[sl0m0]

Originally Posted by Slick1984

Sorry to hear but yes definitely blessed. I was just able to pull up my build on BMWUSA. Let’s go!

In the added options, I see M Performance Dive Planes versus the CF Front Air Inlets.. wonder if my CA screwed something up?

Those are the inlets, there's something funny about the translation from German, but the part # on your actual build sheet should still be correct. I went through this with my CA a few weeks ago.

[LVI]

Originally Posted by Rx-7ames

I have no idea what this means. It's confusing.

he's saying BMW assigned the allocations to existing orders the dealer had placed in their system (status 047), instead of dropping the allocations into the dealer's inventory and letting the dealer make the assignments at will. At least that's what i got out of it.

Obviously this won't stop much in the way of shenanigans since the dealer can go and modify the order and tell the initial customer their turn isn't up yet - no way to track a 047 order demand without going through the dealer.

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by LVI

he's saying BMW assigned the allocations to existing orders the dealer had placed in their system (status 047), instead of dropping the allocations into the dealer's inventory and letting the dealer make the assignments at will. At least that's what i got out of it.

Obviously this won't stop much in the way of shenanigans since the dealer can go and modify the order and tell the initial customer their turn isn't up yet - no way to track a 047 order demand without going through the dealer.

Correct on your assessment however I was told since the production number was assigned to the customer's order directly, the dealership could not reassign or swap the production number to a different customer order.

[LVI]

Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

Correct on your assessment however I was told since the production number was assigned to the customer's order directly, the dealership could not reassign or swap the production number to a different customer order.

yes, but can't they still modify the order to effectively accomplish the same? i'm almost sure they aren't going to assign a production number and lock the order immediately without allowing for last minute changes. i may be wrong of course.

can anyone that works at a dealer provide some more insight?

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by LVI

yes, but can't they still modify the order to effectively accomplish the same? i'm almost sure they aren't going to assign a production number and lock the order immediately without allowing for last minute changes. i may be wrong of course.

can anyone that works at a dealer provide some more insight?

If you are asking can the order, as in specs, be changed? I believe so but what I was told that cannot be changed is the individual it is assigned to. So if your order was assigned the production number, they cannot take it from you and give it to me. It is locked for your order under your name.

[m20e3087]

When is SOP for MY24? Can’t remember if it was Aug or Sep.

[Rx-7ames]

I am 99% sure all of this is made up. I can't see BMW micromanaging dealerships like this.

There are too many scenarios that would make a process like this a disaster and it would end up backfiring on BMW corporate.

[LVI]

Originally Posted by Rx-7ames

I am 99% sure all of this is made up. I can't see BMW micromanaging dealerships like this.

There are too many scenarios that would make a process like this a disaster and it would end up backfiring on BMW corporate.

i can see this - i would think a dealer ultimately has the option to sell the car to whomever they want. they own the car once it rolls off the delivery truck.

[T_U_D]

Originally Posted by m20e3087

When is SOP for MY24? Can’t remember if it was Aug or Sep.

24MY rollover, SOP September. July allocation. Actual production should begin the last week of August.

[uk01685]

Just as a heads up for those that might be interested: BMW of Cincinnati North has an auto TR with 50 year badges for sale on the lot. They are asking 5k over. According to the CA, it was a customer allocation that fell through. You would think the waitlisters (there's 18 and they've stopped taking new ones) would be first but that is apparently not the case. Regardless, if interested one better inquire quickly as it is now on their website.

[Sethhboii]

Originally Posted by T_U_D

MY rollover, SOP September. July allocation. Actual production should begin the last week of August.

Since I haven’t received my allocation yet, I do believe that I will fall into this bucket.

[mynameisnick4]

Originally Posted by Sethhboii

Since I haven’t received my allocation yet, I do believe that I will fall into this bucket.

I'm starting to think I am going to be in that boat as well. I confirmed today that my dealer didn't receive any allocations this month. I guess in hindsight I should have gotten on the list at all the dealers in my area last summer but I figured at #2 I would have been OK. Oh well, you live and you learn I guess.

I even kicked the tires on a few of the BG cars still listed as "available" in a large area around me, all have ADMs which isn't surprising. I'm guessing all HEA cars that were available at MSRP are long gone at this point.

[T_U_D]

Another bites the dust. We have had another deposit holder request to have their deposit refunded. This individual was number four in the order bank.

[Albator_IIII]

Originally Posted by T_U_D

Another bites the dust. We have had another deposit holder request to have their deposit refunded. This individual was number four in the order bank.

Any reasons given/known (economy, wait times, disappointing reviews, allocations available for a an alternative)?

[KC87ZB]

Originally Posted by mynameisnick4

I'm starting to think I am going to be in that boat as well. I confirmed today that my dealer didn't receive any allocations this month. I guess in hindsight I should have gotten on the list at all the dealers in my area last summer but I figured at #2 I would have been OK. Oh well, you live and you learn I guess.

I even kicked the tires on a few of the BG cars still listed as "available" in a large area around me, all have ADMs which isn't surprising. I'm guessing all HEA cars that were available at MSRP are long gone at this point.

I think I got lucky getting an HEA from an out of state dealer last weekend. I cannot imagine there any many left that don’t have ADM’s. I am loving blue even though it wasn’t my initial first choice and from a timing standpoint I am really glad I grabbed one. Many more months of M2 driving this year. Good luck to all.

[T_U_D]

Originally Posted by Albator_IIII

Any reasons given/known (economy, wait times, disappointing reviews, allocations available for a an alternative)?

Wait time.

[cmgbk75]

Originally Posted by T_U_D

Wait time.

Did they jump into something else or rollover to a CS/CSL? You guys have just gotten 1 allocation so far, yours that you past onto your regular client?

[dominoM]

Question for those in the inner BMW circle: say a dealer has a custom order M2 available because the buyer walked away, and those on the list aren't interested either.

Option 1: obviously I could make the trek across the country and try and buy it.

Option 2? Is it possible for my local CA to swap my future allocation for the other dealer's M2, and have BMW truck it to me/us?

Yeah I know I could ask my CA, but trying not to freak the guy out.

[MMMGuy60]

I just got an email from my dealer that an allocation slot is available. I just sent him the build code for a manual TR. Let the waiting game begin.

[cmgbk75]

Originally Posted by MMMGuy60

I just got an email from my dealer that an allocation slot is available. I just sent him the build code for a manual TR. Let the waiting game begin.

Welcome to the TR 6MT family.

[Chicanery]

Originally Posted by MMMGuy60

I just got an email from my dealer that an allocation slot is available. I just sent him the build code for a manual TR. Let the waiting game begin.

If I may ask... When did you place your deposit and what # on the list were you?

[Rx-7ames]

Originally Posted by dominoM

Question for those in the inner BMW circle: say a dealer has a custom order M2 available because the buyer walked away, and those on the list aren't interested either.

Option 1: obviously I could make the trek across the country and try and buy it.

Option 2? Is it possible for my local CA to swap my future allocation for the other dealer's M2, and have BMW truck it to me/us?

Yeah I know I could ask my CA, but trying not to freak the guy out.

Option 1 is your only option. Option 2 will not happen ever. No dealer will trade an in stock unit for a future maybe-one-day car.