19" Wheel Shortage

Epacy · 02-16-2008, 06:21 PM

I hope everyone realizes that BMW did this to themselves by advertising nothing but the 19" wheels and delivering every car to an auto show or mag test with 19's.
Now they say they didn't anticipate the demand of the 19's? Get real. If you only show the car with one wheel, then it is pretty clear what will happen.
Simply wretched that BMW inconveniences it's customers by creating the problem in the first place.
My dealer asked someone at BMWUSA in NJ if they had a picture of the US spec 18's and they said no and that they would try to find one.
Are you kidding me?? Is this actually happening?
That answer absolutely floored me.
Again, what did BMW expect from this type of advertising?

I find this completely unacceptable. To date, no picture has been found and relayed to a potential customer.

dmboone25 · 02-16-2008, 07:02 PM

I hear what you are saying--but they seem to do this on other cars as well. The 335 was marketed with the 189's--I never saw anything with the non-sport wheels (see, I don't even know the style number

).

That being said, the 18's are gun-metal, right? I have never understood the appeal of this type of finish. I do understand that different peeps like different things, but they always just look dirty to me. Not much "pop" if you will.

But I do agree--BMW should have realized how things would shake out by showing the car solely with the optional 19's.

lucid · 02-16-2008, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Epacy

My dealer asked someone at BMWUSA in NJ if they had a picture of the US spec 18's and they said no and that they would try to find one.

Yeah, that is indeed a shame. One would think BMWNA would have sent dealers color and leather samples as well.

Eclipsis · 02-16-2008, 07:22 PM

I'm thinking that they know the M3 will sell incredibly well regardless of how they treat us. Sadly even if their CEO took a crap on my hood, I'd still buy the car.

asif163 · 02-16-2008, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Xcellere

I'm thinking that they know the M3 will sell incredibly well regardless of how they treat us. Sadly even if their CEO took a crap on my hood, I'd still buy the car.

I don't think I'd buy the exact same car on which the CEO crapped on

OzStriker · 02-16-2008, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Xcellere

Sadly even if their CEO took a crap on my hood, I'd still buy the car.

kuruptracing · 02-16-2008, 08:35 PM

I agree. I think the advertising, and the 19's being a pretty affordable upgrade has led to the backorders.

lucid · 02-16-2008, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Xcellere

I'm thinking that they know the M3 will sell incredibly well regardless of how they treat us. Sadly even if their CEO took a crap on my hood, I'd still buy the car.

Sure, that's what happens when there is no real competition, but how will some frustrated customers reflect on this 4 years down the road when there might be tougher competition?

Davo2003 · 02-16-2008, 08:44 PM

Went by my dealer today, they had no clue about anything. No news of an official launch date, no color swatches, no brochures, nada. Only thing they new was their launch car was wrecked in the boat incident!

FifthStreetz · 02-16-2008, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Davo2003

Went by my dealer today, they had no clue about anything. No news of an official launch date, no color swatches, no brochures, nada. Only thing they new was their launch car was wrecked in the boat incident!

Wow, seems like your dealer was left in the dark and alone...

ybbiz34 · 02-16-2008, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by asif163

I don't think I'd buy the exact same car on which the CEO crapped on

I would, if they took 5 grand off the price of the car. You could detail that shit right out.

K3N R3D · 02-16-2008, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Xcellere

I'm thinking that they know the M3 will sell incredibly well regardless of how they treat us. Sadly even if their CEO took a crap on my hood, I'd still buy the car.

Thats funny and so true. It can always be washed off. Just goes to show how badly we want this car already.

rvacha · 02-16-2008, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dmboone25

That being said, the 18's are gun-metal, right? I have never understood the appeal of this type of finish. I do understand that different peeps like different things, but they always just look dirty to me. Not much "pop" if you will.

Ironically this is part of the problem - we don't even know for sure what the finish actually is, so some are avoiding it. And there appear to be at least two styles for 18", and again there are no details as to who gets which and what the differences are. Very poor.

moog55 · 02-16-2008, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Epacy

I hope everyone realizes that BMW did this to themselves by advertising nothing but the 19" wheels and delivering every car to an auto show or mag test with 19's.
Now they say they didn't anticipate the demand of the 19's? Get real. If you only show the car with one wheel, then it is pretty clear what will happen.
Simply wretched that BMW inconveniences it's customers by creating the problem in the first place.
My dealer asked someone at BMWUSA in NJ if they had a picture of the US spec 18's and they said no and that they would try to find one.
Are you kidding me?? Is this actually happening?
That answer absolutely floored me.
Again, what did BMW expect from this type of advertising?

I find this completely unacceptable. To date, no picture has been found and relayed to a potential customer.

If you're that annoyed with BMW, vote with your wallet and cancel your order. Whining about it here is going to get you exactly nowhere. I really don't see the point of your post. (?)

e46e92love · 02-16-2008, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by moog55

If you're that annoyed with BMW, vote with your wallet and cancel your order. Whining about it here is going to get you exactly nowhere. I really don't see the point of your post. (?)

To confuse and annoy you, looks like he has succeeded. Good job Epacy, keep it going

mhutchins14 · 02-16-2008, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kuruptracing

I agree. I think the advertising, and the 19's being a pretty affordable upgrade has led to the backorders.

I would agree with this. If you go and build a 335 on the BMWUSA website and opt for the 19" wheels, you're easily looking at spending more than 4 grand vs only $1200 for the M.

GregW / Oregon · 02-17-2008, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by dmboone25

That being said, the 18's are gun-metal, right? I have never understood the appeal of this type of finish. I do understand that different peeps like different things, but they always just look dirty to me. Not much "pop" if you will.

The E46 M3 stock wheels were "chrome shadow" (blackened slilver). Didn't like those, either. Actually, just bought a set of those today to put on my '0 before I sell it, though.

SMSgt B · 02-17-2008, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Davo2003

Went by my dealer today, they had no clue about anything. No news of an official launch date, no color swatches, no brochures, nada. Only thing they new was their launch car was wrecked in the boat incident!

Sounds like a dealer that doesn't care about sh!t except to sell a car. If a dealer (especially a sales rep) can't even keep up with what's going on with the product line they are selling, they would not get my business.

!Xoible · 02-17-2008, 02:57 AM

maybe they'll compensate by handing out free LM-R's and LM's

Leg · 02-17-2008, 03:08 AM

This might help if you havent seen pics of the M3 with stock 18s gents...

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...71#post2157771

K3N R3D · 02-17-2008, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by e46e92love

To confuse and annoy you, looks like he has succeeded. Good job Epacy, keep it going

hahahaha

Epacy · 02-17-2008, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Leg

This might help if you havent seen pics of the M3 with stock 18s gents...

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...71#post2157771

US finish is "supposed" to be different.

02-16-2008, 06:21 PM	#1
Epacy Reincarnated Drives: 02 Maxima SE Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: IL Posts: 4,227 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00]	19" Wheel Shortage I hope everyone realizes that BMW did this to themselves by advertising nothing but the 19" wheels and delivering every car to an auto show or mag test with 19's. Now they say they didn't anticipate the demand of the 19's? Get real. If you only show the car with one wheel, then it is pretty clear what will happen. Simply wretched that BMW inconveniences it's customers by creating the problem in the first place. My dealer asked someone at BMWUSA in NJ if they had a picture of the US spec 18's and they said no and that they would try to find one. Are you kidding me?? Is this actually happening? That answer absolutely floored me. Again, what did BMW expect from this type of advertising? I find this completely unacceptable. To date, no picture has been found and relayed to a potential customer. __________________ Pearl Bliss
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02-16-2008, 07:02 PM	#2
dmboone25 Brigadier General Drives: 2011 E82 N55/DCT 135i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chicago, IL & Indianapolis IN Posts: 3,944 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 328i [0.00] 2007 328i [0.00]	I hear what you are saying--but they seem to do this on other cars as well. The 335 was marketed with the 189's--I never saw anything with the non-sport wheels (see, I don't even know the style number ). That being said, the 18's are gun-metal, right? I have never understood the appeal of this type of finish. I do understand that different peeps like different things, but they always just look dirty to me. Not much "pop" if you will. But I do agree--BMW should have realized how things would shake out by showing the car solely with the optional 19's. __________________ Current - 2011 N55/DCT E82 135i--Lemans Blue, Gray Leather, M Sport, Premium Past BMWs: 2008 E82 135 - AW, N54, MT 2007 E92 328 - JB, N52, MT, ZSP (traded in for 135) 2007 E92 328 - JB, N52, MT (retired by a drunk driver)

02-16-2008, 08:44 PM	#9
Davo2003 Captain Drives: 2008 M3 Coupe Jerez and loaded Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 652 iTrader: (0)	Went by my dealer today, they had no clue about anything. No news of an official launch date, no color swatches, no brochures, nada. Only thing they new was their launch car was wrecked in the boat incident! __________________ Crying is for babies, little girls, men who have just had their ears ripped off, and men who have toasted MDCT's due to service errors.

02-16-2008, 07:22 PM	#4
Eclipsis Colonel Drives: 2011.5 E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LA & OC, CA Posts: 2,551 iTrader: (6)	I'm thinking that they know the M3 will sell incredibly well regardless of how they treat us. Sadly even if their CEO took a crap on my hood, I'd still buy the car.

02-16-2008, 08:35 PM	#7
kuruptracing Second Lieutenant Drives: 07 Escalade, 08 Acura TSX Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 287 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2004 330ci, Boxter ... [0.00] 2008 Escalade, TSX, ... [0.00]	I agree. I think the advertising, and the 19's being a pretty affordable upgrade has led to the backorders.

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02-17-2008, 03:08 AM	#20
Leg Captain Drives: E92 M3 V8 Alpine White Join Date: May 2007 Location: York, England Posts: 846 iTrader: (0)	This might help if you havent seen pics of the M3 with stock 18s gents... http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...71#post2157771