New E93 ordered - thought I'd better register

Z4 Beemer · 05-01-2007, 03:07 PM

Can somebody clarify if you are able to open and close the roof with the remote, or is this an extra cost option? ... oh and congrats on the purchase!

johnsh39 · 05-01-2007, 05:02 PM

Congratulations the e93 is fantastic. I picked up my Space Grey 335i 2 weeks ago.

Definitely get Comfort Access you won't regret it. Also, I went with the manual, it's superb.

Trigger2007 · 05-02-2007, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Z4 Beemer

Can somebody clarify if you are able to open and close the roof with the remote, or is this an extra cost option? ... oh and congrats on the purchase!

All cars have the facility to open the roof by remote, to close the roof you need to add Comfort Access.

Welcome on board James, join the list of us 'not so' patiently waiting delivery of there E93's!

Seems like there must of been a rush, I ordered mine a couple of weeks ago, and got a June delivery. Haven't seen many on the road yet, but there will be a few out there. I heard that the UK had an allocation of about 7000 first year, how true that is I don't know?

rjs · 05-02-2007, 02:57 AM

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Seems like there must of been a rush, I ordered mine a couple of weeks ago, and got a June delivery. Haven't seen many on the road yet, but there will be a few out there. I heard that the UK had an allocation of about 7000 first year, how true that is I don't know?

The delays are more to do with the engine than the body type. There is currently huge demand for the 335i engine which they can't keep up with, hence the huge wait.

dazzapb · 05-02-2007, 06:11 AM

with the stunning weather we are having in the UK at the moment I want an E93 now!

i can see why its easier to sell (and get more dinero) a vert in spring/summer opposed to some dark manky december day

Serjames · 05-02-2007, 06:39 AM

Aye shame At best I'm probably looking at a September del.... will be pissing down by then probaby

silverbmwz3 · 05-02-2007, 06:49 AM

Don't worry about the weather. You look a bit odd but with the heating on you can have the roof down any time of year as long as it isn't raining. Just a shame BMW don't do the 'air scarf' (heated neck back thing) that Merc do on their convertible (SLK at least).

Trigger2007 · 05-02-2007, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by rjs

The delays are more to do with the engine than the body type. There is currently huge demand for the 335i engine which they can't keep up with, hence the huge wait.

I'm really surprised at that, we are consultants to manufacturing at BMW group and they have a pretty slick setup for manufacture and build of engines. They also seem to have free capacity.

I will speak to our people over in Germany, see if they know anything.

Serjames · 05-02-2007, 08:59 AM

discounts ?

:P

johnsh39 · 05-02-2007, 10:22 AM

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discounts ?

:P

You will be lucky. I pushed the dealer and got Bluetooth, Floor mats and dealer fit iPod interface in glove box thrown in.

silverbmwz3 · 05-02-2007, 10:29 AM

What about coast2coast etc ?

rjs · 05-02-2007, 11:01 AM

Given the demand i doubt you'll get much of a discount on an E93. My dealer said they were only selling them at list.

mjh93sa · 05-02-2007, 02:53 PM

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I'm really surprised at that, we are consultants to manufacturing at BMW group and they have a pretty slick setup for manufacture and build of engines. They also seem to have free capacity.

I will speak to our people over in Germany, see if they know anything.

Perhaps it has more to do with all the fuel pump failures. Even considering that you don't hear about those who are unaffected there do seem to be quite a few people, particularly in the states reporting problems.

Cynically you might think that they want to keep numbers and so risk contained.

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johnsh39 New Member 4 Rep 9 Posts Drives: E93 335, Space Grey Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bury, UK iTrader: (0)	Congratulations the e93 is fantastic. I picked up my Space Grey 335i 2 weeks ago. Definitely get Comfort Access you won't regret it. Also, I went with the manual, it's superb. __________________ Since Feb 2006 - TiAg 330i SE, 162 Sports, Nav, Leather, Bluetooth Since April 11thh 2007 - Space Grey e93 335i
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dazzapb Brigadier General 1050 Rep 3,154 Posts Drives: 2019 X3M Comp Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: SW London iTrader: (0)	with the stunning weather we are having in the UK at the moment I want an E93 now! i can see why its easier to sell (and get more dinero) a vert in spring/summer opposed to some dark manky december day
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silverbmwz3 Colonel 48 Rep 2,022 Posts Drives: X5 g05 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Buckinghamshire, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 325 ci SE conv ... [0.00]	Don't worry about the weather. You look a bit odd but with the heating on you can have the roof down any time of year as long as it isn't raining. Just a shame BMW don't do the 'air scarf' (heated neck back thing) that Merc do on their convertible (SLK at least). __________________ Current: E90 335d (May 2007) \| Black/Black \| Prof Hifi \| Prof Nav \| 6FL \| Fully Electric Seats \| Xenons \| Folding Mirrors \| PDC Previous: 325ci Conv. Black/Black with lots of ACS Previous: z3 3.0 Silver with Black&Red Leather
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