[Pyrat 2]

Dealer gave me a call today. I was #1 on the list. Car is mine at MSRP BSM with Exec and DCT. I've gone back and forth on the DCT but have grown to like it in my 135is. At the track it can't be beat. On the street very good too but definitely not as much driver involvement. Anyway I'm now tracking on MYBMW since I have the production number. No production date yet. Will keep you informed.

[chambolle]

Originally Posted by fuddman

If you're in a hurry, go here: http://www.coastbmw.com/.
They're selling their launch car, and reasonably close. But, for 25k over. Due in soon, I understand.

Reality check -- does that say '25k over'? As in US Dollars? As in 'Ben Dover, I will drive you home'?

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by dmboone25

But the launch vehicle will be driven, correct? By potential buyers?

This one time... At 1M camp....

Yes ... I feel like a certain character In a movie when I keep saying .. With the 1M....


At any rate .. 1M launch cars usually spent a day or so on the floor so that locals could come ogle, and then the owner picked it up. Usually with something around it so stays pristine.

And then the following delivery cars were all sold through already ... Which is exactly
How you don't get to test drive a car like a 1M.. Cayman GT4... Gt350.. Etc.


PS..
By the time launch cars get to dealers they will be sold, half of them to the dealer owner....:

[dmboone25]

Originally Posted by atxsk8r

Nope, because it's considered a sold vehicle and no one can drive it. They also won't even be allowed to sit in it either

I just have to leave the vehicle at the dealer for 1 day where people on the waiting list can see it in person.

Originally Posted by Nantucket

My brother purchased a 2001 LSB E46 M3 launch car and it was never driven by potential buyers.They had it in the showroom for about a week and then he was able the to take delivery of the car.Most of the E46 M3 launch cars were LSB.

Ahhhhhhhhh....gotcha. Well that's tits then.

[Driver37]

Originally Posted by Jady Pham

if you do performance delivery, do they ship your car home or would you have to drive it home? lol sorry

It will come from BMW to the performance center. You go to the performance center and then drive it home.

I had a client catch a train up there and drove his X5 hybrid home.

[Driver37]

Originally Posted by dmboone25

But the launch vehicle will be driven, correct? By potential buyers?

That's what the "Launch" vehicle is intended for.

Get everyone all hyped for the vehicle. Let them drive it and drool over it. Eventually someone will buy it.

However, at the end of the day it is still a business. So some dealers sell it and some keep them locked up.

[Destroya]

My dealer says a launch vehicle will arrive soon. It is for people on the list and other serious prospective buyers to drive. Color will be black, was asked if interested in buying.

[QueWhy]

Originally Posted by Destroya

My dealer says a launch vehicle will arrive soon. It is for people on the list and other serious prospective buyers to drive. Color will be black, was asked if interested in buying.

That's outstanding! Assuming Portland in your location is OR and not ME, could you send me the dealer info? I'd love to at least set eyes on the car before buying one.

Regardless, I'm going to start vigorously looking for a ED allocation next wee. Pick up has to be between late March and Mid April so the F87 is a long shot, I may even have trouble finding a F80 to settle for.

[Destroya]

Originally Posted by QueWhy

That's outstanding! Assuming Portland in your location is OR and not ME, could you send me the dealer info? I'd love to at least set eyes on the car before buying one.

Regardless, I'm going to start vigorously looking for a ED allocation next wee. Pick up has to be between late March and Mid April so the F87 is a long shot, I may even have trouble finding a F80 to settle for.

Oregon. Kuni BMW. CA said he will e-mail me when launch car arrives so I can view and drive. I will post when I hear.

[Driver37]

Originally Posted by QueWhy

That's outstanding! Assuming Portland in your location is OR and not ME, could you send me the dealer info? I'd love to at least set eyes on the car before buying one.

Regardless, I'm going to start vigorously looking for a ED allocation next wee. Pick up has to be between late March and Mid April so the F87 is a long shot, I may even have trouble finding a F80 to settle for.

Late March/April of 2016?


I'm sorry but that is impossible.

[3tekcorps]

Originally Posted by Driver37

I'm scheduled for week 15 as well.

What it looks like is some dealers are choosing to sell the launch vehicle. After looking at BMW internal website for my dealer. Mine is the only allocation spot.

Ditto. Week 15.

[Zoominrex]

Just placed my order for a manual mineral grey with executive at Stevens Creek. I am 20 on the list and they expect delivery in 10-12 months. They guaranteed me MSRP but I've seen dealers bait and switch and once the car is ready, they put a markup on it. If you don't take it they sell it to the next sucker who got your allocation. Hope that doesn't happen here.

[QueWhy]

Originally Posted by Driver37

Late March/April of 2016?


I'm sorry but that is impossible.

Can you elaborate? I see you as well as others have a week 15 build date, someone else posted a March date. Add 10-14 for BMW to make the car and I could be close to my target. Assuming that is why you said it is impossible.

[Bmwhocr]

Originally Posted by Zoominrex

Just placed my order for a manual mineral grey with executive at Stevens Creek. I am 20 on the list and they expect delivery in 10-12 months. They guaranteed me MSRP but I've seen dealers bait and switch and once the car is ready, they put a markup on it. If you don't take it they sell it to the next sucker who got your allocation. Hope that doesn't happen here.

#20? or 2? Seems like they would have gotten through their list pretty fast if they were already talking to #20..

Also im number #12.. and no call!

[Radrob818818818]

This is what coast line told me lol


Robert,

We only have one 2016 M2 allocation for the foreseeable future and there are already offers for $15,000+ above MSRP. We are one of the few dealerships to still have an allocation available, most have been sold.

If you are still interested please give me a call at your earliest convenience. 805-598-7427

Model 162R M2 Coupe USD 51,700.00
Color 475 Black Sapphire Metallic 550.00
Upholstery LCNL Leather Dakota Black/blue highlight N/C
Options ZEC Executive Package 1,250.00
248 Heated Steering Wheel N/C
3AG Rear view camera N/C
507 Park Distance Control (rear) N/C
5AC Automatic high beams N/C
5AS Active Driving Assistant N/C
8TH Speed Limit Info N/C
1CA CO2 relevant vehicles N/C
2MK M Double-clutch Transmission with Drivelogic 2,900.00
5AP Decoding for no-dazzle high-beam assistance N/C
8S4 Variable Light Decoding N/C
925 Shipping package N/C
ZTM Tier 2 N/C
Net Total 56,400.00
Destination Charge 995.00
Total Suggested Price 57,395.00





Makayla Mier
Client Advisor
Cardinale Coast BMW
12100 Los Osos Valley Rd
San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405
805-254-4344 Work
805-543-5837 Fax
805-598-7427 Cell

[M-Pilot]

Originally Posted by Zoominrex

Just placed my order for a manual mineral grey with executive at Stevens Creek. I am 20 on the list and they expect delivery in 10-12 months. They guaranteed me MSRP but I've seen dealers bait and switch and once the car is ready, they put a markup on it. If you don't take it they sell it to the next sucker who got your allocation. Hope that doesn't happen here.

I emailed them today and they told me they are currently collecting orders from customers so that they submit the number of interested customers to BMW and BMW will determine how many cars they are gonna build and how many allocations the dealer will get. It sounded some sort of BS to me honestly. I'm pretty sure BMW already knows how many M2s they are gonna produce initially and how many cars each dealer is gonna get.

[chambolle]

Originally Posted by cntzl

I emailed them today and they told me they are currently collecting orders from customers so that they submit the number of interested customers to BMW and BMW will determine how many cars they are gonna build and how many allocations the dealer will get. It sounded some sort of BS to me honestly. I'm pretty sure BMW already knows how many M2s they are gonna produce initially and how many cars each dealer is gonna get.

I think I need to quit reading all this stuff. $5k over, $10k over, $25k over, orders being taken, delivery dates handed out, #20 getting delivery in one year.

My dealer still says allocation unknown, MSRP and not a dime more (I have that in writing, so reasonably tough to 'amend' later), not taking orders yet. I am #10 according to one salesperson and #12 according to another, but both tell me 'no worries, we will get you a car.'

The whole thing is just crazy making. I'm going to pretend I never heard of the M2 and if, at some point, my dealer contacts me to say he can take an order and give me an approximate delivery date, I will treat it as a fortuitous event and shout 'hallelujah' - that last hopefully not in the same manner and spirit as Caribou Barbie's recent endorsement blather.

[Driver37]

Originally Posted by QueWhy

Can you elaborate? I see you as well as others have a week 15 build date, someone else posted a March date. Add 10-14 for BMW to make the car and I could be close to my target. Assuming that is why you said it is impossible.

After doing a few ED's for clients I've realized that BMW makes it a bit of a challenge to get "quick" ED turn around time.

The process alone takes a bit of time.

I will reach out to NA tomorrow and check and see what the earliest dates will be for ED for you though.

[lx93]

my dealer is also charging 5k over MSRP on the demo car. it is ridiculous.

[BruceM]

My dealer is not only sticking at MSRP for future allocations, it is keeping its demo for....demo purposes! Imagine that.

[KevinM]

I'm going to stay out of the early release circus...makes my BP high just reading this stuff. I'll see what is happening for MY2017, if I don't succumb to an F89 competition package.

[Zoominrex]

Originally Posted by Bmwhocr

#20? or 2? Seems like they would have gotten through their list pretty fast if they were already talking to #20..

Also im number #12.. and no call!

Mountain View said the price would be what the market dictates which means...markup! They already had 18 on their list. Peter Pan was at 20 too with MSRP guaranteed.