April Allocations, more bad news

Redadair · 03-09-2011, 06:52 PM

I got a call yesterday while on vacation from my CA. He said that their system is showing April Allocations of all other BMW's except the 1M. He ran a search of 1M's for the US and as of yesterday none were shown as being Allocated.

From my perspective this just means that the reduced number of 1M's for April have not been released yet.

At least I am hoping this is the case.

HERR FSTIR · 03-09-2011, 07:42 PM

Received the same news today from my CA.

I have given up hope of receiving an allocation anytime soon, and expect not to get one until August or later.

Ayrton91 · 03-09-2011, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by HERR FSTIR

Received the same news today from my CA.

I have given up hope of receiving an allocation anytime soon, and expect not to get one until August or later.

I am also adjusting my expectations to not know anything until summer, haven't given up hope yet though...

superchargedman · 03-09-2011, 09:29 PM

anyone heard this about canada? i requested a later quarter, so i haven't a clue.

Oliver1 · 03-09-2011, 10:27 PM

Read the official notice. 1M orders won't be available to modify until a few days after allocation has completed for all other models. Since BMW is using the excess production capacity to build the 1M's, this could add, remove or change when a dealer may receive their allocation.

HERR FSTIR · 03-09-2011, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Oliver1

Read the official notice. 1M orders won't be available to modify until a few days after allocation has completed for all other models. Since BMW is using the excess production capacity to build the 1M's, this could add, remove or change when a dealer may receive their allocation.

That is encouraging. Makes sense that they will be adjusting production month to month so as not to affect production of other vehicles. Maybe we will get some good news in the next few days....

dominoM · 03-09-2011, 11:27 PM

There is some info in the sticky "1M Deposit Thread..." (pg 14) that indicates March 10 as the next allocation date for the 1M. Fingers crossed!

1mGator · 03-10-2011, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by dominoM

There is some info in the sticky "1M Deposit Thread..." (pg 14) that indicates March 10 as the next allocation date for the 1M. Fingers crossed!

My CA told me earlier in the week that March 10 "was the day" they would know this month ..... good luck to all!

SamS · 03-10-2011, 03:26 PM

Anyone hear from their CA today regarding new allocations for the US? I decided against bothering mine again this month :-)

Mnime · 03-10-2011, 04:56 PM

dont hate me guys but I got the call. target for week 14 production run... should arrive May/June.

Wild Bill · 03-10-2011, 05:10 PM

Ours was scheduled for week 14, but was moved up to week 11, should be done by now.

Wild Bill

dicker · 03-10-2011, 05:14 PM

We need more cars!

Franklin Joseph · 03-10-2011, 06:00 PM

Just got the email...got my production number and goes into production first week of april. now just waiting for my ED date.

Mirage · 03-10-2011, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by dicker

My store just got an allocation for Week 14 that isn't spoken for.

That's what I see as the big problem with BMW's allocation schedule for this car. There are lots of people with deposits down that would love to have that allocation, but now anybody can just walk in there and claim it while many others are still waiting and unsure if they will even get a car at all.

21450 · 03-10-2011, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Franklin Joseph

Just got the email...got my production number and goes into production first week of april. now just waiting for my ED date.

+1 Congrats!

Got mine today, too. Waiting on the same

21450 · 03-10-2011, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Mirage

That's what I see as the big problem with BMW's allocation schedule for this car. There are lots of people with deposits down that would love to have that allocation, but now anybody can just walk in there and claim it while many others are still waiting and unsure if they will even get a car at all.

+1

Bobby Digital · 03-10-2011, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by dicker

My store just got an allocation for Week 14 that isn't spoken for.

I am definitely interested.

I am a long time lurker, just joined today so i cannot PM you; can you PM me with more details and contact info? Had my eye on the 1M and a May/June delivery date for that allocation would work perfectly with the lease end date of my current vehicle. Thanks.

M3 Adjuster · 03-10-2011, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Franklin Joseph

Just got the email...got my production number and goes into production first week of april. now just waiting for my ED date.

Sweet! you suck!

dicker · 03-10-2011, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Mirage

That's what I see as the big problem with BMW's allocation schedule for this car. There are lots of people with deposits down that would love to have that allocation, but now anybody can just walk in there and claim it while many others are still waiting and unsure if they will even get a car at all.

Depends on the dealer. We've told BMW that it's sold, and I've got dibs on the first three here at the store but no one has contacted me about it

gobuffs · 03-10-2011, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

Sweet! you suck!

Ditto

Ayrton91 · 03-10-2011, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mirage

That's what I see as the big problem with BMW's allocation schedule for this car. There are lots of people with deposits down that would love to have that allocation, but now anybody can just walk in there and claim it while many others are still waiting and unsure if they will even get a car at all.

Completely agree. I still don't get why don't they allocate based on the order bank, which should tie in some way back to the deposits already put down by people truly interested... IMO too much brain gone into the marketing side and too little to the sales/customer service one...

CJF · 03-11-2011, 08:24 AM

The reason BMWNA allocates the way they do is to get the cars to the dealer which is most likely to move the cars. This may not make much sense in the case of the 1M, but that is the way they do it.

On the bright side, it does seem like there are dealers out there with allocations which are not spoken for. Seems like you want one and havevthe time to do leg work, people will be able to get this car.

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Oliver1 Private First Class 34 Rep 191 Posts Drives: Miss Daisy Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Midwest iTrader: (0)	Read the official notice. 1M orders won't be available to modify until a few days after allocation has completed for all other models. Since BMW is using the excess production capacity to build the 1M's, this could add, remove or change when a dealer may receive their allocation.
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dominoM Private Low Class 300 Rep 279 Posts Drives: G87 M2 ZB 6MT Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	There is some info in the sticky "1M Deposit Thread..." (pg 14) that indicates March 10 as the next allocation date for the 1M. Fingers crossed!
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SamS Banned 867 Rep 6,248 Posts Drives: Tesla M3 Perf + '18 X3 M40i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Anyone hear from their CA today regarding new allocations for the US? I decided against bothering mine again this month :-)
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Mnime First Lieutenant 24 Rep 391 Posts Drives: 2015 Cayman GTS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dallas, TX USA iTrader: (0)	dont hate me guys but I got the call. target for week 14 production run... should arrive May/June.
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Franklin Joseph Captain 57 Rep 820 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Texas iTrader: (1)	Just got the email...got my production number and goes into production first week of april. now just waiting for my ED date.
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CJF Private First Class 16 Rep 113 Posts Drives: White machine Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	The reason BMWNA allocates the way they do is to get the cars to the dealer which is most likely to move the cars. This may not make much sense in the case of the 1M, but that is the way they do it. On the bright side, it does seem like there are dealers out there with allocations which are not spoken for. Seems like you want one and havevthe time to do leg work, people will be able to get this car.
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