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Originally Posted by TheUltimateDriver
Dealers are taking deposits to get on the waiting list. The amount varies from one BMW Center to another. Usually with a min of $500 to a max of $1500. Some Centers are refundable deposits, while others are not. Obviously do not conduct business with the ones that are not refundable. I have heard of one Center that is refundable until the car hit status 150 (Production Started).
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Thanks for the info UltimateDriver - I just got off the phone with 3 local BMW dealers here in the NW and none of them have a waiting list. They all offered to send me information when it is available
One specifically said they are expecting 3-series-like allocation #'s for the 1's so there should be no shortage (waiting list not necessary).
Interesting note: Two dealerships told me they expect the 128i to start at $26k while the third just said "in the 20's"
Leads me to conclude that demand varies wildly based on which region you're in...