Individual ED order

[PKumarM3]

I work at the Porsche store down the block. Usually, the deposit is non-refundable after the car locks into production and we're unable to change the order to a non-individual color.

[GrussGott]

Originally Posted by m3aviator

I was told BMW will charge back the dealership for the color even if they do the r&d and it's not approved. They said the color is not unreasonable but have to make sure the plant can spray the paint. This is all moot if they say yes. If they don't I'm backing out of the deal completely. Don't want to be forced into a color I don't want. I'll have to check NY state laws on the deposit. I can assure you I'm getting everything in writing before I give them a dollar. I've already explicitly stated everything must be in writing signed by both parties. They agreed.

Due to the lead time I'd be getting one of the first MY17 which is nice!

Not sure why you just don't use a forum dealer that has a lot of ED & Individual experience - they can deliver to any dealer for re-delivery. Ping Jimmy and see what he says GOLFFRR

[m3aviator]

Originally Posted by GrussGott

Not sure why you just don't use a forum dealer that has a lot of ED & Individual experience - they can deliver to any dealer for re-delivery. Ping Jimmy and see what he says GOLFFRR

Manhattan is a factory store they got all the allocations in the world.

[GrussGott]

Originally Posted by m3aviator

Manhattan is a factory store they got all the allocations in the world.

What does that even mean? AFAIK there are no "factory" stores - all dealerships are independent businesses and have nothing to do with BMW AG. Some of these businesses have more experience with M sales, ED, and Individual orders than others. Given Jimmy's shop has the top M sales person in the US, and they do a LOT of EDs and Individuals, seems like they'd be worth a shot, especially since you're trying to do something unique. BTW, I have nothing whatsoever to do with them.

[MRCUR]

Originally Posted by m3aviator

Manhattan is a factory store they got all the allocations in the world.

I don't think that's a thing.

[m3aviator]

Originally Posted by MRCUR

I don't think that's a thing.

Legally it may be on paper that way but BMW Manhattan is a factory store.

[MRCUR]

Originally Posted by m3aviator

Legally it may be on paper that way but BMW Manhattan is a factory store.

Are you talking about this dealer? http://www.bmwnyc.com/dealership/about.htm

[m3aviator]

Originally Posted by MRCUR

Are you talking about this dealer? http://www.bmwnyc.com/dealership/about.htm

Yes sir.

[firedown31]

Originally Posted by m3aviator

Yes sir.

Looks like a normal dealer to me

[m3aviator]

I just scratched the deal with them. Their deposit request is absurd. I'm working with David Aviles now on an order.

[BavarianFanatic]

Originally Posted by firedown31

So it still looks like a normal BMW dealer to me, just someone somewhere titled them as a factory store. They don't have "all the allocations in the world" as another poster said.

I don't know why it would look different. They have a fairly consistent format for all showrooms regardless of ownership as part of their branding initiative.

I would assume they can't have any special access to allocations or anything else for that matter lest they'd create a mutiny among the private stores.