Wait time for a Z4M order....getting excited!

ChiefRes · 05-25-2007, 08:51 AM

After much deliberation, I've decided to purchase (maybe lease) a Z4M. I know I'm not going to find the color and option combo I want anywhere near where I live, so I'd like to order the car.

Those who have done so, how long was the waiting period? Since we are almost mid-way into 2007, should I wait for the 2008 (if there even is a 2008 model?)

My current auto lease is expiring relatively soon, so I'm trying to time things just right. Thanks for the assistance.

inTgr8r · 05-25-2007, 09:05 AM

There is a pretty large inventory out there at HUGE discounts.
It would be well worth a little time investment to check around before ordering.

takedown8 · 05-25-2007, 09:11 AM

If getting the car from a dealer close to you is worth $10,000 +, then I say go for it. Otherwise, intgr8r is offering valid advice.

ChiefRes · 05-25-2007, 09:34 AM

I know, I'd love to find a car at a dealer but my Autotrader search is only coming up with black, gray/silver, and blue cars. I want white!

Actually, what I'd like to find is a dealer with more than one car in stock, preferably white and red. That way I could compare the two and make a purchase. Anyone know of a dealer with a white Z4M in stock?

ZEEFOUR · 05-25-2007, 09:35 AM

Yep i concur, they are offering some highly dicounted deals on ///Ms in my area too

fire-n-ice · 05-25-2007, 09:36 AM

I don't think I've ever seen a white ///M...have y'all?

ChiefRes · 05-25-2007, 09:41 AM

I've seen photos, and a dealer in Nashville had one a few months ago. Not anymore! I hate to settle, but I suppose I could

ZEEFOUR · 05-25-2007, 09:41 AM

I've seen a few, but mostly red, silver, and black

ay8306 · 05-25-2007, 09:52 AM

Your local dealer should be able to work a trade (I got my car that way). We found one already in production that matched my specs that was destined for another dealer. We tried to redirect shipment from the factory, but we were too late for that. So I paid a couple hundred buck to have it shipped from Pennsylvania to Massachusetts (they would have driven it up for free).

ChiefRes · 05-25-2007, 09:56 AM

Exactly the kind of advice I was looking for. I'm going to have to drive 80 miles or so to a dealer that has one. Hopefully I can drive the one they have and negotiate for a different one. Thanks again.

Cmick · 05-25-2007, 10:04 AM

ChiefRes go to autotrader.com and after entering the inital search page click on "view more serach criteria". It will allow you to choose the color of the car you're looking for.

I did a national search on white Z4M Roadsters and got 20 hits of new and used cars.

Good luck...

ChiefRes · 05-25-2007, 10:18 AM

Excellent. Thank you.

Rick Hunter · 05-25-2007, 10:59 AM

Think about it this way... the drive home will be priceless.

takedown8 · 05-25-2007, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick Hunter

Think about it this way... the drive home will be priceless.

Actually the drive home will save you thousands of dollars!

ChiefRes · 05-25-2007, 12:48 PM

Agreed. Actually found a few that are certainly within the "fly there and drive back" distance. Thanks again.

Yal · 05-25-2007, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by fire-n-ice

I don't think I've ever seen a white ///M...have y'all?

MissLisa has one. There's one here in Santa Cruz as well. Absolutely stunning!

Rick Hunter · 05-25-2007, 02:54 PM

Yeah... someone should get MissLisa on this site. Need more White Roaster posters!

takedown8 · 05-25-2007, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick Hunter

Yeah... someone should get MissLisa on this site. Need more White Roaster posters!

Racist.

Dammmittt · 05-25-2007, 07:24 PM

I've said it before and I'll say it again...once you go black...you don't go back

Ski · 05-25-2007, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Dammmittt

I've said it before and I'll say it again...once you go black...you don't go back

X2..

Edit: Miss Lisa did have one heluva white ride tho..

Rick Hunter · 05-25-2007, 10:07 PM

My last ride was black, but it wasn't red hot enough...

Rey · 05-26-2007, 09:20 AM

The actual wait time for a special order is not that long. Each dealer has the "right" to order so many Z4s per month. We ordered our Z4 on April 27th. Watching the BMW site, it was assigned a VIN about May 20 meaning it was being produced that date.
Do check out the factory delivery option.
Do check out BMW financing. Latest issue of Autoweek says BMW is offering 3.9% financing on Z4Ms.

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ChiefRes Private First Class 20 Rep 119 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bluegrass iTrader: (0)	Wait time for a Z4M order....getting excited! After much deliberation, I've decided to purchase (maybe lease) a Z4M. I know I'm not going to find the color and option combo I want anywhere near where I live, so I'd like to order the car. Those who have done so, how long was the waiting period? Since we are almost mid-way into 2007, should I wait for the 2008 (if there even is a 2008 model?) My current auto lease is expiring relatively soon, so I'm trying to time things just right. Thanks for the assistance.
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ChiefRes Private First Class 20 Rep 119 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bluegrass iTrader: (0)	I know, I'd love to find a car at a dealer but my Autotrader search is only coming up with black, gray/silver, and blue cars. I want white! Actually, what I'd like to find is a dealer with more than one car in stock, preferably white and red. That way I could compare the two and make a purchase. Anyone know of a dealer with a white Z4M in stock?
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ZEEFOUR Private First Class 11 Rep 155 Posts Drives: 03 Z4 3.0i, 03 MB E55 AMG Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Yep i concur, they are offering some highly dicounted deals on ///Ms in my area too
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fire-n-ice Lieutenant 20 Rep 506 Posts Drives: 2003 Z4 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ga iTrader: (0)	I don't think I've ever seen a white ///M...have y'all?
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ChiefRes Private First Class 20 Rep 119 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bluegrass iTrader: (0)	I've seen photos, and a dealer in Nashville had one a few months ago. Not anymore! I hate to settle, but I suppose I could
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ay8306 Private 1 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4 3.0si Join Date: May 2007 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	Your local dealer should be able to work a trade (I got my car that way). We found one already in production that matched my specs that was destined for another dealer. We tried to redirect shipment from the factory, but we were too late for that. So I paid a couple hundred buck to have it shipped from Pennsylvania to Massachusetts (they would have driven it up for free). __________________ 2006 Z4 3.0si, Black Sapphire with Dream Red 1983 Mustang GT 5.0, Bright Red (under construction)
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ChiefRes Private First Class 20 Rep 119 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bluegrass iTrader: (0)	Exactly the kind of advice I was looking for. I'm going to have to drive 80 miles or so to a dealer that has one. Hopefully I can drive the one they have and negotiate for a different one. Thanks again.
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Cmick Private 1 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 06 ///M Roadster Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oklahoma iTrader: (1)	ChiefRes go to autotrader.com and after entering the inital search page click on "view more serach criteria". It will allow you to choose the color of the car you're looking for. I did a national search on white Z4M Roadsters and got 20 hits of new and used cars. Good luck... __________________ 06 ///M Roadster "Black Viagra"
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ChiefRes Private First Class 20 Rep 119 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bluegrass iTrader: (0)	Excellent. Thank you.
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ChiefRes Private First Class 20 Rep 119 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bluegrass iTrader: (0)	Agreed. Actually found a few that are certainly within the "fly there and drive back" distance. Thanks again.
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Rey New Member 2 Rep 19 Posts Drives: Z4 Coupe Join Date: May 2007 Location: Salem, OR iTrader: (0)	The actual wait time for a special order is not that long. Each dealer has the "right" to order so many Z4s per month. We ordered our Z4 on April 27th. Watching the BMW site, it was assigned a VIN about May 20 meaning it was being produced that date. Do check out the factory delivery option. Do check out BMW financing. Latest issue of Autoweek says BMW is offering 3.9% financing on Z4Ms.
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