[Jadar]

I only have one question, I'll ask it in the end..

So my wife and decided it was time to retire her 08 328xi.

We decided to take advantage of the unforgettable drive event which earns you a $1000 credit within 60 days of a new lease/purchase.

She drove a 228i on the lot and i drove an M235. Let me simply put it this way. WOW PHENOMENAL cars! The feel of the chassis was very driver oriented. The 235 was superb but well cover that another time. Naturally a 228i was a perfect choice for her.

She wanted to configure her own since the one on the lot didn't have some options she wanted.

On order 228i she loves the stance disliked the x drive look. (I have snow tires)
Alpine white
M sport
Premium package (coral red int.)
Lighting package
Driver assistance package
Cold weather package

Total with destination
$42,650
-5% off MSRP and $1,000 (unforgettable cash)
$39,517 out the door

Ok so not too bad. Now my question is, how do I know if she will be getting the steering wheel paddles on her steering wheel?

Nothing on the BMW site states it as an option, and I've seen some fully loaded 228's not have them. I believe if there are no paddles=no sprt trans.

Any help, thanks in advance.

Dejan

[ryancolucci]

Originally Posted by dd1981

I only have one question, I'll ask it in the end..

So my wife and decided it was time to retire her 08 328xi.

We decided to take advantage of the unforgettable drive event which earns you a $1000 credit within 60 days of a new lease/purchase.

She drove a 228i on the lot and i drove an M235. Let me simply put it this way. WOW PHENOMENAL cars! The feel of the chassis was very driver oriented. The 235 was superb but well cover that another time. Naturally a 228i was a perfect choice for her.

She wanted to configure her own since the one on the lot didn't have some options she wanted.

On order 228i she loves the stance disliked the x drive look. (I have snow tires)
Alpine white
M sport
Premium package (coral red int.)
Lighting package
Driver assistance package
Cold weather package

Total with destination
$42,650
-5% off MSRP and $1,000 (unforgettable cash)
$39,517 out the door

Ok so not too bad. Now my question is, how do I know if she will be getting the steering wheel paddles on her steering wheel?

Nothing on the BMW site states it as an option, and I've seen some fully loaded 228's not have them. I believe if there are no paddles=no sprt trans.

Any help, thanks in advance.

Dejan

This is not an option on the online config however when your dealer orders you car it is an option. You are correct make sure it has the sports transmission this means you get the paddle shifters.

[Jadar]

Originally Posted by ryancolucci

This is not an option on the online config however when your dealer orders you car it is an option. You are correct make sure it has the sports transmission this means you get the paddle shifters.

Perfect thanks. So all I have to do is tell them I want the paddles and sport trans? Is this a 0 cost option or...?

[BMW F22]

I believe the sport tranny comes standard as long as the CA leaves the Steptronic (no paddles) option unchecked.

[alz0rz]

Check your build sheet.

[Jadar]

Originally Posted by BMW E90

I believe the sport tranny comes standard as long as the CA leaves the Steptronic (no paddles) option unchecked.

Ok so I dont really have to worry about it then since its standard and I do want the paddles.

Originally Posted by alz0rz

Check your build sheet.

Will do first thing Monday when my dealership opens. Ill ask him if its checked or not in the build sheets.

thanks guys

[Jadar]

Originally Posted by BMW E90

I believe the sport tranny comes standard as long as the CA leaves the Steptronic (no paddles) option unchecked.

Talked to my Sales manager, he said he doesn't see it anywhere to even check or uncheck. They think that steering wheel paddles come standard.
It may be standard as if MY2015. It's the only thing that makes sense.

[bimmerbuff]

You want option 2TB - Sport automatic transmission with shift paddles.
You do NOT want option 205 - STEPTRONIC automatic transmission.

I don't know if it's even possible to configure the car with option 205 for MY 2015.

[JasonX4MComp]

Sport transmission with paddle shifters are standard on all 2 Series

[FoxCrane]

In the 2015 model year order and pricing guides, the Steptronic option is no longer listed, so hopefully it is no longer possible to downgrade the transmission from sport with paddles.

[Jadar]

Originally Posted by bimmerbuff

You want option 2TB - Sport automatic transmission with shift paddles.
You do NOT want option 205 - STEPTRONIC automatic transmission.

I don't know if it's even possible to configure the car with option 205 for MY 2015.

It was in MY 2014. We test drove one without a sport trans and no steering wheel paddles.

Originally Posted by Jason335iMsport

Sport transmission with paddle shifters are standard on all 2 Series

Yes sir thats exactly what my dealer told me for MY 2015.

Originally Posted by FoxCrane

In the 2015 model year order and pricing guides, the Steptronic option is no longer listed, so hopefully it is no longer possible to downgrade the transmission from sport with paddles.

Indeed. Cant wait.

[hyperzulu]

Note that the un4gettable drive event credit cannot be used past its 60 day window, so I would make sure to get the car from someone who has an allocation about to go into status 112 or 115 (it can still be modified and will start production soon) and sign the deal AFTER you have done the event, as the terms are: valid for a sales or orders made after the event, expires 60 days after event participation date. This means if your car arrives 61 days after the event, you can't use it.

Not a huge deal, but $1,000 is still $1,000.

[Jadar]

Originally Posted by hyperzulu

Note that the un4gettable drive event credit cannot be used past its 60 day window, so I would make sure to get the car from someone who has an allocation about to go into status 112 or 115 (it can still be modified and will start production soon) and sign the deal AFTER you have done the event, as the terms are: valid for a sales or orders made after the event, expires 60 days after event participation date. This means if your car arrives 61 days after the event, you can't use it.

Not a huge deal, but $1,000 is still $1,000.

I'm glad you brought that up. And it's all very accurate. We did indeed trade up for a car that was in 112 status and had only 3 days to modify it which we did. The $1000 bucks was already added I to our deal. I wish I could use my $1000 credit (since I signed upas well ) towards her vehicle but you can't .

They told me today that it's slated for production next week and we should see the car by mid August. Not sure if that's entirely accurate but well see what happens.

How long does it take about to get your car after it's been built?

[HarmOG]

Originally Posted by dd1981

I'm glad you brought that up. And it's all very accurate. We did indeed trade up for a car that was in 112 status and had only 3 days to modify it which we did. The $1000 bucks was already added I to our deal. I wish I could use my $1000 credit (since I signed upas well ) towards her vehicle but you can't .

They told me today that it's slated for production next week and we should see the car by mid August. Not sure if that's entirely accurate but well see what happens.

How long does it take about to get your car after it's been built?

I live on the West coast and it took six weeks from the time it went into production until is hit US soil. You can probably shave a week off that time.