[3onDubs]

The past few weeks have flown by, but it feels like these last few days are lasting forever. Can't wait.

Trying to resist the urge to call the dealer every 5 minutes, so figured I'd vent on here

[Portimao318]

yes, we all know that feeling. It is strange, but after your baby has arrived and you drive it for a couple of weeks you don't understand what the fuss was all about....... and you start taking it for granted.

[3onDubs]

Yea, went through it with my late 135 and current 328. It's like waiting for the weekend on a Friday.

[gIzzE]

Originally Posted by Endre2

yes, we all know that feeling. It is strange, but after your baby has arrived and you drive it for a couple of weeks you don't understand what the fuss was all about....... and you start taking it for granted, and thinking about what you're going to order next.

Edited that for you.

[Smithy2014]

hope its sunny on collection day! Waited 6 months for my X3 and it lashed it down all day when I collected it - put a damper on it (excuse the pun)

[3onDubs]

Originally Posted by Smithy2014

hope its sunny on collection day! Waited 6 months for my X3 and it lashed it down all day when I collected it - put a damper on it (excuse the pun)

Yea, it's been hot and sunny in socal. Hopefully it's today.

[3onDubs]

[Portimao318]

"and thinking about what you're going to order next."

Originally Posted by gIzzE

Edited that for you.

haha. That's a good one. And not so much beyond the truth ! But for the next 3 years I don't think a new X3 will be on my driveway. My wife would kill me...

[jerr529]

I know what you mean i ordered my X3 x28i awd it went into production on the 21st aug, i know its been only a week lol . Do you remember when you got the notification on Vin # I was told that when you get that you can start to track. I was told 4-5 weeks for del lol. but im in NY and they usuely get w/ in that time frame.Just anxious to know how long took for you to get first message from them OH i forgot i live in USA about 1,000 miles from Spartenburg NC USA
jerry

[3onDubs]

Originally Posted by jerr529

I know what you mean i ordered my X3 x28i awd it went into production on the 21st aug, i know its been only a week lol . Do you remember when you got the notification on Vin # I was told that when you get that you can start to track. I was told 4-5 weeks for del lol. but im in NY and they usuely get w/ in that time frame.Just anxious to know how long took for you to get first message from them OH i forgot i live in USA about 1,000 miles from Spartenburg NC USA
jerry

Placed the order on 7/15....got the VIN about two weeks later when we called and asked for it.

[exilio]

Awesome, man! You are so close. My status is still awaiting production!

Good luck on the weather!

[3onDubs]

[exilio]

Shit just got real! Congrats!

Now you need to post some pics.

[luckyhusky]

Congratulations on your new X3!

Would you mind me asking what's the price for building your own instead of buying from dealer's inventory?

[exilio]

Originally Posted by luckyhusky

Congratulations on your new X3!

Would you mind me asking what's the price for building your own instead of buying from dealer's inventory?

While you might be able to negotiate a slightly better price for one already on the lot, you should still get a VERY good price on a factory order. 80% of BMW vehicles sold are custom. Don't let a dealer tell you any different.

[3onDubs]

Originally Posted by luckyhusky

Congratulations on your new X3!

Would you mind me asking what's the price for building your own instead of buying from dealer's inventory?

Thank you! Takes a little more conversation, but in the end you can always get the price you want if you're persistent. I paid invoice.

[3onDubs]

First mod!

[3onDubs]

Originally Posted by exilio

Shit just got real! Congrats!

Now you need to post some pics.

I'll try to take some today.

[3onDubs]

Teaser pic...

[luckyhusky]

Thanks for all your responses.

So far I have been to several dealers in my city, they all try to convince me that -1500 off MSRP on a ordered one or a -2500 off MSRP on an inventory one is the best deal they can get me, which make me a little upset since I was looking for a 7% off MSRP for an ordered one.

Really appreciate many people sharing their buying experiences on the forum, now I know the price dealers give me is definitely not the best deal they claim...

[exilio]

Originally Posted by luckyhusky

Thanks for all your responses.

So far I have been to several dealers in my city, they all try to convince me that -1500 off MSRP on a ordered one or a -2500 off MSRP on an inventory one is the best deal they can get me, which make me a little upset since I was looking for a 7% off MSRP for an ordered one.

Really appreciate many people sharing their buying experiences on the forum, now I know the price dealers give me is definitely not the best deal they claim...

Make sure you are email the fleet manager or internet sales manager. Never go to a lot to negotiate price. Your average salesman will just give you generic discount pricing typically.

Write a general email that lays out the build you want (model, colors, packages, etc) and send it to at least 10 dealerships. Let them know you are prepared to buy right away and you know that you will likely need a factory built. Dealers are often like kids, you need to be very specific about what you want, e.g.:

- This is exactly what I want, no variations
- I am ready to buy right now, so I'm not wasting your time
- I already know this will be a factory order, so that doesn't need to be discussed

This is how I have bought cars for the past 15 years and ALWAYS with great success.

Hope this helps you!

[3onDubs]

Originally Posted by exilio

Make sure you are email the fleet manager or internet sales manager. Never go to a lot to negotiate price. Your average salesman will just give you generic discount pricing typically.

Write a general email that lays out the build you want (model, colors, packages, etc) and send it to at least 10 dealerships. Let them know you are prepared to buy right away and you know that you will likely need a factory built. Dealers are often like kids, you need to be very specific about what you want, e.g.:

- This is exactly what I want, no variations
- I am ready to buy right now, so I'm not wasting your time
- I already know this will be a factory order, so that doesn't need to be discussed

This is how I have bought cars for the past 15 years and ALWAYS with great success.

Hope this helps you!

I usually print out the edmunds sheet showing the invoice price along with the exact configuration I'm looking for. It's a good conversation starter.