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      06-20-2015, 02:40 PM   #1
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2016 BMW 228i or 2015 BMW 228i?

Good Afternoon! I'm ready to order my new car but I'm not sure if I should order the current model or wait a few more months and order the new one. I wonder which car would be better a better deal.
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      06-20-2015, 03:45 PM   #2
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From what I have read so far, not much difference between the two. Destination fee is going up $50 on the 2016.
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      06-20-2015, 03:51 PM   #3
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Good Afternoon! I'm ready to order my new car but I'm not sure if I should order the current model or wait a few more months and order the new one. I wonder which car would be better a better deal.
Don't take my word for it, but it might already be too late to order a 2015. There are only 10 more days of production. It's possible that a dealer might be able to modify an existing (but not yet produced) 2015 order to meet your specifications.

Whether the 2016 is a 'better deal' depends to some extent on how you plan to option the vehicle. The 2016 is a bit more expensive. But if you want the antitheft alarm, for example, it's now standard equipment on the 2016.

If you could find a 2015 that matches what you want already on a dealer's lot, you might get a pretty good deal.
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      06-20-2015, 09:26 PM   #4
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It's very difficult to find one in the dealer's lot that matches my specifications. I want my car to have manual transmission and track handling package at least. I think the only way I can get what I want is by building my own. So, I guess, I'm better off waiting a little bit longer until the 2016 model is available.

Here's what I want my car to have: manual transmission, track handling package, driver's assistance package, lighting package, moonroof, Melbourne red metallic.

Thanks for your replies guys.
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      06-20-2015, 11:49 PM   #5
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2016 comes standard with alarm, while the MSRP is more than 2015, the options are actually cheaper than 2015. I just ordered my 2016 2 weeks ago. Like everyone else have mentioned, its pretty tough to get a 2015 order in now.
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      06-21-2015, 12:44 AM   #6
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So I can already order the 2016 model even though it's not yet showing on theit website? That's nice to know. Thanks and congrats on your new car.
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      06-24-2015, 02:12 PM   #7
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I ordered my 2016 228i today. I'm not sure about the color yet. I pick black sapphire, but I'm having doubts because I've seen so many black bimmers around. I might change it to red or valencia orange. Any suggestions? Thank you. My dealer told me to think about it and let him know as soon as I'm sure of what I want.
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      06-24-2015, 04:07 PM   #8
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I ordered my 2016 228i today. I'm not sure about the color yet. I pick black sapphire, but I'm having doubts because I've seen so many black bimmers around. I might change it to red or valencia orange. Any suggestions? Thank you. My dealer told me to think about it and let him know as soon as I'm sure of what I want.
I agree that black is overdone. Not just in BMWs, but in pretty much all cars. I think the valencia orange is beautiful and very rare - that's what I would have gotten on mine, except I couldn't get it with the M-sport package. The only downside to that color is that it might make the car harder to sell down the road...
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      06-24-2015, 05:47 PM   #9
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I agree that black is overdone. Not just in BMWs, but in pretty much all cars. I think the valencia orange is beautiful and very rare - that's what I would have gotten on mine, except I couldn't get it with the M-sport package. The only downside to that color is that it might make the car harder to sell down the road...
I think so too. So, I'm getting it on Valencia Orange. I have never seen an Orange Bimmer so far. LOL. I'm very excited! Production doesn't starts until the first week of August though.
Here's what I pre-ordered:
Manual transmission, Valencia Orange Metallic, Black sensa Tec Interior, driver assistance package and track handling package.
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      09-20-2015, 01:02 PM   #10
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2016 comes standard with alarm, while the MSRP is more than 2015, the options are actually cheaper than 2015. I just ordered my 2016 2 weeks ago. Like everyone else have mentioned, its pretty tough to get a 2015 order in now.
Can you show me where it says 2016 alarm standard? Just took delivery the other day car is loaded and no alarm.
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