335i 2011 vs 2012

InterBMW · 02-03-2011, 11:40 AM

Hi ya'll,

In the market for a new car, I want to get it customized and then shipped over here, but I'm having some trouble. Seems they stopped customizing the 2011 and my best bet is the new 2012, but I'm always sceptical about going for the first model of the new series... what do you guys think? what would you do?

Thanks,
InterBMW

02-03-2011, 12:15 PM

I assume you want an 2011 E90. What do you mean when you say they stopped customizing? Your dealer is not taking any special orders?

Michael Schott · 02-03-2011, 02:29 PM

I'm confused as well. It doesn't make sense that in February they would not order a car for you.

You should know that the newest (F30) version of the 3 series will not be available until the fall of 2012 as a 2013 model.

Hound Passer · 02-03-2011, 05:19 PM

Sounds like a dealer wants to convince you to buy off the lot. It's nonsense that dealers can no longer order 2011 3 series. Now it may be the dealer you spoke with has sold out of it's allocation but the factory is still taking orders.. Find another dealer if you want to BTO.

FVM3 · 02-03-2011, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Hound Passer

Sounds like a dealer wants to convince you to buy off the lot. It's nonsense that dealers can no longer order 2011 3 series. Now it may be the dealer you spoke with has sold out of it's allocation but the factory is still taking orders.. Find another dealer if you want to BTO.

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username604 · 02-03-2011, 07:18 PM

Look at the first year 335i. Hpfp failures still affect n55's today.
As for other small things, you have a 4 year warranty which will update you with any problems that get "fixed" in the later years.
I'd say its safe to get a first year car, not to mention how fun and exciting it is.

JulieDriving · 02-03-2011, 09:05 PM

New series is only being revealed at the end of 2011, so you're not getting the first year of a new series - you'd be getting the last year of the current cycle.

See here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=484099

Wingman335 · 02-03-2011, 10:59 PM

I talked to a local dealer here and they are accepting customized orders. They said that they have not heard about the factory not taking orders. Any customer customized vehicle on BMWNA's website can be ordered.

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InterBMW Registered 1 Rep 1 Posts Drives: VROOOOM Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cali iTrader: (0)	335i 2011 vs 2012 Hi ya'll, In the market for a new car, I want to get it customized and then shipped over here, but I'm having some trouble. Seems they stopped customizing the 2011 and my best bet is the new 2012, but I'm always sceptical about going for the first model of the new series... what do you guys think? what would you do? Thanks, InterBMW
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Michael Schott Colonel 343 Rep 2,118 Posts Drives: 2017 VW GTI Sport Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Farmington Hills, MI iTrader: (0)	I'm confused as well. It doesn't make sense that in February they would not order a car for you. You should know that the newest (F30) version of the 3 series will not be available until the fall of 2012 as a 2013 model.
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Hound Passer First Lieutenant 60 Rep 352 Posts Drives: 435i Convertible Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	Sounds like a dealer wants to convince you to buy off the lot. It's nonsense that dealers can no longer order 2011 3 series. Now it may be the dealer you spoke with has sold out of it's allocation but the factory is still taking orders.. Find another dealer if you want to BTO.
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username604 Colonel 124 Rep 2,554 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: repair shop iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [10.00]	Look at the first year 335i. Hpfp failures still affect n55's today. As for other small things, you have a 4 year warranty which will update you with any problems that get "fixed" in the later years. I'd say its safe to get a first year car, not to mention how fun and exciting it is.
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JulieDriving Female driving enthusiast :P 76 Rep 2,308 Posts Drives: Bimmer Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 Coupe [10.00]	New series is only being revealed at the end of 2011, so you're not getting the first year of a new series - you'd be getting the last year of the current cycle. See here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=484099 __________________ 2013 M3 coupe (Azurite Black, Black, Piano Black) + miata nut (2 miatas) + Mk6 GTI 5-door hatch (our mini-SUV )
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Wingman335 Lieutenant 52 Rep 423 Posts Drives: 2011 335i E92 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	I talked to a local dealer here and they are accepting customized orders. They said that they have not heard about the factory not taking orders. Any customer customized vehicle on BMWNA's website can be ordered.
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