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11-13-2018, 10:46 PM | #25 |
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Exactly.. I was in a dealership last fall and they still had OG M2 buyers in the Order Bank for a car. They thought it was sorta funny and assumed the buyers went elsewhere after a year or two.
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11-13-2018, 11:22 PM | #26 | |
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OP - I wouldn't wait for 2020 if you want one now - just keep looking for posts on here. The car isn't as limited as some dealers would have you think - while some have waiting lists, there are other dealers that will have allocations (or cars) pop up. Just keep looking on here and you will likely be able to get a 2019.
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11-14-2018, 03:17 PM | #27 | |
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I'm willing to be patient to get the car built how I want so that's why I was planning on an order. That's actually why I was asking about allocations--I was hoping to get an order placed soon so the car could be delivered sometime early spring. Maybe I can find one in the spring but if not then there's always 2020. |
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01-08-2019, 12:10 AM | #28 |
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I'm back. Well, I never left but I was still lurking while quietly searching for an M2C.
Just an update. Like many of you said, there are plenty of M2C's out there if you look. I actually found two (2!) last week in Portland where buyers backed out of the deal at the last minute. I seriously considered one of them but it was one of those dealers that wanted $5k over MSRP but were willing to give me a "deal" for sticker price. Then they tried to make up that $5k by offering me a ridiculous amount for my trade-in. In all fairness some negotiation improved the numbers but it still wasn't a good deal. Can anyone here recommend a dealership to work with on a European Delivery? I've decided to do a cash purchase with no trade-in so I'm looking for a dealership anywhere on the west coast (also AZ, NV, UT, or ID) that will likely have a 2020 allocation and will do ED sales. Please let me know. Feel free to PM me if you have any dealers or contacts to recommend. Thanks in advance. |
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01-08-2019, 07:49 AM | #30 | |
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This is funny though...I specifically contacted this dealership in October and asked them to let me know if an M2C comes available. Apparently I wasn't important enough to make that list! |
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01-08-2019, 10:07 AM | #31 |
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New here too,
In my market several Bmw stores almost laughed @ me for asking about ordering, 5 phone calls later I found a store in CT. agreeing to possibly horse trade for a allocation selling at sticker. Deposit given 12/06, euro delivery 02/12 home mid April? Keep Calling! |
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It shouldn't be that way, but I think it is. |
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Sounds like you're not interested in going down to SoCal to buy, but thought of this thread today when I stopped by dealer in Escondido and saw a BSM M2C (black wheels I think).
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01-08-2019, 09:09 PM | #34 | |
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I'm mainly focused on getting on order lists for 2020's hoping that my name comes up because I'm one of the few out there who wants a moonroof. I haven't seen many with that option in dealer inventories. I also just learned about the European Delivery option so now my wife is convinced we need to go to Germany to pick up the car. I actually think getting an M2C through the ED program is a nearly requirement for us now... I appreciate you sharing this. I'll consider buying from a dealer out of SoCal later this year if my efforts to order a 2020 fail. |
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Just be aware that due to new emission laws in Kalifornia, effective immediately all performance engines/exhausts have been swapped out for a basket of freshly washed kittens to ensure no air/noise pollution is produced. Cars are neutered, but they are so cute...awwww . . |
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I live in Reno, NV. When I bought a used X1 from BMW Concord in CA it was a pain to deal with the registration and taxes. Plus Concord refused to let me drive the car off the lot, I had to transport it; this even though it turns out I was charged CA registration fees...unbelievable. Then I had to wait at the DMV twice because smog check rules in CA are different than in NV. (this doesn't apply to new cars of course)
I looked at one from Peter Pan, and supposedly they would've let me drive it off the lot. With the M2C from my local dealer, I can register the car online, plus a grace period to get my insurance. Personally, I prefer to wait for an allocation/delivery rather than jump through hoops buying out of state. Guess I'm not enough of an enthusiast lol. |
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01-09-2019, 02:10 AM | #37 |
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When I look on autotrader there are over 100+ M2Cs available in the US (Manual and DCT combined) and not all of them appear to have a dealer markup.
Other than exterior color, seat color, transmission, and possibly adding a moonroof or executive package there should be plenty of M2Cs to choose from without having to wait for a dealer allocation unless folks are interested in EUD. The options for this car is fairly limited so I didn't really care about exterior color and was open to all colors except SO and BSM - my last two cars were black and I want a less high maintenance color that looked ok with having to clean/wash it all the time. And based on my experience, I also disagree that most dealers are only providing allocations to existing customers. Maybe this is more true for Porsche and other higher end and exotic manufacturers but it's not like the M2C is a limited production car. I'm not a BMW fanboy and have never owned a BMW before. I just called two local dealers in June 2018, and I was able to get an allocation at both dealers for MSRP. I ended up canceling my allocation in August since I was not sure if I really wanted the car. More details of the cars I was interested in and my buying experience are in a separate thread: https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...=discounted+m2 Long story short, I ended up purchasing an M2C 3 weeks ago from out of state with a 5% discount off MSRP with no negotiation. The client advisor was awesome and the deal was done in a couple of days just over texts, emails, some phone calls, and I spent 30 mins at one of their local partner dealerships to sign the paperwork and provide my down payment. I spent 20 of 30 mins just waiting for the finance guy so it was pretty painless. The car was picked up at the out of state dealer last week and should arrive for pickup tomorrow. |
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You got a great deal price wise. The dealer definitely wanted the car sold asap due to winter. Congrats also on the hassle free paperwork too, that certainly wasn't my experience! Fyi I had to pay $500 for open transport from Concord CA to Reno (I think the SA said they charged someone $1500 to ship from CA to NJ). I hope your DMV registration experience goes well also lol.
Speaking of winter, I think I will have to change tires to the Pilot Sport A/S 3+ if I want to drive enough miles to get to the break in point before Spring. Sounds like it would be unsafe to drive through the Sierra mountains with the Super Sport summer tires. edit to add: I'm a moonroof guy, and I'm super glad I got it, since I never knew the rear windows in this car do not open!...or am I just a moron and I just don't see the buttons for it LOL! |
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But I'm very encouraged by the number of discounted M2C's that are out of state so I feel no pressure to pay a dealer markup if my goal for a European Delivery falls through. Check these out: $2,613 below MSRP: https://www.rickhillimports.com/new/...98ceaaf7ee.htm $2,900 below MSRP: https://www.bmwofweststlouis.com/new-vehicles/m2/ And this one shows on Autotrader as $3,500 below MSRP. Wow! https://www.bmwdelraybeach.com/new/B...13086f3af8.htm There are also a few I've found discounted under $1,000 so there are plenty of options. I can't complain if the year ends and I still don't have an M2C in my garage. |
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Hi all, Got allocation in December for February 12 EU delivery, dealer told me my build needed confirmation, few days later they told me manual wasn't available but color and other specs fine? I was truly on the fence Auto/Manual but colors 100% now weeks later I want the manual is this common for a build to have some options available and others not? Example wheels bi color is a wait but black on (backorder parts) 1 month+ Update: after asking my dealer the reason not having the manual available as option last month with no real response other than the screen box was red? (Unavailability) asking to try again also no luck telling me the build is locked? I contacted bmw, rep told me she could confirm it's available and my car isn't in (150 status locked) just yet, she will contact my dealer to help hold someone's hand to get it done, magically 30 min later I got a email confirming the the ZMT manual. were they just nuts? no matter, I'm getting my alpine white ZMT soon |
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Hi all ,
I’m trying to get info about no more manuals available for future allocations I’m # 4 on the allocation list at a dealership in the sf Bay Area. Just little worried about a recent post that said “the dealership told the gentleman no more manuals available . Can anyone give insight on this matter. Thanks in advanced |
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By "future allocations" it sounds like they are referring to MY2020 allocations, but as far as I've heard (mostly on this forum) there is not much different about that car...it is still an M2 Competition. Maybe news will come out stating differently, but I would take dealership chatter with a grain of salt. It seems like forumers know more than many sales people.
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