Quick Q on production lead times...

Hanamichi · 11-03-2008, 07:27 PM

Quick question guys... I placed an order back in August. It was supposed to arrive week 44. On week 39 I found out I needed to cancel my order. I informed my Dealer and he said it was too late to cancel as the car was special ordered and I would lose my deposit. Was 5 weeks really too short a lead time for them to change their order to suit someone else? Do I really have no way of getting my deposit back?

Thanks a lot, guys!

Atny286 · 11-03-2008, 07:33 PM

The car is definitely not yet built. However, not sure if they 'bought' production spots in the line, so that other dealers (other countries) could not use that spot. I think the dealer should be able to find someone else that want that spot... I think BMW USA shares all available spots...

PS: no clue when week 39 or 44 is, is this present or past talking...?

Hanamichi · 11-03-2008, 07:45 PM

Thanks for the reply. It's in the future. Got the weeks wrong. Supposed to arrive in a few weeks but gave them 5 weeks notice. They definitely didn't buy spots. They had an existing allocation. I took one spot. They said "special order" but it was alpine white with dct and black leather. No other options but definitely not a difficlut to sell spec.

Purchase agreement specified "subject to pricing, rates and residuals" which did change for 2009. Not sure if I can use that technicality to get my deposit back as standard terms and conditions give dealer option to waive increase if I refuse to pay.

Thanks for all your help.

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Hanamichi New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: Lotus Elise Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Quick Q on production lead times... Quick question guys... I placed an order back in August. It was supposed to arrive week 44. On week 39 I found out I needed to cancel my order. I informed my Dealer and he said it was too late to cancel as the car was special ordered and I would lose my deposit. Was 5 weeks really too short a lead time for them to change their order to suit someone else? Do I really have no way of getting my deposit back? Thanks a lot, guys!
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Atny286 First Lieutenant 34 Rep 360 Posts Drives: M3/E90/SSII/19s Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Amsterdam iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 M3 E90 [0.00]	The car is definitely not yet built. However, not sure if they 'bought' production spots in the line, so that other dealers (other countries) could not use that spot. I think the dealer should be able to find someone else that want that spot... I think BMW USA shares all available spots... PS: no clue when week 39 or 44 is, is this present or past talking...? __________________ 2008 M3 E90/SSII/Black/6MT/19s/chip=456PS
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Hanamichi New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: Lotus Elise Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the reply. It's in the future. Got the weeks wrong. Supposed to arrive in a few weeks but gave them 5 weeks notice. They definitely didn't buy spots. They had an existing allocation. I took one spot. They said "special order" but it was alpine white with dct and black leather. No other options but definitely not a difficlut to sell spec. Purchase agreement specified "subject to pricing, rates and residuals" which did change for 2009. Not sure if I can use that technicality to get my deposit back as standard terms and conditions give dealer option to waive increase if I refuse to pay. Thanks for all your help.
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