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Old 09-02-22 | 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by RNM GS3
Ye i can get a PO order at MSRP but it’s worthless without an allocation.
Most likely will be keeping my car at this point.
The two BMW dealers closest to me (Chicago suburbs) are straight MSRP. I haven't asked about the X3M, but there is zero wait on M4 convertible, short list on M4 Coupe at both dealers. One has a very long M3 sedan list, the other has (or at least as of a week ago, had) only 3 on their list. So a few months' wait for an allocation at worst.
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
I posted $97k on a MB E63S wagon!

97K today for an E63 is certainly not bad. Years ago, I reviewed and test-drove an E63 sedan that sticker-listed for 94K. That car, with its hand-built AMG engine (signed off by the factory Technician) had 507 HP and an obscene amount of torque...it was arguably the quickest sedan I ever sampled until the Tesla Model 3 came along.
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97K today for an E63 is certainly not bad. Years ago, I reviewed and test-drove an E63 sedan that sticker-listed for 94K. That car, with its hand-built AMG engine (signed off by the factory Technician) had 507 HP and an obscene amount of torque...it was arguably the quickest sedan I ever sampled until the Tesla Model 3 came along.
$97K mark up lol. $121,000 price, $97K markup, total price $218,000.
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
$97K mark up lol. $121,000 price, $97K markup, total price $218,000.
OK...before you "LOL" it.........I simply misunderstood. I didn't catch that you were refering to a markup. And yes, I agree....that's absurd.
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OK...before you "LOL" it.........I simply misunderstood. I didn't catch that you were refering to a markup. And yes, I agree....that's absurd.
My LOL wasn't meant to be insulting to you, I was just laughing at the absurdity of the markup. Your assumption that $97k would be a reasonable price for it is totally legitimate.
Old 09-03-22 | 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by geko29
The two BMW dealers closest to me (Chicago suburbs) are straight MSRP. I haven't asked about the X3M, but there is zero wait on M4 convertible, short list on M4 Coupe at both dealers. One has a very long M3 sedan list, the other has (or at least as of a week ago, had) only 3 on their list. So a few months' wait for an allocation at worst.
What dealers are these?

I would be interested in X3M and M3comp in awd.
If they can do these at MSRP without waiting 6months for allocation- then definitely would be great.
Old 09-03-22 | 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
$97K mark up lol. $121,000 price, $97K markup, total price $218,000.
porsche dealer says hold my beer.



Old 09-03-22 | 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by RNM GS3
Still no luck for me.
My sales guy wants $5k ADM on ordered X3M.

The MSRP are heavily inflated also - that same X3M was 5k cheaper for 2022MY vs 2023!
Well it would surprise me if that's their policy across the board. I just put in an order for a brand new X1. They aren't even in showrooms yet. No markup. Mini dealer would have been the same - again on a custom factory order; but the Mini dealer said they do have markups on any EVs.
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Originally Posted by tex2670
I just put in an order for a brand new X.
Congratulations. Hope it turns out to be a good experience. Twice, I've had to wait about 5 months or so for a new special-ordered Buick.
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Congratulations. Hope it turns out to be a good experience. Twice, I've had to wait about 5 months or so for a new special-ordered Buick.
I’m told October delivery. So about 2 months, fingers crossed.
Old 09-04-22 | 02:57 AM
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Originally Posted by tex2670
Well it would surprise me if that's their policy across the board. I just put in an order for a brand new X1. They aren't even in showrooms yet. No markup. Mini dealer would have been the same - again on a custom factory order; but the Mini dealer said they do have markups on any EVs.
4cyl motors are readily available and i can easily get discount on base X3 for example.

The M40i and M models with 6 and 8cyl engines are not easy to get now.
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Originally Posted by RNM GS3
What dealers are these?

I would be interested in X3M and M3comp in awd.
If they can do these at MSRP without waiting 6months for allocation- then definitely would be great.
Patrick in Schaumburg, and Motor Werks in Barrington.
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