10-20-2021, 12:36 PM | #640 |
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I think it's because of the significant number of cars that haven't been delivered yet, that have the issue. If all of the affected cars were on the road, then I would assume that they would all be treated the same way (keep driving them until we schedule your week for the fix). But apparently BMW doesn't want to deal with thousands of buyers screaming and jumping up and down (as I would be) if their ordered car was on delivery-stop, while the new engines kept ending up on the production line.
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10-20-2021, 12:44 PM | #643 |
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If your car is affected and not been delivered yet due to the stop sale (my car has been sitting at the dealership for two weeks and will probably be there for many more) - do you think it would be difficult to get back your deposit if I were to cancel the purchase now?
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10-20-2021, 01:33 PM | #647 | |
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My thought process is - this was all assuming the car would be in a "sell-able" condition and now it seems like it isn't...so there shouldn't be any legal issue for not giving me back the deposit. |
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All of that to say, I still think that as a practical, business matter, setting any legal rights and wrongs aside, I just don't see dealers pocketing deposits for M3 or M4 orders that weren't incredibly customized (for example, I was told that if I ordered a bright, individual yellow, with the blue carbon buckets, that they wanted a significant deposit and it would be non-refundable. I chose not to go in that direction, and instead ordered something that they could easily sell to someone else in an instant - better re-sale value for me down the road that way anyway.) If you really want out, I'd suggest having a calm, frank discussion with your dealer. |
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10-20-2021, 03:06 PM | #653 |
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I don't think you'll have the opportunity to order one right now. My sense is that there aren't unspoken-for actual allocations currently, so I think "ordering" right now would probably mean being put on a very long, indefinite wait.
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10-20-2021, 03:36 PM | #654 |
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Not to stir the pot but I called genius just a bit ago regarding my car and decided to ask some questions just to see what I could find and got the following info:
-She said according to her “bulletin” as well as a recent meeting they had the main bearing shell affects LESS than 600 vehicles total. She said it is only the m3/4 x3/4m. I said “I heard it was in the thousands” to which she replied “no I’m reading it directly. Total affected vehicles: less than 600.” -She said she heard nothing of the sort regarding bmw halting/pausing production of unbuilt cars with the s58 engine. She said at most the estimated delay because of this is a week or two at most specifically pertaining to shifting of parts to fix those 600 cars. -other delays affecting production on top of that are still the Harmon kardon sound system and the laser lights. She said those are still listed as “restricted” options on our cars. She said that does not mean it will be built without them it will just cause more delay. She said if Bmw absolutely cannot source the parts they will remove it from your build and notify you. She said because the HK is standard she doubts that will happen but she said if laser lights for some reason can’t be sourced then because it’s an added option they can remove it if needed. Unless you are specifically notified of something being removed just assume you’ll still get it, just delayed. -She said she does not have details on the specific “fix” for the main bearing shell but said it was brought up in their meeting but no details we’re given yet. -She said regarding build week, unfortunately it’s all up in the air. She said she’s seen cars go week 41-44-48-47 and back to 41 again. Others just repeatedly delayed so just cross your fingers because there’s no real way to know until it actually hits production. I hope some of this helps. Edit: also I asked about the carbon bucket seats and she said she’s heard nothing about those being short or causing delay. Which I find strange because anyone that’s post week 42-43ish and have carbon buckets seem to all be delayed. But who knows. Last edited by Likeanowl; 10-20-2021 at 03:48 PM.. |
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No idea. She seemed super spot on with what she was telling me. I just wish she had better news pertaining to my car
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