Wait for allocation or take car from the lot?

nik5ta · 12-13-2021, 06:44 AM

I need your help with a decision. I'm next up on a list at my local dealer for a G80 6MT, which I plan to order in Oxide Grey on Tartufo with all the fixings (minus carbon buckets). I don't have an allocation yet and I have no idea what the timeline will be to receive this puppy. On the other hand, my dealer called me and let me know I have first dibs on an Alpine White on Black leather with the 18/19" stock rims and Exec Package only.

What would y'all do?

Other stuff to know-

This won't be my only car. I'll be taking my two dogs in it daily (part of the reason I'm getting it). I don't drive very far. I plan to track it every now and then.

vj123 · 12-13-2021, 06:48 AM

Depends on how long you are planning to keep this vehicle and how desperate you want to get into one.

Personally, i would wait for a vehicle for spec which is at least closer to what i want.

Chad11491 · 12-13-2021, 07:01 AM

I would wait for close to what you want, if anything. I had a car on order but lucked out and a week later a guy's financing fell through on exactly what I had ordered except the wheels, which I'm fine with, so I got lucky.

With the cost of these cars, and how long most of us have thought of an M3 as a dream car, I wouldn't want to compromise much on what you really want.

KnightedBMW · 12-13-2021, 08:25 AM

Tough decision, especially in this market, but I'm the type of person that would be bothered by my decision after I took the car on the lot once the initial honeymoon phase wore off.

beachBmmr · 12-13-2021, 08:27 AM

Depends in how you feel when looking at the car. For me cars are a totally emotional thing. I dont use logic, its kind of like picking a woman. When you have to have it, you bend logic to your emotional state.

If you dont want "that" car, dont get it.

Better to be longing then to be regretful with a bad choice. Get an allocation and keep hunting

merlin3008 · 12-13-2021, 08:28 AM

I agree with the above sentiment. Personally, I'd open my garage every day and think about the car that I really wanted. Actually, the wheels would be enough for me not to consider it.

Curious, you're buying an M3 to take your dogs in it? I'd love to see your weekend car.

Gfit · 12-13-2021, 08:29 AM

Yeah as others have said it's such a personal decision. Me, I'm not patient to begin with and after 2020 realize life is short and we have no idea what's around the corner so unless it was something I really didn't like I'd get what I can get now. These days, so much can change in 6-12 months.

Trojan4evr · 12-13-2021, 08:56 AM

Wait and get what you really want. For this kind of money you better get what you exactly had in mind. Dealer is not after your interest.

Cliff Bear · 12-13-2021, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nik5ta

I need your help with a decision. I'm next up on a list at my local dealer for a G80 6MT, which I plan to order in Oxide Grey on Tartufo with all the fixings (minus carbon buckets). I don't have an allocation yet and I have no idea what the timeline will be to receive this puppy. On the other hand, my dealer called me and let me know I have first dibs on an Alpine White on Black leather with the 18/19" stock rims and Exec Package only.

What would y'all do?

Other stuff to know-

This won't be my only car. I'll be taking my two dogs in it daily (part of the reason I'm getting it). I don't drive very far. I plan to track it every now and then.

I think ext and int colors are probably two of the most important and personal decisions you can make. OG over T is quite different than AW over B. I bought my G83 from the dealer because the body color was one of two I was trying to decide on for my build anyway. Everything else was exactly what I wanted. Otherwise, I would have ordered.

vetteflier · 12-13-2021, 01:06 PM

My dealer found virtually the same car I would order at Crevier, so easy decision for me. Good deal, excellent trade on my '18 Vette. However, your choices seem miles apart. I'd order and wait. As said above, a lot of money to not get what you really want.

AhsanU · 12-13-2021, 01:13 PM

It boils down to if the car has your wants/must-haves options, your don't-mind options, and doesn't have your definitely-don't-likes.

I was in a similar position, where I was about to pull the trigger on a G80 M3 that had the things I considered as "must-haves", but was lacking a few of the wants, and had one glaring definitely-don't-like. At the end, I lucked out and was able to snag an allocation within a few hours of me about to pull the trigger on an M3 that was on the lot (again, huge thank you to BMW of Omaha for having such an incompetent CA and manager tandem!) and am happy I was able to spec an M3 to my exact wants and desires. I even got an individual paint

Oxide/Tartufo is pretty far from AW/Black.. I personally wouldn't even consider it given how beautiful Oxide Grey is and how boring black interiors are.

Lastly - what are the terms? Are they willing to sell this AW/Black G80 at MSRP? If you build one, are they willing to give that to you at MSRP? If they sell you the car they have on the lot at MSRP, you may be able to flip it at an extremely minimal loss/profit when your actual desired car comes in. The semiconductor shortage is looking like it'll last a while longer, so it might be something to consider.

BMWRacer523 · 12-13-2021, 01:24 PM

I was facing this same situation in Aug. Glad I waited and ordered the exact spec I wanted. No regrets.

RichardGM4 · 12-13-2021, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWRacer523

I was facing this same situation in Aug. Glad I waited and ordered the exact spec I wanted. No regrets.

Same here - I was offered a standard M4 RWD Comp in grey with black interior, available pretty much straight away

It wasn't really what I wanted (M4 Comp xDrive in TBII and M Carbon Pack), so while it was tempting to be able to get straight into a G82, it wasn't the one I wanted and I know I would've regretted it

So my advice, get your order in for the spec you want and be patient, it'll soon turn up!

Tyga11 · 12-13-2021, 03:26 PM

You'd be crazy to wait. You'll be waiting months on end. Take the car on the lot and run

jmg · 12-13-2021, 03:28 PM

You are in SF, a big market, so getting an allocation at a dealer who gets lots of allocations might be a bit easier, especially if you have a good relationship with your CA. I managed to get an allocation the same day I asked for it. Ordered and went into production almost right away. I got lucky and after only a little over a week the build was complete. My CA expects the car to arrive in a month, which will make it almost 2 months since ordering it. Of course everyone's experience may vary, that all depends on shipping or production delays. Some people were stuck in QC for weeks and weeks. Mine only took a day in QC.

There is currently no discounts on in-stock M cars, so you aren't losing out on ordering one except that you might have to wait, but at least you are waiting for something custom tailored to what you want.

astroricardo · 12-13-2021, 03:54 PM

For me it's not hard to pass on a White on Black or Black on Black build. IMO So boring considering the choices they were given. That being said, if you can live with the color then grab it. It may be gone already.

snareman · 12-13-2021, 04:22 PM

I agree with a lot of the above I get the angst of really wanting the car now but agree that I would look at it every day and know it wasn't what I really wanted and however long you own the car is a long time to have that thought daily. The combo you want is a long way from white black so I would also wait.

BEAR-AvHistory · 12-13-2021, 05:47 PM

Buying a car for around $90,000+ I would, have always, ordered exactly what I wanted.

Since 2004 have ordered every BMW save one, the 2020 Z4 M40i. Bought it off the lot because it was the exact car I would have ordered.

2011ninja · 12-13-2021, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nik5ta

I need your help with a decision. I'm next up on a list at my local dealer for a G80 6MT, which I plan to order in Oxide Grey on Tartufo with all the fixings (minus carbon buckets). I don't have an allocation yet and I have no idea what the timeline will be to receive this puppy. On the other hand, my dealer called me and let me know I have first dibs on an Alpine White on Black leather with the 18/19" stock rims and Exec Package only.

What would y'all do?

Other stuff to know-

This won't be my only car. I'll be taking my two dogs in it daily (part of the reason I'm getting it). I don't drive very far. I plan to track it every now and then.

You'll have two dogs in your new M3; "daily"

Ahhhhhhh

I get it now…..

You track the car
Daily two dogs
Access to other cars

Got It

luckylingy · 12-14-2021, 04:11 AM

I'll pile on -- wait and get exactly what you want. The color combination you want is terrific, and the extra bells and whistles are worth having. Only take the one on the lot if you aren't sensitive about colors, don't plan to keep it long, hate waiting for anything, and need a set of wheels right now.

omaralt · 12-14-2021, 07:28 AM

this is what i did..

got on a allocation waitlist at my local dealer. they only charge MSRP; no markup

make a list of must haves and deal breakers

i found a car that was close to what i would order and had no deal breakers. I picked it up at msrp. by the time i receive my ordered car (probably summer time) i will sell/trade in my existing car. I estimated that i would lose $5k but if this market holds up i may not lose anything

Salespunk · 12-14-2021, 01:30 PM

Depends on how you view the car. Is this something you plan on keeping long term or is it just another vehicle in the lineup? It sounds like the latter and if so I would take the in stock car. Hoping that you can get an allocation in the current environment is a fools errand unless you are going to keep the car for a very long time.

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nik5ta Enlisted Member 42 Rep 34 Posts Drives: '19 M2C, HS 6MT (soon!) Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Wait for allocation or take car from the lot? I need your help with a decision. I'm next up on a list at my local dealer for a G80 6MT, which I plan to order in Oxide Grey on Tartufo with all the fixings (minus carbon buckets). I don't have an allocation yet and I have no idea what the timeline will be to receive this puppy. On the other hand, my dealer called me and let me know I have first dibs on an Alpine White on Black leather with the 18/19" stock rims and Exec Package only. What would y'all do? Other stuff to know- This won't be my only car. I'll be taking my two dogs in it daily (part of the reason I'm getting it). I don't drive very far. I plan to track it every now and then.
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vj123 Brigadier General 3790 Rep 3,625 Posts Drives: 2022 M3c - sold Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: The Detroit iTrader: (0)	Depends on how long you are planning to keep this vehicle and how desperate you want to get into one. Personally, i would wait for a vehicle for spec which is at least closer to what i want.
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Chad11491 Private First Class 214 Rep 140 Posts Drives: 21 IOMG M3 6MT Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Roswell, Ga iTrader: (0)	I would wait for close to what you want, if anything. I had a car on order but lucked out and a week later a guy's financing fell through on exactly what I had ordered except the wheels, which I'm fine with, so I got lucky. With the cost of these cars, and how long most of us have thought of an M3 as a dream car, I wouldn't want to compromise much on what you really want.
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KnightedBMW Lieutenant Colonel 2347 Rep 1,751 Posts Drives: 2022 M3C Join Date: May 2016 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Tough decision, especially in this market, but I'm the type of person that would be bothered by my decision after I took the car on the lot once the initial honeymoon phase wore off.
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beachBmmr Captain 1447 Rep 924 Posts Drives: 2023 F90 M5 SG/AB Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: DFW Texas iTrader: (1)	Depends in how you feel when looking at the car. For me cars are a totally emotional thing. I dont use logic, its kind of like picking a woman. When you have to have it, you bend logic to your emotional state. If you dont want "that" car, dont get it. Better to be longing then to be regretful with a bad choice. Get an allocation and keep hunting __________________ 2023 F90 M5 Retired - 2021 G82, 2019 440xi, 2020 X7, 2019 X5, 2013 F10, 2010 F10
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merlin3008 Captain 891 Rep 869 Posts Drives: 2022 M3 Comp xDrive Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	I agree with the above sentiment. Personally, I'd open my garage every day and think about the car that I really wanted. Actually, the wheels would be enough for me not to consider it. Curious, you're buying an M3 to take your dogs in it? I'd love to see your weekend car. __________________ 2022 M3 xDrive, Brooklyn Grey over Tartufo 2021 Tesla Model Y 2019 MB AMG C43 (Sold) 2016 M235i xdrive, Alpine White, Terra Leather, Orbit Gray Wheels (Sold)
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Gfit Lieutenant Colonel 2716 Rep 1,664 Posts Drives: 2023 X3M, 2024 X5M. Sold 2022 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Westchester, NY iTrader: (0)	Yeah as others have said it's such a personal decision. Me, I'm not patient to begin with and after 2020 realize life is short and we have no idea what's around the corner so unless it was something I really didn't like I'd get what I can get now. These days, so much can change in 6-12 months.
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Trojan4evr Lieutenant Colonel 494 Rep 1,922 Posts Drives: 2021 G80 M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW/ E82 135i [1.00] 2007 BMW/ E90 335i [5.50]	Wait and get what you really want. For this kind of money you better get what you exactly had in mind. Dealer is not after your interest. __________________ '21 G80 M3 '11 E82 135i DCT (Gone but not forgotten) '08 E90 335i (Gone but not forgotten)
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vetteflier Captain 474 Rep 609 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW M4 Competition Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	My dealer found virtually the same car I would order at Crevier, so easy decision for me. Good deal, excellent trade on my '18 Vette. However, your choices seem miles apart. I'd order and wait. As said above, a lot of money to not get what you really want.
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AhsanU i can haz horsepowr ?? 3833 Rep 1,929 Posts Drives: inconspicuous white van Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Westchester, N.Y. iTrader: (2)	It boils down to if the car has your wants/must-haves options, your don't-mind options, and doesn't have your definitely-don't-likes. I was in a similar position, where I was about to pull the trigger on a G80 M3 that had the things I considered as "must-haves", but was lacking a few of the wants, and had one glaring definitely-don't-like. At the end, I lucked out and was able to snag an allocation within a few hours of me about to pull the trigger on an M3 that was on the lot (again, huge thank you to BMW of Omaha for having such an incompetent CA and manager tandem!) and am happy I was able to spec an M3 to my exact wants and desires. I even got an individual paint Oxide/Tartufo is pretty far from AW/Black.. I personally wouldn't even consider it given how beautiful Oxide Grey is and how boring black interiors are. Lastly - what are the terms? Are they willing to sell this AW/Black G80 at MSRP? If you build one, are they willing to give that to you at MSRP? If they sell you the car they have on the lot at MSRP, you may be able to flip it at an extremely minimal loss/profit when your actual desired car comes in. The semiconductor shortage is looking like it'll last a while longer, so it might be something to consider. __________________ Dakar Yellow G80 M3 Ivory White Interior @dakar.g80 #savethemanuals Gone but not forgotten: 991.1 GT3, F80 M3 ZCP, E46 M3
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BMWRacer523 Lieutenant Colonel 2519 Rep 1,773 Posts Drives: G80 M3 Competition xDrive Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I was facing this same situation in Aug. Glad I waited and ordered the exact spec I wanted. No regrets.
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Tyga11 Lieutenant Colonel 3236 Rep 1,606 Posts Drives: M4 Comp Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	You'd be crazy to wait. You'll be waiting months on end. Take the car on the lot and run
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jmg Lieutenant General 18711 Rep 14,115 Posts Drives: G82 M4C X-Drive Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2022 G82 M4C X-Drive [9.85] 2018 F80 M3 CS [9.87] 2019 i3 BEV [0.00]	You are in SF, a big market, so getting an allocation at a dealer who gets lots of allocations might be a bit easier, especially if you have a good relationship with your CA. I managed to get an allocation the same day I asked for it. Ordered and went into production almost right away. I got lucky and after only a little over a week the build was complete. My CA expects the car to arrive in a month, which will make it almost 2 months since ordering it. Of course everyone's experience may vary, that all depends on shipping or production delays. Some people were stuck in QC for weeks and weeks. Mine only took a day in QC. There is currently no discounts on in-stock M cars, so you aren't losing out on ordering one except that you might have to wait, but at least you are waiting for something custom tailored to what you want. __________________ 2022 G82///M4 Competition X-Drive - KW-HAS, EBC Bluestuff, Millway Race Camber Plates, Cup2 Connect, PSI High Flow Midpipe, Lightweight Front Lip, M Perf Flow Through Wing Previous • 2018 F80 ///M3 CS • 2016 F80 ///*M3 IG: Raging_G82
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astroricardo Captain 884 Rep 679 Posts Drives: 2022 M3Cx TR/Tartufo Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Grove Street iTrader: (0)	For me it's not hard to pass on a White on Black or Black on Black build. IMO So boring considering the choices they were given. That being said, if you can live with the color then grab it. It may be gone already.
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snareman Leave the gun. Take the Canoli. 9055 Rep 7,621 Posts Drives: ///M8 & X3 ///M40 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	I agree with a lot of the above I get the angst of really wanting the car now but agree that I would look at it every day and know it wasn't what I really wanted and however long you own the car is a long time to have that thought daily. The combo you want is a long way from white black so I would also wait.
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12-14-2021, 04:11 AM	#20
luckylingy Lieutenant Colonel 3234 Rep 1,661 Posts Drives: X3M Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Up North iTrader: (0)	I'll pile on -- wait and get exactly what you want. The color combination you want is terrific, and the extra bells and whistles are worth having. Only take the one on the lot if you aren't sensitive about colors, don't plan to keep it long, hate waiting for anything, and need a set of wheels right now.
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12-14-2021, 07:28 AM	#21
omaralt Major 778 Rep 1,070 Posts Drives: 22 M3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	this is what i did.. got on a allocation waitlist at my local dealer. they only charge MSRP; no markup make a list of must haves and deal breakers i found a car that was close to what i would order and had no deal breakers. I picked it up at msrp. by the time i receive my ordered car (probably summer time) i will sell/trade in my existing car. I estimated that i would lose $5k but if this market holds up i may not lose anything __________________ 2018 M3 6 spd 2017 M3 AW/SO 6spd 2014 435i M sport BSM/Coral 6spd (retired) 2013 550i M sport Alpine White/Cinnamon (retired)
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Salespunk Lieutenant Colonel 1745 Rep 1,700 Posts Drives: Slow Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SlowCal iTrader: (0)	Depends on how you view the car. Is this something you plan on keeping long term or is it just another vehicle in the lineup? It sounds like the latter and if so I would take the in stock car. Hoping that you can get an allocation in the current environment is a fools errand unless you are going to keep the car for a very long time.
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