I have finally ordered my first BMW.
Pretty straight forward choice - a 328i coupe with a manual transmission. I tried to special order a paint color, but BMW N.A. denied my choice. They offered an alternative which was not to my liking. The special paint is expensive, so BMW must be doing pretty well to not allow my request, especially since that color is on many 3 series in Europe.
I placed a second special order request, but that color has not been reformulated for BMWs new eco-friendly water based paint formulas.
After trying twice to order the most expensive option available, I gave up and instead ordered my car in Silver. I know, I know, I've had a silver car for 7 years, but I like it, and I've always wanted one.
I also ordered the newly available M-sport package, which has nicer wheels, a higher top speed limiter (I really need that!), the M steering wheel and shifter, and some other nice touches. As an added, and perhaps best option, I have chosen European Delivery. Pick-up is in Munich, Germany on October 20, 2009 and for a week thereafter, Jeff and I will be driving around various sites in the Czech Republic, Austria, Switzerland, and Leichtenstein. We may even pop into Bratislava for a couple of hours. After dropping off in Munich for shipment to the US, the car will arrive at the US port in Brunswick, GA sometime in late November, early December. My re-delivery will occur at the US Performance Center in Greenville, SC shortly thereafter.
It's going to be a fun ride, but there are many things to plan prior to departure from JFK on October, 18.
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