01-15-2021, 12:13 PM | #1 |
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2021 X5 M50i Order Error
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Just ordered a new M50i. Initially there was some confusion, the dealership added 2 axle air suspension instead of the dynamic handling package with the M suspension included. Because of that, we had to adjust to the order. Unfortunately, in that swap, the red calipers that I prefer fell off. I just got the VIN to track it's progress, which is "Production Begins". Now the dealership is telling me they cannot be changed in production and it would be too cost prohibitive to change them on arrival at the dealership, and it would be easiest to have them painted at the dealership for $200 on my dime. I am pretty upset. I know this is frankly small potatoes but I am buying a near $90k car and want it to be exactly what I want. What do you guys recommend I do? Any advice is appreciated. |
01-15-2021, 02:23 PM | #3 |
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If you don't care for the added brake performance and just want red calipers for the looks (nothing wrong with this) then painting is definitely the easiest option.
That said, BMW screwed up (whether it was the dealer or the brand) and it's their responsibility to fix it. I'd say $200 out of the dealer's pocket to keep a customer happy would be a no-brainer for them. If they refuse and won't budge, I'd just walk on the car. You'll have to wait longer by going to another dealer and reordering but at that point I'd say it's more about the principle
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01-15-2021, 02:49 PM | #4 |
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The performance of the red and blue calipers are the same.
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There are the larger drilled M performance brakes (as part of the BMW M performance parts) which can be added at a later stage if you dig both looks and added performance Otherwise stick to your guns .. it's gonna be alright 😊 |
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01-15-2021, 09:21 PM | #6 |
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That's right. I don't know why I was thinking red calipered M brakes vs standard. Totally forgot about the blues lol
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