[COBMW144]

Earlier this evening I made a $1k deposit with one of my local dealerships. As of February I was on "the list" but without money down I wasn't moving up at all. As of now I am #14 and by their estimates I am still about a year out to even get an order in. The frustrating part is I could have actually had a brand new M2 in my garage this past Saturday. While out and about Saturday afternoon I received a call from my sales advisor, he said an M2 came in but the person that ordered it backed out, obviously I was over there in less than 10 minutes and went down stairs where it was hidded it to take a look. It was everything, for the most part I would have ordered, but was on the fence about the DCT and additional $2500 M Driver's package everything else was great, Alpine white, black grilles, carbon mirror caps, exec package. Eventually I would put the carbon trunk spoiler on it and maybe the side and bumper lips as well but that's another story. Anyways, I had my current 135i appraised (19k miles and showroom clean) and they offered a little lower than what I had hoped, needless to say I left that day without the M2 but got very little to no sleep over the next 3 nights. So Tuesday after work I went back to the dealership after verifying it was still available 2 hours earlier, upon arrival I was told that it was no longer for sale but the sale wasn't final and it could become available again. So I checked back again today and it is still "not final" but if it opens up I plan on buying it, especially after finding out how much longer I'll have to way. Moral of the story is, don't wait if you find one that is at least the color you want with some of the options you'd choose or you'll regret it as I am at this very moment.

[M3 Adjuster]

I see the problem... ! " local dealership"


No idea why you are waiting on the local stealer which is only bringing in cars that are marked up with all options including aftermarket parts. That car would has 6k in options you don't want. This is an M2 and not a Porsche. You don't have to buy options you don't want.

As far as your dealer handling the allocation that has come in. Your local dealer is selling to the HIGHEST bidder ( hint - there is no list at that dealer !! ) and jerking your chain in the meanwhile. They likely had 14 people in a line and have called them all and given them the same story. They are just waiting for one person to come in and pay their markup.

If you truly want an M2, your best bet is to NOT buy local. You can still get the car serviced locally where ever you purchase it ... so why are you only looking at local dealers ??

Look around the forums and you will see that most people are finding cars outside their local market area and picking the car up and driving home. I would rather spend $600 flying across the US to get my car and driving it back home with the experience of a lifetime in my memory banks as opposed to throwing an extra 6k at my local client advisor.

[termigni]

a year wait is ridiculous. max 6 months. look around there are some M2s to be had.

[njw]

Similar situation with my local dealer. I ended up buying from a member and couldn't be happier with my decision. Why not jump on GetMetNow's 2017 AW M2 in the FS thread and keep that extra $4-5k for mods?

[COBMW144]

I found another Apline White, 6 Speed but it is almost 500 miles from me. Since I'd be using my current car (135i) as a trade it would be quite the journey to get there and back. The driving could probably be done easily but I do worry about the really bad roads chipping up the paint or windshield before I even get it home (winter time in this region). I've looked into shipping but I'm also not trying to add to the cost. This M2 has been on the lot for 2 weeks surprisingly, I've already contacted them for more details.

[Tralfaz]

Originally Posted by Phresh1

I found another Apline White, 6 Speed but it is almost 500 miles from me. Since I'd be using my current car (135i) as a trade it would be quite the journey to get there and back. The driving could probably be done easily but I do worry about the really bad roads chipping up the paint or windshield before I even get it home (winter time in this region). I've looked into shipping but I'm also not trying to add to the cost. This M2 has been on the lot for 2 weeks surprisingly, I've already contacted them for more details.

A couple of people posting about performance center pickup did this:

http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...30&postcount=7

[DETRoadster]

Originally Posted by Phresh1

I found another Apline White, 6 Speed but it is almost 500 miles from me. Since I'd be using my current car (135i) as a trade it would be quite the journey to get there and back. The driving could probably be done easily but I do worry about the really bad roads chipping up the paint or windshield before I even get it home (winter time in this region). I've looked into shipping but I'm also not trying to add to the cost. This M2 has been on the lot for 2 weeks surprisingly, I've already contacted them for more details.

Oh come on, man! 500 miles is an easy days' drive. Grab a buddy and some coffee. Head out at sunrise and go get that car!

Yes, you might get a rock chip. So what. It's Alpine White so touch-up will be a snap. You could gamble on whether or not you get a rock chip and spend the next year driving your 135 and waiting. Or, you could go get that car and spend the next year enjoying it! I just got back from a 3600 mile road trip with 2 friends. NJ to Seattle, by way of the Moab desert. One of most memorable trips of my life. Road trips are great and a road trip in an M2 is going to be even better. I think you'll kick yourself if you pass up on this one.

[SoCalRob]

Originally Posted by DETRoadster

Oh come on, man! 500 miles is an easy days' drive. Grab a buddy and some coffee. Head out at sunrise and go get that car!

Yes, you might get a rock chip. So what. It's Alpine White so touch-up will be a snap. You could gamble on whether or not you get a rock chip and spend the next year driving your 135 and waiting. Or, you could go get that car and spend the next year enjoying it!

Amen! Not to mention, you could also get a rock chip 2 miles from home. -scr

[COBMW144]

Originally Posted by SoCalRob

Amen! Not to mention, you could also get a rock chip 2 miles from home. -scr

This is true, however I've had my 135i for just over 4 years and not a single chip!

[COBMW144]

Originally Posted by DETRoadster

Oh come on, man! 500 miles is an easy days' drive. Grab a buddy and some coffee. Head out at sunrise and go get that car!

Yes, you might get a rock chip. So what. It's Alpine White so touch-up will be a snap. You could gamble on whether or not you get a rock chip and spend the next year driving your 135 and waiting. Or, you could go get that car and spend the next year enjoying it! I just got back from a 3600 mile road trip with 2 friends. NJ to Seattle, by way of the Moab desert. One of most memorable trips of my life. Road trips are great and a road trip in an M2 is going to be even better. I think you'll kick yourself if you pass up on this one.

I'm actually working on the numbers with them via email, it does like they have it marked up some, base package with exec add on for $59k.

[COBMW144]

Originally Posted by Tralfaz

A couple of people posting about performance center pickup did this:

http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...30&postcount=7

I actually thought about this, did it on a new Honda Civic Si I bought about 8 years ago. Definitely helped even though people thought I was crazy for doing it.

[CrashFL]

Originally Posted by Tralfaz

A couple of people posting about performance center pickup did this:

http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...30&postcount=7

Oh my. I love the enthusiasm! My M2 is my daily driver, so driving 6 hours each way to pick it up, while I was nervous about ricks with every truck I passed, was just the start of the journey for me and this magnificent machine. Sooooo worth the effort!!!!

[Chuck W.]

Personally, I enjoy road trips to pick up new cars. The M2 was 850 miles from home.

[pruettfan]

I don't get the problem with the possibility of a rock chip on a windshield. Short of never driving it you will always have some risk of damage from driving. Its a car not a museum piece.

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by pruettfan

I don't get the problem with the possibility of a rock chip on a windshield. Short of never driving it you will always have some risk of damage from driving. Its a car not a museum piece.

I thought the same when another poster said they were worried about picking up a car a few hundred miles away that's intended to be used as a daily driver ?

The car could get a rock chip to the front end or glass just going to work any day of the week. :

If one were trying to pick up a car and get it back to a museum or it will be a garage queen/collectible.. that seeming would be a car that needs to get home unscathed. But a car that's going back out onto the same streets day after day.. something will eventually happen , whether a rock hits it or a driver pulls out in front of you. (see my screen name - no need to ask me how I know ! )

[Ian ///M]

Originally Posted by termigni

a year wait is ridiculous. max 6 months. look around there are some M2s to be had.

If you sat on a list and didn't entertain Mark up fuckery then a year wait is the norm IMO. That's what I did and I was #6 at a high volume dealer

Edit- you'll realize that lots of people on this forum are OCD, so I ignore the obsession over real life damage concerns . I'd probably only do that tape job if I had picked up a M4GTS or something lol. Not a regular ///M

[atxsk8r]

Originally Posted by Phresh1

This is true, however I've had my 135i for just over 4 years and not a single chip!

Really??? Was this car ever driven on a public road or highway? LOL

I hate rock chips but once you get that first one, you don't give a poop anymore. And cars should come with a rock chip from the factory anyways, less stress for everyone

[F82FTW]

Originally Posted by Phresh1

Earlier this evening I made a $1k deposit with one of my local dealerships. As of February I was on "the list" but without money down I wasn't moving up at all. As of now I am #14 and by their estimates I am still about a year out to even get an order in. The frustrating part is I could have actually had a brand new M2 in my garage this past Saturday. While out and about Saturday afternoon I received a call from my sales advisor, he said an M2 came in but the person that ordered it backed out, obviously I was over there in less than 10 minutes and went down stairs where it was hidded it to take a look. It was everything, for the most part I would have ordered, but was on the fence about the DCT and additional $2500 M Driver's package everything else was great, Alpine white, black grilles, carbon mirror caps, exec package. Eventually I would put the carbon trunk spoiler on it and maybe the side and bumper lips as well but that's another story. Anyways, I had my current 135i appraised (19k miles and showroom clean) and they offered a little lower than what I had hoped, needless to say I left that day without the M2 but got very little to no sleep over the next 3 nights. So Tuesday after work I went back to the dealership after verifying it was still available 2 hours earlier, upon arrival I was told that it was no longer for sale but the sale wasn't final and it could become available again. So I checked back again today and it is still "not final" but if it opens up I plan on buying it, especially after finding out how much longer I'll have to way. Moral of the story is, don't wait if you find one that is at least the color you want with some of the options you'd choose or you'll regret it as I am at this very moment.

Bro there are M2's sitting on lots across the country. Literally no reason to wait five minutes for this car. And you should be able to get one at MSRP without too much trouble too...

[COBMW144]

Originally Posted by atxsk8r

Really??? Was this car ever driven on a public road or highway? LOL

I hate rock chips but once you get that first one, you don't give a poop anymore. And cars should come with a rock chip from the factory anyways, less stress for everyone

Sure was, just never in the Winter time. It's seen it share of interstate travel too but having a daily driver which takes the worst of it is the key.

[COBMW144]

Originally Posted by F82FTW

Bro there are M2's sitting on lots across the country. Literally no reason to wait five minutes for this car. And you should be able to get one at MSRP without too much trouble too...

Looking at the next closest one in my region, 500 miles away, but they accidentally sent me the build sheet with the MSRP on it. It's marked up $5k which would cover all the additons I'd put on it. I'll be in Southern California next week going to shop around there, found at least 2 @ MSRP.

[SoCalRob]

Originally Posted by atxsk8r

And cars should come with a rock chip from the factory anyways, less stress for everyone

Is that what people mean when they talk about getting their cars chipped? -scr

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by atxsk8r

Really??? Was this car ever driven on a public road or highway? LOL

I hate rock chips but once you get that first one, you don't give a poop anymore. And cars should come with a rock chip from the factory anyways, less stress for everyone

Or perhaps A roundel that falls off and a differential that's balky