Well, after 2 yrs with my '00 323 it's time for a little upgrade (since it seems the new body style is at least 2 yrs away). I almost went for an '03 M3 SMG cabrio, but since it would be my daily commuter I backed off. ![[screwy]](/images/smilies/icon_smile_screwy.gif "Screwy [screwy]")
I know I will regret this a little. I found a Mystic Blue 330cic that my dealer had gotten in trade from Detroit, kind of liked the brushed aluminum trim. We haggled and finally agreed on a price, about $1K off sticker. I'm sure I'm getting screwed on my trade in, but I don't want the hassle of selling the car. Then I hear from across the showroom my salesman's voice say, "What do you mean it's already sold?" Seems some other salesperson sold the car last week and didn't tag it or update their books. ![[bigcry]](/images/smilies/icon_smile_bigcry.gif "Big Cry [bigcry]")
Unfortunately, they couldn't find a comparable car in the US. So, I get to have the whole experience of tracking the car through the Owner's Circle. Got Premium Pkg (w/brushed aluminum trim), Cold Weather Pkg, Steptronic, Xenons, Park Dist Control, Black top and Black interior (looks good with the aluminum). Getting the Sirius satellite radio installed, too. Since people have said custom things are available, I asked for the M3 steering wheel. What do you all think--do I get the M3 wheel, or not?? May not be technically compatible with the airbag mechanism, or the person approving it may have gotten up on the wrong side of the bed.
So, as of today, the status is "On Order" and all the data about the car is correct (they found an earlier production slot and switched the car). My salesman says 55-60 days; still plenty of warm Chicago summer weather left.![[wiggle]](/images/smilies/icon_smile_wiggle.gif "Wiggle [wiggle]")
I know I will regret this a little. I found a Mystic Blue 330cic that my dealer had gotten in trade from Detroit, kind of liked the brushed aluminum trim. We haggled and finally agreed on a price, about $1K off sticker. I'm sure I'm getting screwed on my trade in, but I don't want the hassle of selling the car. Then I hear from across the showroom my salesman's voice say, "What do you mean it's already sold?" Seems some other salesperson sold the car last week and didn't tag it or update their books. Unfortunately, they couldn't find a comparable car in the US. So, I get to have the whole experience of tracking the car through the Owner's Circle. Got Premium Pkg (w/brushed aluminum trim), Cold Weather Pkg, Steptronic, Xenons, Park Dist Control, Black top and Black interior (looks good with the aluminum). Getting the Sirius satellite radio installed, too. Since people have said custom things are available, I asked for the M3 steering wheel. What do you all think--do I get the M3 wheel, or not?? May not be technically compatible with the airbag mechanism, or the person approving it may have gotten up on the wrong side of the bed.So, as of today, the status is "On Order" and all the data about the car is correct (they found an earlier production slot and switched the car). My salesman says 55-60 days; still plenty of warm Chicago summer weather left.
