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So, how does the dealer 'get' an allocation?
Not sure this has been discussed, so here goes.
I'm #1 on the list at a very low volume dealer. They know I'm serious and I'm a repeat customer there. I've offered a deposit but they've declined on more than one occasion.
Is there anything they need to do to raise the flag with BMW that they'd like an allocation? Or does the allocation lottery just land on them whether they've got a customer interested or not?
I've asked on a couple of occasions to make sure they've done everything necessary to make sure when the allocations get released that we don't get overlooked. For instance, do they report to BMW that they've got a customer deposit down? Or do they need an order in the system?
Not sure this dealer has dealt with a supply-limited vehicle so I'd hate to think I'm extending my wait simply because BMW didn't know the dealer would like an allocation.
Thoughts?
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