New '08 Manual Transmission on a lot?

[Terry J. Harris]

Is anyone aware of a new '08 (or for that matter, new '07) manual transmission sitting unclaimed on a BMW dealership lot? My local dealer is looking for me, but I'm a little worried that not all of the dealerships properly code their inventory, so perhaps some manual transmission X3's won't show up on his search. Thanks!

[philippek]

There are 12 in the entire nation, all of them quite a distance from Wyoming. You should probably consider a factory order unless you need it right away.

[zznalg]

I have an '07 here in New Mexico with 11,000 miles on it.

[Red08X3]

When I bought my car last week, Roadshow BMW in Memphis had just gotten in a black 6 speed with premium package.

[drallafi]

You won't find one. Order it.

[X3 Skier]

Probably the best way is to do an ED. That's how I got mine. Since you will likely have to order it anyway, why not go to Munich and enjoy the trip.

Cheers

[Skottoman]

We had to order ours.... Good thought to get the manual... Order the options you want, and in 6-8 weeks you'll have it. (hey in the old days, 6-8 weeks was normal to get that toy you wanted from the back of the cereal box)

Cheers,
Skottoman

[archrenov8]

I ordered mine with MT February 11, and it just arrived at Port in New York today. Needs a week at the VPC, and then a day trip to my dealer.

[AzNMpower32]

Manual X3 on a dealer lot? HA! If there really are any, I bet they're canceled orders. Dealers stock cars that normal "saturday afternoon shoppers" will quickly snap up.

[Terry J. Harris]

If there really are any, I bet they're canceled orders.

Yes, that is the expectation as to the bulk of the perhaps 12 new manuals on lots at any given time in the US. Nevertheless, I felt it couldn't hurt to ask given the great resource this board has been and continues to be. Thought I might just get lucky and learn of some gem sitting out there.

[Andrew*Debbie]

Probably the best way is to do an ED. That's how I got mine. Since you will likely have to order it anyway, why not go to Munich and enjoy the trip.

Cheers


:stupid:

Go. You won't regret it.

The exchange rate will zero out some of the savings, but it is still worth the trip over.

[Evlengr]

Terry and others, yes please post any that you know of, since that is the first thing I am asking for in my resolution, the other will be money back.