05-18-2017, 11:21 PM | #1 |
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M240i MW 6MT Order
My journey for this car actually started in March 2016 with the M235i. I was set on the car from day one of hearing about it with the idea of trading my BRZ in for it. Unfortunately, it didn’t work out as I couldn’t work out a price I was happy to commit to. This was actually a blessing in disguise, as months later I heard about the M240i with the new B58 engine. I decided to just painstakingly wait out my lease this time around.
Before ordering the car, I am informed that the production date would likely be sometime in March and not February as I am ordering a 6MT RWD – so I had a timeline in place. I would order a new car and have it in late April/early May. This was perfect as my current lease on a 2014 Subaru BRZ matures in the middle of May. Awesome. Vehicle details: 2017 M240i Coupé Mineral White Metallic 461M (Ferric grey) with Non-runflat tires Coral Red Dakota Leather Fineline Streamwood Wood Trim with Oxide Silver Highlight Premium package (This includes the moonroof, auto dimming mirrors, PDC, rear view cam, navi, comfort access, BMW connected drive services) Picture of interior according to BMW Vin decoder: The ordering/production process: 2017-01-10 : The hunt for a deal begins. During this process, I had 3 dealerships bidding against each other. I could not get the moonroof delete, but I am ok with it anyway. 2017-02-05 : Placed order (with specific instructions not to drill the license plate onto the front bumper) 2017-02-06 : Informed that there is no allocation for March and will likely be an April production date instead 2017-03-04 : Confirmed allocation for April production completed with production number 2017-04-07: Production date (I did not know this at the time) 2017-04-09 : Visited dealership to get quotes for some MP parts and just happened to see my sales guy. I was pleasantly surprised to hear that the car finished production on Apr 7. I promptly asked for VIN. Following the vessel progress on WWL: 2017-04-09 : 0 search results for the first few days =( 2017-04-12 : Booked 2017-04-21 : Received at terminal [Bremerhaven] 2017-04-22 : Loaded on vessel (PATRIOT) [Bremerhaven] 2017-04-28 : Discharged [Zeebrugge] 2017-04-28 : Received at terminal [Zeebrugge] 2017-04-29 : Loaded on vessel (GLOVIS CONDUCTOR) [Zeebrugge] … Radio silence – Anxious wait as it braved the Atlantic waters … The Patriot was set to go to Halifax. During this whole process, I was wondering why my car was switched onto another ship mid-journey. Hitting the rails: 2017-05-09 : Discharged [Halifax] 2017-05-09 : Liner release [Halifax] 2017-05-11 : Delivered from [Halifax] 2017-06-06 : Received e-mail stating that car is in Vancouver waiting to be delivered to dealership - made appt to take delivery! 2017-06-10 : Take delivery of car Thread has been updated with vlog of delivery. Enjoy! Last edited by shundel; 06-12-2017 at 09:08 AM.. |
05-23-2017, 08:53 AM | #2 |
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Hi there,
Congrats on your new car - I'm sure it is close to arriving now! Thought I would send you a reply as I've ordered an M240i about three weeks ago. I am scheduled for June production and they are telling me arrival second week of July in Ottawa. That is quite quick but they did have a production spot and I believe it is scheduled for production early June given the plant switch over to the LCI model ahead of July production. It seems we have good taste as I'm coming off a lease of a BRZ too and my 240 order is almost the same as yours: Vehicle details: 2017 M240i Coupé Mineral White Metallic 436 wheels with Non-runflat tires Coral Red Dakota Leather Brushed Aluminum Trim with Gloss Black Highlight Premium package (This includes the moonroof, auto dimming mirrors, PDC, rear view cam, navi, comfort access, BMW connected drive services) Regards, Mike |
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05-24-2017, 10:09 PM | #3 |
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Hi Mike,
Congrats to you as well! Yours looks like an awesome build and that sounds like an excellent timeline from order to delivery - just in time for the Summer. This whole process has been very bittersweet as I joyfully tracked the progress of the car for several grueling months now. It's well worth the wait from what I've read aroung the forums so far. |
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Congrats to you as well on your purchases! Really inspires confidence in my decision that you came from a M235i and even justified going to a M240i. |
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06-12-2017, 09:05 AM | #8 |
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It's here!
I know one thing I always enjoy is watching videos of people taking delivery of their new car. Anyone who feels the same will know what I mean!
Here's a little vlog of the day I put together of my gf and I taking delivery of our new M240i! |
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06-12-2017, 09:10 PM | #10 |
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Congrats on the M240
I'm curious.... No one stepped up for the LSD? I am looking at the '18 LCI, 'vert 6 speed With limited slip. Thoughts? Is it true it's about the size of the e46? Is there enough back seat room? Thanks
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06-14-2017, 12:31 PM | #11 |
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My 16 yr olds fit in the back - larger (5'6") behind my seat (I'm 5'10"). Nit sure I'd be able to talk them into a 5 hr drive to Toronto though...
I have xDrive - no LSD. If managing power between 2 wheels is good, then isn't 4 better? (and no - not starting a 4 vs 2 argument. I loved my RWD E90).
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1. Its a dealer install so there's no difference in cost getting it now or later. Perhaps drive it without first. 2. You might want to drive with DSC off to feel the full benefits (not a 100% sure of this one). 3. You might not feel the benefits until you hit the track and push it on corners or push through turns in wet conditions. 4. You're getting a convertible which has more body flex so I'm guessing it's not going to be a track weapon. |
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I want the LSD because it would enhance inclement weather traction with Sdrive and can't get a 6speed with Xdrive. LSD puts this on par with an M. But agree this will not be a track weapon... With M sport hopefully handling keeps the car tight in spite of being a vert.... low center of gravity (?) Anywho.... there is no M2 vert and the B58 is what I want over the N55+
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06-17-2017, 11:39 AM | #15 |
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Great car pick up video - I'm sure that it worth the wait! I'm so happy with my specs of the mineral white and coral red after seeing it in your video. Give us your impressions once you've had a few weeks with it.
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I am definitely going to report back on my impressions after getting a handle on the car a little more.
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06-17-2017, 08:39 PM | #17 |
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Sat in one yesterday.
It's definitely the size of an e46 if not a hair roomier! ;-) I like
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Gorgeous car. I need to do the financially responsible thing and finish paying off my Golf first--but I'm going full force on the window shopping right now. Mind if I ask what you ended up paying?
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