Updated Final US order sheet. 6FL (iPod/USB adaptor) now standalone option.

[bentone]

Originally Posted by Bimmer-Bob

You will not have to put a key in the door, with or without Comfort Access. Keyless entry is a seperate option, and I believe is standard on all BMW's at this point. You will need to click the key fob, however - is that what you were asking?

Thanks, I was half kidding but you never know with BMW. Last new car I bought was an 09 Wrangler and "lockless" entry was definitely an option!

In all seriousness it's terrible that the alarm isn't a standalone option. I guess BMW figures nobody wants to steal the car if it doesn't have all of the electronic gadgetry...that says something about their priorities IMO. Looks like I'll be bluetooth, usb, and heated seats. Done.

[///M1]

If I go by the option pricing from the current 1-, it seems the list will be as follows:

• Premium Package: $2,350 ($1,950 current Premium Package + $400 for iPod)
• Convenience Package: $3,100 ($1,000 for current Convenience Package + $2,100 for NAV)

If you were to load up all the available standalone options (not included as part of either package), you get... $54,775 (and this is without the BMW Apps which I have no clue what will cost, but def would make the car over $55K).

One question I have is what is the invoice to MSRP differential on options/packages - is it also 7%?

[analogue]

It was so close for me. I wanted Bluetooth, iPod, Heated Seats and Nav. I used to be a Nav hater, but the screen is also used extensively for Bluetooth and iPod and I wanted Nav for convenience during ED.

I could deal with having CA and the alarm, and I could almost forgive them for forcing ZPP on me. But how out of place is PDC? This is supposedly a driver's car, not an old woman's Lexus/MB.

[ES BMW]

Originally Posted by ///M1

One question I have is what is the invoice to MSRP differential on options/packages - is it also 7%?

On the 2011 135, it's about a 9% difference on the options.

[CHV]

When are they going to actually announce the prices on the options? And why wouldnt they have done it w/ the revealing of the base price + shipping???

Thanks, Tried searching w/o success.

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by 1M Fan

The Australian prices also include a hefty VAT which is not in the US price. All taxes in the US are added after the during the sale.

One other factor is the import tariffs in Australia are much higher than the US as well.

I've got to agree here... I would love for someone to find actual proof that BMW AG is gouging certain markets (and by proof, I mean more than pointing at dollar amounts) . Call me naive I really doubt this to be the case, as it seems far more likely that there are more things in play (as usual) than Joe consumer is aware of, or even thinking of. Trade embargos between countries, tariffs, VAT, etc.

[fun2drv]

I have an '04 M3 and a '10 135i. For a while I was seriously considering selling both and getting the 1M. The choice between fully loaded or a stripper car made my decision to keep my current cars pretty easy...

[E82tt6]

Originally Posted by eeghie

BWMNA is displaying quite an options 'prison regime' compared to other countries ... .

The premium package is pretty much all I wanted, just not the electric seats. Does anyone know if the manual & electric seat allow for the same lowest seating position or is there a height difference?

Finally I think Anti-theft should have been stand alone option.

Does anyone else miss the storage package (for non-Nav; My/every Nokia comes with pre-installed Maps)?

In my 135i, the manual seats sat noticeably lower on the lowest setting.

Originally Posted by wiles335i

EPIC FAIL BMW NA.


BMW claims they want us to order our cars rather than take out of dealer stock. Fine, but let us order what we want!
BMW claims and I have seen incredible flexibility in there manufacturing. Use this.

But nope, they pull this Honda/Nissan/Toyota order crap. If you want this option must bet that etc etc. Not cool not customer friendly not what I have come to love and expect from BMW.

I will not buy based only on the pkgs. I don't care about the price but I do want the car optioned to specs. Other have different desires etc.

No Joy in this.

Agree 110%

Truly bush league.