[4monks]

Anyone doing this on PCP in the UK and if so, what sort of list price discount are you being offered, if any?

[dbramley]

Anyone in the UK I've spotted a UK i4 forum (although pretty quiet /dead at the moment.)

https://www.i4forums.co.uk/

Might be useful once people start placing orders. Not really found much in the way of UK based info yet.

[4monks]

Very close to placing an order..... working on the numbers.

[Barnsleyshaun]

Originally Posted by Barnsleyshaun

UK here too, just got final quote and I’ll be ordering mine on Monday:

I did look at the M50 but think I’m going Msport with pro pack and tech pack.

Just can’t decide on portimao blue or tanzanite blue, I’ve originally gone tanzanite as there is an M4 in my local dealer that looks beautiful, but after reading a few colour threads on here it maybe the case it only looks that good in lovely sunshine or under showroom lights.

Changed my mind last minute and thought stuff it, gone for:
M50 in portimao blue
M sports seats
Lumbar support
Extended shadowline exterior trim
Individual Shadowline lights

Hopefully delivery will be ASAP after launch

[Encanto]

We pre-ordered an i4 M50, most probably a MY2023.

No ordering guide yet for the USA, but if the M440iX GC ordering guide is used as a sample then the i4 M50 will be quite nicely equipped standard, with few essential options. However we will insist to have the M Sport seats with Individual Manufaktur Merino interior, and Individual exterior. Otherwise we will cancel the pre-order. We are not happy with the standard rear air suspension, but we can manage it.

[4monks]

Originally Posted by Barnsleyshaun

Changed my mind last minute and thought stuff it, gone for:
M50 in portimao blue
M sports seats
Lumbar support
Extended shadowline exterior trim
Individual Shadowline lights

Hopefully delivery will be ASAP after launch

Now ordered. i4 M50. Brooklyn Grey, Tech Plus, Comfort, Both Shadow Packs, Piano Black, due Jan 2022.

[tomas.randa]

I placed my order at the end of June. I4 M50. Hope it will be soon after start of production.

[nuwde]

Sounds like most here are going for the M50.

In terms of value, how would you compare M50 and e40; the difference is $10,500 USD.

Please include any insight on the difference of standard features for US model.

[Encanto]

Originally Posted by nuwde

Sounds like most here are going for the M50.

In terms of value, how would you compare M50 and e40; the difference is $10,500 USD.

Please include any insight on the difference of standard features for US model.

The lack of an official US pricing/ordering guide for the i4 makes it difficult to compare standard equipment content and pricing between the 40 and the M50. What is known for a fact is that $10,500 buys at least a second motor, the M Sports Package, adaptive suspension, 19” wheels, and the extended Shadowline trim.

[kbsilver]

Originally Posted by Encanto

The lack of an official US pricing/ordering guide for the i4 makes it difficult to compare standard equipment content and pricing between the 40 and the M50.

Exactly! Don't know why BMW is taking so long to come out with this info on one of their largest markets. For me when boiling it down, power is nice but I'm happy with the 260HP of my 335D, I really do not need more, I'll take the range. I do want all the comfort/lux/driving assist items. Living in the NE, having AWD would be nice but not at that price unless it includes a lot of options.

[techwhiz1]

I pre-ordered the i4 M50 the day, actually within hours, of announcement.

I checked my dealer and I'm position #1 in their ordering slots.
Now I'm just dying waiting to see what will be available US.

[Young04]

Joining your ranks. Well, my wife is. Pre-ordered an M50 tonight. She told me I have to get rid of my X3MC or my 392 Wrangler to make room for the i4. This is going to be tough.

[techwhiz1]

Originally Posted by Young04

Joining your ranks. Well, my wife is. Pre-ordered an M50 tonight. She told me I have to get rid of my X3MC or my 392 Wrangler to make room for the i4. This is going to be tough.

choices, choices

[bavarianride]

Originally Posted by techwhiz1

I pre-ordered the i4 M50 the day, actually within hours, of announcement.

I checked my dealer and I'm position #1 in their ordering slots.
Now I'm just dying waiting to see what will be available US.

Is it one price MSRP(without dealer markup) from BMWNA since it is direct order?

[Encanto]

Originally Posted by bavarianride

Is it one price MSRP(without dealer markup) from BMWNA since it is direct order?

Pre-order is thru a dealer that you select, not thru BMWNA.

[bavarianride]

Originally Posted by Encanto

Pre-order is thru a dealer that you select, not thru BMWNA.

I am not sure who controls the sales price(e.g. MSRP, no markup), BMWNA or selected dealer.

BMWNA has 100% visibility of pending orders per dealer, so BMWNA can allocate directly based on number of customers in wait queues, and provide accurate delivery dates to individual customers.

[Encanto]

Originally Posted by bavarianride

I am not sure who controls the sales price(e.g. MSRP, no markup), BMWNA or selected dealer.

BMWNA has 100% visibility of pending orders per dealer, so BMWNA can allocate directly based on number of customers in wait queues, and provide accurate delivery dates to individual customers.

Dealer controls the sale price; already negotiated my price with mine. Not paying MSRP, much less ADM. If anything changes in 15 months then either re-negotiate or cancel.

[bavarianride]

Originally Posted by Encanto

Dealer controls the sale price; already negotiated my price with mine. Not paying MSRP, much less ADM. If anything changes in 15 months then either re-negotiate or cancel.

You will find out when u take delivery.

[Encanto]

Originally Posted by bavarianride

You will find out when u take delivery.

It will be the first time in more than 35 years of buying cars if that happens.

[XtBimmer]

Originally Posted by Encanto

Dealer controls the sale price; already negotiated my price with mine. Not paying MSRP, much less ADM. If anything changes in 15 months then either re-negotiate or cancel.

Well, if you cancel. There will be a happy customer scooping it.
I read elsewhere, most car makers will be adopting the Tesla ordering route. My only problem with pre ordering is when the delivery date gets extended cuz at that stage its not like you can goto another dealer and grab another ev off of a lot.

[XtBimmer]

Originally Posted by Encanto

It will be the first time in more than 35 years of buying cars if that happens.

Hehehe. What was it Bob Dylan sings. : "times are a changing".

[Encanto]

Originally Posted by XtBimmer

Well, if you cancel. There will be a happy customer scooping it.
I read elsewhere, most car makers will be adopting the Tesla ordering route. My only problem with pre ordering is when the delivery date gets extended cuz at that stage its not like you can goto another dealer and grab another ev off of a lot.

I’m not concerned about changing prices after car arriving, or delivery date changing as my delivery will be extended for a couple of months by the addition of Individual Manufaktur options at extra cost, so this order will take awhile anyways.

Pre-ordering was important to me as this gives me an allocation after July of next year. I do expect that allocations will be rare after July 2022 if not pre-order now.