Order confirmation from dealer?

technik111 · 06-15-2007, 01:30 PM

I placed an order for an e92 328i, but got no paperwork on the car. Shouldn't I have recieved an order confirmtion with a production date on it? I literally walked out of the dearlership with nothing which makes me nervous. I don't want any surprises when the car comes in. Can I call and ask for an order confirmation or something? THANKS!

John 070 · 06-15-2007, 02:42 PM

To answer your question, I don't think your situation is anything to worry about, and yes, you can call and ask for the ppwk. you want.

Being a newbie last Oct., I did the same as you. All I had was a production number written on a post-it note. The reason I felt uncomfortable was I didn't want some misunderstanding as to what the price was, and I wanted something to not only show the price, but the equipment.

I'm not sure why, but BMW CA's can be busy with orders and paperwork, and I think their mentality is your car may be 8 wks. or longer away, so what's the difference between getting the you the ppwk. a week later as opposed to johnny-on-the-spot? The key is as long as your dealership is reputable, you should have no worries at all. Good luck.

david2006 · 06-15-2007, 03:05 PM

I would be somewhat concerned if I walked out of dealership with nothing to show for it. I would def. ask for a printed order form with list of options ordered and agreed upon price (as well as the drive out price). You def. want to have the options you've ordered on a piece of paper in case they mess up later and don't want them to reneg on the price at time of delivery,

getting an actual production number is a different story, if they're backlogged and don't have any spots open in the next month or so they may not be able to give you an actual prod # just yet ...

Good luck,

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technik111 Private First Class 12 Rep 179 Posts Drives: E92 328i - Delivered 7/24 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Midwest iTrader: (0)	Order confirmation from dealer? I placed an order for an e92 328i, but got no paperwork on the car. Shouldn't I have recieved an order confirmtion with a production date on it? I literally walked out of the dearlership with nothing which makes me nervous. I don't want any surprises when the car comes in. Can I call and ask for an order confirmation or something? THANKS!
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John 070 Lieutenant General 1705 Rep 14,829 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	To answer your question, I don't think your situation is anything to worry about, and yes, you can call and ask for the ppwk. you want. Being a newbie last Oct., I did the same as you. All I had was a production number written on a post-it note. The reason I felt uncomfortable was I didn't want some misunderstanding as to what the price was, and I wanted something to not only show the price, but the equipment. I'm not sure why, but BMW CA's can be busy with orders and paperwork, and I think their mentality is your car may be 8 wks. or longer away, so what's the difference between getting the you the ppwk. a week later as opposed to johnny-on-the-spot? The key is as long as your dealership is reputable, you should have no worries at all. Good luck.
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david2006 Private First Class 7 Rep 181 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I would be somewhat concerned if I walked out of dealership with nothing to show for it. I would def. ask for a printed order form with list of options ordered and agreed upon price (as well as the drive out price). You def. want to have the options you've ordered on a piece of paper in case they mess up later and don't want them to reneg on the price at time of delivery, getting an actual production number is a different story, if they're backlogged and don't have any spots open in the next month or so they may not be able to give you an actual prod # just yet ... Good luck,
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