Dealers Taking Orders

nt1992 · Thu, Jan-20-2000, 07:36:00 PM

You have a great site here. I currently own a 1992 Miata. As you know there exists a great web site with an immense following at miata.net. I wish you all the luck on this site as you attract additional members and discourse.
I have been an admirer of the M marque since my first high school summer job in San Diego in the late 80's working at a local BMW dealership detailing cars. My first experience was with a 1988 Silver M3 with red leather interior, taking it out for a new inspection drive with one of the mechanics.
Today many years later, and many miles away from San Diego (now in a suburb to New York City) I am ready to purchase a the 2000 M3, but have encountered problems with the two local BMW dealerships in Westchester County. One, they do not know anything about the new model, and two, they are unwilling to take any orders. I was surprised upon learning from this new site, that someone has a new M3 on order. I would like some information regarding how this order was placed? Or possibly through which dealership?
Again good luck on your site and I hope to tell new experience with my 2000 M3 in the future.

Frank · Sun, Jan-23-2000, 06:12:00 AM

Hi thanks for visiting M3Forum! And thanks for the kind encouraging words!

I think you will find the M3 at least as fun as the Miata...just with MUCH more power!

I am surprised that the dealerships in your area have not heard of or are willing to take orders for the E46 M3...only thing I can figure is that they don't sell too many M series cars and thus are not allocated nor interested in dealing in the M cars...

I placed my order in March '99...there were two people ahead of me on the list even at that point! I spoke with the dealership (United BMW in Atlanta, Ga. 770-476-8800...do not take this as a plug or endorsement for United) recently and I was told the new M3's are scheduled for Oct delivery. There are 12 people on the list last time I checked in November 99...which I think is more than the first year allocation for the dealership...and which I think is similar for most dealership at this point.

I would call around because most dealerships ARE taking orders...and if it's going to be your first M, I would probably try to find a dealership that deals in the M cars on a regular basis.

Good luck on your search and let me know if I can be of any assistance!

Thanks for visiting M3Forum!

Frank
info@M3Forum.com

------------------
1995 Arctic White M3
WITHOUT the Luxury Pkg!
E46 M3 on order...hoping for spring 2000!

shamster · Wed, May-17-2000, 04:26:00 AM

Hello Frank,
Just joined this site. Any ideas on what the approximate MSRP may be?
When placing an order now, does that mean that you have to take whatever car the dealer gets, or can you order exactly the car you want (built for you)?
Thanks

Darkstar · Mon, Jan-08-2001, 01:23:00 AM

Funny you should mention United BMW... I am #4 on their list!

Of course, I put my name down Oct 99 in anticipation of the new M3.. of course, didn't DREAM it would be THIS cool. Anyway, what we have all bought were places in on a waiting list for $500. I've submitted mine, and theoretically I could be in a car by March. The pricing, or base MSRP is $45,400. No word on the options, yet.

- Darkstar

Frank · Wed, Jan-17-2001, 12:13:00 AM

Hi welcome to M3Forum.com!

Just posted on news about the 2001 E46 expected delivery in the News area.

Go to M3Forum.com News Area

Thanks for visiting!

beefkake31 · Thu, Jun-19-2003, 01:17:02 PM

wow this thread is more then 2 and a half years ago, and i think it was the first thread here at m3forum.com ,,,just thought you guys would be curious too see how things have changed

beefkake31 · Thu, Jun-19-2003, 01:18:21 PM

oh wait,,,, 3 and a half years ago lol

Thu, Jun-19-2003, 01:31:15 PM

tricky beefkake31

i was reading this and was wondering how someone today could order a MY00 M3....

rleven · Thu, Jun-19-2003, 02:37:02 PM

xzd04w3q987oaHES sxhit!!! I thought that I was in the twilight zone. Damn!

Mr.G3 · Sat, Jan-24-2009, 03:38:16 AM

I have to ask, why would you bring back a 9 year old thread, with its last post being 5.5 years ago...

Thu, Jan-20-2000, 07:36:00 PM	#1
nt1992 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 2 Reputation: 0 Location: Ossining, NY, USA	Dealers Taking Orders You have a great site here. I currently own a 1992 Miata. As you know there exists a great web site with an immense following at miata.net. I wish you all the luck on this site as you attract additional members and discourse. I have been an admirer of the M marque since my first high school summer job in San Diego in the late 80's working at a local BMW dealership detailing cars. My first experience was with a 1988 Silver M3 with red leather interior, taking it out for a new inspection drive with one of the mechanics. Today many years later, and many miles away from San Diego (now in a suburb to New York City) I am ready to purchase a the 2000 M3, but have encountered problems with the two local BMW dealerships in Westchester County. One, they do not know anything about the new model, and two, they are unwilling to take any orders. I was surprised upon learning from this new site, that someone has a new M3 on order. I would like some information regarding how this order was placed? Or possibly through which dealership? Again good luck on your site and I hope to tell new experience with my 2000 M3 in the future.

Sun, Jan-23-2000, 06:12:00 AM	#2
Frank Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Posts: 602 Reputation: 0	Dealers Taking Orders Hi thanks for visiting M3Forum! And thanks for the kind encouraging words! I think you will find the M3 at least as fun as the Miata...just with MUCH more power! I am surprised that the dealerships in your area have not heard of or are willing to take orders for the E46 M3...only thing I can figure is that they don't sell too many M series cars and thus are not allocated nor interested in dealing in the M cars... I placed my order in March '99...there were two people ahead of me on the list even at that point! I spoke with the dealership (United BMW in Atlanta, Ga. 770-476-8800...do not take this as a plug or endorsement for United) recently and I was told the new M3's are scheduled for Oct delivery. There are 12 people on the list last time I checked in November 99...which I think is more than the first year allocation for the dealership...and which I think is similar for most dealership at this point. I would call around because most dealerships ARE taking orders...and if it's going to be your first M, I would probably try to find a dealership that deals in the M cars on a regular basis. Good luck on your search and let me know if I can be of any assistance! Thanks for visiting M3Forum! Frank info@M3Forum.com ------------------ 1995 Arctic White M3 WITHOUT the Luxury Pkg! E46 M3 on order...hoping for spring 2000!

Wed, May-17-2000, 04:26:00 AM	#3
shamster Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 1 Reputation: 0 Location: NJ	Dealers Taking Orders Hello Frank, Just joined this site. Any ideas on what the approximate MSRP may be? When placing an order now, does that mean that you have to take whatever car the dealer gets, or can you order exactly the car you want (built for you)? Thanks

Wed, Jan-17-2001, 12:13:00 AM	#5
Frank Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Posts: 602 Reputation: 0	Dealers Taking Orders Hi welcome to M3Forum.com! Just posted on news about the 2001 E46 expected delivery in the News area. Go to M3Forum.com News Area Thanks for visiting!

Thu, Jun-19-2003, 02:37:02 PM	#9
rleven Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,062 Reputation: 0 Location: PA and FL	xzd04w3q987oaHES sxhit!!! I thought that I was in the twilight zone. Damn! __________________ '07 E93 Sparkling Graphite, Coral Ordering '09 E93 M in Sept

Mon, Jan-08-2001, 01:23:00 AM	#4
Darkstar Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 1 Reputation: 0 Location: Cumming, GA, USA	Dealers Taking Orders Funny you should mention United BMW... I am #4 on their list! Of course, I put my name down Oct 99 in anticipation of the new M3.. of course, didn't DREAM it would be THIS cool. Anyway, what we have all bought were places in on a waiting list for $500. I've submitted mine, and theoretically I could be in a car by March. The pricing, or base MSRP is $45,400. No word on the options, yet. - Darkstar

Thu, Jun-19-2003, 01:17:02 PM	#6
beefkake31 premium member Join Date: Jun 2003 Age: 31 Posts: 124 Reputation: 0 Location: los angeles, CA	wow this thread is more then 2 and a half years ago, and i think it was the first thread here at m3forum.com ,,,just thought you guys would be curious too see how things have changed

Thu, Jun-19-2003, 01:18:21 PM	#7
beefkake31 premium member Join Date: Jun 2003 Age: 31 Posts: 124 Reputation: 0 Location: los angeles, CA	oh wait,,,, 3 and a half years ago lol

Thu, Jun-19-2003, 01:31:15 PM	#8
DVDoughboy Guest Posts: n/a	tricky beefkake31 i was reading this and was wondering how someone today could order a MY00 M3....

Sat, Jan-24-2009, 03:38:16 AM	#10
Mr.G3 Resident User Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 37 Posts: 2,730 Reputation: 0 Location: SEFLa	I have to ask, why would you bring back a 9 year old thread, with its last post being 5.5 years ago... __________________

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
McLaren already taking orders for their new supercar	EKaru	Off Topic	19	Tue, Dec-18-2007 06:09:30 PM
Any dealerships taking orders yet?	EMTurano	E90 M3 (Sedan) \| E92 M3 (Coupe) \| E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013)	13	Thu, Dec-14-2006 06:37:51 PM
*CLS Replicas – Taking Orders – GREAT DEALS!*	Custom Performance	Parts for Sale/Wanted	36	Wed, Oct-25-2006 07:51:42 PM
so did all the dealers started taking deposit and pre orders?	NardoW12	E90 M3 (Sedan) \| E92 M3 (Coupe) \| E93 M3 (Convert) (2008-2013)	6	Thu, Sep-28-2006 05:07:55 AM
Now taking orders for CF/CK items...	advan24r	E46 M3 (2001-2006)	4	Tue, Jan-20-2004 04:06:08 PM