08-14-2015, 10:34 AM | #1 |
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Question about being #1 on allocation
I am #1 at my dealer for the m2. My question is does that mean I have to get the demo car? This is my first time ordering a car. If that is the case what does a demo car usually entail? And I'm not sure I want people driving my ordered car. Other cars of mine e92 m3 that was wrecked and an e46 330ci. Thanks for the help.
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I should add if you've been specifically told you are getting the demo car, then all I said above applies. I don't think them getting the first delivery IMPLIES it is a demo car, it may very well be a customer ordered car (in this case yours). Usually dealers get a chance to configure and order the demo car in advance of the general customer orders.
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Sounds like it's yours then, especially if money has already exchanged hands.
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08-14-2015, 11:05 AM | #7 |
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I'm hoping you are correct. That's the deal breaker with me. If it comes down to it.
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For the 1M.. there were NO demo cars... very few people drove the car before purchasing it as it was in high demand. The same is true for your new car... I am sure your BMW center will want to display it proudly on their floor... IF they are a high traffic and high volume dealer.. you buy your car from a dealer in midland TX for example... and I doubt the dealer will care about putting It on their floor because they will get ZERO traffic for a limited edition 2 door model sports car in West Texas.. |
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Nah! If it is agreed upon it is all good. But to be first in line and then be handed the keys to their demo car would make me go Michael Douglas in Falling Down on them.
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08-14-2015, 01:00 PM | #16 |
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Don't worry, there won't be demo cars for this M2. My dealer sells the theoretical demo/pre spec cars when they hit the ground.
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08-14-2015, 01:08 PM | #17 |
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You'll have to ask them what they mean. Maybe they don't get to order a demo car. No one else can answer that questions but your dealer. And only getting one sounds odd, maybe one allocation from the start but they probably can order more cars later on.
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08-14-2015, 01:46 PM | #18 |
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Got it confirmed that they are getting the one and I can spec it the way I want and no one gets to drive it. Thanks everyone for dealing with my paranioya.
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08-14-2015, 02:38 PM | #19 |
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Are you implying that there is already allocation information available to dealers? I find that hard to believe for a US dealer. Maybe they meant that you are indeed getting the first one?
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No its a smaller dealership the only got 1 1m and 1 m4 etc. There could be more possibly in the future but I'm just glad I can spec it and no one will drive it. He said I can pick it up the day it comes in.
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08-31-2015, 03:15 PM | #22 |
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Hey all.
As this will be my first proper car purchase I have a few questions. I have a meeting with a BMW rep to chat/potentially place a deposit to be allocated as number 1 at my dealer. I was wondering if anyone could give me a list of things I should ask for or go over with them when I go? Also what would you all regard as the best way to go about testing say an M235i to get a feel for manual vs auto. thanks |
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