[jeffc42]

Originally Posted by drexplode

Sorry if it's covered before - anyone have a link to the i4 order/pricing guide for US?

Not sure if this is what you're asking for, but all the info you want can be found here:

https://www.bmwusa.com/build-your-ow.../i4/gran-coupe

Just pick either eDrive40 or M50 and design your own. You'll see all options and pricing.

[mbchris]

Originally Posted by techwhiz1

Yeah, they haven't eliminated anything from the ordering guides.

They would have already said something as they did with other models. Like someone else said. of it shows up with less than I ordered; it can be someone else's car.

Since it is a limited number of cars, I think they can manage or actually they managed by the number of builds they would take.

My order sheet shows Passenger lumbar support delete. No Cost.

Smallest item in my opinion. But who knows by delivery…

[spool twice]

dealer took my build and my deposit. I passed my dealers cutoff for orders this month for all of their vehicles so they are going to enter it Dec 2022.

I signed pricing documents etc etc to lock in their current price (no mark-up on mine). I did that in case it gets too popular and they add on a mark-up, but if there is room for negotiations I'll cross that bridge before I sign financial paperwork before delivery.

I'm excited to convert to electric, and I'm very surprised I'm excited. This is the first BMW product that excited me in a long time.

my build: https://www.bmwusa.com/build-your-ow...h1gujr/summary

[kbsilver]

Order Placed! The dealer also had trouble with the configuration tool for eDrive40, but was able to place an actual order with all the options I wanted. Mineral White, Red leather, Premium, Park Assist, Driving Assist packages. Laser Headlights, Harmon Kardon, Drive Recorder, Wireless Charging, HUD.

Couple of interesting items to note. Passenger Lumbar is automatically deleted (apparently for ALL BMW's - chip shortage), and item 5AP is added, which decodes (turns off) the anti-dazzle feature of the headlights. Even though better for everyone, it's not approved by DOT. My understanding is the law is changing and soon it will be. Hopefully a free software update to turn it back on.

Thought I might like Skyscraper Grey but it looks exactly like the Space Grey I have now, and wanted something different.

[daswartz]

Originally Posted by spool twice

dealer took my build and my deposit. I passed my dealers cutoff for orders this month for all of their vehicles so they are going to enter it Dec 2022.

I signed pricing documents etc etc to lock in their current price (no mark-up on mine). I did that in case it gets too popular and they add on a mark-up, but if there is room for negotiations I'll cross that bridge before I sign financial paperwork before delivery.

I'm excited to convert to electric, and I'm very surprised I'm excited. This is the first BMW product that excited me in a long time.

my build: https://www.bmwusa.com/build-your-ow...h1gujr/summary

You had to do a deposit? Interesting. My dealer ordered up our iX and i4 with just the pre-order and said we'll solve the rest when they arrive. Maybe it is a market area difference. That is a excellent build btw.

[spool twice]

Originally Posted by daswartz

You had to do a deposit? Interesting. My dealer ordered up our iX and i4 with just the pre-order and said we'll solve the rest when they arrive. Maybe it is a market area difference. That is a excellent build btw.

it's refundable so no biggie for me, but yes the market here with the 3 dealers I inquired on wanted a deposit. I don't plan on leasing so the $1,000 will go towards a downpayment anyway.

[Cosmo_Kramer]

So how does the preorder work? Everyone of you that did preorder did you get a conformation with build sheet? My dealer took my credit card info for preorder but never charged my card was told they will let me know. I did preordered on last day when configurator was opened and I gave them my build code. I never got any paperwork or confirmation afterward. Not sure what to expect at this point.

[BimmerBahn]

Originally Posted by Cosmo_Kramer

So how does the preorder work? Everyone of you that did preorder did you get a conformation with build sheet? My dealer took my credit card info for preorder but never charged my card was told they will let me know. I did preordered on last day when configurator was opened and I gave them my build code. I never got any paperwork or confirmation afterward. Not sure what to expect at this point.

I preordered back on June 1st.... the CC transaction was completed by the dealer (I think). I just recently (on Thursday), sent over my build to the SA who was getting the order put in the system. He's supposed to send me a build sheet once the order is confirmed. He intimated that my build would likely enter production in February, with a May-ish delivery.

Since you preordered pretty late, you're looking at a "summer 2022" delivery, probably MY2023, so depending on the dealers build slot allocation, it could be a while before you get a production slot/number.

Cheers!

[El2k3]

For those that submitted your build to the dealer. Did they contact you first to submit your build? or just contacted them yourself?

[jeffc42]

Originally Posted by Cosmo_Kramer

So how does the preorder work? Everyone of you that did preorder did you get a conformation with build sheet? My dealer took my credit card info for preorder but never charged my card was told they will let me know. I did preordered on last day when configurator was opened and I gave them my build code. I never got any paperwork or confirmation afterward. Not sure what to expect at this point.

I pre-ordered on BMW's website. My credit card was charged by the dealer after a quick e-mail to confirm my intentions. This was late June. After the configurator went online, I paid the dealer a visit. I handed over a build code, discussed colors and options, handed over my driver's license for a copy to be made, briefly discussed pricing, and that was it. No paperwork, didn't have to sign anything. For now. Hopefully I'll get a build date soon.

It could be that the process is mostly up to the individual dealers. They do what they want to do, at least until it's time to submit orders to the factory.

[BimmerBahn]

Originally Posted by El2k3

For those that submitted your build to the dealer. Did they contact you first to submit your build? or just contacted them yourself?

My dealer initiated the request for the build....first contact was when the BYO went live on BMWUSA.

[Cosmo_Kramer]

Originally Posted by BimmerBahn

I preordered back on June 1st.... the CC transaction was completed by the dealer (I think). I just recently (on Thursday), sent over my build to the SA who was getting the order put in the system. He's supposed to send me a build sheet once the order is confirmed. He intimated that my build would likely enter production in February, with a May-ish delivery.

Since you preordered pretty late, you're looking at a "summer 2022" delivery, probably MY2023, so depending on the dealers build slot allocation, it could be a while before you get a production slot/number.

Cheers!

If it’s Summer 2022 why would it be MY2023? I wouldn’t mind updated build after they sort out the bugs but I didn’t know MY2022 for i4 would be so short.

[BimmerBahn]

Originally Posted by Cosmo_Kramer

If it’s Summer 2022 why would it be MY2023? I wouldn’t mind updated build after they sort out the bugs but I didn’t know MY2022 for i4 would be so short.

3er and 4er MY change is usually SOP in July.... if the i4 follows the 4er cycle, it could be a MY23 in late summer (post-June 22 build)

[daswartz]

Originally Posted by El2k3

For those that submitted your build to the dealer. Did they contact you first to submit your build? or just contacted them yourself?

I had my pre-order in within an hour of things opening up. I've worked with the dealer before so they just called me and I let them know what we wanted. We agreed on MSRP at that point and no other paperwork was needed. They have kept me up to date the entire time with build options, etc. When the configurator opened, I put in my info, added the pre-order number to the notes and they entered it into the build list and sent me a copy to approve. Boom done.

[Cosmo_Kramer]

Originally Posted by BimmerBahn

3er and 4er MY change is usually SOP in July.... if the i4 follows the 4er cycle, it could be a MY23 in late summer (post-June 22 build)

Ah, that explains it.

[RedKloud]

I’m really confused. My current lease ends in Nov ‘22 and I’m trying to figure out when to order the i4 so it arrives at around the same time.

[spool twice]

Originally Posted by RedKloud

I’m really confused. My current lease ends in Nov ‘22 and I’m trying to figure out when to order the i4 so it arrives at around the same time.

BMW lets you extend your current lease FWIW if your car is still in production, normally up to 6 months.

[techwhiz1]

My pre-order was.done on June 2.
it was via PayPal and the dealer immediately contacted me.

The internet sales manager has been I'm constant contact.

He told.me in Oct when the site would go live.
I already had my configuration done because I had played with the Canadian site.

I went online and then sent him the link for my build.
He sent me a pdf back and had.me double check.

All confirmed and nothing more than my pre-order deposit needed. Said he'd contact me later with build date.

I'm in Northern California.

[daswartz]

Originally Posted by techwhiz1

My pre-order was.done on June 2.
it was via PayPal and the dealer immediately contacted me.

The internet sales manager has been I'm constant contact.

He told.me in Oct when the site would go live.
I already had my configuration done because I had played with the Canadian site.

I went online and then sent him the link for my build.
He sent me a pdf back and had.me double check.

All confirmed and nothing more than my pre-order deposit needed. Said he'd contact me later with build date.

I'm in Northern California.

Exactly how mine went down. I’m in WA state.

Only snafu was that I pre ordered an iX first, then had to jump into my office computer because the site was not allowing 2 pre orders From same iP, same day, even with different cc as I was told would work. Then the computer auto assigned my first i4 to the wrong dealer - can’t change that - so had to find another location to order from the right dealer. The first dealer played dumb with my pre order for months saying they never saw it even though my email showed the pre order number and their name. I ended up having to dispute the charge… they probably wanted to keep the allocation. I’m keeping my eyes on it because I don’t want any issues with bmw USA. Only 2 cars per household allowed for the first pre order process and I don’t want mine screwed up because of their error.

[Encanto]

Originally Posted by daswartz

Exactly how mine went down. I’m in WA state.

Only snafu was that I pre ordered an iX first, then had to jump into my office computer because the site was not allowing 2 pre orders From same iP, same day, even with different cc as I was told would work. Then the computer auto assigned my first i4 to the wrong dealer - can’t change that - so had to find another location to order from the right dealer. The first dealer played dumb with my pre order for months saying they never saw it even though my email showed the pre order number and their name. I ended up having to dispute the charge… they probably wanted to keep the allocation. I’m keeping my eyes on it because I don’t want any issues with bmw USA. Only 2 cars per household allowed for the first pre order process and I don’t want mine screwed up because of their error.

My preorder was assigned to the wrong dealer as well... called my dealer and they fixed it.

As always, dealers say the darnest things.

[416legend]

ordered an i4 m50.

mineral white metallic, piano black interior. stock 19 inch rims.

got the advanced driver package along with the premium enhanced package.

charging will primarily be at home. in toronto, so hopefully I can find some local charging facilities.

[daswartz]

Originally Posted by Encanto

My preorder was assigned to the wrong dealer as well... called my dealer and they fixed it.

As always, dealers say the darnest things.

That's cool. At the time I called BMW USA - they had no clue on how to fix it. Neither did either of the dealers, so they advised, cancel order 1, re-order.