Ordered? On the lot? Used?

CaptainKibbles · 01-14-2010, 09:21 PM

I made this poll because i was curious to see how many of the people on this forum bought there car either by custom order, just on the lot (new) or used.

jopa489 · 01-14-2010, 09:46 PM

Lot, but fortunately it was pretty much exactly what I wanted and was just delivered to the dealer. Due to me being busy, I didn't have time to order one at the time. I'll order next time regardless of what's on the lot though.

CaptainKibbles · 01-14-2010, 10:00 PM

Ya i got mine used and i really regret not getting sport package.. now i'm in the situation of what springs to get and stuff.

jopa489 · 01-14-2010, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jcab1212

Ya i got mine used and i really regret not getting sport package.. now i'm in the situation of what springs to get and stuff.

Plenty of people with ZSP upgrade the suspension anyway. Don't regret it so much.

Mech_Man · 01-15-2010, 06:18 AM

There's another option not listed.
Bought new from dealer, already on the way.

I had my previous car totaled so didn't have the months for an ED or otherwise order-to-make, and couldn't find one on the lot of a dealer who was willing to sell at a decent price.

I worked with a dealer who found a car that fit my specs that had been ordered by some other dealer for their own stock, manufactured and was on a ship already. They traded one of their own (but different spec) cars, swapping slips on the ship so to speak, and I ended up with my car after about 5 weeks.

I was very happy, and all my sales guy had to do was a lot of phone calls and haggling. Since I took delivery via PD in the factory in SC, we never actually met.

jibaholic101 · 01-15-2010, 11:08 AM

ordered both

10beers · 01-15-2010, 11:26 AM

I would have done any of the three. Used for right price.... on lot with right options.... ordered mine though. getting lucky and picking up a 2011 due to the new build schedule.

Kiemyster · 01-15-2010, 02:25 PM

Didnt have the ability to wait. Plus she was the first white E90 in the country and it had black interior... i was sold. But i will order my next car for sure

BK · 01-15-2010, 03:14 PM

I love that BMW builds cars to your order, and that you can anxiously check progress online as your car goes through the assembly, paint, and delivery process. If you have the time, don't sell yourself short. Order the car exactly the way you want it and wait it out. It's an excruciating pleasure that everyone should have a chance to enjoy.

thefireant · 01-15-2010, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BK

I love that BMW builds cars to your order, and that you can anxiously check progress online as your car goes through the assembly, paint, and delivery process. If you have the time, don't sell yourself short. Order the car exactly the way you want it and wait it out. It's an excruciating pleasure that everyone should have a chance to enjoy.

Same thing goes for Mini coopers, they even give you a number to call that keeps you updated on your car.

DJKhan85 · 01-15-2010, 03:31 PM

Bought used because it was exactly the car I wanted. I was going to order the exact same car at the dealer that very day. Then the sales guy said he had a used with 5k on the clock. Saw that and the 10k difference in price and bought it right there. Couldn't be happier.

Will definately order mine next and take Euro delivery.

Kiemyster · 01-15-2010, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by DJKhan85

Bought used because it was exactly the car I wanted. I was going to order the exact same car at the dealer that very day. Then the sales guy said he had a used with 5k on the clock. Saw that and the 10k difference in price and bought it right there. Couldn't be happier.

Will definately order mine next and take Euro delivery.

nice how everything worked out... it was meant to be

JulieDriving · 01-15-2010, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Mech_Man

I was very happy, and all my sales guy had to do was a lot of phone calls and haggling. Since I took delivery via PD in the factory in SC, we never actually met.

Sounds like a great CA.

Couldn't order mine. My CA found one on a lot I love.

John 070 · 01-15-2010, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BK

I love that BMW builds cars to your order, and that you can anxiously check progress online as your car goes through the assembly, paint, and delivery process. If you have the time, don't sell yourself short. Order the car exactly the way you want it and wait it out. It's an excruciating pleasure that everyone should have a chance to enjoy.

Agreed, it was a strange concept to me. I don't think you can do that with any Japanese car. The test is whether or not the mfg. has your name associated with a build.

It would not seem that building things to order is cost-effective (look at Dell computers' mighty fall from grace), but I'm sure the cost is passed along to all BMW buyers....

Ron1n · 01-15-2010, 10:21 PM

And then, you must ED!

Craig@SupremePower · 01-16-2010, 01:24 AM

ordered!!

e90-ZeRo · 01-16-2010, 02:21 AM

I got my car used, it wasn't even CPO but it was on at a CPO lot haha. I searched until I found the car with the options I wanted (Sports Package/Premium Package) because I just had to have that steering wheel to move those Xenons. The seats too!

Aside from that, the two things I did wish my car had that can't be installed are:

1.) PDC - (Should be standard, really)
2.) Comfort Access

View Poll Results: Ordered? On the lot? Used
Ordered it myself!	54	45.00%
It was on the lot so I bought it!	25	20.83%
Used	41	34.17%
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01-14-2010, 09:21 PM	#1
CaptainKibbles Second Lieutenant 51 Rep 281 Posts Drives: F30 MSport 328i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Del Mar iTrader: (1) Garage List 2014 BMW F30 328i [10.00]	Ordered? On the lot? Used? I made this poll because i was curious to see how many of the people on this forum bought there car either by custom order, just on the lot (new) or used. __________________ Current: 2014 F30 M-Sport 328i Retired: 2008 E92 335i (GiAC Stage 2), 2008 E82 135i (Cobb Stage 1), 2007 E90 328i
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01-14-2010, 09:46 PM	#2
jopa489 Major General 122 Rep 6,594 Posts Drives: Anything with Wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	Lot, but fortunately it was pretty much exactly what I wanted and was just delivered to the dealer. Due to me being busy, I didn't have time to order one at the time. I'll order next time regardless of what's on the lot though. __________________ X7 LCI // Incoming C7 ZR1 ZTK // Sebring + TRX // Hydro + Raptor Gen1 Roush // Tuxedo
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CaptainKibbles Second Lieutenant 51 Rep 281 Posts Drives: F30 MSport 328i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Del Mar iTrader: (1) Garage List 2014 BMW F30 328i [10.00]	Ya i got mine used and i really regret not getting sport package.. now i'm in the situation of what springs to get and stuff. __________________ Current: 2014 F30 M-Sport 328i Retired: 2008 E92 335i (GiAC Stage 2), 2008 E82 135i (Cobb Stage 1), 2007 E90 328i
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01-15-2010, 06:18 AM	#5
Mech_Man I'm feeling much better now, Dave 5 Rep 305 Posts Drives: 2008 335i e92 (MontegoBlue/Bk) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Triangle, NC iTrader: (0)	There's another option not listed. Bought new from dealer, already on the way. I had my previous car totaled so didn't have the months for an ED or otherwise order-to-make, and couldn't find one on the lot of a dealer who was willing to sell at a decent price. I worked with a dealer who found a car that fit my specs that had been ordered by some other dealer for their own stock, manufactured and was on a ship already. They traded one of their own (but different spec) cars, swapping slips on the ship so to speak, and I ended up with my car after about 5 weeks. I was very happy, and all my sales guy had to do was a lot of phone calls and haggling. Since I took delivery via PD in the factory in SC, we never actually met. __________________ -=] *2008 335i e92* Montego Blue & Black; Prem; Sport; AT-paddles -=] Mods= VEI Digital Boost Gauge in RiXeffects custom Pod -=] Tinted (front: 3M Crystalline 70); (rear: Johnson InsulatIR 40 ceramic); 3M ClearBra
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01-15-2010, 11:08 AM	#6
jibaholic101 Brigadier General 160 Rep 3,496 Posts Drives: women wild Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (0)	ordered both __________________ some italian, german, and japanese ones; and on order more of the same
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01-15-2010, 11:26 AM	#7
10beers '12 535xi, old '11 335xi, '95 320i 13 Rep 116 Posts Drives: '14 335i GT mineral white Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Washington iTrader: (0)	I would have done any of the three. Used for right price.... on lot with right options.... ordered mine though. getting lucky and picking up a 2011 due to the new build schedule.
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01-15-2010, 02:25 PM	#8
Kiemyster Bimmerpost Resident Marijuana Consultant 455 Rep 3,197 Posts Drives: 320i, 325xi, 335Xi, 335i, M3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Queens/NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2010 BMW 335i [0.00] 2011 BMW X335i [0.00] 2006 BMW E90 325xi [0.00] 2011 BMW E90 335xi [4.00] 2011 BMW M3 E90 [7.00] 2006 E90 320i [0.00]	Didnt have the ability to wait. Plus she was the first white E90 in the country and it had black interior... i was sold. But i will order my next car for sure __________________ "AMG What! S-Line Who? If you ain't got that M I got no respect for you!" '06 Alpine Weiss E90 320i \| '06 The Green Machine E90 325xi \| '11 Alpine Weiss E90 M3 ZCP \| '10 Silverstone X5M \| '11 Alpine Weiss E90 335xi
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01-15-2010, 03:14 PM	#9
BK Smiling politely 165 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	I love that BMW builds cars to your order, and that you can anxiously check progress online as your car goes through the assembly, paint, and delivery process. If you have the time, don't sell yourself short. Order the car exactly the way you want it and wait it out. It's an excruciating pleasure that everyone should have a chance to enjoy. __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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01-15-2010, 03:31 PM	#11
DJKhan85 Major 24 Rep 1,190 Posts Drives: 2011 4dr 6mt Golf GTI Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boston Massachusetts iTrader: (1)	Bought used because it was exactly the car I wanted. I was going to order the exact same car at the dealer that very day. Then the sales guy said he had a used with 5k on the clock. Saw that and the 10k difference in price and bought it right there. Couldn't be happier. Will definately order mine next and take Euro delivery. __________________ 2011 VW GTI 4dr-6mt-Sunroof-Nav-Xenons OLD: 08 335i AW/CR/Poplar 6mt-ZSP-ZPP-ZCW-iPod-iDrive-PDC-Style 230s w/FK 452-Dinan LSD
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01-15-2010, 10:21 PM	#15
Ron1n Speed Demon 205 Rep 3,690 Posts Drives: 2021 M5C Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Irvine iTrader: (6) Garage List 2021 M5 Competition [0.00] 2016 BMW 550i [0.00] 2011 335is [0.00] 2009 E93 M3 [10.00] 2010 335d [9.50]	And then, you must ED! __________________ Current: '21 M5C, '15 X6 50i Previous: '18 M550i, '16 550i, '11 335is, '09 E93 M3 DCT, '10 E90 335d, '07 E90 328i
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01-16-2010, 01:24 AM	#16
Craig@SupremePower G.O.A.T.! 1000 Rep 74,998 Posts Drives: '18 GMC Yukon XL Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (14)	ordered!!
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01-16-2010, 02:21 AM	#17
e90-ZeRo Prone to sudden bursts of acceleration 16 Rep 244 Posts Drives: 3-Series Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I got my car used, it wasn't even CPO but it was on at a CPO lot haha. I searched until I found the car with the options I wanted (Sports Package/Premium Package) because I just had to have that steering wheel to move those Xenons. The seats too! Aside from that, the two things I did wish my car had that can't be installed are: 1.) PDC - (Should be standard, really) 2.) Comfort Access
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