[Wyldstyle]

Wondering if anyone else has heard this.

Just had an email from one of the 5 million dealerships I have been in communication with across the country. He says they just got a req (or whatever you call it) to order a 2021 M240xi coupe, if I would like to custom order.

I've responded asking for details, ie, whether the starting price & standard options have changed. I have gleaned from other threads that there is an "ordering guide" that has to be released... wondering if that is out there now. It looks like the configurator on the BMW site still shows 2020 info.

[Sportstick]

Originally Posted by Wyldstyle

Wondering if anyone else has heard this.

Just had an email from one of the 5 million dealerships I have been in communication with across the country. He says they just got a req (or whatever you call it) to order a 2021 M240xi coupe, if I would like to custom order.

I've responded asking for details, ie, whether the starting price & standard options have changed. I have gleaned from other threads that there is an "ordering guide" that has to be released... wondering if that is out there now. It looks like the configurator on the BMW site still shows 2020 info.

Keep your focus on finding the ordering guide, either from a dealer or if posted here. That document exists internally with BMWNA and the release of that information is what you need. Their website is created by an outsourced agency that BMWNA hires and to whom they supply the information for display. They will not be the first to know, nor necessarily get it right the first time, as history has shown.

If your dealer has an allocation, I cannot imagine they do not have an order guide with which to place the order. Might be time to head to the showroom in case its online only for them at this point and sit side by side at their screen.

[IchMagMunchen]

Dealers can print out order guides.
Mine printed the 2020 OG for me when I was ordering.

Must be the case with the Pricing Guide too.

[Wyldstyle]

Thanks, both! I think I am going to wait a while yet because incentives & APR haven't been announced yet for the 2021s. Dealer indicated that we won't know until, probably, July 1. Since I am not in a hurry, I may as well wait so that I know my worst-case pricing.

I already told him I'm going to wait, so I'm not going to ask him for the OG right now. But I can share the info I got from his quote if anyone is interested; base price has gone up, but the premium package has gotten cheaper, as a couple items moved out of that package and have been made standard --

Base price for the coupe (xDrive) is $48,350 (up from $47,800)

Standard Equipment:
1CC Automatic Start/Stop function
20Z 18" M Double-spoke wheels - style
719M Jet Black w/ all-season run-flat tires (style 719M)
249 Multifunction steering wheel
2NH M Sport Brakes with Blue Calipers
2TB 8-Speed Sport Automatic Transmission
2VB Tire pressure monitor
2VF Adaptive M Suspension
2VL Variable sport steering
302 Alarm System
322 Comfort Access keyless entry
3AG Rear view camera
3DZ Without Lines designation outside
403 Moonroof
423 Floor mats
430 Auto-dimming interior and exterior mirrors
431 Auto-dimming rearview mirror
459 Power Front Seats
481 Sport seats
488 Lumbar support
493 Storage package
4AE Adjustable front armrest
4WF Aluminum Hexagon Trim with Estoril Blue matte highlight
508 Park Distance Control
521 Rain sensor and auto headlights
534 Automatic climate control
544 Dynamic Cruise Control
563 Ambient Lighting
5A2 LED Headlights
5AS Active Driving Assistant
5DC Folding rear-seat headrests
606 Navigation Business
645 Radio control US
655 SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 1 year All Access Subscription
676 Hi-fi sound system
697 DVD Area coding (North America)
6AC BMW Assist eCall
6AE BMW TeleServices
6AK ConnectedDrive Services
6AM Advanced Real-Time Traffic Information
6AP Remote Services
6CP Apple CarPlay Compatibility
6NH Hands-free Bluetooth and USB audio connection
6WA Instrument cluster with extended contents
710 M steering wheel
715 Aerodynamic kit
760 Shadowline exterior trim
775 Anthracite headliner
8KL Oil Chg 10,000 mls/12 months
8TN Daytime driving lights

Premium Package option is listed at $1600 instead of $2500 and now only includes:
- Heated steering wheel
- Universal garage door opener
- Heated front seats
- Navigation system

Of the other options I told him I'd want - upgraded exterior color, upgraded interior color, and H/K sound system - they are the same as 2020 prices.

[harma24]

I ordered my M240 on June 18th, 2016. I think production usually starts on the next model year in July, so we're definitely approaching the window if it's not already open.

Just be warned; I took delivery on October 19th. Be prepared to wait a while if you order now.

[DavePatr]

This is really helpful, thanks. I'm in a similar situation after finding and test driving a low mileage 2017 CPO M240i locally. The dealer's final offer was $37.5k for a car w 17k miles -- I assume b/c RWD, manuals are hard to find.

I never thought it would make sense to buy a new car, but I'm not going to pay that for a 2017 when I can order a 2021 with exactly what I want for maybe ~$10k more, with full warranty and peace of mind (vs not really knowing how it's been driven/abused). I expect to keep it long term, and I did enjoy that test drive. It'll be tough to part w the E90 I've had for 10 years, but the one I drove felt superior in almost every way (still prefer the steering in the E90, but I'll get over that).

I have inquiries out to several dealers around here for ordering a 2021, and I'll post anything I hear.

[PrazVT]

My 2018 Audi A4 (6mt) lease is up in October and I've mostly decided to order a 2021 M240i (I had a 2015 228i M Sport / Track w/ Dinan and I miss it). I saw that 2021 order guide posted (here).

So it looks like nothing has really changed for 2021? No iDrive updates, etc? My dad picked up a 2020 X3 yesterday and it's June already, so perhaps I should start inquiring about ordering soon ..

[morphomeman]

2021 will be the last year of this model. Changes in such circumstances are minimal at best.

[DavePatr]

Haven't seen this mentioned -- the configurator (?) for 2021 2 series is up: https://www.bmwusa.com/build-your-ow...series/2/coupe

I sincerely hope this description is a mistake for the M240i:
"2.0-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 4-cylinder
Rear-wheel drive"

rated w same 335HP as the M240xi:
"3.0-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder
xDrive, intelligent all-wheel drive"

[Sportstick]

Originally Posted by DavePatr

Haven't seen this mentioned -- the configurator (?) for 2021 2 series is up: https://www.bmwusa.com/build-your-ow...series/2/coupe

I sincerely hope this description is a mistake for the M240i:
"2.0-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 4-cylinder
Rear-wheel drive"

rated w same 335HP as the M240xi:
"3.0-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder
xDrive, intelligent all-wheel drive"

Likely an error....these sites are created and maintained by external agencies.

[keylime503]

Originally Posted by DavePatr

Haven't seen this mentioned -- the configurator (?) for 2021 2 series is up: https://www.bmwusa.com/build-your-ow...series/2/coupe

I sincerely hope this description is a mistake for the M240i:
"2.0-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 4-cylinder
Rear-wheel drive"

rated w same 335HP as the M240xi:
"3.0-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder
xDrive, intelligent all-wheel drive"

As usual, never trust the online configurator for any accuracy. The PDF ordering and pricing guides are what you want.