What's goiong on with allocations?

josh · 01-01-2008, 05:30 AM

I spoke to two dealers (in New England) who each have about a dozen cars on first allocation, and then to three others who have just a couple of cars (to be used as demonstrators). The latter group is tgelling me I could expect my 135i delivery in the May-June time frame.
What happened with 1-series dealer allocations? It would seem not all dealers got cars from the first allocation.
Unfortunately, I have a deposit with one of the latter dealars and am wondering if I should try to get it back and place it with a dealer who can give me a February production number.
A bit of advice would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

mikeo · 01-01-2008, 08:14 AM

Nobody seems to know the strategy/reasoning behind BMW NA's dealer allocations. Most think it is dealer sales, with large dealers getting first tier allocations.

willfong · 01-01-2008, 06:13 PM

And no ED allocations! Darn BMW!

josh · 01-02-2008, 10:56 AM

I had a talk with the dealer, who admitted they only got 2 cars in the first allocation and are hoping for a few more with March-April build dates. They did say that if a dealer doesn't have production numbers, they do not have first-allocation cars at this time. So, if you don't have a production number, you gotta wait a few more months for your car.
They refunded my deposit, and I was able to get a production number from BMW Gallery in Norwood, MA.
So I'm still in the game for a first-allocation car.

larryn · 01-02-2008, 11:03 AM

josh, congrats!! When did that occur? I'm assuming yesterday afternoon? I'm going through the Gallery in Norwell, have a few calls into my CA, who had assured me I'd be in initial allocation, yet I still haven't gotten my call back with production number.

B25 Jim · 01-02-2008, 11:05 AM

My dealer got 3 allocations initially, and claims that his next allocation is going to come mid-late january... It's based on dealer annual sales. The claim for the 2nd allocation is a delivery around late march early spring... I'm hoping that's the case!

mikeo · 01-02-2008, 05:48 PM

Got mine today, Production # 3893XXX, Week 6 build!

josh · 01-02-2008, 06:14 PM

FWIW, I'm #38940XX, week 6 build.

larryn · 01-02-2008, 06:19 PM

Congrats Josh. Check'n in w/# 38940XX, week 6. I bet we are delivered on the same truck to the Gallery too.

IrvRobinson2 · 01-03-2008, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by willfong

And no ED allocations! Darn BMW!

give it some time, I'm sure that will change

IrvRobinson2 · 01-03-2008, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by larryn

josh, congrats!! When did that occur? I'm assuming yesterday afternoon? I'm going through the Gallery in Norwell, have a few calls into my CA, who had assured me I'd be in initial allocation, yet I still haven't gotten my call back with production number.

remember Larry, I want a full report from you when you get it

edge350 · 01-03-2008, 10:32 AM

Just to back up Josh's experience:

Spoke to two local BMW dealers. One is hopeful for a May/June customer delivery for their first car. The other, a busier dealer, is delivering at least three cars in the first week of April. If I order with them now, they may be able to get me a car by first week of April. The two dealers are about 20 miles apart. It's all about dealer volume. BMW will take care of the larger dealerships first.

I'm going with the "slower" dealer, for a number of reasons. But if you want the car sooner, it definitely helps to shop around.

Noize · 01-03-2008, 10:39 AM

This is like Xbox360 and PS3 all over again. They are letting them out at a tiny rate like this on purpose to increase demand! Its retarded; I want my frikkin' production number already.

willfong · 01-03-2008, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by IrvRobinson

give it some time, I'm sure that will change

Irv, I know patience is the key. But I wonder if we are speaking of patience until the 2009 model year of the 135i? But if you have a allocation or slot available for ED please shoot me an email Irv!

Thx

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josh Private First Class 12 Rep 127 Posts Drives: E36 M3, 135i Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	What's goiong on with allocations? I spoke to two dealers (in New England) who each have about a dozen cars on first allocation, and then to three others who have just a couple of cars (to be used as demonstrators). The latter group is tgelling me I could expect my 135i delivery in the May-June time frame. What happened with 1-series dealer allocations? It would seem not all dealers got cars from the first allocation. Unfortunately, I have a deposit with one of the latter dealars and am wondering if I should try to get it back and place it with a dealer who can give me a February production number. A bit of advice would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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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)	Nobody seems to know the strategy/reasoning behind BMW NA's dealer allocations. Most think it is dealer sales, with large dealers getting first tier allocations. __________________ Santa Fe Concorso - The Southwest's Premier Automotive Gathering.
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josh Private First Class 12 Rep 127 Posts Drives: E36 M3, 135i Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	I had a talk with the dealer, who admitted they only got 2 cars in the first allocation and are hoping for a few more with March-April build dates. They did say that if a dealer doesn't have production numbers, they do not have first-allocation cars at this time. So, if you don't have a production number, you gotta wait a few more months for your car. They refunded my deposit, and I was able to get a production number from BMW Gallery in Norwood, MA. So I'm still in the game for a first-allocation car.
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larryn Lieutenant General 2146 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	josh, congrats!! When did that occur? I'm assuming yesterday afternoon? I'm going through the Gallery in Norwell, have a few calls into my CA, who had assured me I'd be in initial allocation, yet I still haven't gotten my call back with production number.
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B25 Jim Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 205 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	My dealer got 3 allocations initially, and claims that his next allocation is going to come mid-late january... It's based on dealer annual sales. The claim for the 2nd allocation is a delivery around late march early spring... I'm hoping that's the case!
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willfong Enlisted Member 0 Rep 36 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2007 iTrader: (0)	And no ED allocations! Darn BMW!
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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)	Got mine today, Production # 3893XXX, Week 6 build! __________________ Santa Fe Concorso - The Southwest's Premier Automotive Gathering.
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josh Private First Class 12 Rep 127 Posts Drives: E36 M3, 135i Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	FWIW, I'm #38940XX, week 6 build.
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larryn Lieutenant General 2146 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	Congrats Josh. Check'n in w/# 38940XX, week 6. I bet we are delivered on the same truck to the Gallery too.
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edge350 Junior Cheeseburger 56 Rep 370 Posts Drives: Join Date: Dec 2007 iTrader: (0)	Just to back up Josh's experience: Spoke to two local BMW dealers. One is hopeful for a May/June customer delivery for their first car. The other, a busier dealer, is delivering at least three cars in the first week of April. If I order with them now, they may be able to get me a car by first week of April. The two dealers are about 20 miles apart. It's all about dealer volume. BMW will take care of the larger dealerships first. I'm going with the "slower" dealer, for a number of reasons. But if you want the car sooner, it definitely helps to shop around.
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Noize Under the radar 41 Rep 840 Posts Drives: FWD in reverse Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: In traffic at idle iTrader: (1)	This is like Xbox360 and PS3 all over again. They are letting them out at a tiny rate like this on purpose to increase demand! Its retarded; I want my frikkin' production number already.
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