Dealership 'integrity' question

BigKutta · 12-16-2021, 03:13 PM

You need to tell the dealer that you have bought the car, and that you are not ok with it being a test mule. The new 240i is brand new and popular, and their intent is to market it and get people behind the wheel. i personally would not be ok with it, but that's just me. We all have our own tolerances with this.

redcars · 12-16-2021, 07:32 PM

Sounds like the dealer is showing it to potential buyers and will sell it out from under OP for higher price if they can get it.

GT_Juls · 12-16-2021, 10:11 PM

God damn if you need a 240i in NJ let me know cause clearly you are serious and my guy sells me at msrp or below. Bought my thundernight 240i from him and literally followed my directions to a tee. No wash no touching and no sit ins.

Lightngsvt · 12-18-2021, 04:55 PM

Can you PM me the dealer info that has the M240 that's been sitting?

Barathon · 12-18-2021, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Lightngsvt

Can you PM me the dealer info that has the M240 that's been sitting?

What color, options are you looking for?

Retrospaz85 · 12-18-2021, 05:52 PM

Have you spoken to the dealer with your concerns at all?

Lightngsvt · 12-18-2021, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by swc5150

If you don't want anyone driving it, which I can understand, get your money back and buy one elsewhere. There are a few sitting on lots in the midwest, if you don't mind a short flight and half a day's drive home? My dealer has had one sitting there for at least a month now.

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Originally Posted by Barathon

What color, options are you looking for?

Tocara red interior, exterior I'm more open. Current car is Brooklyn Gray, but would consider MR, BSM, PB, etc. Options, basically 792 wheels, non-RFT's, remote start, premium pkg, but again open to options.

swc5150 · 12-19-2021, 11:19 AM

Lightngsvt PM sent..

drexplode · 12-20-2021, 09:35 PM

Hard no, not acceptable behavior. The lowest risk possible to the dealership is to deliver the car as soon as possible. Test drives, show room mushroom stamps, and other can result in damage / diminish customer excitement. Deliver the damn car or walk.

anasryadi · 12-21-2021, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by magica4

I've a question ... and I apologize for being paranoid.

I found a M240i out of state, contacted the dealer and within a day bought it. At this time the vehicle was still at the port. The dealership charged my CC for an initial $1000 deposit the minute I said "yes". I also wired >10K in the meantime as down-payment. I filled out a credit application and BMW FS ran my credit already.

Now the M240i has arrived at the dealership. Per the manager they don't want to deliver it right away though to give "long-time clients" the chance to see it in person. My pick-up date is 12/30.

What do you guys think ... is this legit? What happens if one of their "long-time" clients wants THIS car? Can the dealer still bail? Would they? And if so .. what are my legal options?

Again ... I might be paranoid but in my experience dealerships want you in the car TODAY ... !?

Thanks

I would have asked for my money right away if the sales or manager tells me this. Do you have the communication in written? Tell bmw of North America!! These dealerships are independently owned and it all depends on who's clown that they put in charge. If you paid for a car, nobody is allowed to touch it. I ordered an M240i without a deposit since I bought cars previously from this dealer, and I will take delivery as soon as it's ready.

MACHT · 12-28-2021, 01:33 PM

Well .. I waited and got 3 more days out of the dealership. They drove it about 40 miles. Picked her up yesterday, it's actually a Xmas gift for my wife. Outstanding car ... the tech makes my 992 look outdated.

yanks1 · 12-28-2021, 01:56 PM

great to hear only 40 miles.. car looks super sharp. Your wife sure is a lucky gal.. best of luck & enjoy!!!

Good 4 2 reasons · 12-28-2021, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by magica4

Well .. I waited and got 3 more days out of the dealership. They drove it about 40 miles. Picked her up yesterday, it's actually a Xmas gift for my wife. Outstanding car ... the tech makes my 992 look outdated.

Car looks great. Your wife is definitely reppin' the brand well

Are those M sport themed sneakers???

Lightngsvt · 12-28-2021, 07:26 PM

Your wife sure dressed for the occasion! LOL.

I don't know, I'd take a 992 any day of the week over an M240, even an M3. I would've thought the tech in the 992 to be on par at least with the M240 though?

Sportstick · 12-28-2021, 08:06 PM

I find this situation shocking.....

Simply shocking...

You used the word "integrity" and "dealership" in the same subject heading!

25 V8 IS · 12-29-2021, 11:32 AM

While I'm happy that you got the car, I would still NOT be okay with anyone putting 40 miles on the ODO before I bought it. My M2C had 13 miles on the ODO when I bought it, and I still didn't like that.

Anyway....Congrats on your car and enjoy!

Lightngsvt · 12-30-2021, 07:17 AM

Depending on any issues with the ccars, repairs needed, shipping locations, etc it is very easy to see cars with 10-20+ miles leave a plant.

drexplode · 12-30-2021, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by magica4

Well .. I waited and got 3 more days out of the dealership. They drove it about 40 miles. Picked her up yesterday, it's actually a Xmas gift for my wife. Outstanding car ... the tech makes my 992 look outdated.

Congrats! But 40miles? Wtf?

Looks like your wife went HAM on the bmw m gift shop. Should receive a discount for all of that advertisement haha

12-16-2021, 03:13 PM	#23
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12-16-2021, 07:32 PM	#24
redcars Second Lieutenant 115 Rep 246 Posts Drives: 228xi Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Sounds like the dealer is showing it to potential buyers and will sell it out from under OP for higher price if they can get it.
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GT_Juls First Lieutenant 372 Rep 365 Posts Drives: G82 M4 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0) Garage List [10.00] [0.00]	God damn if you need a 240i in NJ let me know cause clearly you are serious and my guy sells me at msrp or below. Bought my thundernight 240i from him and literally followed my directions to a tee. No wash no touching and no sit ins. __________________ //M is awesome
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12-18-2021, 04:55 PM	#26
Lightngsvt Captain 631 Rep 724 Posts Drives: 2022 G20 M340i Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW M340i [9.50] 1991 Ford Mustang GT [0.00] 1993 Ford SVT Light ... [0.00] 2020 Harley-Davidso ... [0.00] 2013 Porsche Boxster [0.00]	Can you PM me the dealer info that has the M240 that's been sitting? __________________ Chuck 2022 G20 M340i PB/Oyster Last- 2018 F30 340i 6MT ZHP AW/CRed
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12-18-2021, 05:52 PM	#28
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12-20-2021, 09:35 PM	#31
drexplode Brigadier General 2015 Rep 3,212 Posts Drives: G26 i4x Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Walled Lake Michigan iTrader: (17)	Hard no, not acceptable behavior. The lowest risk possible to the dealership is to deliver the car as soon as possible. Test drives, show room mushroom stamps, and other can result in damage / diminish customer excitement. Deliver the damn car or walk.
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12-28-2021, 01:33 PM	#33
MACHT Private First Class 297 Rep 178 Posts Drives: '25 Z06, '24 .:R, '24 JCW Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	Well .. I waited and got 3 more days out of the dealership. They drove it about 40 miles. Picked her up yesterday, it's actually a Xmas gift for my wife. Outstanding car ... the tech makes my 992 look outdated. Attached Images
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12-28-2021, 01:56 PM	#34
yanks1 Lieutenant 488 Rep 506 Posts Drives: '08 Mustang GT Vert 5-speed Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: SC iTrader: (0)	great to hear only 40 miles.. car looks super sharp. Your wife sure is a lucky gal.. best of luck & enjoy!!! __________________ M240ix; Blue w/Black & Blue Stitching, M Illum. & Alum trim, Premium, M797 Bi-Color, Shadowline & HK Audio '08 Mustang GT Vert w/5 speed manual Past:325ci, 330ci (my favorite) & 2018 230i; '79 Vette (owned 13 yrs.)
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Lightngsvt Captain 631 Rep 724 Posts Drives: 2022 G20 M340i Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW M340i [9.50] 1991 Ford Mustang GT [0.00] 1993 Ford SVT Light ... [0.00] 2020 Harley-Davidso ... [0.00] 2013 Porsche Boxster [0.00]	Your wife sure dressed for the occasion! LOL. I don't know, I'd take a 992 any day of the week over an M240, even an M3. I would've thought the tech in the 992 to be on par at least with the M240 though? __________________ Chuck 2022 G20 M340i PB/Oyster Last- 2018 F30 340i 6MT ZHP AW/CRed
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12-28-2021, 08:06 PM	#37
Sportstick Major General 6321 Rep 7,220 Posts Drives: '15 228i and '24 X3 sDrive30i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Southwest USA iTrader: (0)	I find this situation shocking..... Simply shocking... You used the word "integrity" and "dealership" in the same subject heading! __________________ 2015 228i 6MT/Track Handling/Tech/Cold/Premium/Lighting/Driver Assistance/KCDesign Strut Brace/M2 LCA&Tension Strut w/Powerflex Bushings/Rogue SSK/17" BBS SR/ExtremeContact Sport02/ER Chargepipe/AA Intercooler/Dinan Shockware/MPerf Spoiler/Black Grilles/Xpel Ultimate PPF & Prime XR+ Tint/no CDV 2024 X3 sDrive30i/MSport/Premium/Dynamic Handling/Shadowline/Parking/Xpel Prime XR Plus
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