ONE of 740 trim POLL

-Z- · 02-03-2012, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWNA_MGuy

Wow, that third one is absolutely gorgeous and exactly what I wanted to do for this car... compliments to you!

+1, Love that 3rd one!

Drillslinger · 02-04-2012, 07:14 AM

Damnit Matt, you've got a hell of a talent for breaking bad news gently

As for the pic, I'm game for #3 as well

Papethova · 02-04-2012, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWNA_MGuy

In addition to the aforementioned cost, the logistics of distribution are mind boggling once the cars have been retailed.

The distribution of anniversary gifts BMW sent annually to us 135 guys seemed to not be an issue. I understand numerous 1Ms have been sold on the used market but its a small fraction, and I would think the majority of those owners know who they sold it to.

b33g33 · 02-04-2012, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWNA_MGuy

Wow, that third one is absolutely gorgeous and exactly what I wanted to do for this car... compliments to you!

Folks, I've been researching this for a long time (back into late 2010 before I even took this position) and I fully appreciate (share) your enthusiasm. The 2011 Daytona 24 pace car would also benefit from having one of these special Start buttons. So here's the bad news...

Badging a car is very expensive. Do some quick math on this example and you'll see what I mean. Without working it into the base price of the car (like some other markets did), we simply don't have a budget to go back and do it retro. I tried to get this car approved for a special badge/button in the US but since global production was a bit fluid we couldn't bring the planets into alignment for the US market. In addition to the aforementioned cost, the logistics of distribution are mind boggling once the cars have been retailed.

I'm giving you the full story so you can understand we've seriously looked at this. I'm sorry we don't have better news, and I know it's not satisfying, but it certainly doesn't reduce the fact that you've got your hands on one of the most collectible BMW models in a twenty year span.

Thanks to my colleagues at BMW Customer Relations for bringing this discussion to my attention and for fielding your inquiries on the subject.

On a final note, we'd love it if some local 1Ms might "occupy Woodcliff Lake" someday as someone above mentioned. Perhaps we can set up a quick visit this summer.

Appreciate your candor Matt. While the news is disappointing, it is not unexpected.

Metak, I've still got $50 I'm ready to send over whenever you say so.

///M1 · 02-04-2012, 12:11 PM

Thx for the update, Matt, despite not what we were hoping for.

All for Occupy Woodcliff this summer!

Artemis · 02-04-2012, 01:22 PM

@Metak

Quite some non-US 1Mers might be interested in getting one. By indicating the 740 figure, only the US 1Mers could be interested. Prepared to consider a version not mentioning the 740 figure ?

Drillslinger · 02-04-2012, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Artemis

@Metak

Quite some non-US 1Mers might be interested in getting one. By indicating the 740 figure, only the US 1Mers could be interested. Prepared to consider a version not mentioning the 740 figure ?

I'd say that would have to wait until/if a worldwide production number gets released (which would have to wait until... ?March? when production ends.

Artemis · 02-04-2012, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Drillslinger

I'd say that would have to wait until/if a worldwide production number gets released (which would have to wait until... ?March? when production ends.

Actually, I meant without any figure at all, such as for example "Limited Edition" or "Limited" at the upper side and "///M" at lower side. Quite universal - suits all 1Ms.

Drillslinger · 02-05-2012, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Artemis

Actually, I meant without any figure at all, such as for example "Limited Edition" or "Limited" at the upper side and "///M" at lower side. Quite universal - suits all 1Ms.

Ah, got it. Yeah, that would work too. My original idea before Metak started working on it was to get the "Limited Edition" button from the 130i so that's always an option

If nothing is forthcoming from BMW or ///M then uniformity is out the window anyway.

oldBMWguy · 02-05-2012, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MDORPHN

+1

Neil

++ one

Joe B

david.orr · 02-05-2012, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Artemis

@Metak

Quite some non-US 1Mers might be interested in getting one. By indicating the 740 figure, only the US 1Mers could be interested. Prepared to consider a version not mentioning the 740 figure ?

I would be interested

hajohehe · 02-05-2012, 09:45 PM

i need one

Juiced1M · 02-07-2012, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWNA_MGuy

Wow, that third one is absolutely gorgeous and exactly what I wanted to do for this car... compliments to you!

Folks, I've been researching this for a long time (back into late 2010 before I even took this position) and I fully appreciate (share) your enthusiasm. The 2011 Daytona 24 pace car would also benefit from having one of these special Start buttons. So here's the bad news...

Badging a car is very expensive. Do some quick math on this example and you'll see what I mean. Without working it into the base price of the car (like some other markets did), we simply don't have a budget to go back and do it retro. I tried to get this car approved for a special badge/button in the US but since global production was a bit fluid we couldn't bring the planets into alignment for the US market. In addition to the aforementioned cost, the logistics of distribution are mind boggling once the cars have been retailed.

I'm giving you the full story so you can understand we've seriously looked at this. I'm sorry we don't have better news, and I know it's not satisfying, but it certainly doesn't reduce the fact that you've got your hands on one of the most collectible BMW models in a twenty year span.

Thanks to my colleagues at BMW Customer Relations for bringing this discussion to my attention and for fielding your inquiries on the subject.

On a final note, we'd love it if some local 1Ms might "occupy Woodcliff Lake" someday as someone above mentioned. Perhaps we can set up a quick visit this summer.

Wow matt awesome to hear from you and with the compliments I have been in talks with AUTOcouture and were happy to say we have the ball rolling on this.

mPlasticDesign · 02-07-2012, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Juiced1M

Wow matt awesome to hear from you and with the compliments I have been in talks with AUTOcouture and were happy to say we have the ball rolling on this.

It probably would have been better if AUTOcouture started their own thread rather than threadjacking this one. I've put a lot of time and effort into this. Just saying.

Artemis · 02-07-2012, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Metak2you

It probably would have been better if AUTOcouture started their own thread rather than threadjacking this one. I've put a lot of time and effort into this. Just saying.

Kudoes to you, Metak, for all the development, will power and hard work.

I'll be happy to buy a non-US one from you.

tkbr0wn · 02-07-2012, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Sales@AUTOcouture

We had this idea before you started the thread just chimed in... Ill create a new one if that suits your fancy/

It obviously suits his fancy since he asked you to create a new thread.

mPlasticDesign · 02-07-2012, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Sales@AUTOcouture

We had this idea before you started the thread just chimed in... Ill create a new one if that suits your fancy/

I have been looking for a way to commerate the US vehicles since May of last year in this other thread(below). But you probably "had the idea before me" lol. I will try not to encroach on a vendors potential business in the future.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...13&postcount=1

sq86 · 02-07-2012, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Metak2you

I have been looking for a way to commerate the US vehicles since May of last year in this other thread(below). But you probably "had the idea before me" lol. I will try not to encroach on a vendors potential business in the future.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...13&postcount=1

Lol you'll get my money Mr. Metak2you

HALOTHANE · 02-07-2012, 10:31 PM

Childish. All of this. It's not enough to simply own a car of only 740 examples? To each his/her own.

rogbmw · 02-08-2012, 08:25 AM

Thank Metak for all your hard work and efforts. Please do not let the "detracators" get you down for all your work. Can't wait to see the final result...I'm in.

eeghie · 02-08-2012, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Metak2you

It probably would have been better if AUTOcouture started their own thread rather than threadjacking this one. I've put a lot of time and effort into this. Just saying.

even without saying, we'd know! (Dackel has trained you well my young apprentice

). I forsee a ModeratorMetak2you name change

FYI I'm somewhere in the "No thank you's" as the OEM alu look which I prefer was not listed. I'll go with the 130i Limited Edition version

Artemis · 02-08-2012, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by eeghie

I forsee a ModeratorMetak2you name change

Second that.

He has the potential and skills, but will he accept if someday asked ?

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Artemis Moderator 29277 Rep 13,090 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Competition Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	@Metak Quite some non-US 1Mers might be interested in getting one. By indicating the 740 figure, only the US 1Mers could be interested. Prepared to consider a version not mentioning the 740 figure ?
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rogbmw Second Lieutenant 31 Rep 272 Posts Drives: Alpina B12 5.0 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Thank Metak for all your hard work and efforts. Please do not let the "detracators" get you down for all your work. Can't wait to see the final result...I'm in.
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