[IamJoe]

Due to an out of country assignment I will not be able to drive my M2 for 18 months.
I have not taken delivery of the car, I expect to it to be at my dealer within the next couple of months. I will take delivery and straight to the garage. Will there be any adverse effects if the initial break in service is delayed?

[BimmerFix]

Refuse delivery
Order new one in 18 months
You can thank me 1 & half years later

[Mr. Hankey]

Honestly he's not wrong, minor updates, maybe different color and further troubleshooting of the factory/build process ^^^

[IamJoe]

Originally Posted by BimmerFix

Refuse delivery
Order new one in 18 months
You can thank me 1 & half years later

Originally Posted by Mr. Hankey

Honestly he's not wrong, minor updates, maybe different color and further troubleshooting of the factory/build process ^^^

Thanks for the opinions, I’ll speak to the dealer tomorrow. I think my deposit is non-refundable.

[Zatellia]

Originally Posted by IamJoe

Thanks for the opinions, I’ll speak to the dealer tomorrow. I think my deposit is non-refundable.

I mean technically your not getting a refund if you putting it on another m2 lol

[a358970751]

Originally Posted by IamJoe

Thanks for the opinions, I’ll speak to the dealer tomorrow. I think my deposit is non-refundable.

Tell them keep deposit as store credit for next car purchase

[Geighty7]

Originally Posted by BimmerFix

Refuse delivery
Order new one in 18 months
You can thank me 1 & half years later

Honestly just do this ^ this is the best option.

[eluded]

Agree, more colors, more HP, and if you are out long enuf, maybe LCI?

Tell the dealer you want to move forward with a new one when you return and see if you can negotiate your "deposit" to be used then.

Originally Posted by Geighty7

Honestly just do this ^ this is the best option.

[IamJoe]

Originally Posted by Geighty7

Honestly just do this ^ this is the best option.

Originally Posted by eluded

Agree, more colors, more HP, and if you are out long enuf, maybe LCI?

Tell the dealer you want to move forward with a new one when you return and see if you can negotiate your "deposit" to be used then.

Thanks for the suggestions. I love Zandvoort Blue and want a manual, although they may still be available in 2026 it is not guaranteed.

[techwhiz1]

No way I'd take delivery and wait 18 months to drive.
Assuming you are paying cash if you are letting it sit for 18 months.
You also need to insure the car.
You could take the money and invest it, and incremental cost would be absorbed.
Even if you wait and order a 2025 in six-nine months you are better off not having a depreciating liability sitting around.

[IamJoe]

Originally Posted by techwhiz1

No way I'd take delivery and wait 18 months to drive.
Assuming you are paying cash if you are letting it sit for 18 months.
You also need to insure the car.
You could take the money and invest it, and incremental cost would be absorbed.
Even if you wait and order a 2025 in six-nine months you are better off not having a depreciating liability sitting around.

That's a good point. Even though I do have the opportunity to return home for corporate meetings and vacations, ensuring that the car doesn't sit completely dormant, it will remain unused for extended periods, potentially several months at a time.

With that in mind, if the dealer permits the cancellation and agrees to apply my deposit toward a 2025 model, I will take that route. This way, I can potentially benefit from any new features or improvements in the next model year.

[Montaver]

Why buy a car you can’t drive

[IamJoe]

Originally Posted by Montaver

Why buy a car you can’t drive

That wasn't the plan but that is the situation I find myself in.

[Geighty7]

Originally Posted by IamJoe

That wasn't the plan but that is the situation I find myself in.

I can almost guarantee your dealer will be fine with you crediting your initial deposit to a 2025 model or 2026. They will sell the one you have on order with ease.

Also to your point about ZB and manual- they will most likely not discontinue manual or ZB into the LCI era (at least base M2).

I think you will be safe in the long run. I wouldn’t worry about manual going away until the end of the G-chassis era all together.

[Montaver]

Originally Posted by IamJoe

That wasn't the plan but that is the situation I find myself in.

Ask for your deposit back and get one in 18 months. The dealer will take the car into stock and sell it no problem.

[IamJoe]

Originally Posted by Geighty7

I can almost guarantee your dealer will be fine with you crediting your initial deposit to a 2025 model or 2026. They will sell the one you have on order with ease.

Also to your point about ZB and manual- they will most likely not discontinue manual or ZB into the LCI era (at least base M2).

I think you will be safe in the long run. I wouldn’t worry about manual going away until the end of the G-chassis era all together.

Originally Posted by Montaver

Ask for your deposit back and get one in 18 months. The dealer will take the car into stock and sell it no problem.

Waiting to hear back from the dealer.

[IamJoe]

Update - Initially, the dealer resisted, but we eventually reached an agreement. I am now third in line for 2025.