early deposit and still no prod. #

joelk · 12-28-2007, 07:39 PM

I'm just curious if anyone out there is in the same boat as me. I placed a deposit mid-summer. My dealer is saying BMW isn't accepting their orders at the moment (best interpretation is that they aren't accepting them from this dealership) but as soon as they do he will get me my production number.

My question to the fine experts of this site is if this makes any sense to you.

I don't understand how the ordering game works but it seems odd to me that some dealerships would be able to place orders and others wouldn't. (although this doesn't appear to be a high-volume dealership)

My spot in line isn't an issue. I was told I was second. Is my dealership playing games with me or is there a less shady explanation?

thanks!

larryn · 12-28-2007, 07:46 PM

Only thing I can think of is that they only had one configurable allocation, and it is gone. Now you're in the 2nd allocation group. Either that, or they are playing with you, as dealers have their allocations.

joelk · 12-28-2007, 08:22 PM

Thanks Larry. I've taken the approach of being overly friendly with my sales guy but I think I'm gonna have to ratchet up the pressure and get some answers on this. I don't want to be waiting til May given that I had my deposit in so early.

edge350 · 12-28-2007, 08:23 PM

I'm certainly not an expert, but:
I see you're from Atlanta. Major American city, lots of money, lots of great cars. That MUST mean there's a BMW dealer or two who's moving volume. Someone out there will take you seriously. Shop around, brother.
(Not necessarily the same story Pittsburgh). 8)

larryn · 12-28-2007, 08:27 PM

joelk, that's pretty good advice that edge is giving. It certainly can't hurt. PM adrian's bmw who is a member here, and is the sales manager at BMW of South Atlanta. I've known him for a few years, and played in a few xbox Project Gotham Racing leagues for quite a while.

Actually, if you have your deposit there, contact Adrian and he'll get you the scoop.

joelk · 12-28-2007, 08:59 PM

thanks guys. we'll see what type of explanation i get. if i get the feeling they aren't being honest with me i'll go somewhere else even if i have to wait longer.

i think the internet age makes it much more difficult for dealers to spout b.s.

And again, I'm not saying they are lying to me ... but I'm going to get to the bottom of this asap.

thanks again.

edit: my deposit is not with bmw of south atlanta ... although i might switch to them....

TP 135i · 12-29-2007, 08:48 AM

I'm actually in the same position.
Deposit in and "no allocations yet" is all I hear.
I'm no.2 on the list.
Hmmmmmmmmm ???

mikeo · 12-29-2007, 09:50 AM

My deposit went in early July, I'm #1 in line, and still no production number. Granted it is a small dealership, but I know all the people there pretty well (they sponsored my E36 M3 SCCA Solo effort for two years).

NJKSC27 · 12-29-2007, 01:55 PM

same boat

but

i found out they got there first allocation, and it was for one launch car which is currently in production. All dealerships might not receive a launch vehicle. I am starting to think the larger stores receive an allocation for one car as a "launch" car and the smaller dealers just go right to group allocations for sale.

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joelk Lieutenant Colonel 37 Rep 1,680 Posts Drives: Space Gray E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	early deposit and still no prod. # I'm just curious if anyone out there is in the same boat as me. I placed a deposit mid-summer. My dealer is saying BMW isn't accepting their orders at the moment (best interpretation is that they aren't accepting them from this dealership) but as soon as they do he will get me my production number. My question to the fine experts of this site is if this makes any sense to you. I don't understand how the ordering game works but it seems odd to me that some dealerships would be able to place orders and others wouldn't. (although this doesn't appear to be a high-volume dealership) My spot in line isn't an issue. I was told I was second. Is my dealership playing games with me or is there a less shady explanation? thanks! __________________ e90 M3, Space Gray / Extended Black, ZCP, ZCV, ZP2, DCT sold: 2008 BS 135i 6MT
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larryn Lieutenant General 2148 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	Only thing I can think of is that they only had one configurable allocation, and it is gone. Now you're in the 2nd allocation group. Either that, or they are playing with you, as dealers have their allocations.
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12-28-2007, 08:22 PM	#3
joelk Lieutenant Colonel 37 Rep 1,680 Posts Drives: Space Gray E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	Thanks Larry. I've taken the approach of being overly friendly with my sales guy but I think I'm gonna have to ratchet up the pressure and get some answers on this. I don't want to be waiting til May given that I had my deposit in so early. __________________ e90 M3, Space Gray / Extended Black, ZCP, ZCV, ZP2, DCT sold: 2008 BS 135i 6MT
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12-28-2007, 08:23 PM	#4
edge350 Junior Cheeseburger 56 Rep 370 Posts Drives: Join Date: Dec 2007 iTrader: (0)	I'm certainly not an expert, but: I see you're from Atlanta. Major American city, lots of money, lots of great cars. That MUST mean there's a BMW dealer or two who's moving volume. Someone out there will take you seriously. Shop around, brother. (Not necessarily the same story Pittsburgh). 8) __________________ The 1-series is compact, endlessly involving, and absurdly fast...It is also more fun than a caffeinated circus monkey. - Automobile. Crimson Red/Terra 135i, delivered 4/19/08, traded in 9/8/08. Recovering addict, still a fan.
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larryn Lieutenant General 2148 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	joelk, that's pretty good advice that edge is giving. It certainly can't hurt. PM adrian's bmw who is a member here, and is the sales manager at BMW of South Atlanta. I've known him for a few years, and played in a few xbox Project Gotham Racing leagues for quite a while. Actually, if you have your deposit there, contact Adrian and he'll get you the scoop.
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12-28-2007, 08:59 PM	#6
joelk Lieutenant Colonel 37 Rep 1,680 Posts Drives: Space Gray E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	thanks guys. we'll see what type of explanation i get. if i get the feeling they aren't being honest with me i'll go somewhere else even if i have to wait longer. i think the internet age makes it much more difficult for dealers to spout b.s. And again, I'm not saying they are lying to me ... but I'm going to get to the bottom of this asap. thanks again. edit: my deposit is not with bmw of south atlanta ... although i might switch to them.... __________________ e90 M3, Space Gray / Extended Black, ZCP, ZCV, ZP2, DCT sold: 2008 BS 135i 6MT
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12-29-2007, 08:48 AM	#7
TP 135i Major 29 Rep 1,340 Posts Drives: 2008 135i SGM MT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Finksburg, Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 1995 Acura Integra SE [0.00] 2008 BMW 135i [0.00] 2006 Porsche Cayman S [0.00] 1999 Toyota 4-Runner [0.00]	I'm actually in the same position. Deposit in and "no allocations yet" is all I hear. I'm no.2 on the list. Hmmmmmmmmm ???
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mikeo Santa Fe Concorso 103 Rep 2,984 Posts Drives: '11 M-sport 328i, '13 X1 28i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM iTrader: (3)	My deposit went in early July, I'm #1 in line, and still no production number. Granted it is a small dealership, but I know all the people there pretty well (they sponsored my E36 M3 SCCA Solo effort for two years). __________________ Santa Fe Concorso - The Southwest's Premier Automotive Gathering.
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NJKSC27 automobile aficionado 111 Rep 1,021 Posts Drives: Join Date: Sep 2007 iTrader: (0)	same boat but i found out they got there first allocation, and it was for one launch car which is currently in production. All dealerships might not receive a launch vehicle. I am starting to think the larger stores receive an allocation for one car as a "launch" car and the smaller dealers just go right to group allocations for sale.
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