Just placed order - Sedona Red M Sport.. Update: Changed to Space Gray!

airs · 04-06-2009, 05:45 PM

Couldn't resist the 1.9% financing promo. I used the Payne Method, worked like a charm, $750 over invoice. Scheduled to arrive here in Seattle 1st week of June

SlickShift · 04-07-2009, 11:52 AM

Congrats!

Dave · 04-07-2009, 12:36 PM

that is a deal!

airs · 04-07-2009, 01:04 PM

After doing more research and looking at pictures, Sedona Red showing up at the dealer and being too orange started to really bother me. Switched order to Space Gray.

Fyn · 04-07-2009, 02:50 PM

I'm also in Seattle. Which dealership ultimately gave you the best deal?

airs · 04-07-2009, 03:31 PM

Bellevue and Seattle fought over me, and I got an acceptance reply from Yakima as well. Lower sales tax over there, but it meant I would have to drive a total of 5 hours for a savings of ~$300.

Seattle was willing to undercut Bellevue a bit but ultimately I went with Bellevue - my sales rep, Robert, was much more up front, honest and detailed in his responses than I found Seattle to be. Just my experience though - you should check them both out.

Remember, Seattle area dealers will mention MACO, Training and possibly "documentation" fees. I got the doc fees waived and MACO/Training cut in half. Yakima doesn't participate in MACO but still charges Training.

malapane · 04-07-2009, 06:33 PM

Hey, good price.

That car has the exact same options as I ordered except for comfort access. Nice ride.

Space Gray was in my final four also. I had a hard time picking a color this time. Never had that problem before.

Enjoy.

spotshooter · 04-07-2009, 08:46 PM

Nice to hear Seattle dealers are willing to work with buyers. I think I need to find a home for my R32, so I can order a 135i.

airs · 04-07-2009, 09:42 PM

Argh..2 more days and I am not totally set on Space Gray. Saw it at the stealership today on a 135 and honestly wasn't that impressed..although it was dusty..

Thoughts on the available colors:
Black/BSM/Monaco - Too hard to keep scratches from being visible
Tahiti Green - No way.
Titanium Silver - Wife's car color
Sedona - Afraid of the orange factor.
Montego - Too bright of a blue for my taste.
Crimson Red - Too bright as well.
Cashmere Silver - Reminds me of an oldsmobile

Blue Water - Much too light and "baby" blue for my taste

So color finalists are, in no particular order:

Space Gray - Hides scratches and chips pretty well, industrial, refined feel to it. Negative is that it doesn't pop much when you spend hours detailing.
Le Mans Blue - Beautiful blue, really rewards you for spending time on it with a good polish/wax. Negative: scratches show up the most of the 3 finalists.
Alpine White - Nice black/white contrast, CF parts look great, hides scratches/chips very well. Neg: Like Space Gray, it doesn't give back much when you spend hours on it.

I'm going crazy looking at so many pictures..

spotshooter · 04-07-2009, 09:57 PM

Alpine white for me. I am torn on the the black vs red leather.

malapane · 04-07-2009, 10:39 PM

My short list was Alpine White, Space Gray, Titanium Silver and Le Mans Blue.

The wife nixed white for no apparent reason.
My last new car was silver and my wifes Jeep is silver - althought Titanium Silver was probably my close second choice.
I almost placed the order with Space Gray. I saw it at the last auto show, and it looked really nice. When I went to the dealer, they had a few different models in Space Gray, and on that particular overcast day they were not that impressive. That and the fact that my current 325i is Steel Gray was enough to drop it from my list.
So finally, I ordered Le Mans Blue - although friends still remind me I once swore I would never own a blue car. What can I say - I liked it best. Even I am surprised.
I hope I still like it in ten years, as I plan to have this one a long time.

spotshooter · 04-08-2009, 07:17 PM

Space Gray would be my second choice. Post some pics when you take delivery.

airs · 04-08-2009, 07:21 PM

I'll definitely post delivery pics

My rep called me today and said the vehicle went into 150 status earlier than expected even though it was priority 2. Too late to make changes to anything now according to him. Week 17 was the production schedule.

Is there any way around this? I feel pretty good about SG, just would be nice to know I still have the option for another day or two?

04-06-2009, 05:45 PM	#1
airs Private First Class 15 Rep 160 Posts Drives: 2009 Space Gray 135i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Just placed order - Sedona Red M Sport.. Update: Changed to Space Gray! Couldn't resist the 1.9% financing promo. I used the Payne Method, worked like a charm, $750 over invoice. Scheduled to arrive here in Seattle 1st week of June The Wait Begins... MSRP \| INVOICE $35,850 \| $32,980 - [BMW 135i Coupe] $1,300 \| $1,185 - [ZMP M Sport Package] $875 \| $795 - [677 Premium Hi-Fi System] $500 \| $455 - [494 Heated Front Seats] $400 \| $365 - [6FL iPod and USB Adapter] $350 \| $315 - [653 HD Radio] $0 \| $0 - [4MG Glacier Silver Aluminum Trim] $0 \| $0 - [KASW Black Leatherette] $550 \| $500 - [Metallic Paint - Space Gray] $825 \| $825 - [Destination Charge] ------------------------------------------ $41,000 \| $37,740 - Sub Total Update: Changed order to Space Gray! Last edited by airs; 04-07-2009 at 03:40 PM..
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04-07-2009, 01:04 PM	#4
airs Private First Class 15 Rep 160 Posts Drives: 2009 Space Gray 135i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	After doing more research and looking at pictures, Sedona Red showing up at the dealer and being too orange started to really bother me. Switched order to Space Gray.
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04-07-2009, 02:50 PM	#5
Fyn Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: Join Date: Dec 2008 iTrader: (0)	I'm also in Seattle. Which dealership ultimately gave you the best deal?
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04-07-2009, 03:31 PM	#6
airs Private First Class 15 Rep 160 Posts Drives: 2009 Space Gray 135i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Bellevue and Seattle fought over me, and I got an acceptance reply from Yakima as well. Lower sales tax over there, but it meant I would have to drive a total of 5 hours for a savings of ~$300. Seattle was willing to undercut Bellevue a bit but ultimately I went with Bellevue - my sales rep, Robert, was much more up front, honest and detailed in his responses than I found Seattle to be. Just my experience though - you should check them both out. Remember, Seattle area dealers will mention MACO, Training and possibly "documentation" fees. I got the doc fees waived and MACO/Training cut in half. Yakima doesn't participate in MACO but still charges Training.
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04-07-2009, 06:33 PM	#7
malapane Casual Addict 3 Rep 95 Posts Drives: 325i Sport & 135i Sport Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicagoland iTrader: (0)	Hey, good price. That car has the exact same options as I ordered except for comfort access. Nice ride. Space Gray was in my final four also. I had a hard time picking a color this time. Never had that problem before. Enjoy.
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04-07-2009, 08:46 PM	#8
spotshooter Private First Class 33 Rep 178 Posts Drives: 2015 Cayman S Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pacific Northwest iTrader: (1)	Nice to hear Seattle dealers are willing to work with buyers. I think I need to find a home for my R32, so I can order a 135i.
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04-07-2009, 09:42 PM	#9
airs Private First Class 15 Rep 160 Posts Drives: 2009 Space Gray 135i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Argh..2 more days and I am not totally set on Space Gray. Saw it at the stealership today on a 135 and honestly wasn't that impressed..although it was dusty.. Thoughts on the available colors: Black/BSM/Monaco - Too hard to keep scratches from being visible Tahiti Green - No way. Titanium Silver - Wife's car color Sedona - Afraid of the orange factor. Montego - Too bright of a blue for my taste. Crimson Red - Too bright as well. Cashmere Silver - Reminds me of an oldsmobile Blue Water - Much too light and "baby" blue for my taste So color finalists are, in no particular order: Space Gray - Hides scratches and chips pretty well, industrial, refined feel to it. Negative is that it doesn't pop much when you spend hours detailing. Le Mans Blue - Beautiful blue, really rewards you for spending time on it with a good polish/wax. Negative: scratches show up the most of the 3 finalists. Alpine White - Nice black/white contrast, CF parts look great, hides scratches/chips very well. Neg: Like Space Gray, it doesn't give back much when you spend hours on it. I'm going crazy looking at so many pictures.. Last edited by airs; 04-08-2009 at 01:29 AM..
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04-07-2009, 09:57 PM	#10
spotshooter Private First Class 33 Rep 178 Posts Drives: 2015 Cayman S Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pacific Northwest iTrader: (1)	Alpine white for me. I am torn on the the black vs red leather.
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04-07-2009, 10:39 PM	#11
malapane Casual Addict 3 Rep 95 Posts Drives: 325i Sport & 135i Sport Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicagoland iTrader: (0)	My short list was Alpine White, Space Gray, Titanium Silver and Le Mans Blue. The wife nixed white for no apparent reason. My last new car was silver and my wifes Jeep is silver - althought Titanium Silver was probably my close second choice. I almost placed the order with Space Gray. I saw it at the last auto show, and it looked really nice. When I went to the dealer, they had a few different models in Space Gray, and on that particular overcast day they were not that impressive. That and the fact that my current 325i is Steel Gray was enough to drop it from my list. So finally, I ordered Le Mans Blue - although friends still remind me I once swore I would never own a blue car. What can I say - I liked it best. Even I am surprised. I hope I still like it in ten years, as I plan to have this one a long time.
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04-08-2009, 07:17 PM	#12
spotshooter Private First Class 33 Rep 178 Posts Drives: 2015 Cayman S Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pacific Northwest iTrader: (1)	Space Gray would be my second choice. Post some pics when you take delivery.
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04-08-2009, 07:21 PM	#13
airs Private First Class 15 Rep 160 Posts Drives: 2009 Space Gray 135i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	I'll definitely post delivery pics My rep called me today and said the vehicle went into 150 status earlier than expected even though it was priority 2. Too late to make changes to anything now according to him. Week 17 was the production schedule. Is there any way around this? I feel pretty good about SG, just would be nice to know I still have the option for another day or two?
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