Who has already placed their order??

wac77 · 06-24-2005, 08:05 PM

Pre-ordered a 330xi, supposedly Sept production, October delivery.

mystic blue/gray leather/burl walnut
6sp manual/premium package/heated seats/sat preparation

about half way between invoice and MSRP (the best I could get)

CALIF65GM · 06-25-2005, 02:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wac77

Pre-ordered a 330xi, supposedly Sept production, October delivery.

mystic blue/gray leather/burl walnut
6sp manual/premium package/heated seats/sat preparation

davinet78 · 06-25-2005, 02:50 PM

hi im from gibraltar (europe) and in this part of the world most people go as i have done for the 320d, how come no one has ordered any diesel e90s

chef13 · 06-26-2005, 05:16 PM

The Terra leather is really sharp. I've had second thoughts about the beige that I ordered in my Mon Blue 325. Pick it up tom. Mon Blue and terra is going to look sweet!!

chrisbin · 06-27-2005, 04:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davinet78

hi im from gibraltar (europe) and in this part of the world most people go as i have done for the 320d, how come no one has ordered any diesel e90s

I have!

And its coming this week...

Frank_NJ · 06-28-2005, 08:20 AM

I ordered my E90 330i on June 21st and should see it the first week of August. Here are the details:

Sparkling Graphite Grey
Black Leather
I took the lighter of the two wood's
ZCW (cold weather package)
ZPP (premium package)
ZSP (sport package)
Navigation
Satellite Radio Prep

nabutes · 06-28-2005, 09:19 AM

Hi Guys,

I'm getting ready to order the 330xi...and I was wondering if I would be able to order Comfort Access for it?? I see that CA will be ready for 9/05 production, but I wasn't quite sure if that includes xi production.

Thanks!

e90fanatic · 06-28-2005, 09:27 AM

yes, you can order the car with CA now. I just did.

CALIF65GM · 06-28-2005, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nabutes

Hi Guys,

I'm getting ready to order the 330xi...and I was wondering if I would be able to order Comfort Access for it?? I see that CA will be ready for 9/05 production, but I wasn't quite sure if that includes xi production.

Thanks!

Go for it both CA and AWD are Sept. production expect the car mid Oct.

davedi · 06-29-2005, 11:14 AM

Hi there, I wonder if anybody in Ireland or the UK has experienced long lead times for their orders also. I ordered a 320iSE Arctic on May 3rd and was given a (vague) production date of mid-August for mid-September delivery. I received a call from the dealer last week informing me of a delay in production until September and an October/November delivery date!. Does this seem excessive and can anybody give a definitive reason for this delay. The dealer quoted a backlog of RHD production schedules as the reason. BTW, there are very few E90's visible in Ireland currently.

vivekk · 06-29-2005, 01:28 PM

Hi davedi.
I ordered a 330i SE in early June for a September delivery.
However, I am buying my car through a German BMW dealership & having it imported into the UK.
I will be receiving a tracking reference at 8 weeks before delivery, so I should be able to tell when the dealer will receive it, in the next couple of weeks.
I asked a couple of UK dealerships about delivery times. It varied from sometime in September to November. I think each dealership has their own car quota. Maybe you should try shopping around.
Viv

bimwah · 06-29-2005, 06:06 PM

Ordered today: 330xi: Monaco Blue/Terra leather/Poplar
6 spd. Prem./Sport/Cold Weather Pkgs.
I have had a deposit with dealer since March. Supposed to get August production...we'll see.

wac77 · 06-29-2005, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bimwah

Ordered today: 330xi: Monaco Blue/Terra leather/Poplar
6 spd. Prem./Sport/Cold Weather Pkgs.
I have had a deposit with dealer since March. Supposed to get August production...we'll see.

Congrats!

But there is not such a thing as August production. AWD production starts in September.

Did you get a good deal from a CT dealer? I had to go to a NY dealer to get a reasonable deal on my 330xi.

CALIF65GM · 06-29-2005, 10:44 PM

[QUOTE=wac77
But there is not such a thing as August production. AWD production starts in September.
[/QUOTE]

LOL

Athos · 06-30-2005, 01:25 AM

I finally ordered my 330i today for August ED. Jet Black/Black leather/Alum. trim/Manual transmission/ZSP/ZPP/Butt warmers/Satellite radio.

Here are some thoughts on my decision making process. I was thorough and I spent over two months making this decision, pouring over the boards, and test-driving 10 individual 3-series cars. I respect that other people have different preferences and I think it's great that we all get to choose what we want. I like the fact that I'll see other 3s different than mine on the road.

*I would have gotten the Lemon leather if it was available in the US.

*Personally, I'm not that hot on metallic paints although the Silver Ti was a close second choice to the black.

*At first I thought I would get the burl walnut trim because it has a certain warmth and the aluminum can be a bit stark. However, my 13-year old son set me straight. For my taste the aluminum has a certain integrity--it just looks more like the material it is (if that makes sense.) I know it's real wood but car wood usually looks more like plastic than wood to me. Just my perception here.

*The rational part of me said get an automatic because I have a long commute and also spend a lot of time on San Francisco hills and stop and go traffic. But after test-driving the manual the smile was too big and I just couldn't resist.

*I have mixed feelings about the ZSP tires given their lower tread life, the inability to rotate them, greater replacement expense, and the fact that on some surfaces, such as freeway expansion joints and rain grooves, I did notice a rougher ride. The stock suspension handles pretty well but I appreciate the ZSP's extra performance. I had to have the sport seats and the 162's (Armen you were right!) and I thought of all the packages the ZSP offers the greatest value for dollar spent.

*Finally, even though I ordered a 330, I think the 325 is the better deal. I simply decided to indulge myself. If the brain had been completely in charge I would have ordered a 325 with ZSP and little else. I would saved myself more than $8K and gotten 90+% of the 3-series virtues (great handling, great engine, great packaging, great balance). But I've been a pretty good boy the last couple of years so the brain gracefully stepped aside a bit more roll-on power, the 162s, and a few extra amenities. But I have to acknowledge that the base 325 with ZSP, a manual, and little else is the insightful choice.

Incidentally, I test drove several other cars to compare: Acura TL, 2004 Audi A4 and S4, Infiniti G35, Mercedes E320, and the Saab 9-3. The only other car I was impressed with was the Audi S4. I loved the power on the S4 but it costs more, gets terrible gas mileage, and didn't handle as well as the 3. Most important of all I preferred the driving dynamics and overall feel of the 3-series. In my estimation, the 3-series is the best balanced car I drove and the true thoroughbred.

Now the dreaded waiting begins.

HRC · 06-30-2005, 02:03 AM

Congrats man! Where did you end up placing your at?

Danny

Athos · 06-30-2005, 02:21 AM

I ordered it from Dave Parker at Stevens Creek BMW.

Hornet · 06-30-2005, 03:45 AM

Jet black 320i ordered in late May, late July delievery expected.

davedi · 06-30-2005, 05:17 AM

Thanks Vivekk.

I went for the dealer who had the earliest delivery date!. I wish I was able to order from Europe but we have this punitive tax called VRT (Vehicle Registration Tax) which has to be paid regardless of where the car is purchased. So if I purchase in Germany, then the Revenue whack 30% approx onto the price paid in Germany. BTW, the list price in Ireland for a 320iSE with metallic is €44555.

davinet78 · 06-30-2005, 05:20 AM

i placed my order last friday
here it comes
bmw 320d
arctic colour
dakota beige
wood interior
professional radio system
10 speaker audio system
lumbar support on front seats
alarm system
colour coded bumpers
chrome trimmings on windows
18" 162 alloys
parking sensors
delivery date approx end august

bimwah · 06-30-2005, 11:57 AM

Build date: that's why I said: "We'll see."
As to the deal. I had deposits in both Darien and Ridgefield, and ended up in Ridgefield. I didn't do as well as you did.
Good luck.

wac77 · 06-30-2005, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bimwah

As to the deal. I had deposits in both Darien and Ridgefield, and ended up in Ridgefield.

I had a deposit with the Ridgefield dealer myself. But I wanted a lower price.

I am still going there for the driving event on July 29. Are you?

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chef13 New Member 1 Rep 14 Posts Drives: mon blue 3251 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: FLA iTrader: (0)	The Terra leather is really sharp. I've had second thoughts about the beige that I ordered in my Mon Blue 325. Pick it up tom. Mon Blue and terra is going to look sweet!!
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Frank_NJ ///M Specialist 561 Rep 1,499 Posts Drives: E30 M3, E52 Z8, G83 M4Cx Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NJ Shore iTrader: (0)	Ordered June 21st I ordered my E90 330i on June 21st and should see it the first week of August. Here are the details: Sparkling Graphite Grey Black Leather I took the lighter of the two wood's ZCW (cold weather package) ZPP (premium package) ZSP (sport package) Navigation Satellite Radio Prep
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nabutes career student 11 Rep 204 Posts Drives: '08 335xi Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NJ >> VA/DC iTrader: (0)	Hi Guys, I'm getting ready to order the 330xi...and I was wondering if I would be able to order Comfort Access for it?? I see that CA will be ready for 9/05 production, but I wasn't quite sure if that includes xi production. Thanks!
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davedi patience 2 Rep 2 Posts Drives: On Order 320iSE Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	Delay with right hand drive models Hi there, I wonder if anybody in Ireland or the UK has experienced long lead times for their orders also. I ordered a 320iSE Arctic on May 3rd and was given a (vague) production date of mid-August for mid-September delivery. I received a call from the dealer last week informing me of a delay in production until September and an October/November delivery date!. Does this seem excessive and can anybody give a definitive reason for this delay. The dealer quoted a backlog of RHD production schedules as the reason. BTW, there are very few E90's visible in Ireland currently.
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vivekk THE Viv 184 Rep 4,743 Posts Drives: 330i SE Join Date: May 2005 Location: the North, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 BMW e90 330iSE [0.00]	Hi davedi. I ordered a 330i SE in early June for a September delivery. However, I am buying my car through a German BMW dealership & having it imported into the UK. I will be receiving a tracking reference at 8 weeks before delivery, so I should be able to tell when the dealer will receive it, in the next couple of weeks. I asked a couple of UK dealerships about delivery times. It varied from sometime in September to November. I think each dealership has their own car quota. Maybe you should try shopping around. Viv __________________ [TiAg ▪ Dakota Black ▪ Active steering ▪ Sports suspension ▪ 162s ▪ Sports seats ▪ Al trim ▪ Bi-Xenons ▪ F&R PDC ▪ NavPro ▪ Voice control ▪ Bluetooth ▪ 6CD Logic7]
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bimwah New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: '09 328i X-Drive Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	Ordered today: 330xi: Monaco Blue/Terra leather/Poplar 6 spd. Prem./Sport/Cold Weather Pkgs. I have had a deposit with dealer since March. Supposed to get August production...we'll see. Last edited by bimwah; 06-29-2005 at 06:11 PM.. Reason: forgot to list transmission
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CALIF65GM Colonel 97 Rep 2,041 Posts Drives: e93-35 May08 ED Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SF, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 06 - Oct. 05 build ... [0.00]	[QUOTE=wac77 But there is not such a thing as August production. AWD production starts in September. [/QUOTE] LOL __________________ 5-2-08 e93-35 ED Montego w/Jade Grey, Step w/Paddles, PP, SP, CA, hot seats and iPod.Awaing re-delivery soon. Debadged 330xi ED 11/14/05 Auto/Mystic Blue/Gray leather with Alum/PP/SP/CA/Fold-down rear seats/Alarm. Sold to Carmax on 6/7/08 with 50,624 miles on clock
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06-30-2005, 01:25 AM	#279
Athos Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 228 Posts Drives: 2006 330i 6-spd Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Francisco, California iTrader: (0)	I finally ordered my 330i today for August ED. Jet Black/Black leather/Alum. trim/Manual transmission/ZSP/ZPP/Butt warmers/Satellite radio. Here are some thoughts on my decision making process. I was thorough and I spent over two months making this decision, pouring over the boards, and test-driving 10 individual 3-series cars. I respect that other people have different preferences and I think it's great that we all get to choose what we want. I like the fact that I'll see other 3s different than mine on the road. I would have gotten the Lemon leather if it was available in the US. Personally, I'm not that hot on metallic paints although the Silver Ti was a close second choice to the black. At first I thought I would get the burl walnut trim because it has a certain warmth and the aluminum can be a bit stark. However, my 13-year old son set me straight. For my taste the aluminum has a certain integrity--it just looks more like the material it is (if that makes sense.) I know it's real wood but car wood usually looks more like plastic than wood to me. Just my perception here. The rational part of me said get an automatic because I have a long commute and also spend a lot of time on San Francisco hills and stop and go traffic. But after test-driving the manual the smile was too big and I just couldn't resist. I have mixed feelings about the ZSP tires given their lower tread life, the inability to rotate them, greater replacement expense, and the fact that on some surfaces, such as freeway expansion joints and rain grooves, I did notice a rougher ride. The stock suspension handles pretty well but I appreciate the ZSP's extra performance. I had to have the sport seats and the 162's (Armen you were right!) and I thought of all the packages the ZSP offers the greatest value for dollar spent. Finally, even though I ordered a 330, I think the 325 is the better deal. I simply decided to indulge myself. If the brain had been completely in charge I would have ordered a 325 with ZSP and little else. I would saved myself more than $8K and gotten 90+% of the 3-series virtues (great handling, great engine, great packaging, great balance). But I've been a pretty good boy the last couple of years so the brain gracefully stepped aside a bit more roll-on power, the 162s, and a few extra amenities. But I have to acknowledge that the base 325 with ZSP, a manual, and little else is the insightful choice. Incidentally, I test drove several other cars to compare: Acura TL, 2004 Audi A4 and S4, Infiniti G35, Mercedes E320, and the Saab 9-3. The only other car I was impressed with was the Audi S4. I loved the power on the S4 but it costs more, gets terrible gas mileage, and didn't handle as well as the 3. Most important of all I preferred the driving dynamics and overall feel of the 3-series. In my estimation, the 3-series is the best balanced car I drove and the true thoroughbred. Now the dreaded waiting begins.
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Athos Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 228 Posts Drives: 2006 330i 6-spd Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Francisco, California iTrader: (0)	who has already placed their order?? I ordered it from Dave Parker at Stevens Creek BMW. Last edited by Athos; 06-30-2005 at 03:01 AM.. Reason: wrong name
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06-30-2005, 03:45 AM	#282
Hornet Lieutenant 59 Rep 410 Posts Drives: g20 330d xdrive Join Date: May 2005 Location: Finland iTrader: (0)	Jet black 320i ordered in late May, late July delievery expected.
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06-30-2005, 05:17 AM	#283
davedi patience 2 Rep 2 Posts Drives: On Order 320iSE Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	Thanks Vivekk. I went for the dealer who had the earliest delivery date!. I wish I was able to order from Europe but we have this punitive tax called VRT (Vehicle Registration Tax) which has to be paid regardless of where the car is purchased. So if I purchase in Germany, then the Revenue whack 30% approx onto the price paid in Germany. BTW, the list price in Ireland for a 320iSE with metallic is €44555.
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06-30-2005, 11:57 AM	#285
bimwah New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: '09 328i X-Drive Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	Build date: that's why I said: "We'll see." As to the deal. I had deposits in both Darien and Ridgefield, and ended up in Ridgefield. I didn't do as well as you did. Good luck.
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