[SoonerJohnInDallas]

I am on cloud nine!!! I got a call about an hour ago from my dealer (Adrian Avila - BMW of South Atlanta) that I am officially confirmed for European Delivery (ED) of my F30 on March 1, which is the first day BMW NA is scheduling ED's. Woohoo!!!

I may still make some adjustments between now and final configuration (once pricing is released), but the pre-order configuration is:

Basic info:

• Model: 2012 335i Sedan (F30, of course)
• Transmission: 8 Speed Automatic (sport version – see Options below)
• Line: Sport Line

Colors:

• Exterior Color: B39 - Mineral Grey Metallic
• Upholstery Color: LCL3 – Dakota Leather – Black with Red Accents
• Interior Trim: 4AD/4DL – Finely Brushed Aluminum with accent trim in Black, high gloss

Packages:

• ZTP – Technology Package
• ZDA – Driver Assistance
• ZPK – Parking Package
• ZPS – Premium Sound Package
• ZPP – Premium Package

Other options:

• 494 – Heated front seats
• 465 – Split folding rear seats (See comment above)
• 2TB – Sport automatic 8 speed transmission with paddle shifters and quick shirt II function
• 2VL – Variable sport steering
• 8TH – Speed limit information

[Jason]

Congrats John!!!!

Can't wait to see your impressions and hopefully ED journal.

[justinnum1]

Interesting, when you get pricing info, please share.

[wai2sexy]

No Adaptive Suspension?

[90degreeman]

holyballs. I am gonna have to get my order in too! Planning on doing ED as well. Beer in Munich? Hmm...

[SoonerJohnInDallas]

Originally Posted by wai2sexy

No Adaptive Suspension?

That's already included with the Sport Line... (Reference the Ordering Guide, where it lists the details of each Line, there is a row called "Additional exterior design elements" and on the Sport Line it lists "Sport suspension with 10mm lowering".)

[justinnum1]

Originally Posted by SoonerJohnInDallas

That's already included with the Sport Line... (Reference the Ordering Guide, where it lists the details of each Line, there is a row called "Additional exterior design elements" and on the Sport Line it lists "Sport suspension with 10mm lowering".)

Not sure about that... adaptive sounds like the Msport suspension...The sport line probably comes with a lower and stiffer suspension but not sure if its adaptive/dynamic...

[MassBimmer]

Originally Posted by SoonerJohnInDallas

That's already included with the Sport Line... (Reference the Ordering Guide, where it lists the details of each Line, there is a row called "Additional exterior design elements" and on the Sport Line it lists "Sport suspension with 10mm lowering".)

That's not the adaptive M suspension he's talking about, it's the standard sport suspension.

[justinnum1]

I think i saw the msport suspension as a 750pound option in england so it might be $1000 here.

[justinnum1]

For me it will probably be between the 1000 headlights and 1000* msport suspension.

Will also be ordering upgraded radio 328i

[SoonerJohnInDallas]

Now that the full order guide (less pricing) has been released by BMWNA today, the way I read it is that it's a free option for whichever you want on the Sport Line. Look at http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=609252 and scroll down to the ZSL package info

[justinnum1]

Originally Posted by SoonerJohnInDallas

Now that the full order guide (less pricing) has been released by BMWNA today, the way I read it is that it's a free option for whichever you want on the Sport Line. Look at http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=609252 and scroll down to the ZSL package info

I doubt they give you the option of the M suspension for free, but if they did that it would be awesome

[bmw-nj]

Are you paying msrp for the car?

[justinnum1]

Originally Posted by bmw-nj

Are you paying msrp for the car?

If he's doing ED he gets the ED discount which is like 7% off i think.

Not sure if thats off msrp or invoice, prob msrp...

[SoonerJohnInDallas]

ED MSRP hasn't been released for the F30 yet, but is typically 7% off normal MSRP for the base price. (Options are not discounted). ED invoice is the same typical difference from MSRP. This is my first ED, but my understanding is that a good rule of thumb is that the ED invoice will be approximately 86% of MSRP for the base price and approximately 93% of MSRP for the options.

With all that said to explain ED invoice price, I am paying $1000 over ED invoice. Which I consider a great deal for the newest hottest car around! :-)

[DrivenByE30]

Howdy SoonerJohn!

You'll probably be the first one around here to get your ED car! CONGRATULATIONS!

Any news on your side? have you gotten any production number yet for your pre-order?
I am also in the middle of the ED pre-order process for a 335i MT.

I am planning for an April delivery because of personal schedule and plans.
Otherwise if i could i would have tried to get the car ASAP in March too like you and another one around here.


Maybe could you please share with me what to watch for and ask for during this setting up process.

I already know exactly what car configuration and options to order,
as a matter of fact, my dealership has no questions for me anymore and are in the clear of what i am requesting.

We haven't gone through the price of the car yet, but it would most likely be based on the exact same numbers that can be found in the threads of the forum.

I am at this point currently waiting for BMW to get back to me and confirm on the three ED dates as requested.

I also have been approved by BMW for their credit and financing program (Purchase, because i hate those Leasing limitations)

I will create a thread as soon as the Pre-ordering process is complete with the ED date confirmed.

[SoonerJohnInDallas]

Originally Posted by DrivenByE30

Howdy SoonerJohn!

You'll probably be the first one around here to get your ED car! CONGRATULATIONS!

Any news on your side? have you gotten any production number yet for your pre-order?
I am also in the middle of the ED pre-order process for a 335i MT.

I am planning for an April delivery because of personal schedule and plans.
Otherwise if i could i would have tried to get the car ASAP in March too like you and another one around here.


Maybe could you please share with me what to watch for and ask for during this setting up process.

I already know exactly what car configuration and options to order,
as a matter of fact, my dealership has no questions for me anymore and are in the clear of what i am requesting.

We haven't gone through the price of the car yet, but it would most likely be based on the exact same numbers that can be found in the threads of the forum.

I am at this point currently waiting for BMW to get back to me and confirm on the three ED dates as requested.

I also have been approved by BMW for their credit and financing program (Purchase, because i hate those Leasing limitations)

I will create a thread as soon as the Pre-ordering process is complete with the ED date confirmed.

Thanks! I have my production number and have it setup in my "My BMW" profile. Currently showing as "Order Documented". I'm not sure when it'll move to production, but I'm certain that is a while off still.

I have agreed on pricing with my dealer, but have not yet done anything with Financial Services. I, too, will be purchasing as I am not a fan of the lease concept - just can't deal with paying that much money every month and then having nothing to show for it in the end :-)

As far as suggestions on what to ask and/or watch for otherwise... I dunno :-) This is my first ED as well as the first car I've ever ordered instead of just buying off the lot, so I'm just relying on my Client Advisor knowing what he's doing and telling me what to do and when.

As far as pricing, the best bet at this point is to use bmwconfig.com - they have the adjusted MSRP and Invoice price for ED as well as the invoice prices for all the packages and options. (Last I checked, their invoice prices were off by a few dollars on some items, but it'll be very close to correct.)

[DrivenByE30]

By the way SJID, just as i have asked 90degreeman,

since you are getting your ED in March, (winter season), did your dealer said / told you anything about having all seasons or winter tires being fitted and delivered to you then (as a german requirement) ... do you have performance tires as on your car order or options?

otherwise i think it would not affect you....

my dealer fleet manager just warned me and asked me if i should reconsider postponing my ED date to after the 15 of April (Spring/Summer Seasons) cut off date.

If this is of concerns to you, how are you dealing with the fact that you will be taking delivery of a winter tires fitted car rather than the performance tires you are expecting to get ..?

Thanks in advance.

[ede92]

Originally Posted by justinnum1

If he's doing ED he gets the ED discount which is like 7% off i think.

Not sure if thats off msrp or invoice, prob msrp...

You can do better than that. I got $1K over "European Delivery Invoice" and the was $3K below U.S. invoice.

[DrivenByE30]

15 more days for you!

[pcbrew]

SoonerJohn,

Saw you posting earlier. Are you leaving today or already there?

Looking forward to your reports.
I will be putting my order in for 335i this week for mid-May ED.

[SoonerJohnInDallas]

Hey pcbrew - I am about to head for DFW airport to begin the trip. I just started a new thread where I'll be doing all my updates throughout the trip... http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=11440096