[D CHOI]

Anyone have any knowledge about Priority 1 - "customer sold" vs Priority 2 -"center own use" ?

My order is currently priority 2 but does have my name on it. I was concerned so I spoke with my CA and but he told everything is good to go. I guess it doesn't really matter if you are priority 1 or 2 as long as your name is on it. I've read a few sources that it affects shipping speeds but some sources say it actually doesn't.

[6734202]

I think I'm priority 2 as well. Don't think it really matters in the end. I'm not worried about it

[AngryBaby]

According to a sticky here, priority 1 cars should get top priority for processing after arriving at the destination port. Don't know whether the priority can change after entering production or if it even makes a significant difference in real life.

FWIW I've been priority 1 from the get-go.

[Arizona_Steve]

Priority 1, but even so it depends on how many cars are stuck at the port and also what repairs need to be made at the VPC. I have a car that's been stuck at the port since the 6th, and the provisional delivery date has been moved now from the 24th to the 31st.

I think at this point they're gathering parts together and building me a new car.

[MRCUR]

The order priorities mostly have to do with scheduling and perhaps have a bit of influence at the VPC's.

Priority 1 is "Customer sold" and the highest priority. Priority 2 is "Center use only" which means a dealer car that is meant to be used by the dealership.

[bmw-st]

I just placed my order today, week 12 build.
My order is also priority 2.
Called my CA, and he told me that w/ Priority 1, the lead time is about 10-14 days shorter, BUT you do not have the flexibility to switch to a different promotional / incentive program if there's a better one when you take delivery. I am sticking w/ priority 2.

[MRCUR]

Originally Posted by bmw-st

Called my CA, and he told me that w/ Priority 1, the lead time is about 10-14 days shorter, BUT you do not have the flexibility to switch to a different promotional / incentive program if there's a better one when you take delivery. I am sticking w/ priority 2.

That's simply not true.

[D CHOI]

What is the lead time exactly? Also should I tell my CA to change to priority 1 even though it seems like it doesn't matter?

[MRCUR]

Originally Posted by DCHOI

What is the lead time exactly? Also should I tell my CA to change to priority 1 even though it seems like it doesn't matter?

Since there isn't a huge difference it's probably not worth the time. I will say it's very odd to me that dealers are using priority 2 on M2 orders. It makes me think there is some benefit to dealers that doesn't exist with priority 1 (my own M2 order is priority 1).

[D CHOI]

Originally Posted by MRCUR

Since there isn't a huge difference it's probably not worth the time. I will say it's very odd to me that dealers are using priority 2 on M2 orders. It makes me think there is some benefit to dealers that doesn't exist with priority 1 (my own M2 order is priority 1).

I also read somewhere that being in priority 2 keeps your car under the radar from other dealers wanting to potentially trade for it.

[AngryBaby]

Originally Posted by MRCUR

Since there isn't a huge difference it's probably not worth the time. I will say it's very odd to me that dealers are using priority 2 on M2 orders. It makes me think there is some benefit to dealers that doesn't exist with priority 1 (my own M2 order is priority 1).

Agreed. I'd ask my CA simply out of curiosity, especially since it seems they might have to actively enter the orders as priority 2.

[AngryBaby]

Originally Posted by MRCUR

That's simply not true.

A little Googling shows that maybe it is? A dealer's input here would be appreciated.

[D CHOI]

I just got some good news. I spoke with a CA I was working with before at another dealership and he told me no need to worry. Priority 1 and 2 cars are pushed at the same speed to the dealership. The reason is the dealership can only place so many orders on priority 1. Either way I'm good to go and it's nice to confirm with reliable sources.

[MRCUR]

Originally Posted by AngryBaby

A little Googling shows that maybe it is? A dealer's input here would be appreciated.

When you take delivery you are able to use the current month's programming OR the month in which you "locked" rates (60 days prior for east coast, 90 days for west coast). This is all very well documented in the M3/4 purchasing forum.

[gmzanatta]

One interesting thing to point out: Priority 1 cars (customer sold) got their rear differentials replaced before Priority 2 cars (center use).

Reason for this is that Priority 1 cars typically imply the customer is already made (or is actively making) some form of payment.

[D CHOI]

Originally Posted by gmzanatta

One interesting thing to point out: Priority 1 cars (customer sold) got their rear differentials replaced before Priority 2 cars (center use).

Reason for this is that Priority 1 cars typically imply the customer is already made (or is actively making) some form of payment.

well the good thing is that rear differential problem is no longer an issue with the current models!

[bmw-st]

Originally Posted by MRCUR

When you take delivery you are able to use the current month's programming OR the month in which you "locked" rates (60 days prior for east coast, 90 days for west coast). This is all very well documented in the M3/4 purchasing forum.

Yup, that's exactly what I was told... my CA did say the lead time could be impacted slightly.. by up to 10-14 days...

[MRCUR]

Originally Posted by bmw-st

Yup, that's exactly what I was told... my CA did say the lead time could be impacted slightly.. by up to 10-14 days...

That's not what you originally posted. You CAN choose programming (assuming you locked) if the car is priority 1.