MY2017 M3/M4 ends 2/2017. MY2018 M4 starts 3/2017, MY2018 M3 starts 7/2017

[gblansten]

Originally Posted by drivethemachine

Seems bad logistics for BMW --- with this, practically all of their M cars are inaccessible.
M2 - year long wait list
M3/M4 - scarce, production stop
M5/M6 - EOP, new model isn't here yet

I wonder how long the dealers have known about this. My dealer seldom has M3/4s on the lot and they have a bunch right now and none of them are preorders for customers.

[speed2th]

I wanted to do ED of a M3 in March 2017, is that doable?

[zerofighter]

Originally Posted by speed2th

I wanted to do ED of a M3 in March 2017, is that doable?

Should be fine, I placed my order in late Oct and scheduled my ED for April 2017.

[JoeyBananas]

Well, after talking with my CA advisor yesterday they said they are pushing in stock cars right now and if I'm going to order, wait until Jan 2 and they will give me a better deal. I'm fine with waiting a few more weeks but I'm really hoping I'll still be able to get Full Merino leather (M4). When I place my order, how long before I know if I'll be able to get Full leather?

Thanks

[-JLT-]

my lease is up in June and no way in hell am I waiting another 2-3 months for my M4 vert!

so was lucky to get a 2017 M4 vert yesterday car just came in and has only 10 miles and most importantly, no one has molested her on a test drive

will start a new thread after I pick her up and mod the shit out of her :

[tmspec]

Could this be the end of the manual, hope not. Time will tell

[-JLT-]

Originally Posted by tmspec

Could this be the end of the manual, hope not. Time will tell

where did u get that info? don't think BMW, esp on a M3/4, will get rid of the manual anytime soon.

[Kevin G]

My salesperson confirmed this as well.

But that it would be an 8-month production break, starting in February.

[R N M]

Guess people will be going to AMG.....this stop in production makes zero sense.

[outatime e46]

Originally Posted by Kevin G

My salesperson confirmed this as well.

But that it would be an 8-month production break, starting in February.

8-month production break? I find this hard to believe.

[Donger Kim]

do you think the ratios for F80 vs F82/F83 could change? seems reasonable considering F80s are short in supply. i guess it's such a niche market i don't think BMW cares too much

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by Donger Kim

do you think the ratios for F80 vs F82/F83 could change? seems reasonable considering F80s are short in supply. i guess it's such a niche market i don't think BMW cares too much

IIRC, the M3 and M4 are not built on the same production lines. I doubt they will change the ratios.

[starbai]

Originally Posted by Chette09

More info would be great. Was planning on ordering first of January for a early June ED. Looks like this might not be possible now

I'm in the same boat for August. Looks like I'll be ordering a 2018.

[dr.mba]

This really pisses me off.... I waited this long to make sure the LCI changes and any bugs/wrinkles get ironed out and the ZCP package to emerge and now maybe the front headlights are changing! WTF BMW!! So pissed!

M

[starbai]

I mean not to hate on anyone's personal viewpoints but why be upset? You may end up loving the 2018's "LCI" headlights?

[starbai]

Does anyone know when they will open up the order books for 2018? Like whats customary in the timeline to expect? I'd like to be first in line for a 2018 ED.

[Donger Kim]

Originally Posted by starbai

Does anyone know when they will open up the order books for 2018? Like whats customary in the timeline to expect? I'd like to be first in line for a 2018 ED.

Last year i got one of the first delivery dates in austin for a 2016 F80. i believe i got an allocation in july, did final paperwork two weeks before delivery.

[firedown31]

Originally Posted by dr.mba

This really pisses me off.... I waited this long to make sure the LCI changes and any bugs/wrinkles get ironed out and the ZCP package to emerge and now maybe the front headlights are changing! WTF BMW!! So pissed!

M

I'm willing to bet you could easily swap headlights with someone who has the pre LCI ones. Maybe even make a few bucks in the process. Someone with a 15-17 will want them.

[starbai]

Originally Posted by Donger Kim

Last year i got one of the first delivery dates in austin for a 2016 F80. i believe i got an allocation in july, did final paperwork two weeks before delivery.

Did you custom order it or did you choose something that was already on the way in? 2 weeks lead time seems really short?

All the write ups on euro delivery talk about doing an order at least a few months ahead of time. But to your point, 2 weeks you think is all the lead time you need to get an early July build?

[Donger Kim]

Originally Posted by starbai

Did you custom order it or did you choose something that was already on the way in? 2 weeks lead time seems really short?

All the write ups on euro delivery talk about doing an order at least a few months ahead of time. But to your point, 2 weeks you think is all the lead time you need to get an early July build?

I was able to get an allocation so it was my build yes. i want to say the car started production and was finished in a week. Even i was very surprised.

[HomeBrew]

Another checking if my order is affected post...

I placed my M3 order with full merino leather, with an allocation, in early November for Euro delivery in April.

Anyone have a sense if I'm affected? I'm waiting on my CA to answer me as well.

[katit]

Originally Posted by Donger Kim

do you think the ratios for F80 vs F82/F83 could change? seems reasonable considering F80s are short in supply. i guess it's such a niche market i don't think BMW cares too much

Not sure why you think they are in short supply? I did wait 2month for allocation but got it. Now I was at 1200 service and they had M3 on a floor. I asked - he said it was their build which means there was nobody to order it when they got allocation. Cars on a lots, no short supply. Definitely better then GT3RS or Mustang GTR