[Jblack4083]

Originally Posted by HotDog415

So it's official, no manual? So stupid....why...

This has been official since the first thread introducing the car.

Im not sure why everyone is surprised.

[Amigo 435i GC]

I am planning to order one for ED. I have visited two local dealers here in South Florida and they said that can not give me a better price than is set for ED. I am aware that ED has 7% discount in the base price but I expect to get more discount....am I expecting too much? would be able any dealer give me an additional discount? I don't mind to go shopping around since I need to pick the car up on Sep 15 so I have some time....any suggestions? any dealer recommendation?
Thanks in advance for your help.

Jorge

[miko_10]

Originally Posted by sbw

No manual transmission, no deal.

Sux, I hope this is only for this production year..

[hbdunn2003]

Originally Posted by StealYourFace

you can get a 5er with a stick but not this?. Wtf.

No more 5er manuals. Ended with March SOP.

[tony20009]

What is "CCC Contribution?"

[jason rams]

No diesel coming to the states?

[vladberca]

I don't understand the strategy of not offering MT cars in US, especially for petrol engines

[okolisr]

Originally Posted by vladberca

I don't understand the strategy of not offering MT cars in US, especially for petrol engines

It's BAD strategy. Without the manual transmission option, BMW is just another overpriced car -- with many other good cars available from many manufacturers. The manual option is definitely what brought me and many others to BMW in the first place.

Sure, we all know the agruments about how "leasing" discourages dealers to stock anything out of the ordinary. And how it dooms the manual-transmission option. The problem starts with their shortsightedness and can only be fixed with some wisdom by BMW.

Why are we so different than British customers? They have the manual transmission option on just about everything. It's good strategy there!

[JasonX4MComp]

Originally Posted by unintelligible

Hahaha, nice subtle change to the Technology package. Price is $3,150 just like the F32 but on the F36 it doesn't include Enhanced USB and Bluetooth plus Smartphone Integration (6NS) - that has been split off as a standalone $500 option. What a dick move.

That is going to be the case on all MY15 models. Enhanced BT and USB will be a $500 stand alone option

[mdss6]

Originally Posted by Jblack4083

This has been official since the first thread introducing the car.

Im not sure why everyone is surprised.

Expressing the opinion that it is "stupid" not to include a manual option, and to question "why?" is not the same thing as being surprised.

I am not surprised. But agree with all those that are disappointed.

[Mako]

what color options will M Sport have? according to UK Config, looks like no mineral white or Melbourne Red for M Sport, that seems extremely silly.

also I see the UK (and probably the rest of the world except the US and Canada) can get Merino Leather as an individual option, why does't BMW offer this in the US?

[WilliCO]

Originally Posted by vladberca

I don't understand the strategy of not offering MT cars in US, especially for petrol engines

Take rates are very low for manual transmissions in the US. We aren't buying them, so BMW isn't sending them. That's the analysis.

[doug_999]

Originally Posted by WJGreer

Take rates are very low for manual transmissions in the US. We aren't buying them, so BMW isn't sending them. That's the analysis.

Agreed - then again since no dealer stocks them, it is very hard to buy them without ordering them so that makes it even harder to get one. It is a lose/lose situation.

[jason rams]

Any word on if the diesel makes it to the states. Would be all on that if available.

[sleeeper]

As a former diehard 6MT driver, I finally embraced the 8-Speed AT with paddles. It ain't bad!

[The_M_Way]

lest we forget, the vast majority of people buying these are Not enthusiasts like this crowd and thus prefer automatic. Honestly...I am very likely going to place an order for one...and I'm fine with the automatic. I am treating this like an everyday family car with some punch more than my weekend car.

[ADM]

Originally Posted by jason rams

Any word on if the diesel makes it to the states. Would be all on that if available.

Would ABSOLUTELY LOVE to see the Diesel come on the GT versions!
Would pull the trigger on int in an instant.

[antremo]

Originally Posted by Amigo M3

I am planning to order one for ED. I have visited two local dealers here in South Florida and they said that can not give me a better price than is set for ED. I am aware that ED has 7% discount in the base price but I expect to get more discount....am I expecting too much? would be able any dealer give me an additional discount? I don't mind to go shopping around since I need to pick the car up on Sep 15 so I have some time....any suggestions? any dealer recommendation?
Thanks in advance for your help.

Jorge

I too would like to do a Euro Delivery of the 4 Gran Coupe, and would like to know what to expect as far as lease rates/discounts.

For my last one ED 328 coupe, I got it for $500 over Euro Invoice from South Bay BMW.

The Euro Invoice prices used to be published on the forums. Unfortunately, they do not post it anymore.

Any additional information is always welcome!

Thanks,
Ant

[Amigo 435i GC]

Originally Posted by antremo

I too would like to do a Euro Delivery of the 4 Gran Coupe, and would like to know what to expect as far as lease rates/discounts.

For my last one ED 328 coupe, I got it for $500 over Euro Invoice from South Bay BMW.

The Euro Invoice prices used to be published on the forums. Unfortunately, they do not post it anymore.

Any additional information is always welcome!

Thanks,
Ant

We are in the same boat......send me an email to jegdle@gmail.com and we can help each other .....we might order two cars at the same dealer and get better price...When are you planning to pick up yours?
Jorge

[hedges1]

I'm also looking to do ED for a 4GC, first week in September. If you guys think you're on to a good group buy, I'd be interested.

I'm in Texas, but would probably tack on PDC.

[WilliCO]

Originally Posted by The_M_Way

lest we forget, the vast majority of people buying these are Not enthusiasts like this crowd and thus prefer automatic.

Agreed, though that is where this discussion gets interesting. I like a good MT as much as the next guy, but we've gotten to the point where you actually GIVE UP a little performance in a MT, compared to modern automatics. The MT choice these days is more about experience than performance. Which makes the target market even smaller.

[Amigo 435i GC]

Originally Posted by hedges1

I'm also looking to do ED for a 4GC, first week in September. If you guys think you're on to a good group buy, I'd be interested.

I'm in Texas, but would probably tack on PDC.

I got a quote from a dealer offering me $1,645 discount on the ED price. No dealer fees and no shipping ($925).....it has been the best that I have gotten so I guess that I will accept it....how about you guys?