My dealer called me today and said that the recent pricing info is fake. :-/

[bradford]

He said that BMWUSA has not announced pricing yet and that someone faked the pics. Does anyone have definitive proof that I can send him?

Yes, I've seen this photo, but it is not really 100% proof, unless it was in the window of the 135i at the Auto Show...

[cracka]

Originally Posted by bradford

He said that BMWUSA has not announced pricing yet and that someone faked the pics. Does anyone have definitive proof that I can send him?

The base prices are confirmed here.

The photo in question was snapped "behind a curtain" at the BMW display by autoblog, having been moved there after initially being displayed with the car. Certainly not fake, but possibly preliminary.

The identical PDF was also purportedly emailed to a 1addicts member by his dealer here.

[NJKSC27]

yes preliminary option and package pricing is the problem

[cracka]

Originally Posted by NJKSC27

yes preliminary option and package pricing is the problem

Until we can place an order, I'd say everything is preliminary. :wink: My point is that it's not "fake".

[NJKSC27]

Originally Posted by cracka

Until we can place an order, I'd say everything is preliminary. :wink: My point is that it's not "fake".

i agree 100%

[johnny1019]

Circle BMW's 1er site lists the same prices: http://www.bmw135i.net/pricing/2008-...upe-Prices.htm

But I agree, it's all preliminary until an order is placed.

[blacknbean]

I was at the LA auto show today and they had that same pricing sheet on a pedestal right next to the 135i. So it would be BMW making these 'fake' pricing sheets. Prices may change however, but it doesnt make this sheet fake.

[imported_emos325]

ok, but so how come it says mag/alum engine when we know mag/alum is only in the 128! so what is the deal if its prelim can't they get it straight?

[Dave]

Either way I a still getting my 3 options and getting my 1 series

[GAL]

Given that the price sheet is correct, minus destination charges, and any options, the price quote is right in line with what I stated 2 months ago, when I quit guessing. Not knowing if option sheet and prices are correct, boy the price of the 135i could really go north of $40K and most likely $45K given the equipment ordered. Let's hope they offer package equipment pricing, to give a better price if several popular options are ordered together. If not some people will have to rethink some of the options considered to keep the price down. If I'm understanding this right, the sheet represents the BASE price and standard equipment on the left side of the sheet, and pricing of available options on the right side of the sheet, with no destination charge given.

[cracka]

Originally Posted by GAL

If I'm understanding this right, the sheet represents the BASE price and standard equipment on the left side of the sheet, and pricing of available options on the right side of the sheet, with no destination charge given.

The base prices shown on the PDF price sheet include $775 destination. That makes the 135i base $34,900 and the 128i base $28,600. Those prices have been confirmed by BMW NA.

The option and option package pricing appears to be legitimate and is in line with similar option pricing on other models. There's no reason to think they're inaccurate or will be changed much before becoming "official".

[Dave]

Originally Posted by johnny1019

Circle BMW's 1er site lists the same prices: http://www.bmw135i.net/pricing/2008-...upe-Prices.htm

But I agree, it's all preliminary until an order is placed.

dont hold ur breath on circles word...they asked me for a 2k deposit and also told me that they already have #s of the amount of 1's they are getting...which is not possible.

[dna550]

See:

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...4&postcount=30

I took this photo at the 1 Series display at the LA Auto Show.

Note the fine print:

Prices & Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice

In my world this is as real as real gets.

[1ster]

Preliminary? Yes. Fake? No.

[joelk]

Originally Posted by bradford

He said that BMWUSA has not announced pricing yet and that someone faked the pics. Does anyone have definitive proof that I can send him?

Yes, I've seen this photo, but it is not really 100% proof, unless it was in the window of the 135i at the Auto Show...

My dealer gave me a "official" quote for my spec'd car ... that quote was exactly in line with that sheet you displayed. IIRC some dealer on this site said he received pricing info at work too.

Of course prices may change but your dealer is essentially wrong.

[joelk]

Originally Posted by dna550

Prices & Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice

yeah imo anyone with a modicum of sense (or an attorney watching over what they are doing) would put this on any price sheet whether they intend to alter prices or not.

[bradford]

Thanks for the link to the BMWUSA site. I'll forward it to him...

[cncmastr]

Bradford, I am sorry, but your dealer is and idiot and a moron. My condolences.

[larryn]

Wow, a CA who knows less than us? Impossible.. That's a first.

You have to do the: "Did you get the memo?"

[cracka]

Originally Posted by larryn

Wow, a CA who knows less than us? Impossible.. That's a first.

You have to do the: "Did you get the memo?"

:respekt:

[Imola.ZHP]

If your allready that close with your dealer I guess your looking to spend top, or MSRP, dollar...

I'll do all of my own research and if, that if is a biggie, I decide to order one, I'll probably research a good ED salesperson on bimmerfest and make the offer by e-mail or phone...

And this will be a few months after release, again, if I decide to buy one...

[jraymond]

maybe they will post info on BMWUSA prior to the car coming out, I'm starting to wonder