[R9T]

Placed a deposit on a M240 convertible order nearly 5 weeks ago. Today the dealer said there's no allocation for our car yet, and zero are allocated anywhere in the U.S. Not clear if this means 2- series overall, or M240 variants, convertible, etc. Dealer said we can wait but no guarantees it'll ever be built -- although it remains a viable build on BMW's website (for whatever it's worth). Can appreciate the delays under the circumstances, but disappointing when this is the last year for the convertible, let alone a manual-trans convertible. Seems like BMW should take orders until they won't commit a build then stop taking orders.

Anyone else place a recent order that did receive a production allocation?

[amutti]

Originally Posted by R9T

Placed a deposit on a M240 convertible order nearly 5 weeks ago. Today the dealer said there's no allocation for our car yet, and zero are allocated anywhere in the U.S. Not clear if this means 2- series overall, or M240 variants, convertible, etc. Dealer said we can wait but no guarantees it'll ever be built -- although it remains a viable build on BMW's website (for whatever it's worth). Can appreciate the delays under the circumstances, but disappointing when this is the last year for the convertible, let alone a manual-trans convertible. Seems like BMW should take orders until they won't commit a build then stop taking orders.

Anyone else place a recent order that did receive a production allocation?

I had a similar situation. Of course I ordered earlier in the year ( late August). I'm not sure how they got the allocation, but they said they had to negotiate with a higher volume dealer... good luck.

BTW, the 2020 4 series convertible is a viable build until just a few weeks ago even though the factory had been re-tooled in early summer. So that's not a good indicator.

[eclex]

I am another orderer from September, looking to buy a 230ix convertible. Dealer (Loveland Colorado) never could get an allocation. Same story...Leipzig factory not full production.

[Rick.Null]

Originally Posted by Sportstick

Perhaps minimally. More/most benefit would accrue by taking the cost of XDrive and upgrading the hard compound OEM tires to some best in class rubber, and of course, staying below hydroplaning speeds (roughly the square root of the tire pressure x 10).

Oh gawd, you are still railing against the AWD. I love it

[shaam]

My supervisor at the dealership told me 6-8 weeks for delivery, im now on week 12. The car has been produced, so that's a plus, but its been sitting at the port in germany for nearly 3 weeks now. Is it wishful thinking to hope i get this car in January? or am I looking at a delivery in feburary? Just so excited, but the wait is making me question my purchase! feeling frustrated!

[morphomeman]

Germany just got shut down pretty tight. I have no idea how that affects car production and shipment, but it must have some spillover. I doubt that anyone has any recourse or even much information, given the uncertainly of everything in the world today.
They have not, however, shut down production entirely and ended the run, which at least provides a glimmer of hope.

[Dubsilk]

Originally Posted by R9T

Placed a deposit on a M240 convertible order nearly 5 weeks ago. Today the dealer said there's no allocation for our car yet, and zero are allocated anywhere in the U.S. Not clear if this means 2- series overall, or M240 variants, convertible, etc. Dealer said we can wait but no guarantees it'll ever be built -- although it remains a viable build on BMW's website (for whatever it's worth). Can appreciate the delays under the circumstances, but disappointing when this is the last year for the convertible, let alone a manual-trans convertible. Seems like BMW should take orders until they won't commit a build then stop taking orders.

Anyone else place a recent order that did receive a production allocation?

Similar boat here. I wanted a car around March ‘21 and started looking into ordering. These allocation stories are scaring me. I am debating pulling the trigger on something that has everything I want and a few annoying add ons ($3k) that I can live with versus playing allocation roulette at this point.

Any thoughts?

[Sportstick]

Originally Posted by Dubsilk

Similar boat here. I wanted a car around March and started looking into ordering. These allocation stories are scaring me. I am debating pulling the trigger on something that has everything I want and a few annoying add ons ($3k) that I can live with versus playing allocation roulette at this point.

Any thoughts?

"A bird in the hand...."

[dradernh]

Originally Posted by Dubsilk

Similar boat here. I wanted a car around March ‘21 and started looking into ordering. These allocation stories are scaring me. I am debating pulling the trigger on something that has everything I want and a few annoying add ons ($3k) that I can live with versus playing allocation roulette at this point.

Any thoughts?

That's what I chose to do. I think that's a common response when the allocation process isn't aligned with your needs. I gave up exterior color and non-leather chairs to get RWD, MT, and no sunroof. That was pretty much a no-brainer.

[amutti]

And it's In Transit! Estimated to be at port in NJ by 1/7... only a few more weeks!

[jzeiler4]

That is good news given the lockdown.

[Dubsilk]

Originally Posted by dradernh

That's what I chose to do. I think that's a common response when the allocation process isn't aligned with your needs. I gave up exterior color and non-leather chairs to get RWD, MT, and no sunroof. That was pretty much a no-brainer.

Originally Posted by Sportstick

"A bird in the hand...."

I told him that it is a go. Let’s see if he can land the plane. Already got a sweat offer from Carvana for my current car. Santa needs to come through.

[morphomeman]

I have been wondering about Carvana's buying program. Had you checked other sites beforehand? Was their offer much higher?
Not that I would even think of selling my little blue darling!

[Dubsilk]

Originally Posted by morphomeman

I have been wondering about Carvana's buying program. Had you checked other sites beforehand? Was their offer much higher?
Not that I would even think of selling my little blue darling!

The dealership sent an unsolicited offer in the mailmfor my vehicle. The carvana offer was $4k higher. I tried vroom but it was lower as well.


Update on the vehicle that I went after. The dealer wouldn’t give up the car to my dealership. They said they had people to whom they wanted to show the car. My dealer told him that it was as good as sold if they could work something out.

No dice.