3 Series Waiting Time

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Sun 16 Oct 2005 21:26
3 Series Waiting Time - Woody
I must say the new 3 series has really grown on me and I would seriously consider a 320 ES or 320D ES.

Does anyone know the main dealer waiting times at present?
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Sun 16 Oct 2005 21:33
3 Series Waiting Time - Peter S
There is no excesive waiting list for this car - supply is good. A normal factory order is 8 to 12 weeks, but if you are not too fusy about colour / spec you will be able to get one more quickly.

Tourings may be in short supply since they have only just been launched, so a factory order might be the only way to get one of these, though initial launch stocks seemed high. Showroom cars seem to be highly specc'ed 325i/330i Tourings - funny that:-)
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Sun 16 Oct 2005 22:03
3 Series Waiting Time - Pugugly {P}
Delivery on 1s was 3 months (take your chances on colours and spec) when SWMBO was looking.Waited 4 months for my 535 which is due next month. Not holding my breath.
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Mon 17 Oct 2005 00:30
3 Series Waiting Time - Woody
Quite surprised how quickly available. Doesn't bode well for future residuals does it?

I bought a new 318 on a T plate when the last 3 came out and had to wait 6 months. Naively, I tried to get a discount, but the dealer stared at me and said "Look, do you want the car or not!"

I got a set of mats out of sympathy.

A great car but small boot and growing family meant it had to go for a Freelander (let's not go there). Then a CRV for the wife (brilliant) and an A4 1.8T for me, followed by setting up a business and swapping the A4 for a humble Leon.

Now ready to take the plunge. Head says second hand A4, heart says new 320i ES.
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Mon 17 Oct 2005 09:29
3 Series Waiting Time - Dude - {P}
I know the ES is cheaper than the SE, but with the run flat tyres, I think you will find the sports suspension on the ES far too hard.

IMHO You really ought to road test both models before making your decision.
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Mon 17 Oct 2005 20:44
3 Series Waiting Time - Pugugly {P}
Test Drive for as long as you can over as many surfaces as you can, it could seriously wind you up....Try telling a BMW dealer that you don't want the run flats.....
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