Has anyone done PCD and not taken delivery?

Eric500 · 01-21-2021, 10:37 PM

I know that may sound odd, but this is the question:

My friend is ordering an X3, but he lives in San Francisco. That is not a fun drive so ideally it would be best if BMW would just ship the car there and he could still do the performance center stuff.

Is that scenario possible? It doesn't seem worth it to pay the destination charge and then pay another $1k to ship the car to SF.

Thanks!

DD694 · 01-22-2021, 10:36 AM

Actually it IS a fun drive. The best way to see America is by car. Winter is not the best time for this drive, but it is doable.

polo2883 · 02-15-2021, 01:33 PM

Has anyone done CPD during covid? Are they still doing it? I placed an order for x3 M40i on 2/12 and my wife and I are considering doing it.

keithguido · 02-15-2021, 02:52 PM

If you don't want to drive your ULTIMATE DRIVING MACHINE across this beautiful country you probably should be in a Toyota.

j080808 · 02-15-2021, 07:17 PM

It is possible, I considered it because driving on summer tires in the dead of winter wasnt ideal. You can do PCD and get slotted for BMW's carrier or choose your own (potentially less $$$).

His SA can arrange for it.

Razel · 02-16-2021, 07:06 PM

I'm in the process of ordering an X3. PCD with the order. As I've been shopping, I've had three dealerships advise the PCD is no longer available. Email from PCD says they're still good. So, car was ordered today. Once I have a build number I'll send the PCD guy (Josh) an email with the build #, dealer and who the CA is. Then, watch for smoke.

polo2883 · 02-16-2021, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Razel

I'm in the process of ordering an X3. PCD with the order. As I've been shopping, I've had three dealerships advise the PCD is no longer available. Email from PCD says they're still good. So, car was ordered today. Once I have a build number I'll send the PCD guy (Josh) and email with the build #, dealer and who the CA is. Then, watch for smoke.

My dealer has not gotten back to me. I'm about to call bmw tomorrow and see what can be done.

Razel · 02-16-2021, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by EricJTsang

I know that may sound odd, but this is the question:

My friend is ordering an X3, but he lives in San Francisco. That is not a fun drive so ideally it would be best if BMW would just ship the car there and he could still do the performance center stuff.

Is that scenario possible? It doesn't seem worth it to pay the destination charge and then pay another $1k to ship the car to SF.

Thanks!

Have him go for the PCD. Drive south to I-10. Make a right. Get to San Antonio and visit his friend. Then continue on I-10. Make a right on I-5 and head for The City. 2.5 day drive from San Antonio.

Razel · 02-16-2021, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by polo2883

My dealer has not gotten back to me. I'm about to call bmw tomorrow and see what can be done.

PerformanceCenterDelivery@bmwmc.com. Give them the build number, dealership and client advisor name. They can expedite if needed.

polo2883 · 02-16-2021, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Razel

PerformanceCenterDelivery@bmwmc.com. Give them the build number, dealership and client advisor name. They can expedite if needed.

Thanks for the email address. Email sent.

polo2883 · 02-17-2021, 04:14 PM

My local BMW supposedly submitted the form to change it to PCD. Now just waiting on BMW to see what the date looks like.

UConn99 · 02-17-2021, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by polo2883

Has anyone done CPD during covid? Are they still doing it? I placed an order for x3 M40i on 2/12 and my wife and I are considering doing it.

I am scheduled to pickup my X3M40i in SC next Friday. Everything is the same except I am not sure if the factory tour is on the schedule still. Originally I wasn't going to do factory delivery however I figured instead of paying the $995 delivery charge I should get something out of it and switched to it half way through my negotiating. I probably would have had the car by now, SC delivery added a couple weeks because of appointments. The car has been built for 2-3 weeks now.

UConn99 · 02-17-2021, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by polo2883

My local BMW supposedly submitted the form to change it to PCD. Now just waiting on BMW to see what the date looks like.

I would assume you are 5-6 weeks out, that's about what it was for me once I setup PCD. I had an appointment for this week on a Thursday but I wanted a Friday delivery (hardest day to ask for) and it pushed me back another week or so.

UConn99 · 02-17-2021, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Razel

I'm in the process of ordering an X3. PCD with the order. As I've been shopping, I've had three dealerships advise the PCD is no longer available. Email from PCD says they're still good. So, car was ordered today. Once I have a build number I'll send the PCD guy (Josh) an email with the build #, dealer and who the CA is. Then, watch for smoke.

Some dealerships make it hard to do PCD because I believe they have to eat some of the cost, at least that's what I have heard. Also, some client advisors don't know much about the program.

polo2883 · 02-17-2021, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by UConn99

Some dealerships make it hard to do PCD because I believe they have to eat some of the cost, at least that's what I have heard. Also, some client advisors don't know much about the program.

What cost would a dealer eat? They no longer have to prep the car. I believe the cost is covered by the destination fee that BMW no longer needs to use to get the cars shipped.

UConn99 · 02-17-2021, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by polo2883

What cost would a dealer eat? They no longer have to prep the car. I believe the cost is covered by the destination fee that BMW no longer needs to use to get the cars shipped.

Not sure, that's just what I have read a few times. $995 should very well pay for the hotel night, meals and such I agree.

M40eye · 02-17-2021, 08:12 PM

Comments from the PCD site say the destination charge is still paid to the dealer, whether you pick it up in SC or not. I thought that was odd, but it is what it is. The dealer isn't really losing money then , right?

UConn99 · 02-18-2021, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by FutureX3 owner

Comments from the PCD site say the destination charge is still paid to the dealer, whether you pick it up in SC or not. I thought that was odd, but it is what it is. The dealer isn't really losing money then , right?

Not sure, and I really don't have any knowledge of how it works between BMW and the dealer. But if the destination charge is paid to the dealer maybe BMW takes some of that towards the hotel and meal costs. Again, I am just speculating. In the end PCD is a great program and experience and i would encourage anyone who can take advantage of it.

polo2883 · 02-18-2021, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by UConn99

Not sure, and I really don't have any knowledge of how it works between BMW and the dealer. But if the destination charge is paid to the dealer maybe BMW takes some of that towards the hotel and meal costs. Again, I am just speculating. In the end PCD is a great program and experience and i would encourage anyone who can take advantage of it.

I am hoping for a fun experience. I just got confirmation that the delivery destination has changed. Now waiting for BMW to let me know a date.

brettl · 02-23-2021, 01:43 PM

as the X4 LCI interior pics came out (assuming X3 will be same?), and I'm halfway through my lease, I'm starting to dream again. It's on the bucket list to do a PDC pickup (the dream was Germany, waited too long and X's are made in SC) so I'll settle for SC. Back when PDC was in Munich, there was different vehicle pricing that was used, and actually turned out to be a pretty good deal. it didn't effect the dealer allocation and the localized residual value was used with the lowered PDC pricing (they subtracted the vehicle marketing burden) so the lease depreciation was pretty low. Does anyone know if there are similar programs with the SC PDC, or is it the good ol' dealer discount dance and you pick it up there?

polo2883 · 02-23-2021, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by brettl

as the X4 LCI interior pics came out (assuming X3 will be same?), and I'm halfway through my lease, I'm starting to dream again. It's on the bucket list to do a PDC pickup (the dream was Germany, waited too long and X's are made in SC) so I'll settle for SC. Back when PDC was in Munich, there was different vehicle pricing that was used, and actually turned out to be a pretty good deal. it didn't effect the dealer allocation and the localized residual value was used with the lowered PDC pricing (they subtracted the vehicle marketing burden) so the lease depreciation was pretty low. Does anyone know if there are similar programs with the SC PDC, or is it the good ol' dealer discount dance and you pick it up there?

My current experience is the price is negotiated with your dealer and its scheduled for PCD. Its the same price if you do PCD or pick up at the dealer.

Razel · 02-23-2021, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by polo2883

My current experience is the price is negotiated with your dealer and its scheduled for PCD. Its the same price if you do PCD or pick up at the dealer.

^^^ This ^^^
It's what I'm currently going through. Pricing isn't affected.

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polo2883 Private First Class 54 Rep 145 Posts Drives: 2021 x3 m40i Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	My local BMW supposedly submitted the form to change it to PCD. Now just waiting on BMW to see what the date looks like.
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M40eye Private First Class 55 Rep 101 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	Comments from the PCD site say the destination charge is still paid to the dealer, whether you pick it up in SC or not. I thought that was odd, but it is what it is. The dealer isn't really losing money then , right?
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