[pommes]

i believe press get it end of Feb in laguna seca

[Adem1534]

Originally Posted by pommes

i believe press get it end of Feb in laguna seca

February 12 is the specific date that they will drive the cars

[Adem1534]

Originally Posted by cole3488

I saw you ended up going with the other color set up and not lbb. What were your thoughts about it in person since you went and saw it a bunch. That's what I ordered.

Oh, it's a great color. Very unique. Haven't really seen another color quite like it.

I thought it was awesome, but it's very flashy. It's a color that is different than everything else on the road, and it definitely stands out.

I'm more reserved, so I went with MG. But you'll love LBB if you want a flashy unique color.

[SW19]

Originally Posted by zenmaster

Yeah how would that work when the press wouldn't have a chance to provide a hands-on review?

It has nothing to do with the press reviews.The info from BMW is that M2 deliveries will start April 16.

[Adem1534]

Originally Posted by Nantucket

It has nothing to do with the press reviews.The info from BMW is that M2 deliveries will start April 16.

Where did you see that?

[Adem1534]

Jason what's your take on this situation?

[SW19]

Originally Posted by Adem1534

Where did you see that?

It was confirmed in the video with the M engineers.


http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1183416


Scott26 also said in this thread that deliveries won't start until April.


http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...+begins&page=4

There are also other posts on the forum that talk about M2 deliveries starting April 16.

[fuddman]

Originally Posted by Adem1534

Jason what's your take on this situation?

April 16 was mentioned as launch date, apparently, at the SEMA event. About 1/3 of the way down in this post.
http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...6#post19203154

Available in April according to this author.
http://www.bmwblog.com/2016/01/11/20...msrp-of-51700/

[Adem1534]

Originally Posted by Nantucket

It was confirmed in the video with the M engineers.


http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1183416


Scott26 also said in this thread that deliveries won't start until April.


http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...+begins&page=4

There are also other posts on the forum that talk about M2 deliveries starting April 16.

Originally Posted by fuddman

April 16 was mentioned as launch date, apparently, at the SEMA event. About 1/3 of the way down in this post.
http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...6#post19203154

Available in April according to this author.
http://www.bmwblog.com/2016/01/11/20...msrp-of-51700/

Well if that turns out to be true, that really sucks that they're going to hold it even though it's done. What a terrible feeling.

[OG///M]

Originally Posted by Adem1534

Well if that turns out to be true, that really sucks that they're going to hold it even though it's done. What a terrible feeling.

I don't know if they accounted dealers selling demo cars as part of the launch.

There are already dealer demos in Europe dealerships.

I'm thinking if that date is corrects it's for official customer ordered cars. there's still hope!

[SW19]

Originally Posted by Adem1534

Well if that turns out to be true, that really sucks that they're going to hold it even though it's done. What a terrible feeling.

I agree,because your M2 will probably be delivered to your dealer by the middle of March.Congrats on getting a launch car.I'm still waiting for my production number.My dealer says they should get a production number from BMW Canada next week.

[fuddman]

Originally Posted by Adem1534

Well if that turns out to be true, that really sucks that they're going to hold it even though it's done. What a terrible feeling.

FWIW
I forget which few early cars (M3/M4 launch?) found themselves in the same "launch hold" status. In any case, BMW held them at the Port of Entry for a while. The owners of those early builds, having followed their cars through the process, knew their cars were at the Port of Entry. As you might expect, they were very annoyed. And they let everyone who would listen know about it. They got lots of sympathy. Although, there was the occasional "suck it up."

[gthal]

Originally Posted by Adem1534

Well if that turns out to be true, that really sucks that they're going to hold it even though it's done. What a terrible feeling.

I don't think dealers are allowed to sell the first car (and you take it home) until after the official retail launch. Same thing when the M4 came out... there was a sold M4 that sat at my dealer for several weeks and the owner couldn't take it home.

Retail launch is April 16th (as noted) in Canada... I assume it's the same in the US.

[SW19]

Originally Posted by gthal

I don't think dealers are allowed to sell the first car (and you take it home) until after the official retail launch. Same thing when the M4 came out... there was a sold M4 that sat at my dealer for several weeks and the owner couldn't take it home.

Retail launch is April 16th (as noted) in Canada... I assume it's the same in the US.

Thanks gthal,for confirming that the April 16 retail launch date,was also listed in the official BMW Canada pricing and options list.


http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/att...5&d=1452563204

[Twix]

Press and a few tuners are supposed to receive a car mid Feb. That's what I've been told from a few different tuning companies in the US.

[Artemis]

No dealer will be allowed to release an M2 to a customer prior to April 16, 2016. You may look at it and sit in it, maybe briefly spin the engine, but won't be allowed to take it home.

I guess that a BMW dealer risks issues with BMW if he rains on the BMW M2 parade with an (too) early release. I remember a forum fellow claiming - on the basis of what his dealer told him - to take the dealer demo home at the end of the launch weekend (thus on Sunday April 17 or Monday April 18). I don't know the instructions given by BMW regarding M2 dealer demos, but I can imagine that the car, in order to serve its demonstration purpose, is embargoed for several days or weeks since the launch date.

The April 16 launch date (at least for Europe) was already reported here several times in the past (illustrated with official BMW materials).

[Romo]

Originally Posted by Artemis

No dealer will be allowed to release an M2 to a customer prior to April 16, 2016. You may look at it and sit in it, maybe briefly spin the engine, but won't be allowed to take it home.

I guess that a BMW dealer risks issues with BMW if he rains on the BMW M2 parade with an (too) early release. I remember a forum fellow claiming - on the basis of what his dealer told him - to take the dealer demo home at the end of the launch weekend (thus on Sunday April 17 or Monday April 18). I don't know the instructions given by BMW regarding M2 dealer demos, but I can imagine that the car, in order to serve its demonstration purpose, is embargoed for several days or weeks since the launch date.

The April 16 launch date (at least for Europe) was already reported here several times in the past (illustrated with official BMW materials).

This is exactly what I`ve agreed upon with the dealer. I`m getting a HEA car, the car will be on display for demonstration purposes for 1-2 weeks, so I will bring the car home end of April.

[BruceM]

Originally Posted by Twix

Press and a few tuners are supposed to receive a car mid Feb. That's what I've been told from a few different tuning companies in the US.

Do those tuners include Dinan?

[Twix]

Originally Posted by BruceM

Do those tuners include Dinan?

I can confirm Dinan has a car going their way.

[fuddman]

Originally Posted by Twix

I can confirm Dinan has a car going their way.

How do you, in Canada, know what Dinan is doing down in Morgan Hill?
Just ask'in.

[Twix]

Originally Posted by fuddman

How do you, in Canada, know what Dinan is doing down in Morgan Hill?
Just ask'in.

Do I even need to answer that kind of question? Like Canada is in a totally different star system or something?

[hyperzulu]

Originally Posted by Twix

Do I even need to answer that kind of question? Like Canada is in a totally different star system or something?

How are we even communicating with you, bro? Did you guys hear we have a black president!?