Are 228i allocations easy to get?

galeface · 08-08-2014, 10:45 PM

Hi all,

I understand it's still very difficult to order an M235i (especially since I live in Florida...) but I was wondering what your experience was trying to order a 228i? Do dealers typically have more allocations for them? After getting quotes from my insurance, I am now considering both models.

Thanks for your help!

Krisms · 08-08-2014, 11:53 PM

i'm in florida too. i ordered back in march. placed my order on a saturday. called up tuesday to add an option. sales manager said we can't anymore since it's already in prod. got my prod # and vin that tuesday.

galeface · 08-10-2014, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Krisms

i'm in florida too. i ordered back in march. placed my order on a saturday. called up tuesday to add an option. sales manager said we can't anymore since it's already in prod. got my prod # and vin that tuesday.

Wow, so seems like ordering a 228i is rather quick. Thanks!

Unclev · 08-10-2014, 01:54 PM

Recently placed an order for a 2015 228i and was in production within a week. Another week to manufacture, now it is waiting for a ship to the US.

quickspool · 08-10-2014, 02:42 PM

We ordered our 2015 228i in the beginning of July and took delivery Friday. It was approximately 5 weeks.

galeface · 08-10-2014, 08:22 PM

Appreciate everybody sharing their experience. I'm having a real tough time picking between a heavily equipped 228i and a lightly equipped M235i. The quick order turnaround is another factor I can keep in mind now.

Lynn_228i · 08-10-2014, 09:35 PM

Galeface, I ordered the 2014 BMW 228 almost fully loaded and when I called to change the seat color, the order was placed into production immediately and I could not change the order. I think the way it is placed into production is that each allocation number has a production date so you need to ask when the production date is for that allocation that is available to you. I wish the salesman did not place my order into service a few days before I signed the contract since then I could have my light seats that I truly wanted. I only wanted black seats when I was cleaning my BMW 128i Oyster Seats. I prefer to clean than be so hot when getting in my car when I come out of a seminar or when my car is not in my garage.

galeface · 08-11-2014, 07:58 PM

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Galeface, I ordered the 2014 BMW 228 almost fully loaded and when I called to change the seat color, the order was placed into production immediately and I could not change the order. I think the way it is placed into production is that each allocation number has a production date so you need to ask when the production date is for that allocation that is available to you. I wish the salesman did not place my order into service a few days before I signed the contract since then I could have my light seats that I truly wanted. I only wanted black seats when I was cleaning my BMW 128i Oyster Seats. I prefer to clean than be so hot when getting in my car when I come out of a seminar or when my car is not in my garage.

Think you ultimately made the right (forced) decision. Black leather is really nice, think that's what I'll most probably go with. A lot of people around me are pushing me to go with the red leather but I just don't think it looks as good as people make it sound.

c1pher · 08-11-2014, 09:18 PM

Whenever I think red leather, I see this:

and imagine a guy with a big hat with a quill and a fur coat drives it.

Lynn_228i · 08-11-2014, 11:54 PM

Thank you galeface for letting me know that you feel I made the right forced decision with the black Dakota leather seats.

228JB4, When I first heard of red seats three years ago, I thought of what you thought of!

But now that I have had my prior BMW 3 years and have seen so many with red seats, now I think it is just a fun sporty look. Thanks for sharing the picture I had an image of also three years ago.

galeface · 08-12-2014, 09:52 AM

I just feel red gets old after a while...fun like you say but maybe too flashy for me long term. But I get why the passionates would opt for the signature color.

disco4me · 08-12-2014, 11:24 AM

Not exactly your grampa's cadi. I know the middle picture is not a 2 but it helps gives you the idea of red on red.

GOLFFRR · 08-12-2014, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by galeface

Hi all,

I understand it's still very difficult to order an M235i (especially since I live in Florida...) but I was wondering what your experience was trying to order a 228i? Do dealers typically have more allocations for them? After getting quotes from my insurance, I am now considering both models.

Thanks for your help!

BMW is being very limited with both models for US allocations at this time. If you are interested in ED however David can get you rolling now and at a huge savings.

Seems like BMW is really cutting back a lot on allocations for all BMW models across the boards. X models seem to be tough to get as well as some of the M cars. Not sure if its the growing amount of models they have now and the limited resources etc.. but either way I wish we could get more 2 series allocations!!

ChrisRoman · 08-12-2014, 12:41 PM

yea i am a client advisor at vista bmw and i placed an order for an m235i and it is expected to start production in october. we do have a couple 228i's in stock both alpine white with red leather.

galeface · 08-12-2014, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisRoman

yea i am a client advisor at vista bmw and i placed an order for an m235i and it is expected to start production in october. we do have a couple 228i's in stock both alpine white with red leather.

DM me your email address (hope what I'm asking isn't breaking any forum rules). I've been trying to get in touch with a client advisor from Vista to further discuss.

hyperzulu · 08-12-2014, 07:36 PM

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yea i am a client advisor at vista bmw and i placed an order for an m235i and it is expected to start production in october. we do have a couple 228i's in stock both alpine white with red leather.

How do you have an allocation with an October build date? As far as I know, dealer allocations are given a month ahead, so the earliest you could have would be a September build?

ChrisRoman · 08-12-2014, 11:57 PM

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How do you have an allocation with an October build date? As far as I know, dealer allocations are given a month ahead, so the earliest you could have would be a September build?

there aren't any M235i's around so a customer placed an order to her specifications. I tracked the order friday and the production date for her specified vehicle is October. We currently have 4-5 2015 M235i's on order waiting to start production. so there is not really an allocation of them coming in but more of a waiting list for the ones ordered

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galeface Private 30 Rep 63 Posts Drives: 2018 440i M-Sport Cv Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	Appreciate everybody sharing their experience. I'm having a real tough time picking between a heavily equipped 228i and a lightly equipped M235i. The quick order turnaround is another factor I can keep in mind now.
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Lynn_228i AW BMW 228i with Black Dakota Leather Seats 24 Rep 225 Posts Drives: BMW 228i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Galeface, I ordered the 2014 BMW 228 almost fully loaded and when I called to change the seat color, the order was placed into production immediately and I could not change the order. I think the way it is placed into production is that each allocation number has a production date so you need to ask when the production date is for that allocation that is available to you. I wish the salesman did not place my order into service a few days before I signed the contract since then I could have my light seats that I truly wanted. I only wanted black seats when I was cleaning my BMW 128i Oyster Seats. I prefer to clean than be so hot when getting in my car when I come out of a seminar or when my car is not in my garage.
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Lynn_228i AW BMW 228i with Black Dakota Leather Seats 24 Rep 225 Posts Drives: BMW 228i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Thank you galeface for letting me know that you feel I made the right forced decision with the black Dakota leather seats. 228JB4, When I first heard of red seats three years ago, I thought of what you thought of! But now that I have had my prior BMW 3 years and have seen so many with red seats, now I think it is just a fun sporty look. Thanks for sharing the picture I had an image of also three years ago.
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galeface Private 30 Rep 63 Posts Drives: 2018 440i M-Sport Cv Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	I just feel red gets old after a while...fun like you say but maybe too flashy for me long term. But I get why the passionates would opt for the signature color.
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disco4me First Lieutenant 55 Rep 304 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Not exactly your grampa's cadi. I know the middle picture is not a 2 but it helps gives you the idea of red on red. Attached Images
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ChrisRoman Second Lieutenant 149 Rep 249 Posts Drives: 2022 M340i Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Orlando iTrader: (5)	yea i am a client advisor at vista bmw and i placed an order for an m235i and it is expected to start production in october. we do have a couple 228i's in stock both alpine white with red leather.
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