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Originally Posted by bhmax16
Looking to gauge how other members' experiences have been in purchasing a G80. Have you experienced hurdles with your respective dealers? I think everybody is well-educated on supply chain woes at this point, but have you ran into dealers seemingly unwilling to work a deal and/or a failed sense of urgency to sell a vehicle?
I am in my mid-30s with a younger looking face. Have those in a similar demographic felt they have not been taken seriously when considering a G80 or like purchase?
My local dealer has failed to respond to my inquiries over several days. Mostly general questions about allocations/production slots, available options, etc. I am ready to pull the trigger on an order if an allocation is available (and pending an agreement on price), but those discussions are on hold due to lack of response.
Fallback options include trying another dealer (likely out of state - open to recommendations from forum members on who to deal with), consider a Giulia Quadrifoglio or hold out another year for a Lotus Emira if I can justify a 2 seater for a daily driver. Pretty sure I do not want to give up 3 pedals which would make the Quad a hard pull to swallow.
Current BMW runs great and has been plenty reliable, though I have owned it for 11 years and it has 145k on the clock. A new vehicle is not a necessity, but I am bored and ready for a new ride.
Seeking others' thoughts/experiences. Is it really this difficult to spend money?
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My pet peeve, do not EVER make me work to spend money. There are plenty of people who will jump over their desk to sell me (and you) something.
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Originally Posted by 'Cane
If you are not getting anywhere with the local dealers, look elsewhere. You are close enough to do Performance Center Delivery and drive it home.
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^^^ This.
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Originally Posted by Gfit
Great article
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Anyone who has the approach that they aren't getting paid to place the order is very short sighted. While true you gotta keep the funnel full of buyers. Doing this all along would ensure you will get paid each month.
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Originally Posted by modat
It's not only cars. I walked into a designer store to get a purse for my wife for our anniversary. No one gave a shit and told me the only way I could get it is if I was a preferred customer. Crazy times
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I have a very long memory. While I get that supply can't meet demand, many of those brands keep it that way on purpose. It's like an auction without having an auction. Simply make somebody buy multiple items that are available to to then have the privilege to buy the lower volume hard to get item. Totally pisses me off, think Rolex (and others). Cars are a commodity, even at high prices...maybe not attainable to all but still a commodity until you're way past $200k. Lots of options.
Competition will come back and I'll remember if you were a dick to me sales person. But I may still give you another chance despite that prior transgression but it may involve a ton of ass kissing.