drives: '11 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 5280 iTrader: (1)	I would think you would have to confirm with your dealership or CA if you can have someone else take your spot in the allocation? Maybe you did this already? To me, it doesnt sound like there is much room to "sell" your spot here. I could be wrong though. I do, however, think it is nice that you came on this forum and offered it up, but, I personally wouldnt ask anything for it. But thats just me...
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03-10-2011, 03:14 PM	#21
ES BMW Captain 68 Rep 883 Posts Drives: '12 E92 M3 ZCP 6MT Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Florida iTrader: (3)	I don't think the CA would mind switching individuals since they will keep the sale under their name. If someone just walks away from a production number, it's up for grabs to other CAs from the same dealer.
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