[M2taz]

I've been calling dealers around the central US and came across one that stated the following, which seemed odd and maybe specific to this dealer. He said he had one person on the M2 waiting list but then started looking into his allocations and said he had 4 available right now. He wanted to confirm the details and do some research before taking a deposit for ordering. This sounded like a good plan since based on his voice, something didn't seem right to him. About an hour later he called back and said the 2017 builds would end this week and he had to wait until he recieved allocations for the 2018's. As in, he couldn't allow me to use one of his open allocations. Anything from this Monday (1/16) on would be a 2018 M2.

My guess is this is something specific to them, maybe they didn't use their allocations in time? What's your thoughts on this story? What should I have asked to get clarity?

[6734202]

I've had better luck talking to GMs or M certified CAs. Hey generally know their dealerships situation much better than a random CA off the lot. Maybe call back to try to get a better explanation. If I had to guess his allocations for the next 6 months are taken. Which means new orders would be pushed into Q3 - MY2018 cars.

[ryem3]

Of course that isn't true either. Dealers only have allocations for q1. No one knows how many allocations they or any other dealer has or will get for q2. They may get monthly allocations starting in April, maybe someone in management knows, but it hasn't been disclosed publicly. Up until this point, all allocations have come in 3 month blocks. I had one of the first at my dealership and the build is scheduled for March. 2018 doesn't start until July has per other disclosures, so suggesting they are starting in Feb sounds like nonsense as well.

[M2taz]

After calling many dealers its very interesting and frustrating at the same time. One stated this was the last year for the M2, just after stating they were charging MSRP +$2500! The highest I heard was MSRP +$7500, but pricing is a different subject matter.

I do have one that's looking promising and will know tomorrow whether the allocation is actually mine or not. Thanks for the responses and reality check!

[D CHOI]

Originally Posted by M2taz

After calling many dealers its very interesting and frustrating at the same time. One stated this was the last year for the M2, just after stating they were charging MSRP +$2500! The highest I heard was MSRP +$7500, but pricing is a different subject matter.

I do have one that's looking promising and will know tomorrow whether the allocation is actually mine or not. Thanks for the responses and reality check!

I'm in a similar situation where where I am #1 on the order bank and the dealership received 4 allocations for Q1. One of them were dealer trades meaning they traded away an M2 allocation for another model to meet their demands. However there were 2 other allocations that were assigned but not to me. There is also one remaining allocation that I don't know what will happen to it. I'm waiting to hear more information from my SA after he speaks with the inventory manager to see what is going on exactly. It's frustrating to not receive an allocation when I'm confirmed #1 in the order bank at 047 status at the beginning of the year.

[6734202]

Originally Posted by DCHOI

I'm in a similar situation where where I am #1 on the order bank and the dealership received 4 allocations for Q1. One of them were dealer trades meaning they traded away an M2 allocation for another model to meet their demands. However there were 2 other allocations that were assigned but not to me. There is also one remaining allocation that I don't know what will happen to. I'm waiting to hear more information from my SA after he speaks with the inventory manager to see what is going on exactly. It's frustrating to not receive an allocation when I'm confirmed #1 in the order bank at 047 status at the beginning of the year.

That sucks. But that's the situation. The cynic in me wants to say people jumped the line by paying more. But hopefully the dealer will have a good explanation. 4 seems like a lot of allocations though...

[D CHOI]

Originally Posted by 6734202

That sucks. But that's the situation. The cynic in me wants to say people jumped the line by paying more. But hopefully the dealer will have a good explanation. 4 seems like a lot of allocations though...

My dealership isn't known for charging over MSRP. I've met a person who bought one at MSRP from them. It concerns me that I left voicemails with the inventory manager and GM and haven't heard back from them.

[blackholescion]

Originally Posted by DCHOI

My dealership isn't known for charging over MSRP. I've met a person who bought one at MSRP from them. It concerns me that I left voicemails with the inventory manager and GM and haven't heard back from them.

Drive there and don't leave until you get it resolved. I had to do the same and had the same experience. Over the phone, basically nothing was done. I went to the dealer and got my allocation that day.

[omasou]

Originally Posted by DCHOI

I'm in a similar situation where where I am #1 on the order bank and the dealership received 4 allocations for Q1. One of them were dealer trades meaning they traded away an M2 allocation for another model to meet their demands. However there were 2 other allocations that were assigned but not to me. There is also one remaining allocation that I don't know what will happen to it. I'm waiting to hear more information from my SA after he speaks with the inventory manager to see what is going on exactly. It's frustrating to not receive an allocation when I'm confirmed #1 in the order bank at 047 status at the beginning of the year.

If you are 047 BMW should be the one that changes your status when the give the dealer their next allocation. Though not sure how the system specifies queue order.

That's how it worked for me.

[D CHOI]

Originally Posted by omasou

If you are 047 BMW should be the one that changes your status when the give the dealer their next allocation. Though not sure how the system specifies queue order.

That's how it worked for me.

I believe someone still has to do it manually as it doesn't automatically pull your name into an allocation.

[D CHOI]

Originally Posted by blackholescion

Drive there and don't leave until you get it resolved. I had to do the same and had the same experience. Over the phone, basically nothing was done. I went to the dealer and got my allocation that day.

Yea I did that the other day except I didn't get chance to speak with them due to availability. Also another thing is I started working with another SA since my original guy was grumpy and hostile and not cooperative in providing me any helpful pieces of information. They are now splitting the deal which I heard is common for them. Either way I'm glad I'm working with the new guy and still waiting for him to give me more info after he follows up with the inventory manager. I feel like going again later today to find the GM and tell him how bad of an experience it is for me so far.

[D CHOI]

So after calling around a few places due to my unfortunate situation at my local dealership I was able to find out there is a very short list at NM Albuquerque. If anyone is interested for a Q2 allocation (being #2 on their list) you can call them. He also requires a 1k refundable deposit. Good Luck!

Rick Herman
505-980-4316