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EPA may hold certain 09 models until 10/24???
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10-14-2008, 06:32 PM | #111 |
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I've also heard that BMW disputed the MPG rating... I have no idea if there's any truth to that or not.
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10-14-2008, 06:43 PM | #112 |
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There's no disputing it has been about 72 degrees at 7pm at night when I go home. But, the top doesn't go down on my maxima rental, so that really doesnt matter.
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10-14-2008, 07:51 PM | #113 | |
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EDIT: cooler as in less warm, not more awesome, because SD is the best place on earth!
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10-14-2008, 08:37 PM | #116 |
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My dealer's contact at the VPC confirmed the EPA hold (FINALLY!) as well today. He also says that the cars are slated for an Oct 29 release. I hope the 24th turns out to be the winning date, but I guess I'll focus on the later number and hope for a happy surprise.
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10-14-2008, 09:15 PM | #117 | |
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10-14-2008, 09:16 PM | #118 |
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ugh, if it's the 29th, i won't be around to pick up my car i have this growing fear that the dealership is going to sell my car while i'm away even though i know they aren't suppose to do that. but what really would stop them from selling it if someone came in and wanted to buy it off their hands?
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10-14-2008, 09:46 PM | #119 | |
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Did you order a barebones 328 wagon?? Green metallic with the red interior? If so, it'll still be there! |
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10-14-2008, 09:54 PM | #120 | |
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again though, really, what would stop the dealership from selling my car if someone offered them cash upfront for it? if they sold it, would they be breaking any laws? or would it just be morally wrong? i swear though, if it's not there when i return from my trip, i'm going to raise holy hell in that dealership...then proceed to buy an audi |
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10-14-2008, 11:40 PM | #121 | |
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I don't think there is anything legally wrong, but certainly not ethical. Either this forum or another bimmer forum has a story where the car was sold and the CA claims it was a mistake. At any rate, I am surprised he didn't take any deposit. Is this common? |
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10-15-2008, 12:36 AM | #122 | |
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Same here. I spoke with the manager and she said they can't really do much about the loaner since its reserved for warranty work purposes. ...had to try though.
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10-15-2008, 07:03 AM | #123 |
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we can't sell it
When I ordered my 2006 S4 in the fall of 2005, they actually told me that they needed the deposit, because if I backed out they would be stuck with the car. It was red, nothing unusual. As it happened, they got another red one in with mine that sat on the lot for a full year before they could clear it out.
In a way, I would be a tad nervous as well, because their lack of having taken a deposit denotes their confidence in their ability to sell the car without it. I picture some sort of SNAFU confusion occuring on a day where your sales person is not in and some other sales person "sells" the car for sticker! That's the kind of thing that would happen to me I would just arrange to place a deposit or at least otherwise communicate your concerns. All this being said, you are still a customer and I doubt very highly that you would intentionally be treated this way by any dealership. |
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10-15-2008, 09:57 AM | #124 |
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I picked up my loaner yesterday, its a 08 335xi coupe demo with all the fixings. So I guess I satisfied
I think you should push for a loaner...
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10-15-2008, 11:00 AM | #125 |
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Don't know if this is good or not, but my car actually moved this morning. It's "At the Vehicle Preparation Center" finally (arrived PH on 10/6) according to the Owner's Circle. My CA just yesterday said it was still showing at the port on his system. I'm not getting excited about it, but at least it's progress. Maybe the rumors that the EPA got done early are true?
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10-15-2008, 01:42 PM | #129 |
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update from the EPA
I've been sitting here watching all the speculation and thought to myself "why not ask the EPA?". So I left a voice mail for the engine import team and got a call back just now. He said that the EPA doesn't hold up cars for certification. He said that car manufacturers have the responsibility to certify. The only reason there would be a hold up is if BMW didn't provide the right information requested. In hind sight, I probably should have asked him for specific information on BMWs, but I think my VM mentioned it. However, he flat out said that they are not holding any cars.
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