M4 Allocation Available in Knoxville, TN!

rq07 · 12-02-2021, 02:34 PM

I just got delivery of my 2022 M3 xDrive here in Knoxville.

I know how hard it is for anyone to get an allocation for the M3/M4, but my salesman just told me that he has another allocation for an M4 ready to be built in January!

If you're interested, contact Brian Gabel at Grayson BMW!

Tell him Ryan sent you!

Contact Info:
865-315-8522
bgabel@graysonbmw.com

JWBimmer · 12-02-2021, 02:37 PM

Brian is a good dude. I ordered my M4 from him as well.

OCVOLM4 · 12-02-2021, 05:29 PM

Brian is also my CA. Easy to work with and Johnny on the spot with any questions or concerns.

Kief · 12-03-2021, 08:11 AM

$5k over

JWBimmer · 12-03-2021, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Kief

$5k over

Yikes. I got mine at MSRP.

OCVOLM4 · 12-03-2021, 09:26 AM

Me too MSRP.

astroricardo · 12-03-2021, 10:54 AM

Yeah, it's rough out there. Eventually they'll probably get it.

nearwater4me · 12-03-2021, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Kief

$5k over

Yup, not surprised. Earliest I could get one through my dealer, which is probably the top volume dealer around, is August '22 (delivery).

LordCaldlow · 12-03-2021, 06:10 PM

PM Sent

JWBimmer · 12-04-2021, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian @ Grayson BMW

Hi everyone! Got a few calls from this post and wanted to check it out.

Yes, my sales manager has forced me to get more than MSRP on future orders due to the number of inquiries we are getting. I was able to get him down to doing just a $2k markup.

I went ahead and put myself on the list for an M3 xDrive also so.... The long wait begins!!

M4 comp xDrive - allocation available. Week 4 build
M3 manual - 1 on the list
M4 Convertible - 2 on the list
M3 Comp - 1 on the list (me)

Brian - thought you would have gone for the manual? Glad (kidding) that you get to share in the pain of the wait.

Kief · 12-04-2021, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian @ Grayson BMW

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Originally Posted by JWBMimmer

Brian - thought you would have gone for the manual? Glad (kidding) that you get to share in the pain of the wait.

Ughhhhhh. I really really want a manual, but I also really really love an AWD car.... So yea...

Welcome to the forum Brian…was looking forward to possibly snagging that allocation and driving back north come Easter. I get the current car climate, but unfortunately I can't swallow $2k over and $750 dealer fees (anti-theft etch

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MavRick · 12-04-2021, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian @ Grayson BMW

Hi everyone! Got a few calls from this post and wanted to check it out.

Yes, my sales manager has forced me to get more than MSRP on future orders due to the number of inquiries we are getting. I was able to get him down to doing just a $2k markup.

I went ahead and put myself on the list for an M3 xDrive also so.... The long wait begins!!

M4 comp xDrive - allocation available. Week 4 build
M3 manual - 1 on the list
M4 Convertible - 2 on the list
M3 Comp - 1 on the list (me)

i thought the M3/4 allocations could all be configured as either base, comp or X?

Tyga11 · 12-17-2021, 07:03 PM

$2,000 doesn't seem horrible. I would honestly do it if I wanted the car.

My local Toyota dealer wants $25K over for a TRD Pro 4-Runner

astroricardo · 12-17-2021, 07:17 PM

Seems like more people want M3's than M4's. Is it because of the name or the convenience of two extra doors?

canigetaxm · 12-18-2021, 04:20 AM

Hi Brian
welcome to the forum
remind your sales manager that while its a sellers market now ,it won't be forever, and the 2k markup you make now could result in thousands lost later due to lost loyalty.Im going on my 4th M lease and my regular dealer also would not budge on a 5k markup , so not only will i never buy from them again , i will also advocate for a dealership that has sold to me at MSRP. They are out there .

Kief · 12-18-2021, 06:05 AM

I unexpectedly snagged a local (PA) msrp M4x allocation this past Tuesday and my M4 should be built by 1/24

Patton250 · 12-18-2021, 06:20 AM

I love reading threads like this. It absolutely eviscerates any idea this car is not wildly popular and in high demand.

aa3099 · 12-18-2021, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian @ Grayson BMW

I can't believe that no one has snagged up this allocation. It's an available allocation for $2k over. Seems many people here have paid more than that and the consensus is that most dealers are asking $5k over for any current allocations.

Call or text me for inquiries. I DO NOT have any M3 slots. 2 on waiting list for M3.
865-315-8522

This is great news for the consumer. Don't let these dealerships get away with marking up over MSRP. I am not exaggerating when I say I called over 50 dealerships across the US when trying to find an allocation(which I did). I would say 75% of them did not ask for a mark up.

If you are willing to go out of state and be patient you will find one for MSRP. Don't be a sucker.

Lightngsvt · 12-19-2021, 10:36 PM

Is the M4 allocation a manual?

astroricardo · 12-19-2021, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Lightngsvt

Is the M4 allocation a manual?

His number is there, but it looks like it can be either a base (manual) or comp

8042 · 12-21-2021, 09:38 PM

I love the hubris of the salesman. Joins this forum only because the OP was kind enough to send him referrals. And then has the gall to express his surprise that no one has gobbled up an allocation OVER MSRP. Really man???

A previous post commented on the short sightedness of this opportunistic behavior. Couldn't agree more. These cars are born from passion. Bought for passion. Said another way, they are not entirely commodities. But only to a limit. Price elasticity is certainly factored into BMW's MSRP. Above and beyond, no chance.

SpeedyATL · 12-23-2021, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian @ Grayson BMW

Well, I read every thread on the forum. Im not just a sales person. I’ve been buying sports cars longer than I’ve been selling. Plenty of dealers out there you can on a wait list for MSRP. To get a slot and know when you will have it is another story. $2k is nothing for a $80-95k vehicle.

The same thing is happening with groceries. Prices are up. Same with the new Xbox and PS5. Good luck getting one, and if you want one you likely pay $200 over retail which is a way higher percentage than $2k on a 80-95k car.

Plenty of people don’t mind checking every single box of options on the car no matter what the cost is, but $2k is a deal breaker? Ok.

As for opportunistic behavior… selling this car out of state we will never see the service business, we will never see the warranty business, we will never see the return business once things go back to normal. Another point to that is the fact that someone could easily buy this car $2k over and likely get a higher amount off resell. The market is so stupid right now. I have about 9 cars on the lot. Most dealers have less. You are over paying for everything in your life right now.

While I don't disagree with some of your comments, there is A LOT of profit in each car you guys are selling at MSRP. Is the extra $2k really worth risking your reputation as previously stated?

I too will never buy from a dealer that is offering something over MSRP in this market.

All the dealers in my market are doing is taking orders, filling out a form and cashing a big check. One of the CAs I bought from in the past told me their volume is up over 2019 (pre covid) and they are selling everything at MSRP. In 2019, they were making a few thousand on the average car, now they are making 2-3 times that, with volume UP.

Don't believe the gloom and doom stories you see on the net about struggling dealers. Ones in large markets like mine are absolutely killing it.

12-02-2021, 02:34 PM	#1
rq07 Registered 7 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW M3 xDrive Join Date: May 2021 Location: TN iTrader: (0)	M4 Allocation Available in Knoxville, TN! I just got delivery of my 2022 M3 xDrive here in Knoxville. I know how hard it is for anyone to get an allocation for the M3/M4, but my salesman just told me that he has another allocation for an M4 ready to be built in January! If you're interested, contact Brian Gabel at Grayson BMW! Tell him Ryan sent you! Contact Info: 865-315-8522 bgabel@graysonbmw.com
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JWBimmer Private First Class 135 Rep 183 Posts Drives: BMW X7, M4 & X5 45e Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: TN iTrader: (0)	Brian is a good dude. I ordered my M4 from him as well. __________________ '23 X5 45e ordered Week 36 Prod Date 9/10 Status 150 8/26/22;
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OCVOLM4 Private First Class 196 Rep 113 Posts Drives: TBMII M4CX Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Tennessee iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW M4 Competi ... [9.50]	Brian is also my CA. Easy to work with and Johnny on the spot with any questions or concerns.
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Kief Major General 4433 Rep 5,729 Posts Drives: '24 iX50; '23 i4 M50 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika iTrader: (26)	$5k over __________________ __________________ '24-I20 iX 50; '23-G26 i4 M50; '22-G82 M4Cx;20-G05 M50i; '20-F82 M4CS; '18-F80 M3CS; '18-F80 M3CS; '18-F85 X5M; '18-G01 X3M40i; '18-F80 M3ZCP; '17-F80 M3ZCP; '15-F15 X5; '15-F82 M4; '12-E92 335is; '11-E70 X5d; '11-E89 Z435is;'09-E89 Z435i; '08-E92 335i; '06-E90 330i; '05-E83 X3; '04-E83 X3; '03-E46 325Ci* *retired
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OCVOLM4 Private First Class 196 Rep 113 Posts Drives: TBMII M4CX Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Tennessee iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW M4 Competi ... [9.50]	Me too MSRP. __________________ 2022 G82 M4 Comp XDrive 2020 GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate 6.2L 2012 F10-550i XDrive.
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12-03-2021, 10:54 AM	#7
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Tyga11 Lieutenant Colonel 3234 Rep 1,606 Posts Drives: M4 Comp Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	$2,000 doesn't seem horrible. I would honestly do it if I wanted the car. My local Toyota dealer wants $25K over for a TRD Pro 4-Runner
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astroricardo Captain 882 Rep 677 Posts Drives: 2022 M3Cx TR/Tartufo Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Grove Street iTrader: (0)	Seems like more people want M3's than M4's. Is it because of the name or the convenience of two extra doors?
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12-18-2021, 04:20 AM	#15
canigetaxm Second Lieutenant 377 Rep 234 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Tampa FL iTrader: (0)	Hi Brian welcome to the forum remind your sales manager that while its a sellers market now ,it won't be forever, and the 2k markup you make now could result in thousands lost later due to lost loyalty.Im going on my 4th M lease and my regular dealer also would not budge on a 5k markup , so not only will i never buy from them again , i will also advocate for a dealership that has sold to me at MSRP. They are out there .
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Kief Major General 4433 Rep 5,729 Posts Drives: '24 iX50; '23 i4 M50 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika iTrader: (26)	I unexpectedly snagged a local (PA) msrp M4x allocation this past Tuesday and my M4 should be built by 1/24 Attached Images __________________ __________________ '24-I20 iX 50; '23-G26 i4 M50; '22-G82 M4Cx;20-G05 M50i; '20-F82 M4CS; '18-F80 M3CS; '18-F80 M3CS; '18-F85 X5M; '18-G01 X3M40i; '18-F80 M3ZCP; '17-F80 M3ZCP; '15-F15 X5; '15-F82 M4; '12-E92 335is; '11-E70 X5d; '11-E89 Z435is;'09-E89 Z435i; '08-E92 335i; '06-E90 330i; '05-E83 X3; '04-E83 X3; '03-E46 325Ci* *retired
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12-21-2021, 09:38 PM	#21
8042 Private 53 Rep 95 Posts Drives: 2016 F80 (M3) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	I love the hubris of the salesman. Joins this forum only because the OP was kind enough to send him referrals. And then has the gall to express his surprise that no one has gobbled up an allocation OVER MSRP. Really man??? A previous post commented on the short sightedness of this opportunistic behavior. Couldn't agree more. These cars are born from passion. Bought for passion. Said another way, they are not entirely commodities. But only to a limit. Price elasticity is certainly factored into BMW's MSRP. Above and beyond, no chance.
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