Allocation update - MY24 builds

ChemLab · 07-02-2023, 07:42 AM

Yes. Some dealers get more allocations than others - depends on volume of which type of models they sell.

BMW of Austin receives more M allocations, for example, than BMW of Temple. I'm on the list for an M4 at BMW of Austin - number 4, to be exact. The M3 list is much longer and would've been a year wait. I should have my M4 by December of this year, which was fine and I prefer the coupe style.

I check in with my SA every few weeks (just got on the list three weeks ago) and see how it's going. Allocations just came out this past week, for example, but they don't come out for every model on the same day.

I could've had a allocation immediately through a broker, but in Maryland. I want to work local. It's an MSRP deal, which is solid these days. So, I'll wait. I'm told based on their allocation record I should see one by when they are announced in September, or before. That'll put me in production in October and here by December. Now, if someone drops off the list, I move up faster.

Don't forget, it can take over a month to ship! All-in-all, from list, to allocation to delivery, it'll be 5 to 6 months for me.

To give you a comparison, I took an allocation last year for an X7 M60i (23) and it was delivered within a month. I ordered an X5 in early 2021 and it took 4 months. Now, those are both produced in South Carolina, so transit times are pretty quick. So, 5 to 6 months for an M car from Germany is pretty reasonable. It all depends on your dealer and how many they sell.

Delgadoa08 · 07-02-2023, 07:56 AM

Another factor is the deposit. Dealers with refundable deposits typically have longer waitlists (I’ve heard up to 20 people waiting for an allocation). I contacted various dealers in my area and ended putting down a 5k nonrefundable deposit with the “”””guarantee””” that I would be first on the MY24 list. Obviously this is a gamble and dealers can do what they want with their list but had my allocation/production number a month later.

ChemLab · 07-02-2023, 08:04 AM

Yep. Deposits do keep some folks away. In Texas there is no non-refundable deposit. I don't mind the $1500 I put down to get on the list. The M3 being a sedan has a longer list, to be sure. So, you really have two options, get on the list or scour the US every few days for cars that pop up due to a buyer back-out. What an emotional rollercoaster that would be.

Some of us are fortunate that we live in places with multiple dealers that receive many M allocations. A lot of dealers receive precious few.

hhkb · 07-03-2023, 06:29 PM

I think I have the record for quickest time from inquiry call to in production status.

6/30 called asking to be put on waitlist.
7/1 confirmed allocation, 112 status
7/3 150 status

ChemLab · 07-03-2023, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by hhkb

I think I have the record for quickest time from inquiry call to in production status.

6/30 called asking to be put on waitlist.
7/1 confirmed allocation, 112 status
7/3 150 status

Where? I'm impressed!

hhkb · 07-03-2023, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ChemLab

Where? I'm impressed!

Portland BMW!
I called two other local dealers and they quoted 9-12 months for allocation. Third call was the charm!

kgelfen360 · 07-03-2023, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by hhkb

Portland BMW!
I called two other local dealers and they quoted 9-12 months for allocation. Third call was the charm!

That just means they had an allocation that some one drop probably. Or even one that just turned 112 and someone backed out so they gave it to u.
Congratulations!!! Takes a while to get ur car to the west coast though, just the boat journey is about 4 weeks and then up from CA on truck.

hhkb · 07-03-2023, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by kgelfen360

That just means they had an allocation that some one drop probably. Or even one that just turned 112 and someone backed out so they gave it to u.
Congratulations!!! Takes a while to get ur car to the west coast though, just the boat journey is about 4 weeks and then up from CA on truck.

Yep that’s exactly it. I was told someone dropped just a few hours before my call so it was just an opportune moment. It was in 112 status right when they printed out the allocation sheets. I effectively only had a day to make up my mind on options!

ChemLab · 07-03-2023, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by hhkb

Portland BMW!
I called two other local dealers and they quoted 9-12 months for allocation. Third call was the charm!

Congratulations! Persistence is key.

hhkb · 07-03-2023, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ChemLab

Congratulations! Persistence is key.

I actually came from attempting to get a Civic Type R. I called probably 50 different dealerships and went through the wringers!

Chapter2099 · 07-03-2023, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by hhkb

I think I have the record for quickest time from inquiry call to in production status.

6/30 called asking to be put on waitlist.
7/1 confirmed allocation, 112 status
7/3 150 status

You are my hero. lol

This is freakin awesome.

CptSL0W · 07-05-2023, 04:03 PM

I’m looking to get an allocation, my local dealer said they can get me one with delivery some time in October. I’m wondering if it make sense to wait for the LCI? I think that’s supposed to happen in March of 2024.

Berzerker · 07-05-2023, 04:27 PM

If anyone is in the Southeast looking for a G83, I know BMW of Gwinnett in Atlanta had at least 2-3 in the bank they can convert to orders as of a couple weeks ago.

vj123 · 07-05-2023, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CptSL0W

I’m wondering if it make sense to wait for the LCI? I think that’s supposed to happen in March of 2024.

M3 by July 2024 and M4 by March 2024.

CptSL0W · 07-05-2023, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by vj123

M3 by July 2024 and M4 by March 2024.

Does that mean the LCI will be shown to the public in March 2024 but it will be a 2025 model available in July?
I saw an article on BMW Blog

Chapter2099 · 07-05-2023, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by CptSL0W

Does that mean the LCI will be shown to the public in March 2024 but it will be a 2025 model available in July?
I saw an article on BMW Blog

That’s sound accurate. The LCI will be unveiled earlier in the 2024 year; while production will start July of that year.

CptSL0W · 07-05-2023, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Chapter2099

That’s sound accurate. The LCI will be unveiled earlier in the 2024 year; while production will start July of that year.

I’m looking to buy a manual, I’ve read that the lights will be updated and the competition will have more power. Haven’t read anything about the manual being upgraded. Sounds like the interior will likely remain the same.

Ugh I’m wondering if I should just get a MY 2024 or wait for a MY 2025 which may look better and likely pay an increase.

Chapter2099 · 07-05-2023, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by CptSL0W

I’m looking to buy a manual, I’ve read that the lights will be updated and the competition will have more power. Haven’t read anything about the manual being upgraded. Sounds like the interior will likely remain the same.

Ugh I’m wondering if I should just get a MY 2024 or wait for a MY 2025 which may look better and likely pay an increase.

If it were me, I’d find one now. Between possible unforeseeable delays you might experience and the year you’d lose waiting for the LCI, I don’t see the wait being worth it. My two cents.

kgelfen360 · 07-05-2023, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Chapter2099

If it were me, I’d find one now. Between possible unforeseeable delays you might experience and the year you’d lose waiting for the LCI, I don’t see the wait being worth it. My two cents.

Yea I agree. I would expect minimal changes with HP bump that won’t make any real difference to real world use. If u want the car I would work on getting one now. There is always something new coming along with new price increase.

vj123 · 07-05-2023, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by CptSL0W

Does that mean the LCI will be shown to the public in March 2024 but it will be a 2025 model available in July?
I saw an article on BMW Blog

Timeline which i quoted earlier is start of production of the respective models. So the official reveal might happen before that.

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Originally Posted by Chapter2099

That’s sound accurate. The LCI will be unveiled earlier in the 2024 year; while production will start July of that year.

M4 LCI production starts in March 2024.

Chapter2099 · 07-05-2023, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by vj123

M4 LCI production starts in March 2024.

So was this year an anomaly for production or do all LCIs start earlier than earlier than the year before?

vj123 · 07-05-2023, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Chapter2099

So was this year an anomaly for production or do all LCIs start earlier than earlier than the year before?

M4 always follows 4 series timeline.

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ChemLab Second Lieutenant 128 Rep 276 Posts Drives: Current - 2023 RAM TRX Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Austin iTrader: (0)	Yes. Some dealers get more allocations than others - depends on volume of which type of models they sell. BMW of Austin receives more M allocations, for example, than BMW of Temple. I'm on the list for an M4 at BMW of Austin - number 4, to be exact. The M3 list is much longer and would've been a year wait. I should have my M4 by December of this year, which was fine and I prefer the coupe style. I check in with my SA every few weeks (just got on the list three weeks ago) and see how it's going. Allocations just came out this past week, for example, but they don't come out for every model on the same day. I could've had a allocation immediately through a broker, but in Maryland. I want to work local. It's an MSRP deal, which is solid these days. So, I'll wait. I'm told based on their allocation record I should see one by when they are announced in September, or before. That'll put me in production in October and here by December. Now, if someone drops off the list, I move up faster. Don't forget, it can take over a month to ship! All-in-all, from list, to allocation to delivery, it'll be 5 to 6 months for me. To give you a comparison, I took an allocation last year for an X7 M60i (23) and it was delivered within a month. I ordered an X5 in early 2021 and it took 4 months. Now, those are both produced in South Carolina, so transit times are pretty quick. So, 5 to 6 months for an M car from Germany is pretty reasonable. It all depends on your dealer and how many they sell. Last edited by ChemLab; 07-02-2023 at 07:50 AM..
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Delgadoa08 Enlisted Member 32 Rep 41 Posts Drives: Mazda 3 Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Peoria iTrader: (0)	Another factor is the deposit. Dealers with refundable deposits typically have longer waitlists (I’ve heard up to 20 people waiting for an allocation). I contacted various dealers in my area and ended putting down a 5k nonrefundable deposit with the “”””guarantee””” that I would be first on the MY24 list. Obviously this is a gamble and dealers can do what they want with their list but had my allocation/production number a month later.
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ChemLab Second Lieutenant 128 Rep 276 Posts Drives: Current - 2023 RAM TRX Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Austin iTrader: (0)	Yep. Deposits do keep some folks away. In Texas there is no non-refundable deposit. I don't mind the $1500 I put down to get on the list. The M3 being a sedan has a longer list, to be sure. So, you really have two options, get on the list or scour the US every few days for cars that pop up due to a buyer back-out. What an emotional rollercoaster that would be. Some of us are fortunate that we live in places with multiple dealers that receive many M allocations. A lot of dealers receive precious few.
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