[Thehoss]

Hello,

So just how does it work when ordering a new car from Riaz?

You just email him the spec of car you want, he comes back with a deal and it's up to you to decide if its good enough?

Can you send multiple requests, in case I can't deceide between a 330i and a 340i?

Thanks

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Originally Posted by Thehoss

Hello,

So just how does it work when ordering a new car from Riaz?

You just email him the spec of car you want, he comes back with a deal and it's up to you to decide if its good enough?

Can you send multiple requests, in case I can't deceide between a 330i and a 340i?

Thanks

Put your self in a dealers shoes (soft hand stitched leather).

If you get too much coming through asking for loads, it becomes spam.

So be sensible.

Explain what you want, when, urgency etc.

Do not write war and peace.

Make sure you understand the options you want.

List those along with number of years, deposit etc.

Keep it simple.

[ukbeemerboy]

Originally Posted by Thehoss

Hello,

So just how does it work when ordering a new car from Riaz?

You just email him the spec of car you want, he comes back with a deal and it's up to you to decide if its good enough?

Can you send multiple requests, in case I can't deceide between a 330i and a 340i?

Thanks

I'd say you need to know the model you want which you can test drive where you live before quote request....

[Thehoss]

Originally Posted by Brigand

Put your self in a dealers shoes (soft hand stitched leather).

If you get too much coming through asking for loads, it becomes spam.

So be sensible.

Explain what you want, when, urgency etc.

Do not write war and peace.

Make sure you understand the options you want.

List those along with number of years, deposit etc.

Keep it simple.

Thanks

Yeah, the options, thats what always gets me, figuring out what is included so not to spec it again!

Thanks

[Nick the Greek]

Originally Posted by Thehoss

Hello,

So just how does it work when ordering a new car from Riaz?

You just email him the spec of car you want, he comes back with a deal and it's up to you to decide if its good enough?

Can you send multiple requests, in case I can't deceide between a 330i and a 340i?

Thanks

Give me a shout if any problems.

It may take him a few days to get back to you.

PM me if you need more info.

[teaston]

Yes asking him to quote for a couple of cars you're trying to decide between is fine, i just did it for my brother in law, but of course don't waste his time qouting for cars that you have no intention to buy.

His spam filter is sometimes a bit overboard, so if he doesn't reply within 1 business day then give him a call at Spire BMW Watford, or ask me or NTG to get him to check his emails/spam.

He is very busy atm with handovers though.

[dopper99]

Originally Posted by teaston

Yes asking him to quote for a couple of cars you're trying to decide between is fine, i just did it for my brother in law, but of course don't waste his time qouting for cars that you have no intention to buy.

His spam filter is sometimes a bit overboard, so if he doesn't reply within 1 business day then give him a call at Spire BMW Watford, or ask me or NTG to get him to check his emails/spam.

He is very busy atm with handovers though.

Did you actually get contact with him in the end? I recall he wasnt replying to your emails initially?





With regards the OP, I think I'd actually ring the guy and engage with him that way to show I was serious. You are more likely to get a swift response back I feel with the opportunity of changing specs, engines etc.... while making your decision on the car you want.

[teaston]

Originally Posted by dopper99

Did you actually get contact with him in the end? I recall he wasnt replying to your emails initially?





With regards the OP, I think I'd actually ring the guy and engage with him that way to show I was serious. You are more likely to get a swift response back I feel with the opportunity of changing specs, engines etc.... while making your decision on the car you want.

Yes i emailed again and he got back, he was very busy as it is new reg month plus he is having to go through extra steps to get the finance quotes currently.

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Pick a not so local dealer and go through the options, test drives, available deals etc.

This will give you some background to what you want.

Then just order a F31 340i, HUD, adaptive lighting, ACC, heated everything, etc etc and book it in with Lorcan for the rest.

See sort.

[dopper99]

Originally Posted by teaston

Yes i emailed again and he got back, he was very busy as it is new reg month plus he is having to go through extra steps to get the finance quotes currently.

Ok cool. Did he come up with a good deal for your brother in law?

[teaston]

Originally Posted by dopper99

Ok cool. Did he come up with a good deal for your brother in law?

Yes, £150pm better than his local dealers best price!

[dopper99]

Originally Posted by teaston

Yes, £150pm better than his local dealers best price!

Nice one!

Think I'll certainly be asking Riaz for a quote as and when I trade mine in.

[teaston]

Originally Posted by dopper99

Nice one!

Think I'll certainly be asking Riaz for a quote as and when I trade mine in.

I can't wait to order my new car from him!

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Originally Posted by teaston

I can't wait to order my new car from him!

We can't wai for you ordering your new car from him

Remember the discount / savings need to be passed to Lorcan.

It's only far to use what you save on ACS kit

[teaston]

Originally Posted by Brigand

We can't wai for you ordering your new car from him

Remember the discount / savings need to be passed to Lorcan.

It's only far to use what you save on ACS kit

Haha, think i'm going all OEM on my next car, PPK & Adaptive Suspenders.

[Mr Enigma]

Originally Posted by Brigand

Put your self in a dealers shoes (soft hand stitched leather).

If you get too much coming through asking for loads, it becomes spam.

So be sensible.

Explain what you want, when, urgency etc.

Do not write war and peace.

Make sure you understand the options you want.

List those along with number of years, deposit etc.

Keep it simple.

Sensible advice.

Keep in mind he is very busy. I don't like nudging him for an update because I feel it could get irritating but he is always willing to help out and has responded in due course.

There is always some back and forth but keep it reasonable. If you know what your must-haves are then spec this out on the model you are interested in (or both models) and then if this falls in your budget then you have some room to add some more options on then go for it. I think this would be the most sensible approach.

Not sure if there is any negotiation at the end because he gave a stonking deal so I felt it would be unfair to try and haggle an already good number. You got to appreciate he needs to have his slice of the pie.

He is recommended by a lot of us for a valid reason.

[Nick the Greek]

Originally Posted by Mr Enigma

Sensible advice.

Keep in mind he is very busy. I don't like nudging him for an update because I feel it could get irritating but he is always willing to help out and has responded in due course.

There is always some back and forth but keep it reasonable. If you know what your must-haves are then spec this out on the model you are interested in (or both models) and then if this falls in your budget then you have some room to add some more options on then go for it. I think this would be the most sensible approach.

Not sure if there is any negotiation at the end because he gave a stonking deal so I felt it would be unfair to try and haggle an already good number. You got to appreciate he needs to have his slice of the pie.

He is recommended by a lot of us for a valid reason.

This.

Dont take the piss with him, we don't want it spoiling for others.

He sends me screen shots, so I know where my car is up to.

Next update due Monday

[Mr Enigma]

Originally Posted by Nick the Greek

This.

Dont take the piss with him, we don't want it spoiling for others.

He sends me screen shots, so I know where my car is up to.

Next update due Monday

I got 5055 today!!!! Excited.

[Nick the Greek]

Originally Posted by Mr Enigma

I got 5055 today!!!! Excited.

What's that mean?

[Nick the Greek]

Originally Posted by Mr Enigma

I got 5055 today!!!! Excited.

Just looked it up.

This is a laydees number.

I had 5280 about ten days ago

[Mr Enigma]

Originally Posted by Nick the Greek

What's that mean?

It's got production confirmed... So should be built in the next 2 weeks I'm guessing.

Nicked and modified this from another thread to show you rough order of status codes:

1100 Scheduled
1200 Scheduled for Production

[Long wait]

[The next happens in quick succession]
5000 Confirmed for Production 
5050 Chassis Number Allocated
5055 Confirmed by Production Control 
5100 Bodyshop Start 
5190 Bodyshop Complete 
5200 Paintshop Start 
5270 Paintshop Complete 
5280 Pre-Assembly Storage Start 
5290 Date Change
5300 Pre-Assembly Start 
5400 Assembly Start 
5500 Assembly Complete 
6000 Transfer to Distribution
8200 Released to Carrier 
9000 Departed Plant 

9605 Pre EU Port of Exit 
9620 At Sea 
9650 Awaiting Despatch to Dealer 
9660 In Transport 
9800 Arrived Dealer 
Handover

What code is the M135i at Nick?

[Nick the Greek]

Originally Posted by Mr Enigma

It's got production confirmed... So should be built in the next 2 weeks I'm guessing.

Nicked and modified this from another thread to show you rough order of status codes:

1100 Scheduled
1200 Scheduled for Production

[Long wait]

[The next happens in quick succession]
5000 Confirmed for Production 
5050 Chassis Number Allocated
5055 Confirmed by Production Control 
5100 Bodyshop Start 
5190 Bodyshop Complete 
5200 Paintshop Start 
5270 Paintshop Complete 
5280 Pre-Assembly Storage Start 
5290 Date Change
5300 Pre-Assembly Start 
5400 Assembly Start 
5500 Assembly Complete 
6000 Transfer to Distribution
8200 Released to Carrier 
9000 Departed Plant 

9605 Pre EU Port of Exit 
9620 At Sea 
9650 Awaiting Despatch to Dealer 
9660 In Transport 
9800 Arrived Dealer 
Handover

What code is the M135i at Nick?

Well in front of you