[motherkin]

Hi folks, this is my first time ordering a BMW and I have some questions.

Background - I am waiting for MY 22 but who knows if it will be released in July. I don't want to order the MY 21 now because many options are missing.

1. My dealer told me to place an order for July production now to "secure" the allocation and available rebates.
- What does placing an order actually mean? What if MY 22 is still not released in July?
- Does the negotiation of pricing happens now or later?

2. They said the $1000 deposit is refundable, is this true? (in California)

[jg4c]

Originally Posted by motherkin

Hi folks, this is my first time ordering a BMW and I have some questions.

Background - I am waiting for MY 22 but who knows if it will be released in July. I don't want to order the MY 21 now because many options are missing.

1. My dealer told me to place an order for July production now to "secure" the allocation and available rebates.
- What does placing an order actually mean? What if MY 22 is still not released in July?
- Does the negotiation of pricing happens now or later?

2. They said the $1000 deposit is refundable, is this true? (in California)

All good questions, and not many answers yet.
I'm in contact with a dealer here on the east coast and should have some answers tomorrow, Monday.

I just asked similar questions as yours, of someone who posted ordering a 2022 330e.

I'd be cautious of any dealer who locks you into a grand to "secure" an allocation. Check your state for refundable deposits on cars.
You'd be surprised, that a lot of deposits are non refundable.

Unless they put it in writing, that under any circumstance you can walk away, at any time, and get your deposit back.

There are no prices out yet for the 2022's, so there is nothing to
negotiate yet.

Actual ordering begins in July, but start of production for 2022 (M340i) is not until 3rd week of August.

What model are you looking at?

If you'd like DM me, and we can chat more.

[PrezRoosevelt]

Originally Posted by motherkin

Hi folks, this is my first time ordering a BMW and I have some questions.

Background - I am waiting for MY 22 but who knows if it will be released in July. I don't want to order the MY 21 now because many options are missing.

1. My dealer told me to place an order for July production now to "secure" the allocation and available rebates.
- What does placing an order actually mean? What if MY 22 is still not released in July?
- Does the negotiation of pricing happens now or later?

2. They said the $1000 deposit is refundable, is this true? (in California)

1. The dealer wants you to place the order in order secure a build allocation slot for your vehicle. Negotiate price now and with other dealers to find the price you are looking for. Incentives and MF/interest is based on the month they run credit and the month in which the vehicle is delivered. In the case MY 22 isn't released in July as expected, you may have to renegotiate your pricing based on incentives for when the vehicle is actually available to be ordered.

2. Deposits are fully refundable in California (I'm in Cali). You can request a refund after the order is placed up to where you sign the papers for the vehicle. I was told I'd be charged a $1k but they haven't charged my card yet so... Might not even charge.

[motherkin]

Originally Posted by jg4c

All good questions, and not many answers yet.
I'm in contact with a dealer here on the east coast and should have some answers tomorrow, Monday.

I just asked similar questions as yours, of someone who posted ordering a 2022 330e.

I'd be cautious of any dealer who locks you into a grand to "secure" an allocation. Check your state for refundable deposits on cars.
You'd be surprised, that a lot of deposits are non refundable.

Unless they put it in writing, that under any circumstance you can walk away, at any time, and get your deposit back.

There are no prices out yet for the 2022's, so there is nothing to
negotiate yet.

Actual ordering begins in July, but start of production for 2022 (M340i) is not until 3rd week of August.

What model are you looking at?

If you'd like DM me, and we can chat more.

Hi, how do you know SOP for MY 22 is 3rd week of August? I can't even find the new ordering guide.

[jg4c]

Upper left. SOP 8/21

[jg4c]

https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1831044

[jg4c]

With pricing, finally. SOP on this says 7/21 which is different than the 8/21 on the ordering guide. Time to contact dealers and let the games begin.

G20 M340i pricing.pdf

[MiamiDeacon]

Originally Posted by jg4c

With pricing, finally. SOP on this says 7/21 which is different than the 8/21 on the ordering guide. Time to contact dealers and let the games begin.

Attachment 2624369

Have you heard or seen anything about MY22 M440s?

[DrewNumber2]

Hey there Bimmer Post folks,

I've been watching from the sidelines for about a month now, and I can't believe what an active community this is!

I can't contribute very much at the moment (no BMW yet) but hoping to change that very soon. Replying here as I have been in the "wait for MY22" boat and this post/thread has validated so many of my hypotheses.

Great info in the PDFs for pricing and builds as well! Thanks for all the amazing info and looking forward to a point where I can contribute some amount as well!