Allocations

SS32 · 07-05-2007, 06:19 PM

I've read a few posts where people have said that their dealer told them they already know their allocations and that they have an expected delivery month. I emailed my SA about this and this is the response I got:

Quote:

no dealers have recieved any
allocation yet - that will not happen until November/December 2007

As soon as BMW lets us put the confirmed orders in a status called "order
bank" I will put all of theme in to show BMW how many we have pre-sold wich
could impact how fast we can get them...

Soooo...whats going on?

M3Chang · 07-05-2007, 06:21 PM

i'm calling my dealer right now

SS32 · 07-05-2007, 06:27 PM

awesome let me know what they say

FifthStreetz · 07-05-2007, 07:31 PM

My dealer does not know at the moment either...anyone else get allocation numbers??

M3Chang · 07-05-2007, 07:32 PM

My salesman told me they dont know yet.

SS32 · 07-05-2007, 07:50 PM

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showpos...7&postcount=24

FifthStreetz · 07-05-2007, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by M3Chang

My salesman told me they dont know yet.

yea...i guess we will need to wait a few more months.

FifthStreetz · 07-05-2007, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by cowmoo32

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showpos...7&postcount=24

That wont apply for everyone...smaller dealerships might get only one or two. Also isnt it confirmed that DCT will be available for first shipment??

SS32 · 07-05-2007, 08:16 PM

The dealer I'm getting mine from is right beside the Greenville, SC plant, so I'd imagine they're pretty big.

m_bazeepaymon · 07-05-2007, 09:36 PM

nobody in United States has their allocation numbers...
by the time we know the United States prices we get real allocation numbers

FifthStreetz · 07-05-2007, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by m_bazeepaymon

nobody in United States has their allocation numbers...
by the time we know the United States prices we get real allocation numbers

When do you think we will get our pricing?

Im thinking (hoping) September, when production starts in Europe.

m_bazeepaymon · 07-05-2007, 09:51 PM

I pray we will get our pricing in September but I have a feeling it will hit by November

*i mean complete pricing*)

gasman · 07-05-2007, 09:59 PM

"My dealership called me today for an update. Their first allocation will be 6 cars with production beginning in December 2007. This will put delivery mid february to early march 08. No DCT for this first allotment."

Obviously, this is what my dealership told me. I'm sure it has something to do with number of sales over the past years. I assure you the allocations will be more than 1 or 2 at this dealership and most likely will be 6 as I was told.

JEllis · 07-05-2007, 10:05 PM

I have an estimated allocation date of April through military sales and I think they are simply basing on that on when they expect to be able to order the car. I think everything is just an estimate right now.

Jason

swamp2 · 07-05-2007, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by gasman

"My dealership called me today for an update. Their first allocation will be 6 cars with production beginning in December 2007.

I'd be willing to bet they do not have their allocation. Guessing what you will get as your first allocation vs. having one from BMW in Germany is a huge difference. If they really had anything more than their own personal guess they would also be allowing orders to be placed which obviously isn't the case.

We don't have firm prices, allocations, orders nor even build nor delivery dates for the US.

esquire · 07-06-2007, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by swamp2

I'd be willing to bet they do not have their allocation. Guessing what you will get as your first allocation vs. having one from BMW in Germany is a huge difference. If they really had anything more than their own personal guess they would also be allowing orders to be placed which obviously isn't the case.

We don't have firm prices, allocations, orders nor even build nor delivery dates for the US.

agree here with you swamp. but would not be surprised if BMW's has given their most profilic US dealerships the thumbs up on a very small number of allocations without divulging to them the full extent of their allocation. so in a hypothetical scenario, "top dog bmw" might expect an unconfirmed allocation between 6 and 9 spots based off of their prior sales figures, communications from bmw have confirmed 1 spot for sure. this would explain the conflicting posts we've seen regarding dealer statements pertaining to allocation.

Phoenix 21st · 07-06-2007, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by cowmoo32

I've read a few posts where people have said that their dealer told them they already know their allocations and that they have an expected delivery month. I emailed my SA about this and this is the response I got:

Soooo...whats going on?

who has said that dealers have been told allocation or customers being given delivery dates etc?

BMW have asked dealers in London to advise of all confirmed orders so that they can issue allocation. These are just numbers at the moment to see what demand is like. I have 2 orders both of which are on SA3 which is the ordering system.

Phoenix 21st · 07-06-2007, 01:04 AM

According to my dealer, in less than a week we will know allocation.

FifthStreetz · 07-06-2007, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Phoenix 21st

According to my dealer, in less than a week we will know allocation.

You guys across the pond are getting the M3 alot earlier than us here in the States, so i guess thats why your dealers will know how many Ms they will be getting. For us here in the States we will just have to wait.

m_bazeepaymon · 07-06-2007, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by FifthStreetz

You guys across the pond are getting the M3 alot earlier than us here in the States, so i guess thats why your dealers will know how many Ms they will be getting. For us here in the States we will just have to wait.

too much of a burn
lol

Davo2003 · 07-06-2007, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cowmoo32

I've read a few posts where people have said that their dealer told them they already know their allocations and that they have an expected delivery month. I emailed my SA about this and this is the response I got:

Soooo...whats going on?

What's going on is a few morons are trying to be E-Heroes...they just say stuff and have nothing to back it up

marksch123 · 07-08-2007, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by gasman

"My dealership called me today for an update. Their first allocation will be 6 cars with production beginning in December 2007. This will put delivery mid february to early march 08. No DCT for this first allotment."

Obviously, this is what my dealership told me. I'm sure it has something to do with number of sales over the past years. I assure you the allocations will be more than 1 or 2 at this dealership and most likely will be 6 as I was told.

what dealership in houston? im curious who called you cause i have not heard anything from my dealer in houston.........

07-05-2007, 06:27 PM	#3
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07-05-2007, 07:50 PM	#6
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07-05-2007, 08:16 PM	#9
SS32 Major Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 1,431 iTrader: (0)	The dealer I'm getting mine from is right beside the Greenville, SC plant, so I'd imagine they're pretty big. __________________ V1 DIY - Blinder M45 DIY - Exhaust Cutouts - Removed Clutch Pedal Spring DIY - Fiamm Air Horns

07-05-2007, 09:36 PM	#10
m_bazeepaymon Major Drives: 2008 E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,075 iTrader: (4)	nobody in United States has their allocation numbers... by the time we know the United States prices we get real allocation numbers __________________ ZzZzZ'er

07-05-2007, 09:51 PM	#12
m_bazeepaymon Major Drives: 2008 E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,075 iTrader: (4)	I pray we will get our pricing in September but I have a feeling it will hit by November i mean complete pricing) __________________ ZzZzZ'er

07-05-2007, 06:21 PM	#2
M3Chang New Member Drives: S2000 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 14 iTrader: (0)	i'm calling my dealer right now

07-05-2007, 07:31 PM	#4
FifthStreetz O! So Sour!! Drives: Fast e30 / Slow M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fort Lee, NJ Posts: 15,390 iTrader: (21) Garage List 2008 M3 [4.75]	My dealer does not know at the moment either...anyone else get allocation numbers??

07-05-2007, 07:32 PM	#5
M3Chang New Member Drives: S2000 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 14 iTrader: (0)	My salesman told me they dont know yet.

07-05-2007, 09:59 PM	#13
gasman Member Drives: 08 RR Sport SC, 08 AW/FR M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 505 iTrader: (0)	"My dealership called me today for an update. Their first allocation will be 6 cars with production beginning in December 2007. This will put delivery mid february to early march 08. No DCT for this first allotment." Obviously, this is what my dealership told me. I'm sure it has something to do with number of sales over the past years. I assure you the allocations will be more than 1 or 2 at this dealership and most likely will be 6 as I was told.

07-05-2007, 10:05 PM	#14
JEllis Brigadier General Drives: E36 M3, 997S Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,361 iTrader: (1)	I have an estimated allocation date of April through military sales and I think they are simply basing on that on when they expect to be able to order the car. I think everything is just an estimate right now. Jason __________________

07-06-2007, 01:04 AM	#18
Phoenix 21st First Lieutenant Drives: E92 M3 M-dct SG Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Posts: 325 iTrader: (0)	According to my dealer, in less than a week we will know allocation.

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