This sucks! No 19" Style 230 wheels for 2008 US spec 335 coupe?!

Kamando · 08-21-2007, 06:05 AM

Apparently the 2008 North American ordering guide is wrong...

My sales agent just emailed me today with the following regarding the 2R4 option (19" style 230 wheels from the factory):

Munich just informed me that the 19" are only for Canadian Spec cars only, sorry they said that there is a mistake on the ordering guide

...this sucks!

Eazyrock · 08-21-2007, 06:09 AM

That can't be right. Any press releases?

booforty · 08-21-2007, 06:27 AM

Amazing the amount of mistakes they make these days...

Bubbles · 08-21-2007, 06:30 AM

No Way!!!!! I can't imagine that being the case! I just checked MY08 ordering guide and the audio upgrade isn't there????

Why does BMW do such things, its not like we are talking about euro spec lights, wheels are wheels.

Brunotheboxer · 08-21-2007, 08:02 AM

cant be right.

ctgazer · 08-21-2007, 08:30 AM

yay for being a canadian!

oh and bruno ^^ dog's got a perfect face for "cant be right" haha

jbm3 · 08-21-2007, 09:27 AM

good news/bad news :

after i saw the post on the 19's from order guide ... i contacted my dealer as I just put my order in for my 2008 e92 & e93 (they are letting me order both and choose which one i will keep at time of delivery) and even fwd to them the order guide details posted here.

They looked into it and told me that they got the official dealer order guide from bmwna and they said that the initial 2008 models will NOT offer the 19's on the coupe and that they are NOT even listed as an option for the vert.

this sucks for me as I am expecting to take delivery in November with no 19's (means I gotta get CSL's or m6 reps). But looks like the 19's will be available later on. I am on my 8th bimmer (me & my wife) from this dealer & trust what they say.

Spool · 08-21-2007, 09:31 AM

Why don't you guy get the car with regular wheels. And then buy aftermarket 19's later? You now have 2 sets of wheels

stressdoc · 08-21-2007, 10:55 AM

The M 225s are more functional anyway, or the M 193s if 18" is your choice.

I think that the problem is the tire source, Bridgestone had issues with supplying the 18" RE050 rfts, and apparently are not happy about stocking more rare tires.

Zeeman · 08-21-2007, 11:08 AM

move to Kanada

tctic · 08-21-2007, 11:39 AM

It's probably due to supply problems. The US is such a big market for high end features because of the affordable price that introduction of anything new would surge the demand. Just my speculations.

MF8097 · 08-21-2007, 01:04 PM

One good thing about buying it in Canada.

For the price difference between Canada and US, you guys can just go buy your own set of rims and save a lot more than paying Canadian taxes

DoctaM3 · 08-21-2007, 03:29 PM

This is odd. I spoke to BMWNA yesterday and they told me it was 19" in style 230 (yes... for US).

This really really sucks if htey changed things since yesterday... now its looking like i will just put my e46 M3 rims on the 335i coupe...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kamando

Apparently the 2008 North American ordering guide is wrong...

My sales agent just emailed me today with the following regarding the 2R4 option (19" style 230 wheels from the factory):

Munich just informed me that the 19" are only for Canadian Spec cars only, sorry they said that there is a mistake on the ordering guide

...this sucks!

sashah60 · 08-21-2007, 05:47 PM

i checked with BMW NA 10mins ago. the 19" option is still available on the coupes. phew!!!

Kamando · 08-21-2007, 10:46 PM

Hmm this is strange... there seems to be a disconnect somewhere in the BMW chain because we have two different responses from two different sources. I really hope that 230's are available. I will try to research this some more and see if I can get a definitive answer on the issue; keep the responses coming I would like to see what everyone is being told regarding this issue.

Ty Vil · 08-22-2007, 12:24 AM

I've heard nothing of this. And it'd be a DCS dealer bulletin if it was true.

BMW__Power · 08-22-2007, 10:19 AM

I have the 19" on my order and they show up in Owner's Circle
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=224259

ALPINE6SPD · 08-22-2007, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMW__Power

I have the 19" on my order and they show up in Owner's Circle
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=224259

he is not from the us

Kamando · 08-22-2007, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ALPINE6SPD

he is not from the us

I am ordering through BMW military sales so I am ordering a US spec vehicle and am running into flack over here trying to get the style 230 wheels. Hopefully I can get a definitive answer soon.

reinaldo335 · 08-23-2007, 08:31 PM

bmwusa.com

sashah60 · 08-27-2007, 10:14 AM

My dealer just called saying the 230s are not available for MY 08...wtf is bmw up to again. i have a call into BMW NA rep who is looking into the issue.

sashah60 · 08-27-2007, 10:26 AM

BMW NA investor relations just called and confirmed that the 19" option has been removed for MY 2008 and the website and ordering guides will be updated shortly.

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Kamando Captain 56 Rep 617 Posts Drives: - Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: - iTrader: (3)	This sucks! No 19" Style 230 wheels for 2008 US spec 335 coupe?! Apparently the 2008 North American ordering guide is wrong... My sales agent just emailed me today with the following regarding the 2R4 option (19" style 230 wheels from the factory): Munich just informed me that the 19" are only for Canadian Spec cars only, sorry they said that there is a mistake on the ordering guide ...this sucks! Last edited by Kamando; 08-21-2007 at 07:45 AM..
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Spool ****** 560 Rep 6,169 Posts Drives: A few Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro iTrader: (24)	Why don't you guy get the car with regular wheels. And then buy aftermarket 19's later? You now have 2 sets of wheels __________________ MKIV 6spd 1000hp Club
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tctic Major 40 Rep 1,238 Posts Drives: BMW E90 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	It's probably due to supply problems. The US is such a big market for high end features because of the affordable price that introduction of anything new would surge the demand. Just my speculations.
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MF8097 New Member 0 Rep 20 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	One good thing about buying it in Canada. For the price difference between Canada and US, you guys can just go buy your own set of rims and save a lot more than paying Canadian taxes __________________ E92 335i, Black Sapphire Metallic / Black Dakota Leather, Aluminum Trim, Premium, Sports Pkg, 19" Style 230, Comfort Access, Shift Paddles, 6FL
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sashah60 Second Lieutenant 114 Rep 264 Posts Drives: 22 G80 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	i checked with BMW NA 10mins ago. the 19" option is still available on the coupes. phew!!!
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Kamando Captain 56 Rep 617 Posts Drives: - Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: - iTrader: (3)	Hmm this is strange... there seems to be a disconnect somewhere in the BMW chain because we have two different responses from two different sources. I really hope that 230's are available. I will try to research this some more and see if I can get a definitive answer on the issue; keep the responses coming I would like to see what everyone is being told regarding this issue.
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Ty Vil Captain 32 Rep 913 Posts Drives: ///M4 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Scottsdale, AZ (by way of Portland, OR) iTrader: (0)	I've heard nothing of this. And it'd be a DCS dealer bulletin if it was true.
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BMW__Power Enlisted Member 0 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 2004 545i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	I have the 19" on my order and they show up in Owner's Circle http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=224259 __________________ 2004 545i Sapphire Black/Black 6-spd MT, Sport, AS, CWP, Nav, Logic 7, Bluetooth, iPod. Placed Order 6/04. took delivery 8/04. On Order- 2008 335i Coupe 6-spd MT, Montego Blue, Sport, Premium, CWP, Nav, PDC, AS, Rear Shade, HD, Sat, Ipod, L7, CA, PCD
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sashah60 Second Lieutenant 114 Rep 264 Posts Drives: 22 G80 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	My dealer just called saying the 230s are not available for MY 08...wtf is bmw up to again. i have a call into BMW NA rep who is looking into the issue.
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sashah60 Second Lieutenant 114 Rep 264 Posts Drives: 22 G80 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	BMW NA investor relations just called and confirmed that the 19" option has been removed for MY 2008 and the website and ordering guides will be updated shortly.
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