[professor]

Deposit down for the only one my dealer is getting. Now time to bed down and hibernate for the long wait.

[Smilodon]

Originally Posted by T_U_D

And to think, you will have had years of driving enjoyment in your base G87 while they continue to wait for a model that may or may not materialize.

On the flip side, being "on the list" for a "maybe" car has cheaper payments, insurance and gas costs. Not to mention, you can brag about features the eventual real car may never have and bad-mouth the physical world cars that don't have those features.

It is a win-win... Other than not getting to drive a cool car.

Seriously, I see this as folks who are on their 3rd M (or other manufacturer equivalent) and can drive those while they wait to be first on the block with something "special-special".

[M Division]

Originally Posted by T_U_D

And to think, you will have had years of driving enjoyment in your base G87 while they continue to wait for a model that may or may not materialize.

Exactly this! I drove a G42 waiting for my G87, enjoyed every moment of both. Will try for an LCI / CSx / etc as and when..

My dealer has had my EOI on the CS since I picked up my M2 in June..

[KevinC]

[Vmaxx]

Originally Posted by AndyinHou

I’m number 5 on the CS list here in Houston, no deposit down (they didn’t take one for the M2 either).

Which dealer?

[CryptoM2]

This isn't rocket science. This is practically the only way you get a chance at a rare car. My dealer had 1 CSL and 2 M3CSs. If you want the holy grail MSRP allocation, you're probably too late.

[BMR.WRLD]

Originally Posted by Vmaxx

Which dealer?

I'm sure it's Advantage. I just asked to be put on the list, just in case but I'm not sure I want to pay more than what I'm currently paying for my M2 which is 80K

[GrannyShiftG80]

just put my deposit down ! #1 on the list for M2 CS, and this dealer got 5 f87 m2 cs last time so chances are good

[Glovis]

Anyone knew if any dealer here in SoCal has a list?

[CryptoM2]

Originally Posted by Glovis

Anyone knew if any dealer here in SoCal has a list?

If there is already a list then you are too late. Get a dealer to make a list and you may have a chance. Get ready to pay ADM too.

[Ravenseal]

I'm taking $5,000 non-refundable deposits for the H87 M2 CSL GTS LMDh. DM me your venmo.

[Type-S]

Originally Posted by GrannyShiftG80

just put my deposit down ! #1 on the list for M2 CS, and this dealer got 5 f87 m2 cs last time so chances are good

you're number 1 on the list and just put your deposit down?

I put mine in maybe 6 months ago and was number 2, another dealer I called had more than 5 deposits down at that time.

DM me which dealer if you wouldn't mind, I might try them

[ESB]

Do you guys think the CS will have an arm rest?

[Ronin76]

I already spoke to my dealer about this. They told me they do not take deposits until the car has been announced. I guess different dealers do things differently?

[rk95]

Why does everyone get so bent out of shape over this lol. If it’s a refundable deposit, who cares. Could mean that you get an exclusive car with really no risk. Get MSRP in writing, no dealer add ons, refundable etc. I don’t think anyone would be in this group if $1k was going to make or break them. If ifs non refundable then find yourself another dealer..

[DFW_M]

Originally Posted by Tag

This is not unheard of, same thing happened with the F87 well before anyone knew there would be a M2 CS. Those that put a deposit down ahead of others were the majority of folks that ended up getting them. Most of them were actually driving an M2C and only got rid of them once their CS arrived. It's not a bad idea to get on a list early and the deposit is refundable if they never come out with one. That said, anyone that can afford a CS, which typically cost upwards of 30% more than the base model, probably isn't losing sleep over a few $k deposit.

So, you are putting $5k (or whatever the deposit) away for 2 years so that a dealer can flip it 10 times and make $30k on it and then charge you over MSRP to make additional $$ on the vehicle. Capitalism at its best...

As long as there are those who allow this behavior, the practices will continue and the greed will live on!

[Tenac]

Originally Posted by rk95

Why does everyone get so bent out of shape over this lol. If it’s a refundable deposit, who cares. Could mean that you get an exclusive car with really no risk. Get MSRP in writing, no dealer add ons, refundable etc. I don’t think anyone would be in this group if $1k was going to make or break them. If ifs non refundable then find yourself another dealer..

I agree with this, many dealers will build these list early and use that information to push for more allocations as well. In my case I put my name first on the M2 CS list without deposit needed. GM assured me once open I'd get the first call. That is all I'm asking, I love the current M2 and know I would love the CS version more so I'm waiting. In the other flip I put in and had my name get called for a GT3 sadly once building it and dealer adding 60k over MSRP I stepped down gave my spot to the next guy. Your not locked in and if you are working with a non refundable dealer well there is your sign of a shady dealer. lol Many peeps I have talked to gawk at the idea of putting deposit down for a chance to order a car, have never even looked into it. There is a proper document "contract" you sign when you put deposit down. If you don't have one of those you nutz for doing it and have a bigger pair then I.

[FrankWhite!]

My dealer told me people who passed on the 23/24/25 G87 and sat on the sidelines playing the “what if”, “wait list” and /or delaying a G87 allocation will not be considered for a CS in favor of a current G87 owner who also wants try and secure a CS model. Also, if you’re a flipper you need not apply.

[rk95]

Originally Posted by Tenac

I agree with this, many dealers will build these list early and use that information to push for more allocations as well. In my case I put my name first on the M2 CS list without deposit needed. GM assured me once open I'd get the first call. That is all I'm asking, I love the current M2 and know I would love the CS version more so I'm waiting. In the other flip I put in and had my name get called for a GT3 sadly once building it and dealer adding 60k over MSRP I stepped down gave my spot to the next guy. Your not locked in and if you are working with a non refundable dealer well there is your sign of a shady dealer. lol Many peeps I have talked to gawk at the idea of putting deposit down for a chance to order a car, have never even looked into it. There is a proper document "contract" you sign when you put deposit down. If you don't have one of those you nutz for doing it and have a bigger pair then I.

Originally Posted by FrankWhite!

My dealer told me people who passed on the 23/24/25 G87 and sat on the sidelines playing the “what if”, “wait list” and /or delaying a G87 allocation will not be considered for a CS in favor of a current G87 owner who also wants try and secure a CS model. Also, if you’re a flipper you need not apply.

Agreed. If it’s a reputable dealer, showing commitment early is only going to help you in the future - as long as you get everything in writing.

[Rx-7ames]

Originally Posted by M2siast

Seller, meet buyer:

https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2066847

Jerk! It would be funny if I didn't have "clients" like this all the time. I wish I had 5 bucks every time I had a client tell me they were probably going to buy a car in about a year but they want to start to prepare now. FML

[Nordkeyz73]

I’m usually in the camp of “not worth it”, but given the direction BMW is headed I pulled the trigger and put a CS deposit down - my dealer had 1 allocation and I’m first in line. I don’t intend on selling this machine as long as I can get a nice purple/violet color and they honor MSRP😎

Also… please enjoy the car you drive or already have. I still enjoy my E90 328i EVERY single drive❤️No need to talk down about others doing something different.

[JABCAT]

It appears many have never ordered cars before.
There are always deposit lists for cars/versions that may be released down the line, especially with performance vehicles.

Now what I find hilarious is people who are still waiting on lists (C8 Stingray for example) when brand new, heavily discounted cars are sitting on lots all over the country.

I had a deposit down twice for a specialty performance car way back. Both times the dealer screwed me out of the order, so no more. We did order my wife's last Grand Cherokee before the model changes and pricing were available. That deal was at 4% below invoice, so I was fine giving $1k deposit.