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      03-15-2016, 09:44 AM   #67
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At the dealer now. Getting a great price so I will drive it home today. They also added the Power and Sound kit to the lease so I can have it installed when it's available. Will be one of the first in CO with it. Rumor is less than 3 months
That's actually a preattly good deal if they're giving you a better price and throwing in the power and sound kit; you may not have the look that you wanted but I'm sure you'll have the feel and sound

Wanted to share my experience in the past... My first BMW was ordered and my sales guy was really incompetent; he ended up ordering it wrong (it was missing the M Sport brakes which I stressed importance of having the first day I walked into the dealer). I found out it was missing in the configuration on the day it went into production because he gave me the VIN and I checked the configuration using a VIN decoder (bimmer.work/). As soon as I found out, I called him and said I won't take delivery of it and obviously, there was push-back. After many visits to my dealer, long conversations with both Sales Managers, and finally talking face to face with the General Manager of the dealer, the GM agreed to order another car for me. It was too late to change the configuration of the car because it had already gone into production so I had to wait another month and a half for a production slot (RWD production slots are scarce) and finally got the car 3.5 months after finding out about the error.

My advice to anyone purchasing a build to order vehicle is to check the configuration yourself using a VIN decoder as soon as your sales guy has the VIN to ensure they don't screw up (and find out sooner than later if they do)... seems like this kinda stuff is a pretty common occurrence
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So much for seeing a Nardo Grey 340i...

Did you ever end up adding the Merino or Nappa leather?
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At the dealer now. Getting a great price so I will drive it home today. They also added the Power and Sound kit to the lease so I can have it installed when it's available. Will be one of the first in CO with it. Rumor is less than 3 months
What was the price they added for the power and sound kit to the sticker?
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So much for seeing a Nardo Grey 340i...

Did you ever end up adding the Merino or Nappa leather?
No I didn't but coming from my 2012 Audi Prestige I don't mind the Dakota red. It looks really nice with the alcantara/carbon fiber combo. Pictures don't do it justice. And the mineral grey while not eye catching looks good with the msport+front lip and the red interior. I'm already loving this engine though.

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What was the price they added for the power and sound kit to the sticker?
Normal price is 2700 parts/600 labor
I got a small discount. Can't wait
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That is a really nice combo non the less. Enjoy it! Lesson learned, never trust the sales guy without verifying also.
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What was the price they added for the power and sound kit to the sticker?
Normal price is 2700 parts/600 labor
I got a small discount. Can't wait
Nice, thanks!
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      03-16-2016, 04:35 AM   #74
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Normal price is 2700 parts/600 labor
I got a small discount. Can't wait
$600 for labor!!

Who the hell are they trying to kid?
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      03-20-2016, 09:12 AM   #75
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Guys I know I should start a new thread but just wondering what you guys with the xdrives are planning or have already done to help with the massive wheel gap? My front splitter is already low and gives me only about a half inch clearance from car parking stops. So lowering I feel would be a no go. Any other choices?
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does this mpkk exist yet? It should be port installed (for free) if you could add to the order. I gave up.

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      03-21-2016, 12:15 AM   #77
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What was the price they added for the power and sound kit to the sticker?
Normal price is 2700 parts/600 labor
I got a small discount. Can't wait
So you are paying for it and it's not even installed? Did they prorate it at all? What's the contingency if it's not US approved for 6months or longer?
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      03-21-2016, 05:08 PM   #78
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I am waiting on my 340ix that is in production.... I am doing PCD ... Vehicle has most options - and is mineral grey .......

Soultraveler00 I feel ur pain on not getting the individual color... What do u think of the mineral grey? Not comparing it to the amazing color u originally ordered.

Also - I can't get the dealership to commit to anything on the MPPK.... Not a ball park on time frame or price etc .... Any suggestions?
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Guys I know I should start a new thread but just wondering what you guys with the xdrives are planning or have already done to help with the massive wheel gap? My front splitter is already low and gives me only about a half inch clearance from car parking stops. So lowering I feel would be a no go. Any other choices?
By adding the 19" wheels it doesn't lower the splitter but assists with the gap ... Just my 2 cents
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I am waiting on my 340ix that is in production.... I am doing PCD ... Vehicle has most options - and is mineral grey .......

Soultraveler00 I feel ur pain on not getting the individual color... What do u think of the mineral grey? Not comparing it to the amazing color u originally ordered.

Also - I can't get the dealership to commit to anything on the MPPK.... Not a ball park on time frame or price etc .... Any suggestions?
Mineral grey is very nice when clean. Especially during the day. Definitely makes the car much more of a sleeper car. I left a msg and I'm waiting to hear back regarding the power kit. I will post any updates on here as soon as I get them.
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does this mpkk exist yet? It should be port installed (for free) if you could add to the order. I gave up.
I am growing frustrated with lack of feedback from CA on MPPK .....
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Could you post up a few more pics of the front splitter? BMW is saying that the M-Sport bumper on the 340i is different then the previous M-Sport bumper, which is why we can't have the carbon fiber splitter installed.

I'm happy you were able to get a good deal on this car, being that they messed up and all!
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Could you post up a few more pics of the front splitter? BMW is saying that the M-Sport bumper on the 340i is different then the previous M-Sport bumper, which is why we can't have the carbon fiber splitter installed.

I'm happy you were able to get a good deal on this car, being that they messed up and all!
So I came across this 340i with M sport bumper that had the splitter added ... However it was painted to match the car
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soultraveler00 Sucks about the color mishap but glad to see it worked out in the end. And thanks to this thread I learned you can do individual in a 3 series and get rid of that awful dakota leather for merino! Might have to consider that for my next car.
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I don't believe you can get Merino in the US on a 3. I tried to add it to my order and it was denied. I ordered an Individual exterior color and leather dash. If Merino was available, I am sure they would have approved it.

Apparently the Merino leather is not "crash tested". The side impact airbags are mounted in the seats. At least that is the story I got.
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Guys thanks for all the kind words. I just got a price quote and will be doing a Nardo Grey wrap in 2 -3 weeks.
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I don't believe you can get Merino in the US on a 3. I tried to add it to my order and it was denied. I ordered an Individual exterior color and leather dash. If Merino was available, I am sure they would have approved it.

Apparently the Merino leather is not "crash tested". The side impact airbags are mounted in the seats. At least that is the story I got.
I've heard this one too. Merino leather can't be ordered in a 3. Not sure about Nappa Leather, though.
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