Deposit on the 1M

Haywood · 07-30-2010, 07:55 AM

I've seen some people post that they have already put down a deposit on the 1M at their dealerships. Can you post how much you put down? I was at my dealership yesterday and they wanted $1k. I thought that was a bit steep, but I've never ordered a new car before. Thanks.

Trier Germany · 07-30-2010, 08:25 AM

1k is cheap. My dealer requested 3K to place my special order.

ES BMW · 07-30-2010, 08:30 AM

$1K is about right. I had to put down the same amount for my 135i with Euro Delivery.

jkp1187 · 07-30-2010, 08:32 AM

When I ordered my 135i European Delivery, I told the dealer I would put a $500 refundable deposit down. He accepted that.

as7920 · 07-30-2010, 08:42 AM

My UK dealer has stipulated £500.

Very roughly $1k.

sparoz · 07-30-2010, 09:08 AM

I am in Australia and paid $5000, I could have argued, and they would have accepted it, but I wasn't in the mood that day. Just remember the car will cost over 100kAUD when it hits our shores.

ORIGIN M. · 07-30-2010, 09:13 AM

Once my dealer is able to order, I may give them a deposit.

But, even so, until the specs get released, I'm not giving them a dime!

BrokenVert · 07-30-2010, 09:15 AM

I payed 1k on my 135 so it's normal I guess

amdmaxx · 07-30-2010, 09:24 AM

find another dealer

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trier Germany

1k is cheap. My dealer requested 3K to place my special order.

spiderz17 · 07-30-2010, 09:24 AM

Just put down $1k earlier this week on the 1M.

amdmaxx · 07-30-2010, 09:25 AM

wise!

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Originally Posted by red-sauerkraut

Once my dealer is able to order, I may give them a deposit.

But, even so, until the specs get released, I'm not giving them a dime!

JimmyT · 07-30-2010, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red-sauerkraut

Once my dealer is able to order, I may give them a deposit.

But, even so, until the specs get released, I'm not giving them a dime!

I am sure that the car will be amazing, but I have a desire to drive one first. I know that demand may far outpace supply, but I plan or ordering my 1M to spec, and going for ED. I got burned previously on placing a deposit on a car, and it will take something exceptional to change my mind on doing it again.

twenzel · 07-30-2010, 09:57 AM

1K is about right.

spiderz17 · 07-30-2010, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by JimmyT

I am sure that the car will be amazing, but I have a desire to drive one first. I know that demand may far outpace supply, but I plan or ordering my 1M to spec, and going for ED. I got burned previously on placing a deposit on a car, and it will take something exceptional to change my mind on doing it again.

At this point, having put down a $1k deposit on a 1M, all I'm really committed to is buying a BMW, which I had already decided to do anyways. I can always change my mind and put it towards a 135, which I will do if the 1M doesn't turn out to be what I think it will be.

JasonCSU · 07-30-2010, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by jkp1187

When I ordered my 135i European Delivery, I told the dealer I would put a $500 refundable deposit down. He accepted that.

I did the same here.

escobar929 · 07-30-2010, 10:43 AM

same here $1k for a deposit for my 1er, think thats the standard fee for US BMW dealers

michifan · 07-30-2010, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by escobar929

same here $1k for a deposit for my 1er, think thats the standard fee for US BMW dealers

I'm 'first' on the list, but my dealer in Orlando does not take deposits until they can place an order.

MikesBMW · 07-30-2010, 10:46 AM

what month is the M1 officially going to be available in the states? they usually update the website to build the cars shortly before that right?

JimmyT · 07-30-2010, 11:24 AM

Scotts info points to next summer availability in the US

02fireman · 07-30-2010, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by michifan

I'm 'first' on the list, but my dealer in Orlando does not take deposits until they can place an order.

Don't believe the first on the list story. Fields in Orlando told me the same thing last week. So how many first people are there? Too funny.

02fireman · 07-30-2010, 12:42 PM

As far as a deposit is concerned, I have ordered three cars (two of them ED) and have never been asked for a deposit. When the numbers come out if I like them I will tell them to put me in for ED hopefully Aug or Sept, then two weeks before I go pick it up I pay them and all is done.

tkbr0wn · 07-30-2010, 12:45 PM

I put $500 down to be first on the list. I also went ahead and negotiated my price based off a fixed amount under MSRP. .

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Trier Germany Banned 58 Rep 1,084 Posts Drives: 2009 E-90 M3 space gray Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Deutschland KreisTrier auf Autobahn 64 & Tucson AZ iTrader: (1)	1k is cheap. My dealer requested 3K to place my special order.
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ES BMW Captain 68 Rep 883 Posts Drives: '12 E92 M3 ZCP 6MT Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Florida iTrader: (3)	$1K is about right. I had to put down the same amount for my 135i with Euro Delivery. __________________ '12 E92 M3 \| 6MT \| ZCP
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jkp1187 Unindicted co-conspirator 66 Rep 1,734 Posts Drives: to work, mostly. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania / Detroit, Michigan iTrader: (0)	When I ordered my 135i European Delivery, I told the dealer I would put a $500 refundable deposit down. He accepted that.
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as7920 Colonel 597 Rep 2,375 Posts Drives: 2023 SG/FR M4 xDrive Competiti Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	My UK dealer has stipulated £500. Very roughly $1k.
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ORIGIN M. Banned 3160 Rep 9,134 Posts Drives: ///M Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Hemisphere iTrader: (0)	Once my dealer is able to order, I may give them a deposit. But, even so, until the specs get released, I'm not giving them a dime!
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BrokenVert Resident Kerbalnaut 477 Rep 10,703 Posts Drives: Topless Brute/Hybrid Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen/NY iTrader: (0)	I payed 1k on my 135 so it's normal I guess __________________
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spiderz17 Not a BMW Insider 13 Rep 302 Posts Drives: X5 M50i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Just put down $1k earlier this week on the 1M.
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twenzel Captain 53 Rep 754 Posts Drives: 15 Audi S3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Austin TX iTrader: (2)	1K is about right.
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escobar929 Brigadier General 154 Rep 4,528 Posts Drives: M2 CS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hollywood, FL iTrader: (14) Garage List 2020 M2 CS [10.00] 2020 M240i [0.00]	same here $1k for a deposit for my 1er, think thats the standard fee for US BMW dealers
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02fireman Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 294 Posts Drives: Twistys Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Central Fl. iTrader: (0)	As far as a deposit is concerned, I have ordered three cars (two of them ED) and have never been asked for a deposit. When the numbers come out if I like them I will tell them to put me in for ED hopefully Aug or Sept, then two weeks before I go pick it up I pay them and all is done. __________________ Z4M Coupe 6MT Monaco Blue #13/36 ...Keeper... Z4 3.0 6MT ...Keeper... 2OO2 5MT ...Keeper... 335i 6MT Montego Blue M-Sport (Retired),X535d Vermillion Red/Saddle (Retired)
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tkbr0wn Major 72 Rep 1,239 Posts Drives: 2015 Cayman S Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	I put $500 down to be first on the list. I also went ahead and negotiated my price based off a fixed amount under MSRP. . __________________ ● 2015 Cayman S (Current), 2011 1M BSM #297 (Sold), 2008 135i (Sold) ●
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