MIL (military sales) info of interest to all

SMSgt B · 01-20-2008, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by d_dot

hey is it possible for me to go thru mil sales even though im currently stationed in CONUS?

No, but if you ever go TDY or get stationed overseas, then you can order it.

SD330i · 01-20-2008, 06:53 PM

If I know someone in the military can they buy the car and then I buy the car from them? Or I give them the cash and they buy the car and sell the car to me for a $1.00? Just currious.

Gadgetman · 01-20-2008, 08:54 PM

You could probably do that however, think about doing the right thing.

I'm currently serving in the Navy for over 20 years and currently in a deployed status fighting democracy for your freedom. It's a nice program that BMW has offered to dipomatic and Military Sales Program for military members deployed overseas who are able to receive discounts between 12-15%.

guardodoc · 01-20-2008, 11:54 PM

The program "rules" request that the military member keep the car for a year before selling. That's the intent. Though there may be hardship circumstances where one needs to sell it sooner. BMWAG and BMWNA have no way to enforce that. They can however refuse to sell a car under the program to a peson who has abused the privelege.
Help us out and wait the year. That way it maximizes the likelihood that the program continues. Also your military friend will enjoy driving the car for a year and you will still get a year old BMW for slightly less than market value. We appreciate the program and would hate to see it disappear.
Or if you are interested, I can tell you how to sign up for the miltary. There are other less tangible benefits that come along with the sacrifice.
Cheers.

SD330i · 01-21-2008, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guardodoc

The program "rules" request that the military member keep the car for a year before selling. That's the intent. Though there may be hardship circumstances where one needs to sell it sooner. BMWAG and BMWNA have no way to enforce that. They can however refuse to sell a car under the program to a peson who has abused the privelege.
Help us out and wait the year. That way it maximizes the likelihood that the program continues. Also your military friend will enjoy driving the car for a year and you will still get a year old BMW for slightly less than market value. We appreciate the program and would hate to see it disappear.
Or if you are interested, I can tell you how to sign up for the miltary. There are other less tangible benefits that come along with the sacrifice.
Cheers.

Thanks

EricFother · 01-21-2008, 06:41 PM

Actually...the contract that I signed for my 335i (military overseas sales) stated that I had to wait 4 months before selling to a "reseller" or else face a 15% charge on the cost of the car. I /agree with the poster about who talked about the "spirit" and that BMW really has no way to "enforce" the 12 month "guideline"

As for me...I'm looking to get rid of my 335i coupe now that my wife and I are having a 3rd child. I can no longer fit us all in my car.... So I'm either going to go selfish and get a Vette or "be practical" and get a 535i.

guardodoc · 01-21-2008, 08:25 PM

Is that any different than the program at Pentagon or Superior ? The price I mean. The one year provision was just a verbal from my dealer at Pentagon

ROTORHEAD77 · 01-25-2008, 05:47 AM

Why would you abuse this awesome program just to flip a car. That is selfish. I sure wish this program was open to military only. Civilians working for the military already suck up too many benefits. They try to explain it away by telling me it is the same type of service. Newsflash, it isn't anything near the same.

My rep told me that the car will be available with MDKG over the summer to the MSP. He is in Germany, and estimates the price to by, "Right around 50K".

I can't wait!

JoB01 · 01-25-2008, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by guardodoc

Is that any different than the program at Pentagon or Superior ? The price I mean. The one year provision was just a verbal from my dealer at Pentagon

I'm pretty sure the programs are identical. From what I understand, the military sales program is regulated by BMW, so the price is the same at any of the overseas dealers.

ROTORHEAD77 · 01-25-2008, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JoB01

I'm pretty sure the programs are identical. From what I understand, the military sales program is regulated by BMW, so the price is the same at any of the overseas dealers.

I understand it to be that way as well. It is all about liking the person you are ordering through. I am talking to Pentagon (Mathias), and am being treated with the utmost of respect, and promptness. No complaints so far.

PhoenixM3 · 01-26-2008, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ROTORHEAD77

Why would you abuse this awesome program just to flip a car. That is selfish. I sure wish this program was open to military only. Civilians working for the military already suck up too many benefits. They try to explain it away by telling me it is the same type of service. Newsflash, it isn't anything near the same.

My rep told me that the car will be available with MDKG over the summer to the MSP. He is in Germany, and estimates the price to by, "Right around 50K".

I can't wait!

estimated price of the coupe; the screen showed $49,900. It's not official, nor is that news new. I'm displeased that its taking so long to announce a price.

Ciao,

Jeff

mdrobc13 · 01-27-2008, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ROTORHEAD77

I understand it to be that way as well. It is all about liking the person you are ordering through. I am talking to Pentagon (Mathias), and am being treated with the utmost of respect, and promptness. No complaints so far.

Good for you...some of us can't even get an email hello from our reps. Mine at PentMilSales seems to have gone on a month long holiday...no make that two months. I got a Happy Thanksgiving email and that was it!

Glad to hear at least some of us have a good rep/contact info going.

SHADY1 · 02-03-2008, 10:54 PM

I Am On The Same Boat To Waiting On A Price And When The Car Will Be Built. My Sales Rep Keeps Close Contact With Me. He Gives Me All The Updated Information And Any New News On The M3. I Placed My Order On My M3 In June 07 Of Last Year. If I Get Any Helpful Information I Will Sure Pass It On.

d_dot · 05-14-2008, 04:00 PM

hey can u get european delivery discount with the military sales program?

guardodoc · 05-14-2008, 05:00 PM

If you take delivery in Europe, you get about 9% off. Contact pentagoncarsales.com for eligibility requirements and prices. Essentially you need to be deployed outside of the U.S. and send a copy of your orders and military I.D.
If you take delivery in Europe you don't pay for shipping, but pay 2.5% import tax upon arrival at the U.S. port which is where you take delivery.
I ordered thru Terry Haverty and he's been great to work with.

P.S. Payment in full is due before the car is built.

d_dot · 05-15-2008, 05:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guardodoc

If you take delivery in Europe, you get about 9% off. Contact pentagoncarsales.com for eligibility requirements and prices. Essentially you need to be deployed outside of the U.S. and send a copy of your orders and military I.D.
If you take delivery in Europe you don't pay for shipping, but pay 2.5% import tax upon arrival at the U.S. port which is where you take delivery.
I ordered thru Terry Haverty and he's been great to work with.

P.S. Payment in full is due before the car is built.

9% off the m3 or another bmw?

guardodoc · 05-15-2008, 10:00 AM

Pentagon will send you the pricing sheet if you request one. I would attach it here but it is considered confidential even though I know the price is easily available on the net.

Sorry for the delay as I'm deployed.

bobr2001 · 05-15-2008, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by d_dot

9% off the m3 or another bmw?

off any mil sales bmw!

01-20-2008, 06:53 PM	#24
SD330i Private First Class 6 Rep 153 Posts Drives: Silver 330i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	If I know someone in the military can they buy the car and then I buy the car from them? Or I give them the cash and they buy the car and sell the car to me for a $1.00? Just currious. __________________ 06 330i // Silver // Step // Prem // Sport // IDrive // OEM rear lip // LLumar Tint 35%(f), 20%(r) // HRE 448R-silver // 19x8.5(f) & 19x9.5(r) // Goodyear F1s, 235(f) & 265(R)
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01-20-2008, 08:54 PM	#25
Gadgetman Captain Darren 12 Rep 157 Posts Drives: Canadian Regional Jet 900 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: KJAX/KDFW iTrader: (0)	Do the right thing You could probably do that however, think about doing the right thing. I'm currently serving in the Navy for over 20 years and currently in a deployed status fighting democracy for your freedom. It's a nice program that BMW has offered to dipomatic and Military Sales Program for military members deployed overseas who are able to receive discounts between 12-15%. __________________ 2015 Porsche GT3 (sold) 2008 Porsche C4S (sold) 2008 BMW E60 M5 Space Gray (sold) 2005 BMW E46 M3 TiAg (sold)
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01-20-2008, 11:54 PM	#26
guardodoc Second Lieutenant 34 Rep 293 Posts Drives: M3 e92, 1986 325e 2021 X5 40i Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Clemente iTrader: (0)	Military The program "rules" request that the military member keep the car for a year before selling. That's the intent. Though there may be hardship circumstances where one needs to sell it sooner. BMWAG and BMWNA have no way to enforce that. They can however refuse to sell a car under the program to a peson who has abused the privelege. Help us out and wait the year. That way it maximizes the likelihood that the program continues. Also your military friend will enjoy driving the car for a year and you will still get a year old BMW for slightly less than market value. We appreciate the program and would hate to see it disappear. Or if you are interested, I can tell you how to sign up for the miltary. There are other less tangible benefits that come along with the sacrifice. Cheers.
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01-21-2008, 06:41 PM	#28
EricFother Private First Class 3 Rep 131 Posts Drives: 07 335i Coupe 6MT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Goldsboro, North Carolina iTrader: (0)	Actually...the contract that I signed for my 335i (military overseas sales) stated that I had to wait 4 months before selling to a "reseller" or else face a 15% charge on the cost of the car. I /agree with the poster about who talked about the "spirit" and that BMW really has no way to "enforce" the 12 month "guideline" As for me...I'm looking to get rid of my 335i coupe now that my wife and I are having a 3rd child. I can no longer fit us all in my car.... So I'm either going to go selfish and get a Vette or "be practical" and get a 535i. __________________ 07 335i Coupe 6MT, Montego Blue, Saddle Brown, Dark Burl, Premium Package, Sports Package, Cold Weather Package, Rear Park Distance, Rear Sun Shade, IPod Adapter (6FL) Delivered March 27, 2007 Last edited by EricFother; 01-21-2008 at 09:38 PM..
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01-21-2008, 08:25 PM	#29
guardodoc Second Lieutenant 34 Rep 293 Posts Drives: M3 e92, 1986 325e 2021 X5 40i Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Clemente iTrader: (0)	military overseas sales Is that any different than the program at Pentagon or Superior ? The price I mean. The one year provision was just a verbal from my dealer at Pentagon
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01-25-2008, 05:47 AM	#30
ROTORHEAD77 DUSTOFF: ALL BALLS, NO GUNS!!! 11 Rep 110 Posts Drives: '09 E90 M3 SG DCT '04 JDM FIT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mittel Franken iTrader: (0)	Why would you abuse this awesome program just to flip a car. That is selfish. I sure wish this program was open to military only. Civilians working for the military already suck up too many benefits. They try to explain it away by telling me it is the same type of service. Newsflash, it isn't anything near the same. My rep told me that the car will be available with MDKG over the summer to the MSP. He is in Germany, and estimates the price to by, "Right around 50K". I can't wait!
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02-03-2008, 10:54 PM	#35
SHADY1 Hamann M3 Fan 298 Rep 2,885 Posts Drives: E92 M3 & F10 M5 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Killeen, Texas iTrader: (6) Garage List 2013 BMW M5 [0.00] 2008 E92 M3 Coupe [8.14]	I Am On The Same Boat To Waiting On A Price And When The Car Will Be Built. My Sales Rep Keeps Close Contact With Me. He Gives Me All The Updated Information And Any New News On The M3. I Placed My Order On My M3 In June 07 Of Last Year. If I Get Any Helpful Information I Will Sure Pass It On.
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05-14-2008, 04:00 PM	#36
d_dot 4 * General 56 Rep 644 Posts Drives: F12 M6,Audi R8 Lambo Gallardo Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tri-State iTrader: (0)	hey can u get european delivery discount with the military sales program?
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05-14-2008, 05:00 PM	#37
guardodoc Second Lieutenant 34 Rep 293 Posts Drives: M3 e92, 1986 325e 2021 X5 40i Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Clemente iTrader: (0)	yes you can If you take delivery in Europe, you get about 9% off. Contact pentagoncarsales.com for eligibility requirements and prices. Essentially you need to be deployed outside of the U.S. and send a copy of your orders and military I.D. If you take delivery in Europe you don't pay for shipping, but pay 2.5% import tax upon arrival at the U.S. port which is where you take delivery. I ordered thru Terry Haverty and he's been great to work with. P.S. Payment in full is due before the car is built.
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05-15-2008, 10:00 AM	#39
guardodoc Second Lieutenant 34 Rep 293 Posts Drives: M3 e92, 1986 325e 2021 X5 40i Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Clemente iTrader: (0)	Yes for the e92 M3 Pentagon will send you the pricing sheet if you request one. I would attach it here but it is considered confidential even though I know the price is easily available on the net. Sorry for the delay as I'm deployed.
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