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auscowboy · 11-29-2008, 09:19 PM

Earlier than expected! 9th of dec, the dealer said that he can hold it till jan 09 so its plated a 09 model... i didnt know that they can do that if its built in 2008?

Furo125i · 11-29-2008, 09:58 PM

Hi auscow..

what do you mean? 2009 plated model?

Hmm.. I don't understand why you would want to wait as most people would want it out of the dealer asap :thumbup:

cause I believe if it's DEC delivery it will be the 09 1-er..

mine it's 9/12 too

d3syd · 11-29-2008, 10:25 PM

There are 2 dates on any car. Built date and Compliance Plate Date. The built date is what matters when it comes time to sell. Compliance plate doesn't mean much really. I have come across cars with comp dates a LOT later than their built dates.

So basically, don't listen to what the dealer says, take delivery and enjoy now!!

BMW86 · 11-29-2008, 10:58 PM

I was under the impression that your cars year model is based on the year of compliance. So if you waited for a 2009 compliance your car will technically be a 2009 model regardless of the fact that it was built in 2008.

d3syd · 11-30-2008, 12:01 AM

Many years ago I did a stint selling new cars, and the only date that mattered to the used car valuers was the built date.

To many private buyers, the comp. plate probably will hold some credence, but I can assure you that to dealers, the built date of the car is what matters when it's being valued.

RadiuM · 11-30-2008, 01:17 AM

going off the compliance plates wouldn't work for imports, otherwise I have a 2007 model GTR

d3syd · 11-30-2008, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RadiuM

going off the compliance plates wouldn't work for imports, otherwise I have a 2007 model GTR

+1

Exactly right. That's why built date is what matters.:wink:

Carlos · 11-30-2008, 01:46 AM

When it is late in the year, usually after September, it is an 08 build car but an 09 model

Furo125i · 11-30-2008, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carlos

When it is late in the year, usually after September, it is an 08 build car but an 09 model

:thumbup:

yup.. no point delaying, take it home immediately :headbang:, hahaha..

oldman · 11-30-2008, 03:09 PM

My car arrives today at Port Kembla on then Don Quijote at 16:00 after a very long wait (ordered in July built in October). Being built in October, I also relate the MY?? being tied to the build date as the MY09 model change is where the new hard disk based iDrive was introduced.

BMW86 · 11-30-2008, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldman

My car arrives today at Port Kembla on then Don Quijote at 16:00 after a very long wait (ordered in July built in October). Being built in October, I also relate the MY?? being tied to the build date as the MY09 model change is where the new hard disk based iDrive was introduced.

I'm in the same boat. I was really interested in getting Pro Nav Idrive and when I heard the news that the 1er was receiving the upgrade it made the wait a little easier.

kingtut1970 · 11-30-2008, 06:27 PM

I wouldnt wait. It's like waiting to take that sexy girl on heat home but you want to wait til she calms down - umm I dont think so

11-29-2008, 09:19 PM	#1
auscowboy New Member Drives: 125i Msport Sapphire Black Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Adelaide SA Posts: 23 iTrader: (0)	Car on its way! Earlier than expected! 9th of dec, the dealer said that he can hold it till jan 09 so its plated a 09 model... i didnt know that they can do that if its built in 2008?
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11-29-2008, 09:58 PM	#2
Furo125i Private First Class Drives: AW/CORAL 125i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 125 iTrader: (0) Garage List 12-2008 125i - E82 [0.00]	Hi auscow.. what do you mean? 2009 plated model? Hmm.. I don't understand why you would want to wait as most people would want it out of the dealer asap :thumbup: cause I believe if it's DEC delivery it will be the 09 1-er.. mine it's 9/12 too __________________ The docks.. Melbourne 9/12 Delivery: Thursday 18/12!

11-29-2008, 10:25 PM	#3
d3syd Major Drives: 135i MT, LMB, ProNav Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Scamander, Tasmania Posts: 1,475 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i Coupe [0.00]	There are 2 dates on any car. Built date and Compliance Plate Date. The built date is what matters when it comes time to sell. Compliance plate doesn't mean much really. I have come across cars with comp dates a LOT later than their built dates. So basically, don't listen to what the dealer says, take delivery and enjoy now!! __________________ Fun Car: 135i Manual LeMans Blue / Beige Leather / Grey Poplar / pro nav / euro plates. Delivered 24 June 08 Family Car: Land Rover Discovery 4 SDV6 Spare Car: Volvo V70 Sydney Car: MB 420SEL

11-30-2008, 12:01 AM	#5
d3syd Major Drives: 135i MT, LMB, ProNav Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Scamander, Tasmania Posts: 1,475 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i Coupe [0.00]	Many years ago I did a stint selling new cars, and the only date that mattered to the used car valuers was the built date. To many private buyers, the comp. plate probably will hold some credence, but I can assure you that to dealers, the built date of the car is what matters when it's being valued. __________________ Fun Car: 135i Manual LeMans Blue / Beige Leather / Grey Poplar / pro nav / euro plates. Delivered 24 June 08 Family Car: Land Rover Discovery 4 SDV6 Spare Car: Volvo V70 Sydney Car: MB 420SEL

11-30-2008, 01:17 AM	#6
RadiuM Captain Drives: 135i, 97 GTR VSpec, Stagea Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: perth Posts: 628 iTrader: (1)	going off the compliance plates wouldn't work for imports, otherwise I have a 2007 model GTR __________________ '09 BMW 135i, Lemans Blue '97 Nissan Skyline R33 Series II GTR V-Spec + mods '97 Nissan Stagea RS4 '88 Pajero CRG KT1 125

11-29-2008, 10:58 PM	#4
BMW86 Major General Drives: BMW 135i / Kawa Ninja Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 8,613 iTrader: (0)	I was under the impression that your cars year model is based on the year of compliance. So if you waited for a 2009 compliance your car will technically be a 2009 model regardless of the fact that it was built in 2008.

11-30-2008, 01:46 AM	#8
Carlos Second Lieutenant Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 283 iTrader: (0)	When it is late in the year, usually after September, it is an 08 build car but an 09 model

11-30-2008, 03:09 PM	#10
oldman . Drives: 09 135i AW Coupe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NSW Australia Posts: 442 iTrader: (0)	My car arrives today at Port Kembla on then Don Quijote at 16:00 after a very long wait (ordered in July built in October). Being built in October, I also relate the MY?? being tied to the build date as the MY09 model change is where the new hard disk based iDrive was introduced.

11-30-2008, 06:27 PM	#12
kingtut1970 Private Drives: BMW 135i Titan Silver Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 77 iTrader: (0)	I wouldnt wait. It's like waiting to take that sexy girl on heat home but you want to wait til she calms down - umm I dont think so

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