Naive's dilemma...

ICUK · 06-04-2010, 07:17 PM

Hi All,

I have regiestered on this website few months ago and after reading all these I am convinced and ordered my E89 Alpine White M Sport on Feb 2010 and basically I ticked most of the options.

Here come my situation, I was told every now and then since April that there has been a problem importing BMW in my country thus was asked to wait. Yesterday I lost my patience and wanted to cancle the order, they then offered me another one which is similar and ready but many options are missing. I tried to accept most of them but there are some options that I really hate. My point is to ask for your guys opinion and to check whether these options are replacable:

1. Extended Kansas. The one they offered is the normal version. I don't think I can or I will change it aftermarket. Any idea on the difference? (i.e. does it really look so different?)

2. Dark ash wood trim. This is the most unacceptable part. No offense, but it's just not my style. FYI, mine is Alpine White and Red Kansas! Very bad interior combination. Do you might know if I can get a replacement/part number of any other trim for E89?

3. Universal Remote Control. This one I can easily order a replacement.

4. Others: 6-disc DVD, Logic7 speaker, high-beam assistant and lumbar support and through loading storage are all missing. All these I probably have to close my eyes and pretend it doesn't exist.

5. 18" 325 M alloy. But the one they offered me is 19" 326 M. Valuewise is better but not sure I will like it

Of course, they will deduct the price accordingly but still....

All in all, one final question 'will you take it?' (I know this is very stupid question, but been thinking about it overnight and thought may be I would get some ideas from you guys.)

Many thanks

mcbeee · 06-04-2010, 07:23 PM

In a word "NO"

The 19" 326 rims might be a plus but all the other things are negatives and it will eat at you for as long as you have the car. Be patient and tell them to get what you ordered. You will like it better in the long run.

PS:
I like my extended Kansas leather, I'm not really sure what the difference is but I like it.

Memphis1 · 06-04-2010, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ICUK

1. Extended Kansas. The one they offered is the normal version. I don't think I can or I will change it aftermarket. Any idea on the difference? (i.e. does it really look so different?)

the diff between extended and "normal" is that extended has black leather on the dash and upper portion of the door and armrest and thighrest (the normal version has leatherette in the armrest and thighrest), the actual leather, all the bits in red, are the same.

2. Dark ash wood trim. This is the most unacceptable part. No offense, but it's just not my style. FYI, mine is Alpine White and Red Kansas! Very bad interior combination. Do you might know if I can get a replacement/part number of any other trim for E89?

you can order replacement wood or Aluminum, but why should you? plus if your car is taking long to get to your country, imagine the hassle they're gonna give you for little bits and parts.

3. Universal Remote Control. This one I can easily order a replacement.

not sure what you mean, do you mean garage door remote?? there's also a replacement rearview mirror you can order, but again, why should you?

4. Others: 6-disc DVD, Logic7 speaker, high-beam assistant and lumbar support and through loading storage are all missing. All these I probably have to close my eyes and pretend it doesn't exist.

trust me on this, you WANT and NEED the logic7 with 14 speakers, nothing less

5. 18" 325 M alloy. But the one they offered me is 19" 326 M. Valuewise is better but not sure I will like it

IMO, they're both nice looking wheels, and this would actually not matter to me if it was my choice

All in all, one final question 'will you take it?' (I know this is very stupid question, but been thinking about it overnight and thought may be I would get some ideas from you guys.)

to sum it up, I think it is worth the wait to get the car exactly how you want it and ordered it, BUT it's your money so it's your decision. I personally would wait to get the car originally ordered.

kevingiardini · 06-04-2010, 09:05 PM

I do not think the extended leather is that big of a deal. I had the regular coral leather and I do not miss not having extended leather. The ash wood trim is a personnel preference...and it sounds like a deal breaker to you...and just like what Mcbeee said, if you spend all this money on a car like this, u want everything u want, otherwise it will eat at you for the rest of your time u had this car. so I would say no, wait for it, a few month is not worth the tortured soul.

teagueAMX · 06-04-2010, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ICUK

Hi All,

I have regiestered on this website few months ago and after reading all these I am convinced and ordered my E89 Alpine White M Sport on Feb 2010 and basically I ticked most of the options.

Here come my situation, I was told every now and then since April that there has been a problem importing BMW in my country thus was asked to wait. Yesterday I lost my patience and wanted to cancle the order, they then offered me another one which is similar and ready but many options are missing. I tried to accept most of them but there are some options that I really hate. My point is to ask for your guys opinion and to check whether these options are replacable:

1. Extended Kansas. The one they offered is the normal version. I don't think I can or I will change it aftermarket. Any idea on the difference? (i.e. does it really look so different?)

2. Dark ash wood trim. This is the most unacceptable part. No offense, but it's just not my style. FYI, mine is Alpine White and Red Kansas! Very bad interior combination. Do you might know if I can get a replacement/part number of any other trim for E89?

3. Universal Remote Control. This one I can easily order a replacement.

4. Others: 6-disc DVD, Logic7 speaker, high-beam assistant and lumbar support and through loading storage are all missing. All these I probably have to close my eyes and pretend it doesn't exist.

5. 18" 325 M alloy. But the one they offered me is 19" 326 M. Valuewise is better but not sure I will like it

Of course, they will deduct the price accordingly but still....

All in all, one final question 'will you take it?' (I know this is very stupid question, but been thinking about it overnight and thought may be I would get some ideas from you guys.)

Many thanks

You're giving up a lot for this deal! Don't do it.

Wheels are one thing and the trim are separate pieces that can be ordered/installed, and if those were the only things then maybe yes. You could probably live without the extended leather.

But looking over what they are offering, it looks like a floor model that nobody else wants, which in my mind would be next to impossible swallow.

Big question in my mind is why are they giving you such a run around? What's the difficulty getting a Z4 in Bangkok? And, if they could get the floor model why can't they get yours?

My guess they are making you wait with the hope that you'll get desperate and buy the floor model. Tell them you won't accept the floor model under any circumstances. Say no and push away from the table and see what they do. I'll bet they manage to suddenly get yours ordered and delivered rather quickly because they want to make a sale.

My 2 cents - FWIW

KrisNL · 06-05-2010, 03:00 AM

Simple, wait longer and ask for a compensation or another Z4 to drive until you got yours...

Rubber Ducky · 06-05-2010, 07:16 AM

One of the better things about BMW is the ease with which one can spec out a new car. Dunno how this goes in your country, but easy in US (try buying a Corvette that way here and you'll quickly see the contrast). Suggest you take advantage of that and get the car you want, not one sitting on the lot.

ICUK · 06-05-2010, 07:31 PM

Thank you everyone

Yeah... I might probably have to cancle my order as I dont want to wait for another 4 months (that would be 8 months in total!). They will only release my car on September. I have checked with some of my friends who ordered, they are facing the same problem.

They said this car (the one in the lot) were imported before this import restriction...

The thing about importing european car to Thailand is rather complicated. Very red tape customs declaration process with the import taxes of 200%+ which makes the car price jumped to at least USD 150K for E89 just a 23i.

That's why it is so seductive seeing the one parked in the dealer's lot...but after reading all your comments, I guess I just have to let it go.

Many thanks anyway guys.

06-04-2010, 07:17 PM	#1
ICUK Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2010 E89 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bangkok iTrader: (0)	Naive's dilemma... Hi All, I have regiestered on this website few months ago and after reading all these I am convinced and ordered my E89 Alpine White M Sport on Feb 2010 and basically I ticked most of the options. Here come my situation, I was told every now and then since April that there has been a problem importing BMW in my country thus was asked to wait. Yesterday I lost my patience and wanted to cancle the order, they then offered me another one which is similar and ready but many options are missing. I tried to accept most of them but there are some options that I really hate. My point is to ask for your guys opinion and to check whether these options are replacable: 1. Extended Kansas. The one they offered is the normal version. I don't think I can or I will change it aftermarket. Any idea on the difference? (i.e. does it really look so different?) 2. Dark ash wood trim. This is the most unacceptable part. No offense, but it's just not my style. FYI, mine is Alpine White and Red Kansas! Very bad interior combination. Do you might know if I can get a replacement/part number of any other trim for E89? 3. Universal Remote Control. This one I can easily order a replacement. 4. Others: 6-disc DVD, Logic7 speaker, high-beam assistant and lumbar support and through loading storage are all missing. All these I probably have to close my eyes and pretend it doesn't exist. 5. 18" 325 M alloy. But the one they offered me is 19" 326 M. Valuewise is better but not sure I will like it Of course, they will deduct the price accordingly but still.... All in all, one final question 'will you take it?' (I know this is very stupid question, but been thinking about it overnight and thought may be I would get some ideas from you guys.) Many thanks
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mcbeee Lieutenant 5 Rep 446 Posts Drives: '09 Z4 s35i & '03 Z4 3.0i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 Z4 3.0i [5.00] 2001 Z3 3.0i [0.00] 2009 Z4 s35i [7.00]	In a word "NO" The 19" 326 rims might be a plus but all the other things are negatives and it will eat at you for as long as you have the car. Be patient and tell them to get what you ordered. You will like it better in the long run. PS: I like my extended Kansas leather, I'm not really sure what the difference is but I like it. __________________ Member ZSCCA 2009 Z4 s35i with Dinan Stage II software, Sport and Exec packages, 19" 296 rims , a stubby and mud flaps '03 Z4 3.0i Sterling Grey (Hers) '01 Z3 3.0i Sapphire Black, M sport package (Mine)
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kevingiardini kevin 2 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2011 bmw z4 35i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: bahrain iTrader: (0)	I do not think the extended leather is that big of a deal. I had the regular coral leather and I do not miss not having extended leather. The ash wood trim is a personnel preference...and it sounds like a deal breaker to you...and just like what Mcbeee said, if you spend all this money on a car like this, u want everything u want, otherwise it will eat at you for the rest of your time u had this car. so I would say no, wait for it, a few month is not worth the tortured soul.
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KrisNL Hero of the Day 12 Rep 263 Posts Drives: Z4 sDrive 35i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Amsterdam iTrader: (0)	Simple, wait longer and ask for a compensation or another Z4 to drive until you got yours... __________________ Ordered my X3 28i, High Executive, M Sport, Topview, Innovation Pack and a lot of extra's first week of June! - delivered September 13, 2014
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Rubber Ducky Lieutenant 47 Rep 519 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cocoa Beach FL iTrader: (1)	One of the better things about BMW is the ease with which one can spec out a new car. Dunno how this goes in your country, but easy in US (try buying a Corvette that way here and you'll quickly see the contrast). Suggest you take advantage of that and get the car you want, not one sitting on the lot.
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06-05-2010, 07:31 PM	#8
ICUK Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2010 E89 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bangkok iTrader: (0)	Thanks... Thank you everyone Yeah... I might probably have to cancle my order as I dont want to wait for another 4 months (that would be 8 months in total!). They will only release my car on September. I have checked with some of my friends who ordered, they are facing the same problem. They said this car (the one in the lot) were imported before this import restriction... The thing about importing european car to Thailand is rather complicated. Very red tape customs declaration process with the import taxes of 200%+ which makes the car price jumped to at least USD 150K for E89 just a 23i. That's why it is so seductive seeing the one parked in the dealer's lot...but after reading all your comments, I guess I just have to let it go. Many thanks anyway guys.
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