M3 Ordering experience (First time BMW buyer)

[dspiel]

Hello everyone,

I special ordered a 2018 BMW M3 at my local dealership here in Las Vegas and I just wanted to document my experience.

2018 BMW M3
Mineral White Metallic
Cloth Interior
Carbon Fiber Trim

Options:
Competition Package
Driving Assistance Package
Executive Package
Double-clutch Transmission
Wireless Charging and WiFi Hotspot

MSRP: $79k

I ordered the car back in October working with Henderson BMW, there is only 2 BMW dealerships here in Las Vegas but thankfully the sales guy I am working with has been great so far. It seems like he is the go to guy for the M3/M4 crowd.

The financing stuff hasn't been finalized yet since I wanted to wait for my credit score to climb back up (just refinanced my home). Based on the quote I was already given, I will probably be paying around 74-75k + tax but hopefully I can apply that $3000 bonus incentive towards the price. I am still up in the air whether or not I want to buy or lease as well.

The car is currently in transit on "Toscana" and should hit land on 12/9/17. I would imagine the car will be at the dealership the following week, I will update you guys then with more info and pics.

I plan on adding a few of the M performance pieces but I will probably buy those separately rather than roll them into my lease or finance payment, unless someone can convince me otherwise.

[ashmostro]

If leasing definitely get the M performance parts port (or in your case, dealer) installed. You get the warranty and only pay for half the part cost if you turn the car in at end of lease.

[GrussGott]

Originally Posted by ashmostro

If leasing definitely get the M performance parts port (or in your case, dealer) installed. You get the warranty and only pay for half the part cost if you turn the car in at end of lease.

+1 - if you lease you'd be an idiot not to roll that into your payment ... unless you wanna fuck around with installing and then uninstalling and trying to sell. What a hassle. just roll it into the lease.

[MadZarBMR]

Originally Posted by ashmostro

If leasing definitely get the M performance parts port (or in your case, dealer) installed. You get the warranty and only pay for half the part cost if you turn the car in at end of lease.

Just a note that only port installed parts can be fully residualized on a lease. If you have them dealer installed, they are no longer residualized - not even a fraction of it. So it might be too late for OP if the car is about to hit port.

[ashmostro]

Yeah thank you, I had forgotten that nuance. Totally right.

[spdandpwr]

Originally Posted by ashmostro

If leasing definitely get the M performance parts port (or in your case, dealer) installed. You get the warranty and only pay for half the part cost if you turn the car in at end of lease.

I heard those parts aren't residualized...can anyone confirm this?!

[ashmostro]

Per the correct advice above, only port installed items are residualized. MPE exhaust is a part that *can* be port installed, but the car needs to be ordered that way. The Monroney sticker will even show the part as an "option" from the factory.

Not all MP parts can be port installed. Your dealer can tell you which can/can't.

[MadZarBMR]

Originally Posted by spdandpwr

I heard those parts aren't residualized...can anyone confirm this?!

When I ordered my 2016 in Dec of 2016, I had all available M Performance parts installed at port including MPE. MPS was not yet available, but I have read somewhere here that even now that is not an option that can be port installed.

One more note - your dealer may not know exactly what can or cannot be added and/or may not be willing to do the legwork. I had to work directly with BMW NA Genius to get parts added to my order. I was lucky and got a Genius that kept me updated and was in direct contact with VPC on parts inventory.

[ashmostro]

Ymmv. My dealer was really awesome about the whole ordering process and didn't attempt to steer me one way or the other. Just gave me the facts, as you did above

[dspiel]

Thanks for the info guys, I don't mind installing and/or removing the fast bits if I end up leasing it and if I buy it, obviously that is less of an issue. I definitely want the performance steering wheel with the shift lights, that thing is sexy as f***.

[shay2nak]

I'd call your CA, if the car is still on the ship, good chance he can still add the MPerf parts.

I caught mine too late, so couldn't add. Dealer will install and got a slightly better price.

[dspiel]

I was on vacation and didn't get a chance to read this forum until now, the car has already landed and is in route to las vegas. I plan on doing the financing stuff tomorrow before the car arrives later in the week. I'm either going to use BMWFS or PenFed.

[uniqueMR]

Everyone correct. Add parts at port. Much better. Looking forward to pics and update

[EstrlM3]

Originally Posted by ashmostro

If leasing definitely get the M performance parts port (or in your case, dealer) installed. You get the warranty and only pay for half the part cost if you turn the car in at end of lease.

How do you go about getting them "port" installed? I just ordered an M3 as well and the CA told me there was no way to order the M Performance Coilover system to be installed at port and it would have to be installed afterwards at the dealer?

Do I just tell the CA to keep checking or are there certain things that cannot be installed when purchasing the vehicle?

Thanks.

[Thescout13]

Originally Posted by EstrlM3

How do you go about getting them "port" installed? I just ordered an M3 as well and the CA told me there was no way to order the M Performance Coilover system to be installed at port and it would have to be installed afterwards at the dealer?

Do I just tell the CA to keep checking or are there certain things that cannot be installed when purchasing the vehicle?

Thanks.

If it is ED, no port install. If it is non-ED only certain M Performance parts can be installed at port, the rest would have to be dealer. However, iirc, the coil over system is done at port. Your CA may not know what he is talking about and you have two options: (1) go over his head to the manager, or (2) have him show you where it says that it cannot be installed at port.

[Ibiza]

Originally Posted by GrussGott

+1 - if you lease you'd be an idiot not to roll that into your payment ... unless you wanna fuck around with installing and then uninstalling and trying to sell. What a hassle. just roll it into the lease.

Except for the ED crowd, no PIA for us, so I'm one of the idiots installing & uninstalling. Been do this dance since 2007. Should see my garage with the old m rims, and extra parts.

[dspiel]

Picked her up last night:






The state of my garage right now....

[EstrlM3]

Originally Posted by Thescout13

If it is ED, no port install. If it is non-ED only certain M Performance parts can be installed at port, the rest would have to be dealer. However, iirc, the coil over system is done at port. Your CA may not know what he is talking about and you have two options: (1) go over his head to the manager, or (2) have him show you where it says that it cannot be installed at port.

She showed me the ordering system where it was not an option for the MP HAS coilovers.