[thefitter]

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I'm in a situation...I'm about to lose my 2007 335i unexpectedly and I need to order a new car. I was going to order a new 335d yesterday but it's too late.

When can we place orders for the new 3? When would we get them?

I don't know if I can go 3+ months without driving a BMW!

Thanks

(Also how do we delete threads?)

[southlight]

Production starts on Monday, so you should be able to order or pre-order an F30 already. You won't get a car before the official market launch on February 11th, though.

(Let me know which thread you're referring to and I'll delete it)


Best regards,
south

[thefitter]

Originally Posted by southlight

Production starts on Monday, so you should be able to order or pre-order an F30 already. You won't get a car before the official market launch on February 11th, though.

(Let me know which thread you're referring to and I'll delete it)


Best regards,
south

Thanks, is that in America or Europe? I'm in California and my dealer sent me an e-mail this morning saying that we can not order until January which sounds weird.

I posted the question 2x over in e90post before I found this forum.

[southlight]

Originally Posted by thefitter

Thanks, is that in America or Europe? I'm in California and my dealer sent me an e-mail this morning saying that we can not order until January which sounds weird.

I posted the question 2x over in e90post before I found this forum.

Market launch is globally on the same day (Feb 11th) so I figured it would be the same for orders. I'll try to get a definite answer for the US then.

I'll take care of the threads.


Best regards,
south

[thefitter]

Originally Posted by southlight

Market launch is globally on the same day (Feb 11th) so I figured it would be the same for orders. I'll try to get a definite answer for the US then.

I'll take care of the threads.


Best regards,
south

Any info you can pass along will be greatly appreciated. I'm starting to freak out a little. I even drove a new 5 series yesterday...but it's just NOT me.

My wife (you gotta love her) said-"just get that damn M3 you've always wanted".

But that is not the most practical thing in todays economy or with gas at $4.00gal .

Thanks

[jopa489]

I was under the impression it would be late December or January before the US was able to order the F30. I don't have any evidence to back that up beyond what has been speculated here for months.

I'm anxious to order one too, and I've already asked my CA to let me know the moment we can order it.

[AlexC]

Originally Posted by southlight

Market launch is globally on the same day (Feb 11th) so I figured it would be the same for orders. I'll try to get a definite answer for the US then.

I'll take care of the threads.


Best regards,
south

hey southlight, what about China? when are they going to release here? Could you help me to find out? Thanks!

[dday]

Regardless of the order date they won't hit dealers until February, so that's really all that matters isn't it?

[ibopm]

m3 ftw!

[cipher5]

I would love to but I have a 3 yr lease on my 328 right now.

[Memphis1]

Sorry guys, just curious, maybe I'm missing something. What do you get for ordering the first car of the line?? if no deliveries begin before the summer (theoretically), what would you gain from ordering 8 months in advance?

[MassBimmer]

Originally Posted by Memphis1

Sorry guys, just curious, maybe I'm missing something. What do you get for ordering the first car of the line?? if no deliveries begin before the summer (theoretically), what would you gain from ordering 8 months in advance?

Pretty simple, you get your F30 faster. If you wait longer, there will be a longer line of cars that need to be produced for people who ordered before you did.

[SamS]

I took the Munich factory tour today, along with at least two other board members.

I saw one F30 getting assembled, and another being painted. I could tell by the rear quarter panel tail light shape. Also, A lot of parts bins with F30 designations.

However, all cars we saw being completely assembled were still E90 or E91. And they were cranking out hundreds!

[RichReg]

Originally Posted by SamS

However, all cars we saw being completely assembled were still E90 or E91. And they were cranking out hundreds!

They have been known to build them alongside each other.....
for a very short period of time. It was that way with the E46 transition to the E90.

[E90Fleet]

Originally Posted by SamS

I took the Munich factory tour today, along with at least two other board members.

I saw one F30 getting assembled, and another being painted. I could tell by the rear quarter panel tail light shape. Also, A lot of parts bins with F30 designations.

However, all cars we saw being completely assembled were still E90 or E91. And they were cranking out hundreds!

Germany will make the E90 till the end of October
Rosslyn in South Africa will continue E90 production (mostly USA models) till end December 2011


Munich can build both models currently

[90degreeman]

Hey guys, I live in Phoenix and called up all the dealerships. None of them actually have the pricelist or any information in addition to what we already know from press releases from Europe. UK's BWM website has released pricing information. The dealers said that they'll probably start taking orders sometime in Dec/Jan.'

I am in the same boat. My Honda is dying... multiple problems for a honda and I can't wait to get rid of it and buy my very first car ever!

- N

PS - I really hope some of the line (modern, sport & luxury) options are not exclusive I hate what BMW has done. They've segmented their customer base by offering exclusive options depending on the line.

[90degreeman]

Another update: I just called Global Imports in Atlanta and they said they're gonna start taking orders next month.

[jmnbmw]

How could a dealer start taking orders without all the specs for the US.

[Red Bread]

Originally Posted by jmnbmw

How could a dealer start taking orders without all the specs for the US.

Any dealer will gladly hold onto $500 to hold your spot in line, then they'll gladly charge you MSRP for the 'privilege' of getting one of the first cars. I pre-ordered an S2000 more than a year before they arrived, only to have the dealer offer to sell it to me for $10k over sticker. Thankfully that dealer went out of business a few years ago, otherwise I'd still be holding a grudge.

[90degreeman]

Originally Posted by Red Bread

Any dealer will gladly hold onto $500 to hold your spot in line, then they'll gladly charge you MSRP for the 'privilege' of getting one of the first cars. I pre-ordered an S2000 more than a year before they arrived, only to have the dealer offer to sell it to me for $10k over sticker. Thankfully that dealer went out of business a few years ago, otherwise I'd still be holding a grudge.

That's because you weren't competitively bidding. I live in Phoenix and there are 4 BMW dealerships. I would NEVER pay $10k over sticker. Really? you really paid $10k over the sticker price? Thats a desperate call.

[Red Bread]

Originally Posted by 90degreeman

That's because you weren't competitively bidding. I live in Phoenix and there are 4 BMW dealerships. I would NEVER pay $10k over sticker. Really? you really paid $10k over the sticker price? Thats a desperate call.

Are we reading the same thing? It was a Honda S2000, and no, I didn't pay a third of the price of the car for the privilege of owning one of the first ones. I had a written agreement with the dealer for MSRP, but the dealer was sold two months before the car arrived. I bought my M Coupe for near invoice instead and never got an S2k, which I still sort of regret.

[90degreeman]

Originally Posted by Red Bread

Are we reading the same thing? It was a Honda S2000, and no, I didn't pay a third of the price of the car for the privilege of owning one of the first ones. I had a written agreement with the dealer for MSRP, but the dealer was sold two months before the car arrived. I bought my M Coupe for near invoice instead and never got an S2k, which I still sort of regret.

Ok cool For once, I thought why would someone pay $10k over the invoice. Heck, I wouldn't even pay at MSRP. At invoice is not bad, but below invoice is where I'd like to get one. It may be difficult.