04-11-2018, 03:13 PM | #1 |
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Advice Needed - M240i Ordering
I could use a little advice. I've ordered a new M240i, which has needed to be built. Anyway, it was built and shipped in record time, in the uk within 5 weeks of order. Trouble is, it's gotten stuck at the port and I'm getting increasingly annoyed with the dealer / bmw logistics. It's been stuck at the port awaiting shipping to dealer for three weeks so far, and the due date slips a day every day (literally, I called customer service yesterday and today and their forecast slipped from the 18th to the 19th April and it's been doing that for weeks). So at this point, there is no credible predicted delivery an no believable explanation. Anyone got any advice? I'm half tempted to just cancel the order and walk away, but I'm not sure I can and besides, I really want the car anyway! I'm sitting down tomorrow to talk to them, should I be angling for extras like service packs or m-performance mods on the house? Or should I just write off the depo and go buy an S3?
They're going to repeat their previous explanation to me there's a backlog after all the weather a month or so back, but that only holds water if there's a fixed delivery date, which there isn't. Also, four week backlog, when cars are still being delivered? Nah, not buying it. |
04-11-2018, 03:27 PM | #2 |
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I can't offer you any advice but I can tell you that you are not alone. I ordered mine Feb 20th and was told it would be 6 - 8 weeks for delivery. I'm currently looking at April 20th for my build to be completed. I am assuming it will take at least 3 weeks for shipping so I am looking at about 12 weeks for delivery
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04-11-2018, 05:26 PM | #3 |
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What state are you in? Your entitled to your deposit back in most states, until you accept delivery. If the dealer is saying that you have to forfeit it, they are bluffing 9/10 times. Search your state laws. In CA you would get your deposit back.
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04-11-2018, 06:08 PM | #4 |
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The OP is in the UK, US consumer laws have no relevancy there.
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04-12-2018, 12:45 PM | #5 |
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That’s not a bad time even with the delays.
I ordered mine last year and took over 2 months for delivery. I got a service pack chucked in at time of ordering, think they were £299 at the time but may have changed now. You could always try and see if they will give you one. Even if not at £299 for the 3 years you’ll need atleast an oil service which is over £200 and full service in that time so well worth it, but like I say the price may have changed now. Hope you went hard and got a great discount, lots to be had here in the UK. Varies from dealer to dealer but if you were prepared to shop around there’s great deals to be had. |
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04-14-2018, 01:27 PM | #8 |
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Ouch! Allocation does have a lot to do with it. If the dealer has one available and it goes directly to production in a day or two, it can make it to the east coast in 5-6 weeks, but those instances are rare. It can also get hung up when waiting for a ship.
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They're saying there's alot of cars affected, something about environmental problems on the ship during transit. There's something like 20 cars hung up in the logjam at my dealer alone! At least it's not just me, misery loves company!! |
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At least you’re getting it in time for summer (I hope ) |
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