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Did you ever decline a custom order?
I have a huge regret for not ordering laser lights. It was a mistake on my side. My car is in production begins status and can't be changed.
with out the laser lights the DLRs really looks really off. Did you guys ever decline a order? What will be the consequences? |
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I would decline if a vehicle was damaged or didn't arrived as ordered. If you made a deposit, you should have known if it was refundable or not refundable prior to ordering - this also varies by state law. If you ordered from a dealer that you don't have a prior relationship with, then just refuse. You might be hesitant to work with you in the future. If it was me, I'd chalk it up to "should've" If you got a good deal, accept it and plan better next time.
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Just think of it way, moving to a X5 is a huge upgrade! The new 3 without laser also U-shaped DRLs, you're in good company. I've seen quite a few G05s with the standard headlights, it's not bad and looks striking.
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Deposits are always refundable, to my understanding. I actually asked about this at the dealer. Might be some states that allow a percentage held back from a deposit, tho.
It’s a lease? I’d leave it alone. If you are really bothered, you can probably turn in the lease early. Ask your dealer. I’m sure they don’t mind you asking and learning the process and consequences. |
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Yes it's a lease.
He gave me a good deal with out much effort so thats the reason I am thinking twice. He wouldn't accept it as this is the first time offering from him and would be long route to decline. Damn thing went to production with in half a day. Good thing it is a interior option. |
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06-24-2019, 09:44 AM | #7 |
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I would refuse it & reorder. My pet peeve with the new X5. The standard
DRL's are horrid. Coming at you it looks like the thing has blown a fuse. How BMW could have cheaped out this is beyond belief- I mean it does not look the a BMW - the halo DRL' are a signature of the brand. And FYI- the 2nd bulb in the headlight assembly is a dummy as well, to add insult to injury. Planning on ordering a M50i, and believe me first option to be chosen is Laser. |
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You and I are in the same boat... I originally had spec'd both Laserlights and Luxury seating...The lease number came back too high so I removed both and placed the order...then the dealer came back and corrected their incorrect lease payment... I tried to add my stuff but it was too late. Little frustrated about it but in the end they got me my third row. I had a Cayenne loaner this weekend and it had a single LED light similar to the X5. It was great... I am going to miss the ventilated seats but have heard they aren't GREAT. Weather is mild in San Diego so don't REALLY need them.
I don't agree with the poster above me. Cancelling an order over some silly DRL's seems superfluous. It would be one thing if the dealer ordered something incorrectly but you knew what you were doing. Just hang tough and keep your order. It's a lease so after 3 years you can decide if it was worth it.
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We all have the right to our opinion. I don't agree with your assessment however. But as it's a lease in the OP case, at least he can dump it in 3 years. I for one will be buying my M50i & will not be stuck looking at those ridiculous, bargain bin DRLs.
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But to each their own. |
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Look I agree you should get exactly what you want. However I don't think this would rise to the level of denying the order. The OP ordered the car like this. Is it worth waiting 2+ months, paying more, and potentially ruining the relationship with this dealer (who gave him a great discount)? I don't think so.
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"Fortunately the only time you are looking at them is when you are walking to the car " Well that is interesting thinking. Using that logic, why care about what the wheels, M Sport body, trim, ect look like? You only see them when walking to the vehicle. |
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Anyway not sure how you can think the base version" bag under eyes" on the X5 is a improvement ( the average person would not recognize it as a Bimmer coming at them) But like you said to each their own. I will say this - even mass market Kia has nicer DRL's on it's new $24K Optima. |
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The basic lights work great. Great function, very wide, and the auto feature works great. With headlights, the only thing I car about is that they aren’t those Martian-blue things.
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The wheels come with different profile and widths and the M Sport comes with M Adaptive suspension. Something the gives you direct feedback when driving. The DRL's don't really...
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Week before last... My dealer had a few allocations for third row. Go figure. He confirmed it with the Regional. I'll believe it when my car actually shows up and I see the third row but so far the car is being built.
Sure hope it does. I sold my XC90 so no more SUV in the house...I'll be stuck driving the 991 or the Raptor and the $120 bill to fill it up until a 2020 shows up .
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End of the day it was my mistake.
I should have spent liltle more time on the options i skipped. I only thought they will remove the blue component didn't knew they will screw up the iconic look which is basically their identity. It now looks like a VW really bad move. Looks like Every pic of X5 I saw had laser lights. |
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I didn't knew look which change. |
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