[rippernash]

Originally Posted by JMcLellan

Long story short I was on two waiting lists with my local BMW dealers here in Minneapolis. I decided last month to stick with my car and consider the G87 in the next couple years. 1 week after that decision the 1st dealer called me saying they had an allocation. Now today the 2nd dealer called and said they received 3 allocations and I was #3 on their list so I could put in an order— pretty nice of them considering I had already requested my deposit back. If you're on the Minneapolis area dealer lists they are getting through their waiting lists at a decent clip.

I'm curious to know at what point does the dealership keep the deposit and not refund it? Is it when you get a production number? Or is the deposit always refundable?

[JMcLellan]

Originally Posted by rippernash

I'm curious to know at what point does the dealership keep the deposit and not refund it? Is it when you get a production number? Or is the deposit always refundable?

With my dealer it was refundable up until the point of getting an allocation and formally ordering a car. It will depend on the dealer though. I asked all those questions prior to swiping my card to understand the process. Weirdly though my other local dealer did not require a deposit to be on the waiting list. Their thought was that since they had such a long list they would have no issue selling the car to the next people up in line in case someone backed out.

[RemoWilliams84]

Originally Posted by rippernash

I'm curious to know at what point does the dealership keep the deposit and not refund it? Is it when you get a production number? Or is the deposit always refundable?

My dealer even said that as long as you don't make some ridiculous order (like carbon package with center exhaust and a whole bunch of performance parts), they aren't going to keep your deposit because it will be easy to sell.

Definitely talk to your individual dealer though. They all make their own rules I think.

[Carefree]

Originally Posted by rippernash

I'm curious to know at what point does the dealership keep the deposit and not refund it? Is it when you get a production number? Or is the deposit always refundable?

That’s probably a question to ask your dealership and have in writing prior to a deposit. IMO

[Squidget]

Originally Posted by Carefree

That’s probably a question to ask your dealership and have in writing prior to a deposit. IMO

in writing prior to a deposit

Cannot be repeated enough times. Refundable, in writing, accept nothing less.

[Jackie Chiles]

Originally Posted by AZG87

My CA told me as of Friday all of theirs are fulfilled with no more wait list if interested and are anywhere near AZ. Feel free to PM me for contact info.

Originally Posted by spdandpwr

I know two in CT and can happily put you in touch. MSRP deals

Thanks to both of you guys!

Thanks to spdandpwr I should have an allocation in hand tomorrow morning for an October build. Fingers crossed.

[AZG87]

Originally Posted by Jackie Chiles

Thanks to both of you guys!

Thanks to spdandpwr I should have an allocation in hand tomorrow morning for an October build. Fingers crossed.

Awesome congrats.

[mrdudley]

I just got on the waitlist last week (Northern CA) and was told it could be up to a year. Dealer called me today and said they had an allocation in 112 status. Took it. Car should be here by end of October.

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by mrdudley

I just got on the waitlist last week (Northern CA) and was told it could be up to a year. Dealer called me today and said they had an allocation in 112 status. Took it. Car should be here by end of October.

With the way things are going now, be happy if its sooner but probably looking closer to end of November or into December.

[frostyrwd]

Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

With the way things are going now, be happy if its sooner but probably looking closer to end of November or into December.

I don’t know what you’re on about, if you look at GregW’s tracker, things are picking up. Quit with the doom and gloom.

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by frostyrwd

I don’t know what you’re on about, if you look at GregW’s tracker, things are picking up. Quit with the doom and gloom.

No, honesty and being realistic. You are obviously 100% clueless...but thats ok, keep hoping. Maybe you will even get your car in September.

[frostyrwd]

Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

No, honesty and being realistic. You are obviously 100% clueless...but thats ok, keep hoping. Maybe you will even get your car in September.

Look at the spreadsheet and tell me he’s getting his car in December. Quit being a diva 🙄

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by frostyrwd

Look at the spreadsheet and tell me he’s getting his car in December. Quit being a diva 🙄

There are the exceptions but 3+ months is about average. Being there are many cars at 2+ months that have not even nade it to the port at Vera Cruz (and will miss the upcoming ship), after the wait for the next one, make the voyage to destination port, wait for a truck to get to the dealerships...yup, that is more than 3 months. They have to somehow move a lot of the backlogged stock (its not just the M2s but all 2 and 3 series) to be able to get cars swiftly delivered in two months (and that is assuming a perfect world with no campain issues or parts shortage issues).

I would love to get my car in the next two weeks (to be at 2.5 months) but it is just physically impossible

[Carefree]

Originally Posted by frostyrwd

I don’t know what you’re on about, if you look at GregW’s tracker, things are picking up. Quit with the doom and gloom.

Many more allocations were announced in July compared to April-June including mine on 7/28. I have a build date of week 40 with some port installed options. Realistically, I don’t expect delivery until late December/early January. YMMV

[KCuv]

all this animosity running around because we're all so bitter that we cant have what we want lol. I put down a deposit 14mo ago and my car is no where in sight so f all y'all lol

[Carefree]

Originally Posted by KCuv

all this animosity running around because we're all so bitter that we cant have what we want lol. I put down a deposit 14mo ago and my car is no where in sight so f all y'all lol

Stay classy Manfred.

[T_U_D]

Ship, Grand Choice was originally scheduled to arrive in Veracruz on the 4th then it was pushed to the 6th. I just recently checked and it has been pushed to August 8th.

Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

With the way things are going now, be happy if its sooner but probably looking closer to end of November or into December.

Agreed. We have SLP cars that were produced in June that are still sitting at the factory. Not even shipped to port.

[Sethhboii]

Originally Posted by T_U_D

Ship, Grand Choice was originally scheduled to arrive in Veracruz on the 4th then it was pushed to the 6th. I just recently checked and it has been pushed to August 8th.




Agreed. We have SLP cars that were produced in June that are still sitting at the factory. Not even shipped to port.

I’ve been following Grand Choice, and since I was 165 on Friday last week (7/29) via my VR supplied by CA, I do think I’ll make it in the boat. I’m PRAYING I do lol.

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by Sethhboii

I’ve been following Grand Choice, and since I was 165 on Friday last week (7/29) via my VR supplied by CA, I do think I’ll make it in the boat. I’m PRAYING I do lol.

If you make it on...I sure hope mine is close in tow to sneak on as well. Unfortunately, I am not hopeful.

I need to send another follow up to my CA....

[T_U_D]

Originally Posted by Sethhboii

I’ve been following Grand Choice, and since I was 165 on Friday last week (7/29) via my VR supplied by CA, I do think I’ll make it in the boat. I’m PRAYING I do lol.

Grand Choice is a smaller carrier. Approximately holds 2500 cars. I will be highly surprised if yours and my client’s gets on. The next ship, Morning Chant is scheduled to arrive on August 23 and it is a much larger ship.

[Sethhboii]

Originally Posted by T_U_D

Grand Choice is a smaller carrier. Approximately holds 2500 cars. I will be highly surprised if yours and my client’s gets on. The next ship, Morning Chant is scheduled to arrive on August 23 and it is a much larger ship.

RIP. I’ll be optimistic

[T_U_D]

Originally Posted by Sethhboii

RIP. I’ll be optimistic

Ha! I am a realist.